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I'm looking for a song, please help me.

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SilverSkyLark
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Philippines8437 Posts
February 14 2009 07:04 GMT
#1
So, our literature teacher gave us one of those obnoxious homeworks, she told to look for a song that captures the theme of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis. My mind went blank as I searched my mental database of songs and I can't really think of any song now.

For those willing to help but doesn't have an inkling of what the story is about, here's the summary of the story in my own words. + Show Spoiler +
it's about a guy who turns into an insect overnight. The thing is, he's the breadwinner of the family and he is the one that handles the finances of his family. Basically he becomes useless and is alienated from his family.


So if you know a song that can encapsulate the theme, please tell me about it, I need it by Monday (2 days away.) Thanks.

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ZoW
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3983 Posts
February 14 2009 07:22 GMT
#2
Man... that's pretty hard, I don't think the theme of Kafka's Metamorphosis can really be captured in a song. If I think of something I'll let ya know.
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Aurious
Profile Blog Joined April 2006
Canada1772 Posts
February 14 2009 07:34 GMT
#3


maybe?
yoshtodd
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States418 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 07:47:12
February 14 2009 07:35 GMT
#4
I felt like the book was mainly about alienation, disorientation and self loathing. First songs that come to mind for me would be something by Radiohead... like How to Disappear Completely, Bullet Proof (I Wish I Was), or maybe even something off OK Computer like Fitter Happier, or Creep.

Basically you can probably pick any music that is ponderous and melancholy and just bullshit your way through. Nice thing about assignments like that is there's no wrong answer.

Edit: There was a "sad music" thread or something in the general forum before... might find something there.
moo
IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32277 Posts
February 14 2009 07:51 GMT
#5
I agree with yoshtodd 100%
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o3.power91
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Bahrain5288 Posts
February 14 2009 08:09 GMT
#6
I had to read that book last school year. I imagined the scenes without any music... I can't really imagine any music that would fit with that book to be honest... sry
hymn
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Bulgaria832 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 08:53:18
February 14 2009 08:51 GMT
#7
You can try Savatage's song St. Patrick's from the album Streets.

+ Show Spoiler +

St. Patrick's

Hey there Lord it's me
I wondered if you're free
Or not asleep
This just won't keep
It seems I just don't see

Why all the things we asked
Or prayed would come to pass
Have gone unheard
Like silent words
That slip into the past

For Lord they're not schemes
Can't you tell dreams
Why do you
Let them slip by
Never even tried

It isn't you don't hear
There's far too many tears
Or can't you feel
Are we unreal
To one who knows no peers

You say we must pay dues
But still I am confused
I need to walk
And with you talk
Instead of to statues

For Lord they're not schemes
Can't you tell dreams
Why do you
Let them slip by
Never even tried

You take all the fame
But who'll accept the blame
For all the hurts
Down here on earth
Unnecessary pain

For surely you must care
Or are you only air
Built in out minds
When we're in binds
And never really there

[Bridge]

And can we be tired of you
Is that something that we're allowed to do
For even the blind change their view
And it's time we tried something new

And so I pled my case
I'll now pull my escape
Didn't mean to doubt
What it's about
Seems I forgot my place

But if you find the time
Please change the story line
Or give a call
Explain it all
I'll even leave the dime


I mean... This song is about a man that is alienated from God but I do believe it catches the described feeling.

Another song about alienation is Blind Guardian's Bright eyes from the album Imaginations from the other side. It's about a kid that is totally neglected by his parents and wants to go to "the other side".

+ Show Spoiler +

Bright Eyes

Fool just another
Fool just another

I've been waiting
For signs of god
Create - enslave - behaved -
Everything is out of control

Leave me alone
Isolation bears hope
There's something else waiting
A promised destiny
Freezing me
I feel restless and low
These days full of sadness
Had joyfully changed
Into fear
My freak-show will start tonight
Don't miss the right time

Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
No Merlin is by my side

Everything is out of control
Everything is out of control
In my future plans
Everything is out of control
No one's left to hurt
Everything is out of control
Sorrow's gone away

Broken memories
Walking upstairs
Step by step
I see the whole world burning
The poet dies in Newerland
How it burns

Hey, mother stubborn
I really hate you
If you say yes I will say no
Ashes to ashes
But dust won't be dust
If you go there
I will go back

Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
Betrayed by sunrise
Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
No Merlin is by my side

Hey, father stubborn
You're ying
And I'm yang
I feel alone
Who really cares
Born into ashes
To lose all the games
With a smiling face

Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
And dark dragons rise
Bright eyes
Blinded by fear of life
No Merlin is by my side

