Their Eyes Were Watching God: May 2016

This is the sound track for every chapter of the novel. Each song relates to each individual chapter and the meaning will be explained. The lyrics to each song will also be provided as well as links to the songs themselves. I believe the world view for this novel is a deist worldview. Janie talks about God and references to the church in the novel. In the book Janie talks to Sam about other women in the church. ““Yeah, Sam say most of em goes to church so they’ll be sure to rise in judgment. Dat’s de day dat every secret is supposed to be made known”. The twelve events of the novel are:

1. The towns people gossiping about her

2. TeaCakes death

3. The hurricane

4. Janies marriage to Joe

5. TeaCake beating Janie

6. TeaCakes bite wound

7. Janie and Logan

8. The towns people and TeaCake

9. TeaCake stealing

10. Pheoby bringing Janie food

11. Janie kissing Johnny

12. Janie and TeaCake leave for the Everglades

For number 1. I chose the song Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves because it talks about minding your own business and not worrying about what other people are doing and I thought it fit with this event since Janie has to deal with all of the towns people constantly gossiping about her. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGIUtLO_x8g

#2. I chose the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Isreal Kamakawiwo ‘Ole for TeaCakes death because it is a good song and it fits with death but also because it has a relaxing and his death is somewhat relieving since he wasn’t himself towards the end of his life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahr069-fzE

#3. I chose the song Landslide by Fleetwood Mac because it really resembles Janies life and her journey much like the hurricane. The song also talks about building a life around a person life Janie did with TeaCake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10fjK9bUJk

#4. I chose the song Church Bells by Carrie Underwood because it fits Janie and Joe’s marriage so perfectly. The song talks about a marriage that started so good but then he beats her and then the husband dies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuLOHf32mzk

#5. I chose the song Jealous Guy by John Lennon because I think it fits how TeaCake felt with Janie and the brother. In the song it talks about not meaning to hurt you or make you cry and I feel like that’s almost TeaCake talking to Janie telling her hes just a jealous guy.

#6. I chose the song Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw because it fits TeaCake and how he knew he was dying or changing from the dog bite.

#7. I chose the song Matchmaker from Fiddler on the Roof since the marriage between Janie and Logan was set up through her grandmother. And it’s a cute, funny song.

#8. I chose the song Little Town from Beauty and the Beast just because it fits with all the people and everyone talking to everyone and knowing everything.

#9. I chose the song God’s Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash. I chose this one because I feel like it fits with the scene of TeaCake stealing Janies money and how she may have felt about the situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bwfm7-uNS4

#10. I chose the song Lean On Me by Bill Withers because it fits Pheoby and Janie so perfectly. Janie and Pheoby are good friends and Pheoby gave Janie food when she needed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYI0AoXlOwE

#11. I chose the song Love Story by Taylor Swift because of Janie and Johnny. They kissed and her grandmother saw it and then decided to arrange a marriage for her.

#12. I chose the song Move by MercyMe because of Janie and TeaCake moving to the everglades. I chose it because they are on a new journey and I feel like the song really fits well with the event.

Lyrics:#1

Taking down your neighbor won't take you any higher

I burned my own damn finger pokin' someone else's fire

I've never gotten taller makin' someone else feel small

If you ain't got nothin' nice to say don't say nothin' at all

Just hoe your own row and raise your own babies

Smoke your own smoke and grow your own daisies

Mend your own fences and own your own crazy

Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy

Nobody's perfect, we've all lost and we've all lied

Most of us have cheated, the rest of us have tried

The holiest of holies even slip from time to time

We've all got dirty laundry hangin' on the line

So hoe your own row and raise your own babies

Smoke your own smoke and grow your own daisies

Mend your own fences and own your own crazy

Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy

Pourin' salt in my sugar won't make yours any sweeter

Pissin' in my yard ain't gonna make yours any greener

And I wouldn't know about the rocks in your shoes

So I'll just do me and honey you can just do you

So hoe your own row and raise your own babies

Smoke your own smoke and grow your own daisies

Mend your own fences and own your own crazy

Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy

Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high

And the dreams that you dreamed of

Once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow

Blue birds fly

And the dreams that you dreamed of

Dreams really do come true ooh oh

Someday I'll wish upon a star

Wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where trouble melts like lemon drops

High above the chimney top

That's where you'll find me

Oh, somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly

And the dream that you dare to,

Oh why, oh why can't I?

Well I see trees of green and red roses too,

I'll watch them bloom for me and you

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world

Well I see skies of blue

And I see clouds of white

And the brightness of day

I like the dark

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky

Are also on the faces of people passing by

I see friends shaking hands

Singing, "How do you do?"

They're really singing, "I...I love you."

