11/09/23
Song Analysis – Hound Dog
Key: C
Time Signature: 4/4, 4 beats in a bar.
Structure:
Chorus x1:
[C///] [C///] [C///] [C///]
[F///] [F///] [C///] [C///]
[G///] [F///] [C///] [C///]
Chords: C F G
Melody: Repetitive, simple notes, in a major key.
Instruments: bass, drums, vocals, backing vocals, guitar, clapping.
Lyrics: I interpret the lyrics to be about a friendship which hasn’t turned out the way it could have. It's turned bitter and the person singing is letting their anger and pettiness out through the song.