We didn't bring up the prominently featured Four Tops hit (once put on by Meurice and then returns over the credits). The first verse seems to refer to Abby's sweet demeanor but steely determination in resolving Marty's torture (even if it isn't Marty).
You're sweet (you're sweet) as a honeybee
But like a honeybee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left (all you left) is our favorite song
But like a honeybee stings
You've gone and left my heart in pain
All you left (all you left) is our favorite song
The other significant verse is the chorus:
Now it's the same old song
But with a different meaning since you been gone
It's the same, same old song
But with a different meaning (Since you been gone)
This works as a wry nod to the revamped genre and love triangle plot that comprises the film. They're reprising the "same old song" but with a difference in their stylish and knowing presentation.
I did not consider this song initially, but I do like how it parallels the film's plot quite accurately. As I was first watching this film, I thought that it was going to take the typical affair plot tied in with a murder of either Abby or the person she was now seeing. When Marty first grabbed Abby, I thought maybe this film would even follow a "Fatal Attraction" type plot. I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the plot twists instead. It was like reprising "the same old song" but in a more stylish and almost more intelligent manner. I liked how the "murderer" was also not the husband so to speak either. It was certainly a good reinvention.
ReplyDeleteI'm never one to listen specifically to lyrics in songs. The one song that seemed to be put in the spotlight was the one that the bartender put on. Honestly, I can't remember them specifically. When I think of music in relation to movies I think of Tarantino. Each song seems to have a very specific purpose. I wander if the music was chose before or after the scenes.
ReplyDeleteBack to the point on the lyrics though, Abby is perfectly represented by the lyrics. She will sting when backed into a corner. Abby definitely stinged when she was threatened.
I'm never one to listen specifically to lyrics in songs. The one song that seemed to be put in the spotlight was the one that the bartender put on. Honestly, I can't remember them specifically. When I think of music in relation to movies I think of Tarantino. Each song seems to have a very specific purpose. I wander if the music was chose before or after the scenes.
ReplyDeleteBack to the point on the lyrics though, Abby is perfectly represented by the lyrics. She will sting when backed into a corner. Abby definitely stinged when she was threatened.
It's never bad to put classic songs in movies.
ReplyDeleteAlso, whenever you mix men and women together, you get trouble. :)