Okay, so today I decided to dive into the whole “Hunger Games” and Lady Gaga thing. I’d heard the song “The Hanging Tree,” and obviously, I knew about the movies, but I wanted to see how it all connected, especially with Gaga’s vibe.
First, I re-watched the “Mockingjay – Part 1” scene where Katniss sings “The Hanging Tree.” It’s such a powerful, haunting moment, and Jennifer Lawrence really nails the emotion. It got me thinking about how a song can be so important to a story, like a real anthem for the rebellion.
Then, I listened to the song on its own, separate from the movie. It’s got that folksy, almost Appalachian feel, which makes sense given the setting of District 12. The lyrics are pretty dark, talking about death and sacrifice, but there’s also this sense of defiance, you know?
Next up, I spent some time trying to find out the connection with lady gaga, I mean, she is the queen. And I really spent lots of time to look for it.
I went through all the youtube videos, to see if I could find something that match my theme today.
So, I put everything together. What I think, to be honest, is that the song’s message of resistance and fighting for what’s right totally fits with what Lady Gaga stands for. She’s all about being yourself, standing up for the underdog, and not being afraid to be different. Even though she didn’t sing this particular song, the themes are super similar to the stuff she sings about all the time.
