"Umbrella" by Rihanna

I chose to analyze the song "Umbrella" by Rihanna for my song analysis.  I have heard this song many times, but this is the first time that I have listened to it and noticed many poetic techniques that are included in it.  These techniques are used to convey meanings and feelings in a way that has a catchy sound, but still gives the song a deeper meaning; one that I hadn't really noticed until now.  In the song, Rihanna is telling Jay-Z that she will protect him with her umbrella:

Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

Umbrellas protect people from the rain, so it sort of has a double meaning.  Rihanna and Jay-Z are both celebrities who are constantly in the public eye, so I assume she is protecting him from the criticism from the media.  I also noticed the personification of the "world dealing cards"; she is assuring him that whatever gets thrown at him, she will be there by his side protecting him.  However, she also says that she will be there with him in the good times too:

Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end

One of the most unique things about the song "Umbrella" and one of my favorite parts is the part where Rihanna exaggerates the ending of the word umbrella:

You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella, ay ay ay)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella, ay ay ay)
Under my umbrella

(Ella ella, ay ay ay)

Under my umbrella 

(Ella ella, ay ay ay ay, ay ay)

This is repeated multiple times throughout the song, and serves as a reminder of the importance of the umbrella.  As I was reading through the lyrics of the song, I noticed many patterns such as the repetition of certain words, syllables, rhymes, and consonance.  Some important words that were repeated were raining, pouring, shines, ever, and of course, umbrella.  In fact, in the last stanza, "It's pouring rain" and "Come into me" were alternated back and forth in each line.  In each stanza, the first word has one syllable.  The usage of syllables is very important because it gives the song rhythm.  The number of times that consonance is used in this song is too many to count.  One example is when she says "your part of my entity, here for infinity."  The rhyme scheme in this song is very evident, and you can find at least one or two rhymes in each stanza.  I found it very interesting and cool that so many different elements can be used in just one song to give it a whole new meaning.