Group 3
8. it's time to go - Taylor Swift
Lyrics by: Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
"Now he sits on his throne in his palace of bones
Praying to his greed
He's got my past frozen behind glass
But I've got me"
Much like the other songs, "it's time to go" has double meanings throughout the title and the lyrics. The title acts as a literal message to how it is time for Circe to leave the island, which she eventually does. When looking at the lyrics, though, it can be seen as a direct message to Circe's lovers or family. "He's got my past frozen behind glass/But I've got me" relates to her family isolating her and all of her lovers eventually leaving. Her past is frozen as if the memories should not be mentioned again. It stays where it is and should be forgotten about. Her family and her lovers believe this, which she does not particularly enjoy. She wants her story told and her powers to be used. "But I've got me" symbolizes her self acceptance. She understands how her past is with those who took it but knows she has herself to get through the rest of her life. This feminist idea correlates to other Greek myths, like I mentioned before, and further explains her personal power.
"Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
That will find you the right thing"
These lines serve as a personal debate Circe has with what she should do. She wants to leave the island, but cannot because of the magic surrounding her. She wants to give up, run away, and walk away from her troubles. Family and lovers are preventing her from doing this. She knows she will find the right thing in the end and trusts herself.
Lyrics by: Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
"Now he sits on his throne in his palace of bones
Praying to his greed
He's got my past frozen behind glass
But I've got me"
Much like the other songs, "it's time to go" has double meanings throughout the title and the lyrics. The title acts as a literal message to how it is time for Circe to leave the island, which she eventually does. When looking at the lyrics, though, it can be seen as a direct message to Circe's lovers or family. "He's got my past frozen behind glass/But I've got me" relates to her family isolating her and all of her lovers eventually leaving. Her past is frozen as if the memories should not be mentioned again. It stays where it is and should be forgotten about. Her family and her lovers believe this, which she does not particularly enjoy. She wants her story told and her powers to be used. "But I've got me" symbolizes her self acceptance. She understands how her past is with those who took it but knows she has herself to get through the rest of her life. This feminist idea correlates to other Greek myths, like I mentioned before, and further explains her personal power.
"Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
That will find you the right thing"
These lines serve as a personal debate Circe has with what she should do. She wants to leave the island, but cannot because of the magic surrounding her. She wants to give up, run away, and walk away from her troubles. Family and lovers are preventing her from doing this. She knows she will find the right thing in the end and trusts herself.
9. Plus Que Ma Prope Vie - Carter Burwell
Written & Performed by: Carter Burwell
Produced by: Alexander Patsavas, Paul Katz, & Steven Marcussen
"More than My Own Life"
In relation to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Twilight falls into my favorite movie category. Strong instrumentals in the soundtrack and plot lines of each movie provide a comfort film for most people. Circe longs for freedom from the island and has been waiting years. She has a conversation with Zeus, who eventually frees her. At the beginning, there is a beautiful piano melody that constitutes as Circe's final emotions she is showing to Zeus when wanting to finally be free. At 0:58, the main melody changes tempo and turns into vocals. This serves as the physical conversation between the two regarding Circe's departure. Then, at 1:33, the song becomes completely silent. Further into the song, it picks up in major chords, rather than minor, at around 1:54. This symbolizes Circe's physical release from confinement. She is overtaken by happiness about her freedom and feels overjoyed with Zeus's decision. However, toward the end at 3:40, a drum beat picks up that makes the song sound mysterious. This represents a possibly feeling of confusion in Circe after being set free, for she may not know what to do. This is a powerful song and I chose it for its perfect relation to Circe herself and the moments she shares when she becomes free. it is an important section in the story and I believe "Plus Que Ma Prope Vie" is the best choice for this part of the soundtrack.
Written & Performed by: Carter Burwell
Produced by: Alexander Patsavas, Paul Katz, & Steven Marcussen
"More than My Own Life"
In relation to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Twilight falls into my favorite movie category. Strong instrumentals in the soundtrack and plot lines of each movie provide a comfort film for most people. Circe longs for freedom from the island and has been waiting years. She has a conversation with Zeus, who eventually frees her. At the beginning, there is a beautiful piano melody that constitutes as Circe's final emotions she is showing to Zeus when wanting to finally be free. At 0:58, the main melody changes tempo and turns into vocals. This serves as the physical conversation between the two regarding Circe's departure. Then, at 1:33, the song becomes completely silent. Further into the song, it picks up in major chords, rather than minor, at around 1:54. This symbolizes Circe's physical release from confinement. She is overtaken by happiness about her freedom and feels overjoyed with Zeus's decision. However, toward the end at 3:40, a drum beat picks up that makes the song sound mysterious. This represents a possibly feeling of confusion in Circe after being set free, for she may not know what to do. This is a powerful song and I chose it for its perfect relation to Circe herself and the moments she shares when she becomes free. it is an important section in the story and I believe "Plus Que Ma Prope Vie" is the best choice for this part of the soundtrack.
10. the lakes - Taylor Swift
Lyrics by: Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff
"Take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die
I don't belong"
Like in "gold rush" Circe feels envy toward mortals and their ability to grow old and pass on. "the lakes" represents this envy as well, leading into the potion she takes to become mortal. She has a vision of herself in the future as a mortal, in an attempt to reveal her true self. She seeks out a potion to make her mortal and eventually drinks it. When Swift says "take me to the lake where all the poets went to die/ I don't belong" it can serve as Circe's want for being mortal and how she does not belong in the immortal universe.
"I want auroras and sad prose
I want to watch wisteria grow right over my bare feet
'Cause I haven't moved in years
And I want you right here
A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground
With no one around to tweet it"
Again, Circe wants to be mortal and grow more than anything. "I want to watch wisteria grow right over my bare feet" shows the real life she wants to live. "'Cause I haven't moved in years.../A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground" stands as the viewpoint of Circe being stuck on the island. She has not moved from her location after being stuck there for years and she longs for freedom. Eventually, she is freed like I mentioned before, but she wants her story to be told. The red rose symbolizes her growing up by herself on the island with no one there to witness her discovery or self-preservation. "the lakes" perfectly represents the end to Circe's journey and storyline. It is, actually, the last song on Swift's album "folklore" which further explains its position. Her album was revolutionary to herself and everyone who listened to it, much like Circe's story.
Lyrics by: Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff
"Take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die
I don't belong"
Like in "gold rush" Circe feels envy toward mortals and their ability to grow old and pass on. "the lakes" represents this envy as well, leading into the potion she takes to become mortal. She has a vision of herself in the future as a mortal, in an attempt to reveal her true self. She seeks out a potion to make her mortal and eventually drinks it. When Swift says "take me to the lake where all the poets went to die/ I don't belong" it can serve as Circe's want for being mortal and how she does not belong in the immortal universe.
"I want auroras and sad prose
I want to watch wisteria grow right over my bare feet
'Cause I haven't moved in years
And I want you right here
A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground
With no one around to tweet it"
Again, Circe wants to be mortal and grow more than anything. "I want to watch wisteria grow right over my bare feet" shows the real life she wants to live. "'Cause I haven't moved in years.../A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground" stands as the viewpoint of Circe being stuck on the island. She has not moved from her location after being stuck there for years and she longs for freedom. Eventually, she is freed like I mentioned before, but she wants her story to be told. The red rose symbolizes her growing up by herself on the island with no one there to witness her discovery or self-preservation. "the lakes" perfectly represents the end to Circe's journey and storyline. It is, actually, the last song on Swift's album "folklore" which further explains its position. Her album was revolutionary to herself and everyone who listened to it, much like Circe's story.