Singh song!!!!!!

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Context

written by Daljit Nagra 

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Imagery

Metaphors:"tiny eyesov a gun"

suggest attractivness and his affection for her however

comapsrison to a gun tells us shes assertive 

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Phonetic spellings

represent 'punglish'

english spoken in a punjabi accent

increases 'd' and 'v' sounds throughout creating a rythmic effect

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structure

Strong lyrical voices doesnt stay same throughout as theres different stanza patterns and strong repetition of 2 line stanzas showing conversations between him and his bride

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colour imagery

"all di colours of punjabi"suggests a collourful language reflecting the idea of variety behind the stereotypical indian imigrants there are many indiviuals that have different lives 

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personification

Personification:

"whispering stairs"

gives a sense of secrecy and reflects romantic destinations of the shop at night 

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