I love envisioning this song being sung by Hecuba because then its not just a song for Polyxena but a lullaby for Troy from its queen which is just so beautiful. Janani perfectly encapsulates the sorrow of the trojan women ❤
Yes, it sounds a lot like a lullaby, which emphasises her role as a mother. It also really shows how young Polyxena was, with references to "darkness" and "monsters"
I think I can now say this is my favorite song on the album for the time being. It’s so beautiful and haunting and like a lullaby as she’s being lead to her doom…I literally read the Wikipedia page for Polyxena bc of this song. Absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful.
I love this song and i love how this could be queen hecuba or cassandra trying to comfort polyxena, i preffer envisioning cassandra like its her finnal goodbye to her little sister while also trying to say i tried to tell them and your getting punished for it and its not okay. AND IT BREAKS MY HEART
My gods... I haven't seen such beauty in a song for a long time. I'm going to be dramturg for my university's upcoming production of The Trojan Women by Euripides in the spring, and I think we've found an anthem💪💜 may this battle hymn become our battle cry
I am so happy here in the comments this songs is getting the recognition it deserves, it is absolutely beautiful... As stupid as it sounds even though it's about such a specific story, you have written it in a way that feels relatable and comforting for everyone. This is pure talent, this is art
This doesn't have to be the way things are... I'm listening to your album for the first time while getting ready for bed and nah man I wasn't ready for this rollercoaster of emotions I know you warned us but oh god I'm tearing up like a fountain
THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTBREAKING! I've been listening to this album nonstop for the past to days the songs are all so amazing, you've truly outdone yourself ♡
Wait. Does "shield your eyes from the Sun" reference Apollo in some way? I don't know how, since he's on the Trojans' side. Maybe it's shameful that the Trojans cant do anything anymore?
Wasn’t the arrow that killed Achilles guided by Apollo? And I’m guessing that relates to Polyxena because she was the one who told Paris about Achilles Heel?
Lryics for me: [Chorus] Oh, Polyxena, shield your eyes from the sun Just for a second, just for a second more You can still let this world stay a happy one For just one more second, your life's only begun, begun [Verse 1] I saw in my mind's eye, the crumbling castles Disasters raining like fallen arrows This is just the way things are For women like me, whispers in the hallways Always observing, always in shadows This is just the way things are [Pre-Chorus] Ooh, I didn't want this for you, but what could I do? So listen to me sing a little longer, soon the darkness comes with all the monsters Look around, thе fields are full of songbirds' closing words [Chorus] Oh, Polyxena, shiеld your eyes from the sun Just for a second, just for a second more You can still let this world stay a happy one For just one more second, your life's only begun, begun [Verse 2] Stories as old as they are unkind Wrong time, wrong place, not our war to wage This is just the way things are Another girl caught up in the crosshair Not fair to ask for war, and then take more This is just the way things are [Bridge] Ooh, I didn't want this for you, but what could I do? What could I do? What could I do? (What could I do?) What could I do? (What could I?) What could I do? (What could I?) What could I do? (What could I?) What could I do? Oh, God, what can I do When this is what it's come to? Want this city on fire, but it's already done It's all funeral pyres, nothing left to be won So I'll sit here, and I'll watch her There's no mercy for the conquered But I won't go quiet, no, I can't let them win So at least I can sing when the knife goes (in) [Chorus] Oh, Polyxena, shield your eyes from the sun You leave a world that doesn't deserve your love But just for a second, just for a second more...
So if this is about Katathon too...then could this song be asha singing about violet? Like she's grieving her best friend? Idk, but penny for my thoughts, tell me whatcha think
I love envisioning this song being sung by Hecuba because then its not just a song for Polyxena but a lullaby for Troy from its queen which is just so beautiful. Janani perfectly encapsulates the sorrow of the trojan women ❤
Yes, it sounds a lot like a lullaby, which emphasises her role as a mother. It also really shows how young Polyxena was, with references to "darkness" and "monsters"
This was so unexpectedly haunting. What a choice for it to be told from the perspective of the person leading Polyxena to the sacrifice
I think I can now say this is my favorite song on the album for the time being. It’s so beautiful and haunting and like a lullaby as she’s being lead to her doom…I literally read the Wikipedia page for Polyxena bc of this song. Absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful.
I love this song and i love how this could be queen hecuba or cassandra trying to comfort polyxena, i preffer envisioning cassandra like its her finnal goodbye to her little sister while also trying to say i tried to tell them and your getting punished for it and its not okay. AND IT BREAKS MY HEART
My gods... I haven't seen such beauty in a song for a long time. I'm going to be dramturg for my university's upcoming production of The Trojan Women by Euripides in the spring, and I think we've found an anthem💪💜 may this battle hymn become our battle cry
I am so happy here in the comments this songs is getting the recognition it deserves, it is absolutely beautiful...