So I sit still in my room, today
Winter's here
In summer season
Shall I say
I was wrong
If I'm right
Farewell to my last hope


Also Blind Guardian's song Welcome to dying is about a man that is turning into a dragon, might have some interesting lines.
+ Show Spoiler +

Welcome To Dying

Close to insanity
beyond the realms I've been
at darkest places
I'm crying
"The dragon flies"
[lead: Andre]
Something savage
is yearning for me
I'm waiting afraid for the night
what will be
I've lost myself
a few days ago
it's touching my soul
and a vision of past dreams comes true
[Ref Welcome to dying
I don't let it out
Welcome to dying
Look to the mirror it shows what I am
Welcome to dying
This town must burn now
Welcome to dying
Can't you see the dragon's seed bears in me
the one who's been before
many times I terrorized this town
many times and here I start again
now I'm stronger and so cold
cold as ice
returning is my destiny
now I feel it's growing up in me
now I feel it's burning deep in me
I'm not what I was before
could I stop this dream
I'm a stranger to myself
and I cannot control
[Ref Welcome to dying
I don't let it out
Welcome to dying
Look to the mirror it shows what I am
Welcome to dying
Can't you see the dragon's seed bears in me
Welcome to dying
The dragon's breath I don't let it out
[solo: Andre]
I'm a savage
it's too late for me
the other side's taking control and I know
there's one way I can walk alone
or the dragon will fly
and a growing fear's all that I feel
[Ref Welcome... [Rep. 1st ref.]
Welcome to dying [6x]
Can't you see the dragon's seed bears in me
[lead: Andre]
Spread my wings and fly away
I spread my wings and fly away
I spread my wings and fly away



I am thinking about a song by Skyclad but I can't remember the name of it... Will think about it and if I remember it I'm gonna update my post.
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Stormich
Profile Joined August 2003
Croatia336 Posts
February 14 2009 08:54 GMT
#8


How about this?
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LTT
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
Shakuras1095 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 09:13:18
February 14 2009 09:11 GMT
#9
anTi_
Profile Joined October 2008
United States499 Posts
February 14 2009 09:53 GMT
#10
On February 14 2009 18:11 LTT wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_dFpKZo54w


lol first thing I thought of too.

home movies was so awesome.
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LTT
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
Shakuras1095 Posts
February 14 2009 10:01 GMT
#11
I just realized I have the soundtrack that came with the Home Movies 4th season DVD set. I've got a clean mp3 of the song if you really want it. (It's actually split into 4 mp3s as it didn't appear consecutively in the show.) At the very least, it doesn't have the random characters talking over the song.
nemY
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States3119 Posts
February 14 2009 10:25 GMT
#12




work it...
besiger
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
Croatia2452 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 10:35:43
February 14 2009 10:35 GMT
#13
no,no what you need is pure insanity !!!

A weak will coupled with delusions of grandeur
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
February 14 2009 11:25 GMT
#14
You could make a case for Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence by Dream Theater
Its so fucking expansive you could write a shitass long essay exploring a theme

Although some of the characters in it are already alienated from the outset (iirc) so perhaps not... =/
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jhNz
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
Germany2762 Posts
February 14 2009 12:44 GMT
#15
hmmm maybe papa roach - between angels and insects?

and not only because of the title... the lyrics could fit fairly well too especially considering the money stuff he did for his family.
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minus_human
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
4784 Posts
February 14 2009 13:41 GMT
#16
On February 14 2009 20:25 Plexa wrote:
You could make a case for Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence by Dream Theater
Its so fucking expansive you could write a shitass long essay exploring a theme

Although some of the characters in it are already alienated from the outset (iirc) so perhaps not... =/




My respect for you increased when I read that. Dream Theater is fucking amazing. You could basically find any theme of this sort in their repertoire


Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is basically exactly what you need. I'd recommend The Glass Prison


floor exercise
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada5847 Posts
February 14 2009 14:13 GMT
#17
On February 14 2009 19:01 LTT wrote:
I just realized I have the soundtrack that came with the Home Movies 4th season DVD set. I've got a clean mp3 of the song if you really want it. (It's actually split into 4 mp3s as it didn't appear consecutively in the show.) At the very least, it doesn't have the random characters talking over the song.

i want that
Pengu1n
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States552 Posts
February 14 2009 16:24 GMT
#18



Pads
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
England3228 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-02-14 18:03:38
February 14 2009 18:03 GMT
#19
Does he regain his confidence shortly after becoming an incest ? if so,


no? ^^

I know i'm totally ignorant but I just love this song. Makes me feel better from time to time.
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1a2a3aGG
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States225 Posts
February 14 2009 18:11 GMT
#20



right?
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