Summary
The song "Formation" by Beyonce conveys several messages and themes. Some of these include women's empowerment and pride in black culture. The song embraces Beyonce's roots while also speaking confidently about her success in life. My initial reaction aligns with the themes I mentioned. recognized "formation" as a powerful song of self-confidence and that a female can be independent with bold imagery and lyrics embracing black excellence. The director, Matsoukas, helped convey Beyonce's messages and themes visually with choreography and symbolism. The video depicts cases in which listeners take pride in their heritage and stand up to oppression. They emphasize this idea by showing a cop car drowsing in water while she is on top of it. Additionally, she stated, "I got hot sauce in my bag, swag." This line from the song showcases Beyonce's pride in her cultural identity and confidence. Throughout the video, two distinct kinds of rhetorical devices are employed. The first one is figurative. They never take the country out of me, even though I made all this money." This metaphor indicates that despite her success and wealth, Beyoncé won't completely lose touch with her heritage and culture. Repetition is another type of rhetorical device that is employed. "I slay" is repeated, highlighting her confidence and power. Finally, I think the song and video work well together; she expresses political views, particularly through the blending of her own experiences.