As stupid as it sounds even though it's about such a specific story, you have written it in a way that feels relatable and comforting for everyone. This is pure talent, this is art
This doesn't have to be the way things are...
I'm listening to your album for the first time while getting ready for bed and nah man I wasn't ready for this rollercoaster of emotions I know you warned us but oh god I'm tearing up like a fountain
SO EXCITED! SO HAPPY AND PROUD THAT YOUR DEBUT ALBUM IS FINALLY COMING OUT JANANI. YOU DESERVE THIS AND EVERYTHING MORE.
I had a feelling this song would be my favourite and God was I right. Its so strong and emotional ❤
THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTBREAKING! I've been listening to this album nonstop for the past to days the songs are all so amazing, you've truly outdone yourself ♡
This song is so tragic and meaningful. Really puts in the perspective the pain of young women and girls in war.
Holy moly this song is so incredibly beautiful and so sad! Your lyricism is wonderful🥰🥰🥰
I'm watching the live right now!
This song is definitely the one in my head the most. I love it❤
I CAN'T TELL IF I LOVE THIS OR WEIRD HILLS MORE
This is so heartbreakingly beautiful ❤️ i cant choose a favorite 😭😭😭
I can’t decide if this or The Judgement is my favorite. Such different vibes but YES
THIS IS SO HEARTBREAKING 😭
this is perfect for a fanvid edit
I cant wait!
Wait. Does "shield your eyes from the Sun" reference Apollo in some way? I don't know how, since he's on the Trojans' side. Maybe it's shameful that the Trojans cant do anything anymore?
Wasn’t the arrow that killed Achilles guided by Apollo? And I’m guessing that relates to Polyxena because she was the one who told Paris about Achilles Heel?
@DaughterOfAthena-2012 True! So maybe she feels guilty about it
People forget Apollo isnt the Sun God in Greek mythology
@@Multi_diamond yes he is? Helios was the sun god during the Trojan War, yes, but later on in mythology Apollo becomes the sun god.
@@DaughterOfAthena-2012 by "mythology", do u mean Roman mythology?
But also how does that work? Like Helios just got fired? 💀💀
Это прекрасно.... Вы освещаете очень важные темы и чувства!! ❤
heartbreaking but exquisite
This is beautiful and so sad
New fav🎉
3:50: 🎶 At least I can sing when the knife goes in 🎶
Lryics for me:
[Chorus]
Oh, Polyxena, shield your eyes from the sun
Just for a second, just for a second more
You can still let this world stay a happy one
For just one more second, your life's only begun, begun
[Verse 1]
I saw in my mind's eye, the crumbling castles
Disasters raining like fallen arrows
This is just the way things are
For women like me, whispers in the hallways
Always observing, always in shadows
This is just the way things are
[Pre-Chorus]
Ooh, I didn't want this for you, but what could I do?
So listen to me sing a little longer, soon the darkness comes with all the monsters
Look around, thе fields are full of songbirds' closing words
[Chorus]
Oh, Polyxena, shiеld your eyes from the sun
Just for a second, just for a second more
You can still let this world stay a happy one
For just one more second, your life's only begun, begun
[Verse 2]
Stories as old as they are unkind
Wrong time, wrong place, not our war to wage
This is just the way things are
Another girl caught up in the crosshair
Not fair to ask for war, and then take more
This is just the way things are
[Bridge]
Ooh, I didn't want this for you, but what could I do?
What could I do?
What could I do? (What could I do?)
What could I do? (What could I?)
What could I do? (What could I?)
What could I do? (What could I?)
What could I do?
Oh, God, what can I do
When this is what it's come to?
Want this city on fire, but it's already done
It's all funeral pyres, nothing left to be won
So I'll sit here, and I'll watch her
There's no mercy for the conquered
But I won't go quiet, no, I can't let them win
So at least I can sing when the knife goes (in)
[Chorus]
Oh, Polyxena, shield your eyes from the sun
You leave a world that doesn't deserve your love
But just for a second, just for a second more...
this is beautiful❤
this is beautiful
So if this is about Katathon too...then could this song be asha singing about violet? Like she's grieving her best friend? Idk, but penny for my thoughts, tell me whatcha think
Is the person singing meant to be Hecuba?
I was thinking maybe her or maybe Brieseis (if Polyxens was already in the Greek Camp)
Is the Cassandra singing to polyxena?
I like to think so but it could be queen hecuba
😗👌
Cheeto