I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,

They'll learn much more than we'll know

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world world

Someday I'll wish upon a star,

Wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where trouble melts like lemon drops

High above the chimney top

That's where you'll find me

Oh, somewhere over the rainbow way up high

And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I?

I took my love, took it down

I climbed a mountain and I turned around

And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills

'Til the landslide brought me down

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?

Can the child within my heart rise above?

Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?

Can I handle the seasons of my life?

Well, I've been afraid of changing

'Cause I've built my life around you

But time made you bolder

Even children get older

And I'm getting older too

Well, I've been afraid of changing

'Cause I've built my life around you

But time made you bolder

Even children get older

And I'm getting older too

Oh, I'm getting older too

I take my love, take it down

I climb a mountain and turn around

And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills

Will the landslide bring you down?

And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills

Will the landslide bring you down, oh, oh?

The landslide bring you down

Jenny grew up wild, like a blackfoot daisy

Out in the shack with a blue tick hound

Broke as hell, but blessed with beauty

The kind that a rich man can't turn down

She caught the eye of an oil man dancing

One summer night in a dime store dress

She had the looks, he had the mansion

And you can figure out the rest

It was all roses, dripping in diamonds

Sipping on champagne

She was all uptown, wearing that white gown

Taking his last name

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing

And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing

Fold your hands and close your eyes

Yeah, it's all gonna be alright

And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing

Yeah, they're ringing

Jenny was hosting Junior League parties

And having dinner at the country club

Everyone thought they were Ken and Barbie

But Ken was always getting way too drunk

Saturday night, after a few too many

He came home ready to fight

And all his money could never save Jenny

From the devil living in his eyes

It was all bruises, covered in makeup

Dark sunglasses

And that next morning, sitting in the back pew

Praying with the baptist

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing

And up in the loft, that whole choir singing, singing

Fold your hands and close your eyes

Yeah, it's all gonna be alright

You just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing

Yeah, they're ringing

Jenny slipped something in his Tennessee whiskey

No law man was ever gonna find

And how he died is still a mystery

But he hit a woman for the very last time

She could hear those church bells ringing, ringing

Standing there in a black dress singing, singing

Fold your hands and close your eyes

Yeah, it's all gonna be alright

And just listen to the church bells ringing, ringing

Yeah, they're ringing

was dreaming of the past

and my heart was beating fast

I began to lose control

I didn't mean to hurt you

I'm sorry that I made you cry

Oh my I didn't want to hurt you

I'm just a jealous guy

I was feeling insecure

You might not love me anymore

I was shivering inside

Oh I didn't mean to hurt you

I'm sorry that I made you cry

Oh my I didn't want to hurt you

I'm just a jealous guy

[Whistling]

I didn't mean to hurt you

I'm sorry that I made you cry

Oh my I didn't want to hurt you

I'm just a jealous guy

I was trying to catch your eyes

I thought that you were trying to hide

I was swallowing my pain

I didn't mean to hurt you

I'm sorry that I made you cry

Oh my I didn't want to hurt you

I'm just a jealous guy

watch out baby I'm just a jealous guy

Look out baby I'm just a jealous guy

He said I was in my early 40's,

With a lot of life before me,

And a moment came that stopped me on a dime.

I spent most of the next days, lookin' at the x-rays,

Talkin' 'bout the options and talkin' 'bout sweet time.

Asked him when it sank in, that this might really be the real end.

How's it hit ya, when you get that kind of news.

Man what ya do.

And he says,

[Chorus]

I went sky divin',

I went rocky mountain climbin',

I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu.

And I loved deeper,

And I spoke sweeter,

And I gave forgiveness I've been denying,

And he said someday I hope you get the chance,

To live like you were dyin'.

He said I was finally the husband,

That most the time I wasn't.

And I became a friend a friend would like to have.

And all the sudden goin' fishing,

Wasn't such an imposition.

And I went three times that year I lost my dad.

Well I finally read the good book,

And I took a good long hard look at what I'd do

If I could do it all again.

And then.

[Chorus]

Like tomorrow was a gift and you've got eternity

To think about what you do with it,

What could you do with it, what can

I do with with it, what would I do with it.

[Chorus]

Sky divin',

I went rocky mountain climbin',

I went 2.7 seconds on a bull name Fumanchu.

And I loved deeper,

And I spoke sweeter,

And I watched an eagle as it was flyin'.

And he said someday I hope you get the chance,

To live like you were dyin'.

Hodel:

Well, somebody has to arrange the matches,

Young people can't decide these things themselves.

