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=texts used: __If I Stay__, and __Where She Went__=

Character Song: Mia Hall "Pachelbel meets U2"

//See the stone set in your eyes// //See the thorn twist in your side// //I wait for you//

//Sleight of hand and twist of fate// //On a bed of nails she makes me wait// //And I wait without you//

//With or without you// //With or without you//

//Through the storm we reach the shore// //You give it all but I want more// //And I'm waiting for you//

//With or without you// //With or without you// //I can't live// //With or without you//

//And you give yourself away// //And you give yourself away// //And you give// //And you give// //And you give yourself away//

//My hands are tied// //My body bruised, she's got me with// //Nothing to win and// //Nothing left to lose//

//And you give yourself away// //And you give yourself away// //And you give// //And you give// //And you give yourself away//

//With or without you// //With or without you// //I can't live// //With or without you//

//With or without you// //With or without you// //I can't live// //With or without you// //With or without you//

This song incorperates classical music with rock, which really describes Mia's place in a 'rocker family' as the only classical musician. This aspect of her life really influences her and I think the mixture of the two songs help to represent how the two can still coexist. Also, the lyrics to "With or Without You" do a good job of explaining Mia's struggle to decide whether she wants to die with her family or keep living.

Theme Song: "Viva la Vida"

//I used to rule the world// //Seas would rise when I gave the word// //Now in the morning I sleep alone// //Sweep the streets I used to own//

//I used to roll the dice// //Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes// //Listen as the crowd would sing// //"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"//

//One minute I held the key// //Next the walls were closed on me// //And I discovered that my castles stand// //Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand//

//I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing// //Roman Cavalry choirs are singing// //Be my mirror, my sword and shield// //My missionaries in a foreign field//

//For some reason I can't explain// //Once you go there was never// //Never an honest word// //And that was when I ruled the world// // [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/coldplay/viva_la_vida.html ] // //It was the wicked and wild wind// //Blew down the doors to let me in// //Shattered windows and the sound of drums// //People couldn't believe what I'd become//

//Revolutionaries wait// //For my head on a silver plate// //Just a puppet on a lonely string// //Oh who would ever want to be king?//

//I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing// //Roman Cavalry choirs are singing// //Be my mirror, my sword and shield// //My missionaries in a foreign field//

//For some reason I can't explain// //I know Saint Peter won't call my name// //Never an honest word// //But that was when I ruled the world//

//I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing// //Roman Cavalry choirs are singing// //Be my mirror, my sword and shield// //My missionaries in a foreign field//

//For some reason I can't explain// //I know Saint Peter won't call my name// //Never an honest word// //But that was when I ruled the world//

I chose this as the theme song because the whole sequel is about Mia's boyfriend a few years after the accident. He talks about how miserable his life is now, compared to how great it used to be, or could be if Mia hadn't left him. The orchestra in the backround matches up with Mia's musical interest, and the lyrics relate to her boyfriend's view on his life.

Important Moment:
 * "Let It Die"**

//Heart of gold but it lost its pride// //Beautiful veins and bloodshot eyes// //I've seen your face in another light// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //In too deep and out of time.// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //A simple man and his blushing bride// //Intravenous, intertwined// //Hearts gone cold your hands were tied//

//Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //In too deep and out of time.// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Do you ever think of me?// //You're so considerate.// //Do you ever think of me?// //Oh, so considerate.// //In too deep and lost in time// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Beautiful veins and bloodshot eyes// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Hearts gone cold and hands were tied.// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Do you ever think of me?// //You're so considerate.// //Did you ever think of me?// //Oh, so considerate.// //In too deep and lost in time//

//Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Beautiful veins and bloodshot eyes//

//Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Hearts gone cold and hands were tied.//

//Why'd you have to go and let it die?// //Why'd you have to go and let this die?// //Why'd you have to go and let this die?// //Why'd you have to go and let this die?// //Why'd you have to go and let this die?// //Why'd you have to go and let it die?//

I think that the mood of this song fits really well to the scene in the sequel when Mia and Adam (her boyrfriend) are fighting on the bridge. He feels left behind and she says she hates him. Therefore, the anger matches the song well.

= Very well done project Sophie. All your musical selections show the differences that exist between Mia and Adam, the "roicker" and the classically trained musician. Mrs. Jack 11/29/12 =