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Parallels between Odysseus and Penelope's Relationship (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by One Republic

ltc-admin, 2015-03-13 12:47
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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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