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Alone – Edgar Allan Poe 1

Abandoned Dreams – Jasmine Lau 3

Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye feat. Kimbra 5

Talking to the Moon – Bruno Mars 7

Heart Attack – Demi Lovato 9

Hear Me – Imagine Dragons 11

Shooting Star – Owl City 13

Good Time – Owl City feat. Carly Rae Jepsen 15

Round and Round – Imagine Dragons 17

Paradise – Coldplay 18

I chose the cover art

because I am free and

wild.

From childhood’s hour I have not been As others were; I have not seen As others saw; I could not bring My passions from a common spring From the same source I have not taken My sorrow; I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone; And all I loved, I loved alone Then- in my childhood, in the dawn Of a most stormy life- was drawn From every depth of good and ill The mystery which binds me still: From the torrent, or the fountain, From the red cliff of the mountain, From the sun that rolled me rolled In its autumn tint of gold, From the lightning in the sky As it passed me flying by, From the thunder and the storm And the cloud that took the form

(When the rest of Heaven was blue) Of a demon in my view.

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Ordinary World Response (One of the songs needs to

be a poem written by a published poet with explanation of why included – at least five sentences.):

Edgar Allan Poe’s “Alone” starts off my

hero’s journey in the Ordinary World. I’ve started my life differently, I did not have many friends “I have not been as others were” and I learned in a different way “I have not seen as others saw.” (Edgar Allan Poe, 1-3) I began my life as a child who didn’t want to deal with anything beyond myself which leaves me as selfish. I didn’t know how to make friends. Life was

a “mystery which binds me still.” (Edgar Allan Poe, 12) I couldn’t find a place to start or know how to “bring my passions from a common spring,” (Edgar Allan Poe, 2-4) or find any joy. I’ve spent my life believing that knowledge is good, knowledge is power, and that I need to learn many things before I step out into the world. I feared being an outcast outside my home, so to avoid it, I became a “bully” (had friends who were bullies). I didn’t understand life at all. Back then, the only purpose of life was to outsmart the other people.

Every night I’m tucked in my bed, Fire light continuously burning till I’m

dead. Howling wind, sweeps me off my feet And holds me in so I won’t fall on the

streets. I know the sun’s gonna rise in the morn Cuz I have seen it come. Then why am I still singing alone? But all those abandoned dreams Just turn into childlike screams Because they won’t go away. Because they won’t go away. I’ll escape when the night comes back. When the lullabies lure me. I’ll leave before you attack. It’s scary out there, but I’d rather leave. Paralyzed from your tragic fall, Icy snow covered you more than I recall. Flooded eyes, still we’ve never met. But you

reminded me, before victory comes debt.

I know the sun’s gonna rise in the morn Cuz I have seen it come.

Then why am I still singing alone? But all those abandoned dreams Just turn into childlike screams Because they won’t go away. Because they won’t go away. I’ll escape when the night comes back. When the lullabies lure me. I’ll leave before you attack. It’s scary out there, but I’d rather leave. I’ll escape when the night comes back. When the lullabies lure me. I’ll leave before you attack. It’s scary out there, but I’d rather leave. Why am I still singing alone? Why am I still singing alone? I saw myself in the mirror. But everything was just a blur. Not for long, cuz I’m gonna change, But even so, it seems a little strange. I’ve been waiting for A chance to be stronger than Thor And I wish that happiness will run all around me, So I won’t feel sad anymore. So I won’t feel sad anymore.

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Call To Adventure Response (One of the songs will be

written by you.):

Now and then I think of when we were together Like when you said you felt so happy you could

die I told myself that you were right for me But felt so lonely in your company But that was love and it's an ache I still remember

You can get addicted to a certain kinda sadness

Like resignation to the end, always the end So when we found that we could not make sense Well you said that we would still be friends But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over

But you didn't have to cut me off Make it like it never happened and that we were

nothing I don't even need your love, but you treat me like a

stranger And that feels so rough

No, you didn't have to stoop so low Have your friends collect your records And then change your number Guess that I don't need that though Now you're just somebody that I used to know

Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now you're just somebody that I used to know Now and then I think of all the times you screwed

me over But had me believin it was always something that

I'd done

But I don't wanna live that way Reading into every word you say You said that you could let it go And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know-oh-oh But you didn't have cut me off Make it like it never happened and that we were nothing (oh)I don't even need your love, but you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough (oh) No, you didn't have to stoop so low Have your friends collect you records And then change your number (oh)Guess that I don't need that though Now you're just somebody that I used to know Somebody that I used to know Somebody (now your just somebody that I used to know)That I used to know Somebody that I used to know Somebody (somebody) (now your just somebody that I used to know)That I used to know I used to know That I used to know I used to know Somebody

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Refusal of the Call Response (Complete a thinking map analysis for two of your eight songs):

I know you’re somewhere out there, Somewhere far away. I want you back, I want you back. My neighbors think I’m crazy, But they don’t understand You’re all I have, You’re all I have. At night when the stars light up my

room, I sit by myself Talking to the moon, Trying to get to you. In hopes you’re on the other side Talking to me too. Or am I a fool, who sites alone Talking to the moon. I’m feeling like I’m famous The talk of the town. They say I’ve gone mad Yeah, I’ve gone mad.

But they don’t know what I know, ‘Cause when the sun goes down Someone’s talking back Yeah, they’re talking back. At night when the stars light up my room, I sit by myself Talking to the moon, Trying to get to you. In hopes you’re on the other side Talking to me too. Or am I a fool, who sites alone Do you ever hear me calling? Cause’ every night I’m talking to the moon. Still trying to get to you. In hopes you’re on the other side, Talking to me too. Or am I a fool, who sits alone talking to the moon. I know you’re somewhere out there, Somewhere far away.

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Crossing the Threshold Response (One song needs to be your

theme song and include a short reflection on why this is your theme song with text evidence to support.):

Talking to the Moon is my theme song

for my soundtrack because when I am lonely, I would just stare up and talk to God. God has helped in so many ways that people think I’m crazy because I read and try to memorize 5 verses of the bible every morning and read a whole chapter at night “they think I’ve gone mad” (Talking to the Moon –Bruno Mars). When I feel guilty of something that I did, I would ask

God for his forgiveness and pray that

he will guide me out of my

mess. Even then, I would still talk to

God and thank him “‘Cause when the

sun goes down. Someone’s talking

back. Yeah, they’re talking back,”

(Talking to the Moon – Bruno Mars)

Sometimes I wonder if he was ever

listening to me, but the miracles that

come after tells me that he has “I’m

talking to the moon. Still trying to get

to you. In hopes you’re on the other

side, Talking to me too,” (Talking to the

Moon – Bruno Mars).

Puttin’ my defenses up

‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love.

If I ever did that,

I think I’d have a heart attack.

Never put my love out on the line

Never said yes to the right guy

Never had trouble getting what I want

But when it comes to you, I’m never good enough.

When I don’t care

I can play ‘em like a Ken doll.

Won’t wash my hair,

Then make ‘em bounce like a basketball.

But you make me wanna act like a girl.

Paint my nails and wear high heels.

Yes you, make me so nervous

Then I just can’t hold your hand.

You make me glow, but I cover up.

Won’t let it show, so I’m

Puttn’ my defenses up.

‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love.

If I ever did that,

I think I’d have a heart attack.

I think I’d have a heart attack.

I think I’d have a heart attack.

Never break a sweat for the other guys

When you come around, I get paralyzed

And every time I try to be myself,

It comes out wrong like a cry for help.

It’s just not fair.

Pain’s more trouble than love is worth.

I gasp for air,

It feels so good, but you know it hurts.

But you make me wanna act like a girl,

Paint my nails and wear perfume.

For you, make me so nervous

Then I just can’t hold your hand.

You make me glow, but I cover up

Won’t let it show, so I’m

Puttn’ my defenses up

‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love.

If I ever did that

I think I’d have a heart attack.

I think I’d have a heart attack.

I think I’d have a heart attack.

The feelings got lost in my lungs.

They’re burning, I’d rather be numb.

And there’s no one else to blame.

