Playlist for Miranda (From Life As We Knew It):
Titanium By: David
Guetta – I think that this song shows how she may feel with all the death
that is around her. She may feel like she is undefeatable but scared. She may
feel left out because there is no one there. She may feel like all those who
left her abandoned her.
Stronger By: Kelly
Clarkson – I think that the chorus is sort of boosting her confidence.
Again it talks about how she is completely alone. It is mainly just the chorus
though, the rest of the song is of a break up.
Lights By: Ellie
Goulding – The dark could be the death around her. “And so I tell myself
that I’ll be strong.” Again a huge motivation. Throughout the book, Miranda
faces a lot of hardships, I would show her this song.
Wide Awake By: Katy
Perry – Wide awake could mean that she is one of the only ones alive. Her
eyes are still open, she isn’t dead. “Dreaming too long” She didn’t realize
what she had, hence the title Life As We Knew It. It shows that dreams don’t
last forever and I think that she can relate to this song in more ways than
one.
Feel Again By: One
Republic – In this book, Miranda’s dad goes away. I think that this is sort
of saying don’t worry, he is ok. You will find other friends and your life will
start again.
We Are Young By: FUN
– I think this shows that she may show what she wishes to do. Just cut
loose and have fun but she knows that she can’t. Not anymore. I know that a lot
of people like to find their dreams hidden in songs…
My Heart Will Go On
By: Celine Dion – This would apply to everyone missing someone in the book.
Her whole family could relate to this song. It is the sweetest and saddest song
I have ever heard and I think that it truly relates to Miranda’s situation. I
think that this is saying to always have faith which is something that Miranda
would really need.
Burn It Down By:
Linkin Park – The chorus could be talking about her hope that she builds up
with so much effort but it just gets destroyed. This is a song of her life.
Waiting For The End
By: Linkin Park – When you read the book and listen to this song, it is as
if they based this song on the book or vice versa. There is only one
difference, which is that Miranda didn’t want to forget what her life used to
be like. She wants the memories to stay with her.
Skyscraper By: Demi
Lavato – Her biggest fear. Losing one of her family members. I guarantee
she feels just like the song. She would be begging for god to break her instead
of one of the only people she has left. Also it has some abandonment in the song.
She could be feeling like that because of her father leaving her family.
My Immortal By:
Evanescence – Again I feel like this talks about how she may feel
abandoned. With death all around her it is obvious that she feels pain. If you
see your friend/family’s body in a pile of forgotten, you have to feel pain.
You have some interesting ideas here, Maitri! I like when you used specific quotations from the lyrics to strengthen your ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour reasoning was awesome and thorough! Having recently read the book, I loved seeing what you had to say! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteI really liked this but I have not yet read the book so maybe some direct examples from the book would enhance your playlist
ReplyDeleteYou clearly explained why each of the songs would make a good playlist for the book. I haven't read the book yet, but you explained it clearly so I could clearly understand why you chose each one of the songs. This also shows that you have a large musical knowledge to put this together! Overall this is a fantastic litspiration challenge!
ReplyDeleteThe songs fit the book pretty clearly, Keep up the good work :D
ReplyDeleteHi Maitri,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you interpreted each song and gave it perspective of what the singer felt. What made you choose these series of songs and which one was your favourite? When you describe them and their meaningfulness, I can see how each song has an impact.