Does this song remind anyone of the similar themes that the Hunger Games portrays? I think they are very similar in regards. This song not only references aspects of the Hunger Games, but also ideas of the Lord of the Flies and Survivor. Many relatable themes to poverty, disconnection, and having the most of what you have. It also shares in a similar relation to Lorde's other song, "Royals" in that she treasures a non-materialistic society.
First and foremost, I find this song reminiscent of the Hunger Games. The music video almost looks like a district and the lyrics imply disconnection, "We'll live in cities you'll never see onscreen." These are indicative of the various districts that are rarely seen on-screen and only noticeable once the yearly Hunger Games come. "Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things" represents the willingness of the districts to run their cities despite being in poverty.
There are also various references to the actual games. "Wait till you're announced, we've not yet lost all our graces" indicates the selection process to be put in the Hunger Games and the fight of death. "The hounds will stay in chains" represents the district resisting an uprising against the greater capitol, but could also mean the assembly line of teenagers from each district that are awaiting to be thrown in the Hunger Games.
"Everyone's competing for a love they won't receive" references the winners of the Hunger Games and how the winners only get food and recognition, but do not get a release from the tension caused by the capitol. "Shards beneath our feet" and "so the cups got broke" indicate the reaping and entering of the teenagers into the Hunger Games.
The title "Team" and the lyrics "We're on each other's team" can represent each district and/or the alliance of the districts to cause a rebellion and thwart the rich capitol.
Overall, I find the theme of this song to closely connect to the Hunger Games, but it also connects to Lord of The Flies and Survivor by the idea of disconnection and trying to survive. Also, the lines of "Call all the ladies out, they're in their finery" reminds me of contestants- this can be applied to the contestants that dress up for the Hunger Games or contestants in a game of Survivor. Either way, the indication is there and it is evident that people are treasured within each respective society.
Does this song remind anyone of the similar themes that the Hunger Games portrays? I think they are very similar in regards. This song not only references aspects of the Hunger Games, but also ideas of the Lord of the Flies and Survivor. Many relatable themes to poverty, disconnection, and having the most of what you have. It also shares in a similar relation to Lorde's other song, "Royals" in that she treasures a non-materialistic society.
First and foremost, I find this song reminiscent of the Hunger Games. The music video almost looks like a district and the lyrics imply disconnection, "We'll live in cities you'll never see onscreen." These are indicative of the various districts that are rarely seen on-screen and only noticeable once the yearly Hunger Games come. "Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things" represents the willingness of the districts to run their cities despite being in poverty.
There are also various references to the actual games. "Wait till you're announced, we've not yet lost all our graces" indicates the selection process to be put in the Hunger Games and the fight of death. "The hounds will stay in chains" represents the district resisting an uprising against the greater capitol, but could also mean the assembly line of teenagers from each district that are awaiting to be thrown in the Hunger Games.
"Everyone's competing for a love they won't receive" references the winners of the Hunger Games and how the winners only get food and recognition, but do not get a release from the tension caused by the capitol. "Shards beneath our feet" and "so the cups got broke" indicate the reaping and entering of the teenagers into the Hunger Games.
The title "Team" and the lyrics "We're on each other's team" can represent each district and/or the alliance of the districts to cause a rebellion and thwart the rich capitol.
Overall, I find the theme of this song to closely connect to the Hunger Games, but it also connects to Lord of The Flies and Survivor by the idea of disconnection and trying to survive. Also, the lines of "Call all the ladies out, they're in their finery" reminds me of contestants- this can be applied to the contestants that dress up for the Hunger Games or contestants in a game of Survivor. Either way, the indication is there and it is evident that people are treasured within each respective society.