A Theory on Into the West

[Guinevere]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Why does this song, or any of the songs written for the films, have to be from the perspective of one character to another?<BR>I consider them to be "commentaries" on the situations to which they relate, as though written by minstels about the events portrayed.<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree, but then, what does "safe in my arms" and "you'll be here in my arms" mean ?? I automatically start asking myself "in whose arms?" It's been puzzling me ever since I heard that song !<P>Some of Tolkien's own poetry is also mysterious at first reading, but after reading the Silmarillion it all became clear to me. <BR>But in the case of these lyrics, where can we find the answer?<P>(I was a bit disappointed anyhow that they didn't use more of Tolkien's poems/ songs. How about Legolas song "To the Sea! " or Bilbo's last song? Instead they used elements of these and added strange things like "safe in my arms"... )