Do anoitecer ao amanhecer: uma análise comparativa das canções 'Bad Habits' e 'At dawn they sleep '

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the songs Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran and At Dawn They Sleep by Slayer, focusing on the representation of vampirism in different sociocultural contexts. The research aims to understand how these songs, belonging to distinct genres – pop and heavy metal – address the vampiric imagery, using metaphors to portray human behaviors. The general objective is to analyze how the theme of vampirism is constructed in the lyrics, identifying symbols and underlying messages. The specific objectives include investigating figures of speech, contextualizing the compositions within the artists' repertoires, and proposing pedagogical activities for teaching English through the lyrics. The methodology consists of textual analysis, employing a descriptive and bibliographic approach. The lyrics are examined for metaphors and symbolism, drawing on theoretical sources that address vampirism and musical analysis. The theoretical framework is based on Tecchio (2012), Humphreys (2018), and Noronha (2015). The results reveal that vampirism, as present in the lyrics, serves as a metaphor for human impulses and conflicts, reflecting connections between ancient myths and contemporary social issues.

KEY-WORDS: Vampirism. Music. English Teaching.