emo codes and conventions

Analysis on Codes and Conventions of Emo Music with

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Long straight hair that covers half of the face represents Emos. Black nail colour on the nails. Sad emotional face while singing shows that the song would be a sad love song.

Black eye shades, and tattoos are also common in emos. These codes are important in Emos to show that it is an Emo song.

The girl holding a heart. It depicts sadness and emotion. Mainly what Emo culture is all about: sadness self hatred, emotionalism.

The drummer girl has a huge tattoo on her neck, something like a butterfly or fairy. It is not a scary one like the other groups: Goths punks and Metalheads. Rather a pretty one. Her hair is dyed blonde and black. Dyed hair is a main aspect of Emos. Dark makeup, in this case black eyeshades are also a main aspect of Emos.

Emotional writings are also a part of Emo culture and so are tattoos.

Dark makeup with a very emotional face represent Emos.

The Emo band consists of 4 people. Only one main vocalist and guitarist. Two other Guitarists and another drummer girl.

They wear sporty clothing that is tight fitting. Especially the pants are tight.

They usually colour their nails in bright neon colours. In this case they have coloured their nails black.

A tattoo of a rose. Something that is not scary, rather it is pretty.

All of them are wearing tight and sporty clothing. Like typical emos do wear.