O Valencia: -The Decemberists
You belong to the gang
And you say you can't break away
But I'm here with my hands on my heart
Our families can't agree
I'm your brother's sworn enemy
But I'll shout out my love to the stars
So wait for the stone on your window, your window
Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go
When first we laid eyes
I swore to no compromise
'Til I felt my caress on your skin
Well, how soon we were betrayed
Your sister gave us away
And your father came all unhinged
So wait for the stone on your window, your window
Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go
Oh Valencia
With your blood still warm on the ground
Valencia
And I swear to the stars
I'll burn this whole city down
All I heard was a shout
Of your brother calling me out
And you ran like a fool to my side
Well the shot, it hit hard
And your frame went limp in my arms
And an oath of love was your dying cry
So wait for the stone on your window, your window
Wait by the car and we'll, go we'll go
Oh Valencia
With your blood still warm on the ground
Valencia
And I'll burn this whole city down
Valencia
With your blood gettin' cold on the ground
Valencia
And I swear to the stars
I'll burn this whole city down
O Valencia, qualifies as a ballad, because its a song about murder and "paying the price". This song sang by The Decemberists, follows many of the 8 characteristics stated in the book. The refrain is used over and over through out the song and explains what is happening, and why it all happens. In the song, if you listen to the words, it tells a story about a guy who made a decision and had to pay for it, it ends up with a father murdering his daughter. The story is started at the beginning of the song, and leaves the listener with questions unanswered. As the listener hears the middle and the end of the song he gets answers to the questions that left him hanging at the beginning. In the song not much is said about where the song is taking place. Finally, little description is mentioned about anything in the lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b2BzZySARo&ob=av2n
I know a former Tindall student when I see one (or see their Decemberists-referencing blog entry!)
ReplyDeleteThe song chosen can relate to the topic of murder. this can be infered due to the mentioning of the murder of the daughter. the topics of the song can be seen throughout the whole entire song. the song in my opinion is almost a full ballad due to the similarities. the youtube link offers alot of insight on the song.
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