To me this part is by far one of the best parts of the movie. I kinda wish we could have seen if this part had a whole musical to it. I know I would have gone to it. Bette Midler sure know how to carry her self and what she sings.
She just looks so powerful in this....even when she's down on her knees (do NOT go there, perverts!) in what appears to be frustration, despair and anger.
This is my favorite part of the movie, and I love that 30+ years later, many people have different interpretations of the song's meaning. I always got two different takes: for starters, the music is obviously evocative of a major industrial plant (very probably a steelworks), as evidenced by some of the lyrics and the fire in the stage play's background. The lyrics are from the point-of-view of the industrialist (seemingly an 1860-1900 robber baron) who created the plant, calling it his "shrine", "manor", and "wife". It seems he's likely at the end of his career/life and looking back on his legacy (mostly with sadness/regret) for causing pollution, pain, hunger, and his lack of faith, charity, etc. He's beginning to realize what his greed has done to the world around him. His company is still going strong , but the wind, the sky, the rivers, and the cities are polluted or in ruins. Now what will happen to him? What was it all worth in the end? It could be based on Andrew Carnegie, who built a steel empire, then sold it off and spent the rest of his life on philanthropy. Or it could also be Henry Clay Frick, chairman of Carnegie Steel and the "most hated man in America", due to his breaking the strikes of steel workers. Charles Schwab is another candidate, involved in the WWI effort, accused of profiteering, later squandered his huge fortune and died impoverished. My second take: she was singing about the Hollywood/entertainment industry. How someone who's reigned supreme over Hollywood for so long, is now having their downfall, whether it be because of age, illness, changing tastes or even death. I always felt like it was about the legacy they left behind, and wondering if it was really worth anything in the end. That artful, sudden self-awareness once our life's work is complete. Will I be forgotten? What's it all worth? I did what I thought was right, and maybe still do, as part of the larger machine. And how when you're just at the top, you'll eventually fall down.
I absoloutly LOVE this par of the film Bette's voice is one of a kind xD Dose anyone have this song with out the words or know where I could get it because I would love it as gymnastics floor music its a Great song xox
To me this part is by far one of the best parts of the movie. I kinda wish we could have seen if this part had a whole musical to it. I know I would have gone to it. Bette Midler sure know how to carry her self and what she sings.
My family used to watch this movie all the time when I was a kid. This was probably my favorite part, right here.
One of the best parts of the movie. I love this song ❤
This is one of the best movies I have seen. I ALWAYS cry during this movie. That's when you know they've done their job.
She just looks so powerful in this....even when she's down on her knees (do NOT go there, perverts!) in what appears to be frustration, despair and anger.
This is my favorite part of the movie, and I love that 30+ years later, many people have different interpretations of the song's meaning. I always got two different takes: for starters, the music is obviously evocative of a major industrial plant (very probably a steelworks), as evidenced by some of the lyrics and the fire in the stage play's background.
The lyrics are from the point-of-view of the industrialist (seemingly an 1860-1900 robber baron) who created the plant, calling it his "shrine", "manor", and "wife". It seems he's likely at the end of his career/life and looking back on his legacy (mostly with sadness/regret) for causing pollution, pain, hunger, and his lack of faith, charity, etc. He's beginning to realize what his greed has done to the world around him. His company is still going strong , but the wind, the sky, the rivers, and the cities are polluted or in ruins. Now what will happen to him? What was it all worth in the end?
It could be based on Andrew Carnegie, who built a steel empire, then sold it off and spent the rest of his life on philanthropy. Or it could also be Henry Clay Frick, chairman of Carnegie Steel and the "most hated man in America", due to his breaking the strikes of steel workers. Charles Schwab is another candidate, involved in the WWI effort, accused of profiteering, later squandered his huge fortune and died impoverished.
My second take: she was singing about the Hollywood/entertainment industry. How someone who's reigned supreme over Hollywood for so long, is now having their downfall, whether it be because of age, illness, changing tastes or even death. I always felt like it was about the legacy they left behind, and wondering if it was really worth anything in the end.
That artful, sudden self-awareness once our life's work is complete. Will I be forgotten? What's it all worth? I did what I thought was right, and maybe still do, as part of the larger machine. And how when you're just at the top, you'll eventually fall down.
Are you high?? Jk
@@yaneth101 Are you?
@marcusrivers415 if you were high it's your business second I appreciated your take and opinion on the musical. It was very enlightening ❤😊
I also LOVED this performance in the movie, her voice is so powerful
I just love her voice in song.
THE MOVIE ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY
havent seen this movie in 20 years
still sing this to myself all the time lol
This is one of my favorite movies along with death becomes her and junior!
w00t!! love this part of the film
kinda raw sounds and love the walk/lean back towards the end
This is my FAVORITE movie and one of the best proformace!
i looove this freaking song!!!
i am 16 and my sister is turning 15 this year....this song got us hooked on the movie
i watch this over and over.
beaches! i love this film
I always loved this scene. Not sure why though.
love this. love beaches :)
LOVE THIS MOVIE IT ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY
One of my favorite movies
I love what the background people are doing after she goes "OF MEEEEEEEeeeeee!"
I absoloutly LOVE this par of the film Bette's voice is one of a kind xD
Dose anyone have this song with out the words or know where I could get it because I would love it as gymnastics floor music its a Great song
xox
its talking about war in general and the industrialization of our society
very perceptive. i love this scene and totally agree with you.
art and drama at its best!
I LOOVVEE THIS PART IN THE MOVIE, but i have no freaken idea what it is about lol
a very apt description of the song
Love you, Bette Midler...*hug*
@clooneygirl07 i agree! i love this movie, i used to sing this a home
aweeessommmmmmmmmmee
Reminds me of The Residents.
yes it is
if you taped it i would love to see it.
The masks scared me so much tho 😂
How did she get that mask on at the end?
I really think it would be better if it was not a musical, but only a drama... I love it though
@BeeAnne01 I know it's kind of late, but if you're still looking for the full song I think I could get it to you :u
Why?
plus i think she is singing in chest voice here and a lot of the songs in the movie require head voice
this song scares me
@sexpot06 Same here. =)
This is so creepy
Hillary and John should've got married!
Apparently I’m the only one who thinks this song and this performance sucks.
Yes u are!!!!
Yup.
Yes you are buddy this scene is iconic. There's a full version of the song that sounds even more powerful
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Why?