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Huntin', Fishin' And Lovin' Every Day by Luke Bryan shows his identity and who he is as a person and who god made him as a man. At 00:49 Luke says “A huntin', fishin', and lovin' every day That's the prayer that a country boy prays Thank God He made me this way” this shows Luke’s identity and how grateful he is of the life god made for him and who he is as a person.

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The song " Me" by Taylor Swift is about her saying that she is original in herself and has no problem being herself. In the song at 0:55 TS sings "Im the only one of me and maybe thats the fun of me" That part of the song explains how she loves being herself and believes she is a fun person.

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Taylor Swift - ME! (Lyrics) Ft. Brendon Urie

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At 0:31 the song says "But I don't wanna be the puppet that you're playing on a string... oh I don't know what you've been told, but this gal right here is going to rule the world. Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be, because I wanna be. No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty". This song is from the perspective of a girl who knows who she is, her worth, and what she wants to do in life. This is someone who has a clear sense of themselves. This relates to THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS because a lot of Henrietta's children had trouble finding themselves due to their difficult childhood and the absence of their mother. They had no clear sense of their identity unlike the singer in Sit Still Look Pretty.

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Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Lyric Video)

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"I gotta peace of mind" by Lauryn Hill demonstrates how people builds their identity and stay proud to it. At 0:14 , the lyrics states, "See, this what that voice in your head says. When you try to get the peace of mind." This can be clearly seen as the instinctive action to go for it when building the process of identity.

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“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield describes how people form their own identity. At 0:22, the lyrics state, “I'm just beginning/The pen's in my hand/Ending unplanned.” This depicts how everyone can choose the actions they take in life. These actions add up overtime to shape one’s identity.

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Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Lyrics)

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"Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man has the theme of identity. At the time stamp of 0:27 the lyrics are "I'm only human after all, Don't put your blame on me." These lyrics show the imperfection in humans. It reflects the struggle to be accepted for who we are including out flaws. This song relates to the book beacuse her cells were taken without consent and became a huge part of scientiic research, yet her identity was ignored.

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Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (Official Portuguese Lyric Video)

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"Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi is a song about doing what's best for him, even if others don't agree with him. At 1:00 he sings, "I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know, Everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold." He says he will try to better himself even if others tell him it won't be easy. This shows that he doesn't care what others tell him, and takes pride in his identity.

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Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness (Lyrics) ft. MGMT

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¨I Used to Love Him¨ by Lauryn Hill is reflecting about her being in an abusive relationship and being manipulated by her ex-boyfriend; but eventually overcomes her love for him and leaves him. The song relates to the book by sharing themes of abuse and hardship. At the beginning of the song she sings ¨Now I don´t I used to love him now I don´t.¨

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On "Far," SZA deals with rejection and the feeling like she has lost herself. She feels as though she is far away from the person she used to be, and feels the need to get back to where she was, but doesn't know where to start. At 0:50 SZA sings, "Far, like I don't recognize me, far, far cause I let you define me, far, far cause I can't trust nobody, far, stay far, so far."

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Dancing In the Dark by Bruce Springsteen is a representation of the theme of identity and find yourself. At 1:04 Bruce sings, "I check my look in the mirror, Wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man, I ain't gettin' nowhere
I'm just livin' in a dump like this". This shows how he is frustrated with himself and lack of success, and is struggling to be satisfied with his identity.

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Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In the Dark (Official Video)

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In the song "A Lot," the lyrics ask, "How many people have doubted you?" and "Left you to struggle?" Around the 1:47 timestamp, these words highlight the impact of external pressures and societal judgments on an individual's sense of self. Overcoming these challenges can build resilience and a stronger sense of self-reliance. It shows that adversity from others can shape one's outlook on life and mold one's ability to overcome obstacles.

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In the song "The Way I Talk" by Morgan Wallen is a song on how the singer embraces the way he raised. At 0:55-1:02, the song says, "The man upstairs gets it/ So I ain't tryna fix it/ No, I can't hide it/ I don't fight it, I just roll with it." These lyrics highlight how the singer is perfectly fine with his own identity, and how he is compared to others around him. This can relate to the whole Lack family, because they aren't normal people. Due to Henrietta and her cells, the whole family is studied, looked at, and tested for some uncommon symptoms. Though they try their best, they are the "outcasts" of their own community.

