Modern Ballad

The song I chose that represents a modern ballad  is called "Love Me Tender", by Norah Jones. This song represents a ballad in many ways. For example, it portrays unrequited love because it seems as though she will not be satisfied until she has her love all to herself. The song, "Love me Tender" has many folk characteristics. The tune of the song has a simple but strong beat that has an uncomplicated rhyme. She simply sings how her love makes her feel and does not make it complicated. Also in the song, there are a lot of verses of refrains repeated through out. The phrases " love me tender, love me sweet', and "for, my darling I love you and always will" are repeated through out the multiple times. It emphasizes how she feels about her love, and what she wants in return. These are some of the ways the song "Love Me Tender" qualifies as a ballad. 

"Love Me Tender" : Norah Jones 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDWO8Q55T6k



Love me tender, love me sweet
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so

Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For, my darling I love you
And I always will.

Love me tender, love me dear
Tell me you are mine
I'll be yours through all the years
'Till the end of time

Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For, my darling I love you
And I always will

Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For, my darling I love you
And I always will
Always will