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"Frozen" and "The Lion King"
7 years ago
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I remember the reaction "Let It Go" first got when "Frozen" came out five years ago. People were talking about how positive and empowering it was.
But, I'm not sure how 100% positive this song's message is. Listening closely to the lyrics, I realize it's just a really pretty version of "Hakuna Matata" from "The Lion King," a song about forgetting about your worries and responsibilities.
In context with the movie's plot, yes, Elsa is letting go of the restrictions placed upon her by her parents as well as the fear she felt of herself due to her powers. She's finally free to be herself. I think this is where people got the more empowering message from the song.
But at the same time, her new approach to life is very irresponsible, basically ignoring her problems ("Turn away and slam the door") and running away from them ("It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small"). Again, like Simba in "The Lion King," Elsa decides to ignore and run away from her past ("I'm never going back; the past is in the past").
However, as the story progresses, both Simba and Elsa learn that while it's alright to leave the past behind them, they still need to take responsibility for their actions. Simba needs to return to Pride Rock to regain the throne from Scar, and Elsa needs to return to Arendelle to undo the icy spell she'd accidentally cast on the kingdom.
While this is a big discovery for me, though, I'm pretty sure a whole bunch of people have already figured this out.
But, I'm not sure how 100% positive this song's message is. Listening closely to the lyrics, I realize it's just a really pretty version of "Hakuna Matata" from "The Lion King," a song about forgetting about your worries and responsibilities.
In context with the movie's plot, yes, Elsa is letting go of the restrictions placed upon her by her parents as well as the fear she felt of herself due to her powers. She's finally free to be herself. I think this is where people got the more empowering message from the song.
But at the same time, her new approach to life is very irresponsible, basically ignoring her problems ("Turn away and slam the door") and running away from them ("It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small"). Again, like Simba in "The Lion King," Elsa decides to ignore and run away from her past ("I'm never going back; the past is in the past").
However, as the story progresses, both Simba and Elsa learn that while it's alright to leave the past behind them, they still need to take responsibility for their actions. Simba needs to return to Pride Rock to regain the throne from Scar, and Elsa needs to return to Arendelle to undo the icy spell she'd accidentally cast on the kingdom.
While this is a big discovery for me, though, I'm pretty sure a whole bunch of people have already figured this out.
