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As Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker are driving through Central Park, they hear the voices of little girls singing "The Sheik of the Araby". The two of them make out a specific part of the song: "I'm the Sheik of Araby. Your love belongs to me. At night when you're asleep Into your tent I'll creep-." These lyrics directly correspond with Jay Gatsby's dilemma regarding his love for Daisy, and Nick comments that the lyrics are a "strange coincidence". Nick continues saying that "Gatsby bought (his) house so that Daisy would be just across the bay (Pg.78). Nick points out that Gatsby has the same motive as described in the song and he will do anything to get close to Daisy because her love belongs to him.

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Music plays a major role in The Great Gatsby as a novel, as well as the culture of the Jazz Age. During the Jazz Age, people found new ways of expressing themselves, whether it was through music, clothes, or activities. Music was one of the most defining characteristics of the Jazz Age. Since The Great Gatsby is set during the Jazz Age, it is only natural to include songs from that same time. Music evolved from being somewhat dreary and bland to being wild and expressive. This new way of expression affected people's moods, influenced how they acted, and changed their perspective on life as a whole. Throughout the novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald includes songs to create a mood in the scene and help convey the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

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-Harry B. Smith, Francis Wheeler, Ted Snyder
(jazz)

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Fitzgerald includes this song in the book to compare Gatsby's life to a popular song in the time period. The lyrics express a deep love for someone, which directly relates to Gatsby's love for Daisy. The song sets the mood for this scene, as Fitzgerald includes specific lyrics to show how much Gatsby loves Daisy and the things that he has done to get close to her. Nick's example of this shows that Gatsby decided where to reside based on where Daisy and her husband live just so that he could live in close proximity of her. Even though the hope of them ever crossing paths is immensely far-fetched, it makes Gatsby feel closer to Daisy if he lives somewhat near her.

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-Hudson Thomas (pop)
This song by Hudson Thomas correlates with "The Sheik of Araby" because it also expresses the things you'll do for the people you love. The lyrics of "How I Want Ya" that relate to those in the novel are "'Cause I'll be waiting for you Trying just to get through... no matter what I do all I want is you". Gatsby will literally do anything to be with Daisy again, which is why he bought a house so close to where she lived. This modern song illustrates a man waiting for his love in the same way that Gatsby has waited for Daisy.

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-Louis Hirsh (jazz)

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Gatsby invites Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan over to his house for the afternoon, and he escorts them into the music-room. He calls for Klipspringer, one of his assistants, to play his guests a song on the piano. Klipspringer hesitantly plays "The Love Nest", and when he is done, he looks around the room for Gatsby to make sure that he is pleased with the song even though Klipspringer is out of practice.

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Klipspringer plays two songs in one sitting, and both songs relate to Gatsby and Daisy's relationship. When Klipspringer plays "The Love Nest", it poses the question of what Gatsby and Daisy's love should be based on. The lyrics say, "Shall we build for pride, or shall brick and mortar hold warmth and love inside?" This song mentions the building of a house, and the difference between building with a materialistic perspective versus building it with love and warmth. Gatsby's huge mansion is definitely built for materialistic purposes, but he knows that this is not the way to win Daisy over. This song sets the mood for the scene by introducing a problem in how Daisy cannot be won over by a nice house. At the same time, it shows Gatsby's love for Daisy surpassing his love for riches.

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-Alicia Keys (soul)
This modern song has a very somber feeling to it, and Alicia Keys focuses on the importance of love rather than materialistic things. This correlates with "The Love Nest" because both songs compare the difference between happiness from wealth and happiness from love. Alicia Keys sings, "some people think that the physical things define what's within... but I don't want nothing at all if I ain't got you". These words describe the power of love outshining the need for "physical things". Gatsby feels the same way towards Daisy because he doesn't need his riches to be happy, all he needs is her love. All that is to be decided is whether or not Daisy is willing to take the risk to love Gatsby in the same way.

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-Gus Kahn, Raymond B. Egan (jazz)

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On the same occasion as the previous song, Klipspringer plays "Ain't We Got Fun" after he has finished "The Love Nest". Even though Klipspringer claims to be out of practice, he plays this song to add a bit of contrast to the scene. Fitzgerald creates the mood stating, "It was the hour of a profound human change, and excitement was generating on the air" (Pg. 95). The rain mentioned in this scene adds to the romantic mood. The lights and liveliness of the world around them gives excitement and passion to the scene as well. Nick describes Gatsby's actions of the day and how "he had thrown himself into it with a creative passion, adding to it all the time, decking it out with every bright feather that drifted his way" (Pg. 95-96). This description shows Gatsby's persistence and passion regarding his love for Daisy.

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Fitzgerald includes lyrics of "Ain't We Got Fun" in the novel to provide proof of Gatsby and Daisy's love existing among all of the chaos in the world. Klipspringer sings, "In the morning, in the evening, Ain't we got fun-" (Pg. 95). He illustrates the fun that Gatsby and Daisy have together day in and day out, no matter what is happening around them. The song itself discusses all of the worldwide issues, but a love that can provide hope and lightheartedness to the people it touches. This song is more light and upbeat than "The Love Nest", which shows the change of attitude when it comes to Gatsby and Daisy's love. Instead of having a serious and defining perspective of love, it demonstrates the love that they share in a light and relaxed way.

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-HONNE (alternative/indie)
This modern indie song is very fun and light-hearted as the group sings, "Don't care what they say I will have my way... cause it ain't wrong loving you." These lyrics stress the fact that it isn't wrong to love a person. This relates with the song "Ain't We Got Fun" because they both describe the powerfulness of love despite everything else being negative. Gatsby and Daisy face the other characters who constantly frown upon their love. However, Gatsby shows no sign of discouragement, and feeds his love for Daisy with the perspective described in both songs. "It Ain't Wrong Loving You" has a groovy mood to it that really brings out the light-hearted attitude of love being fun. It serves the same purpose of "Ain't We Got Fun" and explicates Gatsby and Daisy's blooming love instead of shaming and trying to hide it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJO8vomSF4s

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju8Hr50Ckwk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWo_-3yMtIA