Chava:

She might bring someone wonderful----

Hodel:

Someone interesting----

Chava:

And well off----

Hodel:

And important---

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

Make me a match,

Find me a find,

catch me a catch

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Look through your book,

And make me a perfect match

Chava:

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

I'll bring the veil,

You bring the groom,

Slender and pale.

Bring me a ring for I'm longing to be,

The envy of all I see.

Hodel:

For Papa,

Make him a scholar.

Chava:

For mama,

Make him rich as a king.

Chava and Hodel:

For me, well,

I wouldn't holler

If he were as handsome as anything.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

Make me a match,

Find me a find,

Catch me a catch,

Night after night in the dark I'm alone

So find me match,

Of my own.

(spoken)

Tzeitel:

Since when are you interested in a match, Chava? I thought you had your eye on your books.

(Hodel chuckles)

Tzeitel con't:

And you have your eye on the Rabbi's son.

Hodel:

Well, why not?

We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son.

Why shouldn't I want the best?

Tzeitel:

Because you're a girl from a poor family.

So whatever Yenta brings, you'll take, right?

Of course right!

(throws scarf over her head, imitating Yenta)

(singing)

Hodel, oh Hodel,

Have I made a match for you!

He's handsome, he's young!

Alright, he's 62.

But he's a nice man, a good catch, true?

True.

I promise you'll be happy,

And even if you're not,

There's more to life than that---

Don't ask me what.

Chava, I found him.

Won't you be a lucky bride!

He's handsome, he's tall,

That is from side to side.

But he's a nice man, a good catch, right?

Right.

You heard he has a temper.

He'll beat you every night,

But only when he's sober,

So you'll alright.

Did you think you'd get a prince?

Chava:

Well I'll find the best I can.

Hodel and Tzeitel:

With no dowry, no money, no family background

Be glad you got a man!

Chava:

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

You know that I'm

Still very young.

Please, take your time.

Hodel:

Up to this minute,

I misunderstood

That I could get stuck for good.

Chava and Hodel and Tzeitel:

Dear Yenta,

See that he's gentle

Remember,

You were also a bride.

It's not that

I'm sentimental

It's just that I'm terrified!

Matchmaker, Matchmaker,

Plan me no plans

I'm in no rush

Maybe I've learned

Playing with matches

A girl can get burned

So,

Bring me no ring

Groom me no groom

Find me no find

Catch me no catch

Unless he's a matchless match.

Belle:

Little town, it's a quiet village

Every day like the one before

Little town full of little people

Waking up to say...

Townsfolk:

Bonjour

Belle:

There goes the baker with his tray, like always

The same old bread and rolls to sell

Every morning just the same

Since the morning that we came

To this poor provincial town

Townsfolk:

Good morning, Belle

Belle:

good morning monsieur

Townsfolk:

where are you off to?

Belle:

the bookshop, I just finished te most wonderful story

about a beanstalk, and an ogar, and a---

townsfolk: that's nice. MARIE the baguettes, hurry up

Townsfolk:

look, there she goes

the girl is strange, no question

dazed and distracted, can't you tell?

never part of any crowd

cause her head's up on some cloud

no denying she's a funny girl, that Belle

Man 1: bonjour

Woman 1: good day

Man 1: how is your family?

Woman 2: bonjour

Man 2: good day

Woman 2: how is your wife?

Woman 3: I need....six eggs

Man 3: that's too expensive!

Belle: there must be more than this provincial life!

Man: ah, Belle

Belle: Good morning. I've come to return the book I borrowed

Man: finished already?

Belle: oh I couldn't put it down. have ya got anythin' new?

Man: (chuckle) not since yesterday

Belle: that's alright. I'll borrowww, this one

Man: that one? but you've read it twice!

Belle: well it's my favorite: far off places,

daring sword fights, magic spells, a prince in disguise!

Man: if you like it all that much it's yours!

Belle: but sir?!?

Man: I insist!

Belle: well thank you, thank you very much!

Townsfolk:

look, there she goes, that girl is so peculiar

I wonder if she's feeling well

with a dreamy, far-off look

and her nose stuck in a book

what a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle

Belle:

ohhhhhh....isn't this amazing?

it's my favorite part because....you'll see

here's where she meets Prince Charming

but she won't discover that it's him

till chapter three

Woman:

now it's no wonder that her name

means "beauty"

her looks have got no parallel

Shopkeeper:

but behind that fair facade

I'm afraid she's rather odd

very different from the rest of us

Townsfolk:

she's nothing like the rest of us

yes, different from the rest of us is Belle

Lefou: wow you didn't miss a shot gaston!

you're the greatest hunter in the whole world!

Gaston:I know

Lefou: no beast alive stands a chance against you, haha...and

no girl for that matter

Gaston: it's true lefou, and I've got my sight set on that one

Lefou: t-the inventor's daughter!?

