Shakespeare had said- “All the world 's a stage and all men and women are merely players.” Or rather, Jaques from 'As You Like It ' did, but that 's besides the point. The point is that I was watching the Lego Movie. And oh my god is it the best movie ever. What makes it the best movie ever? Not only does it have a great message, it also actually inspired me to write this blog post. The movie, starts out to be your regular run-of-the-mill animated comedy, and moves on to create a connection
“I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly, I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky.” This quote by Kelly Clarkson describes how she will do whatever she can to reach the impossible, what society says can not be done. The transcendentalist idea of nonconformity is used all throughout America in art, literature, drama, movies, and music. Transcendentalism is absolutely inescapable in the pop culture forms of literature, movies, and music. This idea of transcendentalism was started in 1836
the two words that can make all troubles go away. “Hakuna Matata” was a song written by Tim Rice with music by Elton John. This song is also a story about a warthog before he discovered this amazing expression. However, the biggest part of the song is about being carefree and forgetting any troubles that may arise. As finals approach, a student needs to revisit their childhood past and recall the “wonderful phrase:” “Timon - Hakuna Matata!
Transcendentalism in MY World Project 1. “Born This Way” Artist: Lady Gaga The lyrics of the song, “Don’t hide yourself in regret, just love yourself and you’re set, I’m on the right track, baby I was born this way,” could mean that’s it’s okay to be different. You should be able to accept the way you are because everyone is different, and everyone has a different style on how they want to live their life. 2. “Big Yellow Taxi” Artist: Counting Crows This song displays the importance of nature
“ Hakuna Matata” means no worries. This is a say from the movie The Lion King. This disney movie came out in 1994 and its about the adventurous journey of a young lion Simba. Simba is the new heir of the throne Pride Rock where he is to protect “The Circle of Life”. However, his uncle is fuelled by anger and rage because his unable to take over the throne, and plots to kill Mufasa, Simba's father, and Simba to take his place as king. Although it is a kids movie there are many psychological concepts
“Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase. Hakuna Matata, ain’t no passing craze. It means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s our problem free philosophy, Hakuna Matata.” These are the lyrics from the the 1994 Disney movie, The Lion King, which had taken this Swahili phrase and made it famous. On the other end of the spectrum is the philosophy of Skepticism. In the Grand Canyon University Lecture Notes by Professor Russell McConnell, Skepticism claims one cannot know anything. By looking at
There is no one else in this world like u, "Donya digga masa to nadarah." Author: Benyamin This song may not be familiar to your ears cause its in different language. W hen I was a kid when ever we went on a trip I would always annoy my dad to put this song over and over and over. It was kind of our go to family song on our road trips. No matter what this song always seemed to cheer me up and not only me my hole family. "Donya digga masa to nadarah," is the part where my hole family would start
Hanging out at the beach is a popular weekend past time. And what better to compliment a relaxing at the beach than an ice-cold beverage. This is what we like to call chilling. The word easily flows off the tongue and even feels natural. However, chill actually has a different meaning in its normal context. Popular culture has changed the meaning of the word rather effectively. In fact, the new definition is used more frequently than its original definition. Chilling has really different connotations
large coffee and sat with her friend Amanda, they talked about school and life. All of a sudden Shelby heard the Disney song “Hakuna Matata” playing in the coffee shop overcome and she told her friend Amanda that she loved the song. Amanda looked at her strangely and said, “Okay whatever” and then Shelby looked at Amanda strangely. Shelby said, “Don't you hear Hakuna Matata playing?” Amanda said, “What are you talking about”, “ The music don't you hear it?” “No, I don't” “Ugh, whatever let's just
Hakuna Matata: no worries A Swahili phrase, but a global philosophy to live by. For those especially living a fast paced life this idea may be burdensome to apply. There is always another task to be completed, yet many don’t. It is healthy to take a moment or few to one’s self which is what Apple portrays in the ad “Music Every Day” for the iPhone 5. Apple shows moments where people are pausing their lives to clear their minds. There are lots of emotions portrayed in the ad, including excitement