So scared I’ll take off and run.

I’m flying too close to the sun

And I’ll burst into flames.

You make me glow, but I cover up

Won’t let it show, so I’m

Puttn’ my defenses up

‘Cause I don’t wanna fall in love.

If I ever did that

I think I’d have a heart attack. (5x)

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Challenges and Temptations Response (Choose two other songs and

explain your song choice and why it relates to a part of your life in your own journey.):

One of the many challenges I’ve faced in

life was love. I know I shouldn’t love

someone so soon and I tried to get rid of

the feeling, but it stays on like a scar

from a painful attack. It hurts most when

that person I liked said that he hated me.

That was not the first time I’ve been

hurt from love, but I from all these

experiences, I learned to be strong and

fearless. Yet I’d rather

not feel anything than to feel both love and pain “Pain’s more trouble than love is worth.” (Lovato, Heart Attack) My fears made me want to give up and live my life again in loneliness. In fact, this song and I share a lot of similar moments. I never wanted to be a girl in the first place; I didn’t want the perfect hair, beautiful manicures, or the colorful clothing. When I started to open myself into the world, I thought I could stay myself. I didn’t want to change or become one of the snobs from movies I watch. Yet love makes me want to “Wanna act like a girl. Paint my nails and wear high heels.” (Lovato, Heart Attack) and wanted to get away from this. I didn’t want this life anymore; I wanted to go back to who I was before. I soon overcame this temptation to go back to my old life and started adapting with everyone. I became someone who I was afraid to be. I learned to hide my feelings and my fears. I didn’t need loneliness to help me because I helped myself.

Try to hear my voice You can leave, now it’s your choice. Maybe if I fall asleep, I won’t breathe

right. Maybe if I leave tonight, I won’t come

back. I said it before; I won’t say it again, Love is a game to you, it’s not pretend. Maybe if I fall asleep, I won’t breath

right. Can nobody hear me? I’ve got a lot that’s on my mind. I cannot breathe Can you hear it, too? You kiss and you kiss And you love and you love. You’ve got a history list and the rest is

above And if you’re warm, then you can’t

relate to me. From the floor to the floor And the sky to the sky.

You’ve got to love and adore, and the rest is a lie. And if you’re warm, then you can’t relate to me. I said it before; I won’t say it again, Love is a game to you, let’s not pretend. Maybe if I fall asleep, I won’t breathe right, right, right. Can nobody hear me? I’ve got a lot that’s on my mind. I cannot breathe Can you hear it too? Leave your shoes at the door, baby. I am all you adore, lately. Come with me and we will run away. Can nobody hear me? I’ve got a lot that’s on my mind. I cannot breathe Can you hear it, too? Can nobody hear me? I’ve got a lot that’s on my mind. I cannot breathe. Can you hear it, too?

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Ordeal Response (Choose two other songs

and explain your song choice and why it relates to a part of your life in your own journey.):

In the ordeal, the hero faces her

worst fear, and in this case, my

greatest fear is to be hated and not

cared about. Hear Me from Imagine

Dragons is the perfect example of

my situation. The song states that

the hero is not heard from and

wants to escape from her world.

When I am hurt from hatred, I want

to escape back to loneliness

“Maybe if I fall asleep, I won’t breathe

right. Maybe if I leave tonight, I won’t

come back.” (Imagine Dragons, Hear

Me) and not come back.

Close your tired eyes Relax and then Count from one to ten and open them All these heavy thoughts will try to weigh you

down But not this time Way up in the air You're finally free And you can stay up there Right next to me All this gravity will try to pull you down, But not this time When the sun goes down and the lights burn out Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light ‘Cause its time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are... Tonight Woah, Woah, Woah Brighter than a shooting star Shine no matter where you are... Tonight Gaze into my eyes when the fire starts And fan the flame so hot it melts our hearts Oh, the pouring rain will try to put it out, But not this time Let your colors burn and brightly burst Into a million sparks that all disperse

