As far as what this song (and movie) means I would say that everyone nailed it on the head. From my experience I've found that while writer's/directors have their own ideas about what the story means, the best part of creating a story is that it can mean something different to every person that experiences it. It can even mean something different to one person at different times in their life. From my point of view I would have to say I agree with the idea that Jareth was tempting her with her desire to live in fantasy. I also think that "fantasy worlds" are a product of childhood and that the idea of letting go of these worlds is part of growing up has a lot of truth. Of course fiction writers can't completely let go of these worlds or we wouldn't all be on here discussing the meaning of this song and movie.
By the way...I'm getting married next March and listened to this song while I was writing my vows. It is also on a short list of wedding music we are trying to work into the wedding/reception. And David Bowie was perfectly cast in this movie.
I played this song for one of the first few songs of the reception. I also used two other songs from the soundtrack for the bridesmaids walk up the aisle and then mine. Many compliments on the choices from guests. I see you posted this quite a long time ago, but still had to comment.
I played this song for one of the first few songs of the reception. I also used two other songs from the soundtrack for the bridesmaids walk up the aisle and then mine. Many compliments on the choices from guests. I see you posted this quite a long time ago, but still had to comment.
As far as what this song (and movie) means I would say that everyone nailed it on the head. From my experience I've found that while writer's/directors have their own ideas about what the story means, the best part of creating a story is that it can mean something different to every person that experiences it. It can even mean something different to one person at different times in their life. From my point of view I would have to say I agree with the idea that Jareth was tempting her with her desire to live in fantasy. I also think that "fantasy worlds" are a product of childhood and that the idea of letting go of these worlds is part of growing up has a lot of truth. Of course fiction writers can't completely let go of these worlds or we wouldn't all be on here discussing the meaning of this song and movie.
By the way...I'm getting married next March and listened to this song while I was writing my vows. It is also on a short list of wedding music we are trying to work into the wedding/reception. And David Bowie was perfectly cast in this movie.
I played this song for one of the first few songs of the reception. I also used two other songs from the soundtrack for the bridesmaids walk up the aisle and then mine. Many compliments on the choices from guests. I see you posted this quite a long time ago, but still had to comment.
I played this song for one of the first few songs of the reception. I also used two other songs from the soundtrack for the bridesmaids walk up the aisle and then mine. Many compliments on the choices from guests. I see you posted this quite a long time ago, but still had to comment.