The song that I believe best configures itself around the vertical is “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato. In her famous ballad, Lovato is telling the listeners to believe in themselves. No matter how hard things may get, you must stay strong and believe. Lovato explains that you can break everything she may be, but she will not let it take her down. She will remain standing tall like a skyscraper. As I listened to the song, the two most important phrases that contributed to the true theme and meaning of the song are: “Would it make you feel better/ to watch me while I bleed? / All my windows are still broken/ but I’m standing on my feet” and “Go on and try to tear me down/ I will be rising from the ground/like a skyscraper/ like a skyscraper”. Both phrases are true depictions of what Lovato is really feeling throughout the song. She wants those who relate to stop feeling the hurt and the pain and to believe. Even though people may make her bleed (both physically and emotionally), she is standing on her feet and not letting it get to her. By comparing herself to a skyscraper, Demi is showing that she is high up and standing taller than the rest. In addition, throughout the song Lovato paints a picture that she may break like glass (“You can break everything I am like I’m made of glass”), but that won’t stop her or get in the way. She wants to make a change and let everyone know that everything will be okay- as long as you stand tall and remain hopeful.