And illuminate a world that will try to bring you down, but not this time When the sun goes down and the lights burn out Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light‘ Cause its time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are... Tonight Woah, Woah, Woah Brighter than a shooting star Shine no matter where you are... tonight[BRIDGE]A thousand heartbeats beat in time And makes this dark planet come alive So when the lights flicker out tonight You gotta shine[CHORUS]When the sun goes down and the lights burn out Then it's time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are Fill the darkest night with a brilliant light ‘Cause its time for you to shine Brighter than a shooting star So shine no matter where you are... Tonight Woah, Woah, Woah Brighter than a shooting star Shine no matter where you are... tonight

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Reward Response (Complete a thinking map analysis for two of your eight songs):

Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woke up on the right side of the bed What's up with this Prince song inside my head? Hands up if you're down to get down tonight Cuz it's always a good time. Slept in on my clothes like I didn't care Hopped into a cab, take me anywhere I'm in if you're down to get down tonight Cuz it's always a good time Good morning and good night I wake up at twilight It's gonna be alright We don't even have to try It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh We don't even have to try, it's always a good time. Freaked out, dropped my phone in the pool again Checked out of my room hit the ATM Let's hang out if you're down to get down tonight Cuz it's always a good time Good morning and good night I wake up at twilight It's gonna be alright we don't even have to try

It's always a good time. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh We don't even have to try, it's always a good time. Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh We don't even have to try, it's always a good time. Doesn't matter when It's always a good time then Doesn't matter where It's always a good time there Doesn't matter when, It's always a good time then It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh We don't even have to try, it's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh It's always a good time Woah-oh-oh-oh, Woah-oh-oh-oh We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.

Stage in Hero’s Journey: Road Back Response (One song needs to be a

song for your hopes and dreams for your future. You will include a short expository piece telling about your future plans.):

Just like Cinderella, my life

has a tough beginning, but it will have a happy ending. My plans for the future do not have specific goals. All I want to do in the future is to have a good time. Of course I have something in mind for my future career, something to invent, something to share with the world, but all these add up to being happy.

Coming back from all my struggles in life, I know I would become successful in the future. I’ve been studying for my education, but also studying different people and how they react to certain situations. In the future, I’ll become successful in communicating and will get a job where I will earn enough money to keep myself alive and happy. What I did in my past will benefit me in the future. It will always be a good time. I guess in the future, when I look back, I will thank everyone who made my life tough. I will find a way to reroute the bad to the good. Maybe in the future, I will think that my life was always perfect.

The stars lean down to kiss you, And I lie awake and miss you. Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere. 'Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly, But I'll miss your arms around me. I'd send a postcard to you dear, 'Cause I wish you were here. I'll watch the night turn light blue. But it's not the same without you, Because it takes two to whisper quietly, The silence isn't so bad, Till I look at my hands and feel sad, 'Cause the spaces between my fingers Are right where yours fit perfectly. I'll find repose in new ways, Though I haven't slept in two days,

'Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone. But drenched in Vanilla twilight, I'll sit on the front porch all night, Waist deep in thought because when I think of you. I don't feel so alone. I don't feel so alone. I don't feel so alone. As many times as I blink I'll think of you... tonight. I'll think of you tonight. When violet eyes get brighter, And heavy wings grow lighter, I'll taste the sky and feel alive again. And I'll forget the world that I knew, But I swear I won't forget you, Oh if my voice could reach back through the past, I'd whisper in your ear, Oh darling I wish you were here.

When she was just a girl She expected the world But it flew away from her reach so She ran away in her sleep And dreamed of Para-para-paradise, Para-para-paradise, Para-para-paradise Every time she closed her eyes When she was just a girl She expected the world But it flew away from her reach And the bullets catch in her teeth Life goes on, it gets so heavy The wheel breaks the butterfly Every tear a waterfall In the night the stormy night she'll close her eyes In the night the stormy night away she'd fly

And dreams of Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh-oh

She'd dream of Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh-oh-oh La-la-la-la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la And so lying underneath those stormy skies She'd say, "oh, ohohohoh I know the sun must set to rise" This could be Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise This could be Para-para-paradise Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh-oh This could be Para-para-paradise Para-para-paradise This could be Para-para-paradise Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh-oh-oh