Gaston: she's the one, the lucky girl I'm going to marry

Lefou: but she's--

Gaston: the most beautiful girl in town

Lefou: I know--

Gaston: that makes her the best! and don't I derseve the best?

Lefou: well of couse, I mean ya do, but I (mumbling)

Gaston: right from the moment when I met her, saw her

I said she's gorgeous and I fell

here in town it's only she

who's as beautiful as me

so I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle

Silly Girls:

look there he goes! isn't he dreamy?

monsieur Gaston! oh,he's so cute!

be still my heart! I'm hardly breathing!

he's such a tall, dark, strong, and hansome brute!

Man1:bonjour

Gaston:pardon!

Man2:good day

Man3:mais oui!

Matron:you call this bacon?

Woman1:what lovley grapes!

Man4:some cheese...

Woman2:...ten yards!

Man4:...one pound..

Gaston:`scuse me!

Cheese merchant:i'll get the knife

Gaston:please let me through!!

Woman1:this bread...

Man5:those fish.....

Woman1:...it's stale

Man5:...they smell!

Baker: madame's mistaken!

Belle: there must be more than this provincial life!

Gaston: just watch....I'm going to make Belle my wife!

Townsfolk:

look there she goes....a girl who's strange but special

a most peculiar mademoiselle

it's a pity and a sin

she doesn't quite fit in

cause she really is a funny girl

a beauty but a funny girl

she really is a funny girl.....that Belle!!

You can run on for a long time

Run on for a long time

Sooner or later God'll cut you down

Go tell that long tongue liar

Go and tell that midnight rider

Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter

Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down

Well my goodness gracious let me tell you the news

My head's been wet with the midnight dew

I've been down on bended knee talkin' to the man from Galilee

He spoke to me in the voice so sweet

I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel's feet

He called my name and my heart stood still

When he said, "John go do My will!"

Go tell that long tongue liar

Go and tell that midnight rider

Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter

Tell 'em that God's gonna cut 'em down

You can run on for a long time

Run on for a long time

Sooner or later God'll cut you down

Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand

Workin' in the dark against your fellow man

But as sure as God made black and white

What's done in the dark will be brought to the light

You can run on for a long time

Run on for a long time

Sooner or later God'll cut you down

Go tell that long tongue liar

Go and tell that midnight rider

Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter

Tell 'em that God's gonna cut you down

#10

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain, we all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

Please, swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs

That you won't let show

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong

And I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on

For it won't be long

'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

You just call on me, brother, when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

If there is a load

You have to bear that you can't carry

I'm right up the road, I'll share your load

If you just call me

Call me (If you need a friend)

Call me (Call me uh-huh)

Call me (When you need a friend)

Call me (If you ever need a friend)

Call me (Call me)

Call me (If you need a friend)

Call me (Call me)

Call me

#11

We were both young when I first saw you.

I close my eyes and the flashback starts:

I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.

See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns.

See you make your way through the crowd

And say, "Hello, "

Little did I know...

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,

And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"

And I was crying on the staircase

Begging you, "Please don't go"

And I said...

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.

I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.

You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,

It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".

So I sneak out to the garden to see you.

We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew

So close your eyes... escape this town for a little while.

Oh, oh.

'Cause you were Romeo - I was a scarlet letter,

And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"

But you were everything to me,

I was begging you, "Please don't go"

And I said...

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.

I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.

You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.

It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".

Romeo, save me, they're trying to tell me how to feel.

This love is difficult but it's real.

Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.

It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".

Oh, oh, oh.

I got tired of waiting

Wondering if you were ever coming around.

My faith in you was fading

When I met you on the outskirts of town.

And I said...

Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone.

I keep waiting for you but you never come.

Is this in my head? I don't know what to think.

He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...

Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.

I love you, and that's all I really know.

I talked to your dad - go pick out a white dress

It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes".

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

#12

I'm not about to give up

Because I heard you say

There's gonna be brighter days

I won't stop, I'll keep my head up

No, I'm not here to stay

There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break

As long as I can see your face

[Chorus:]

When life won't play along

And right keeps going wrong

And I can't seem to find my way

I know where I am found

So I won't let it drag me down

Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (move)

I'm gonna move

I've got to hold it steady

Keep my head in the game

Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy

But I'm not about to cave

Everything's about to change

There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but won't break

As long as I can see your face

[Chorus]

No matter what may come

Gotta move to a different drum

No matter what life brings

Gotta move gotta move to a different beat [x2]

I just might bend but won't break

As long as I can see your face

[Chorus x2]

No matter what may come

Gotta move to a different drum

No matter what life brings

Gotta move gotta move to a different beat

Their Eyes Were Watching God

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