Parallels between Odysseus and Penelope's Relationship (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by One Republic
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This song describes Penelope’s relationship with Odysseus because she is longing for him to come home–the lyrics say But there?s someone i’ve been missing And i think that they could be the better half of me “They’re in the wrong place tryin’ to make it right But i’m tired of justifying So i say to you come home come home ’cause i?ve been waiting for ya for so long for so long And right now there’s a war between the vanities But all i see is you and me And the fight for you is all i’ve ever known So come home.”–It’s almost the perfect description for Penelope because she is waiting for Odysseus to come home so all of the suitors can leave.
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[Verse 1]
Hello world
Hope you’re listening
Forgive me if I’m young
For speaking out of turn
There’s someone I’ve been missing
I think that they could be
The better half of me
They’re in the wrong place trying to make it right
But I’m tired of justifying
So I say to you..
[Chorus]
Come home
Come home
Cause I’ve been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there’s a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I’ve ever known
So come home
Oh
[Verse 2]
I get lost in the beauty
Of everything I see
The world ain’t half as bad
As they paint it to be
If all the sons,
All the daughters
Stopped to take it in
Well hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin
It might start now, yeah
Well maybe I’m just dreaming out loud
Until then…
[Chorus]
Come home
Come home
Cause I’ve been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there’s a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I’ve ever known
Ever known
So come home
Oh
[Interlude]
Everything I can’t be
Is everything you should be
And that’s why I need you here
Everything I can’t be
Is everything you should be
And that’s why I need you here
So hear this now…
[Chorus]
Come home
Come home
Cause I’ve been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there’s a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I’ve ever known
Ever known
So come home
Come home
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Come Home