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In "I Wonder" Kanye goes on to says, "'A psychic read my lifeline, told me in my lifetime, my name would help light up the Chicago skyline'...'I'm a star, how could I not shine'" (West 2:36). This shows that West had big dreams and was looking for his identity and went to a psychic and found he was gonna do big things in life. Then he goes on to say how he s so great that he can't be over shadowed. Like how his name can light up Chicago, Henrietta's cells light all over modern day cell research.

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"Nobody's Home" by Arvil Lavigne develops into the theme of finding oneself. At 1:39 she sings "Don't know where she belongs." In this song, she captures the feeling of being unseen and alone. With this feeling, she feels displacement and has nowhere she can call home, and nowhere to feel safe and be herself. Without being herself she doesn't truly know who she is.

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"Sit Still, Look Pretty" by Daya is a song about knowing what you want and not letting others control your life. In the lines (1:39) "Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be" this line clearly states Dayas main point that shes in tune with her identity. Daya embraces who she is and doesn't let the societal norm influence her life. Although Henrietta didn't have such a privilege and had her identity twisted with lies and assumptions. Rebecca Skloot the author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" was able to bring Henrietta back to life and give her a little sense of identity for the world to know.

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Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Lyric Video)

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"One of the Girls" by The Weekend can relate to the topic of identity. In the way that the lyrics are interpreted, reflects a personal struggle with identity and freedom despite outward success. At 2:58, he sings, " Top of the world, but I'm still not free. It's such a secret that I keep, until it's gone, I can never find peace." This illustrates the character's internal conflict and personal struggles. Despite being viewed as a superstar by others, she feels trapped and believes she is a merely a product of the entertainment company. It underscores the idea that external success does not necessarily equal to inner freedom or a sense of authentic identity.

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The Weeknd, JENNIE & Lily Rose Depp - One Of The Girls (Official Audio)

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"Sit still, Look Pretty" by Daya is a song that sings the struggles of staying true to oneself. The lyrics 0:16, "Could wake up, and make up, and play dumb," shows a girl who refuses to conform to society's expectations and instead sticks to her own identity.

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Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Lyric Video)

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The song "Part Of Me" by Katy Perry talks about identity. At 0:27 she sings, "But that was then and this is now / Now look at me / this is the part of me your never gonna ever take away from me." She sings about being sure of her identity and how no one is ever able to take it away from her. Her sureness of her identity shows confidence in her self image.

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"What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish is about someone who is unsure who they are or what their purpose in life is. At 0:10, the lyrics "I used to float, now I just fall down / I used to know, but I'm not sure now" It relates to the theme of identity because the singer implies that they used to have a solid idea of who they thought they were, but that idea was shattered and they are unsure what to do.

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Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For (Audio)

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An impactful song about identity is "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. This song captures the struggles of feeling stuck between who you are and who you want to be. The lyric “Yeah just be yourself/ It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough/ For someone else” (1:01) resonates with “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” because the characters of the book are entranced in the chase of finding out who Henrietta and Elsie were, hoping to understand both the good and the bad. Through this search, Deborah is also trying to uncover an important part of her identity- her ancestry.

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"People are strange" is a song by the doors, about how people can be weird with the ways they act. At 0:18 the doors sing "When you are strange faces come out of the rain, When you are strange no one remembers your name." Showcases a lack of identity in the eyes of people when you are different from what the normal is, and that people only know you by your unique trait. Similar to how no one knew who Henrietta Lacks was, but everyone knew about the HeLa cells.

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"I Am... I Said" by Neil Diamond

Quote: "I am, I said. To no one there. And no one heard at all, not even the chair." (2:31)

Explanation: I chose "I Am... I Said" by Neil Diamond because it deeply explores the theme of identity and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The lyrics convey a sense of searching for self-acceptance and understanding.

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Neil Diamond - I Am... I Said (Music Video)

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In Alessia Ciara´s song, ¨Scars To Your Beautiful¨ she talks about how people are perfect just the way they are. At 0:39 to 0:58 the lyrics are ¨But there´s a hope that´s waiting for you in the dark. Don´t you know you´re beautiful just the way you are. And you don´t have to change a thing, the world can change its heart. No scars to your beautiful. We´re stars and we´re beautiful¨ Saying this, she means that people do not have to change themselves just because the people around them are ¨prettier¨ or ¨smarter¨ No one should have to change themselves to be like anyone else. You are who you are.

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Alessia Cara - Scars To Your Beautiful (Lyrics)

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"Born This Way" by Lady Gaga reflects the theme of identity. At 1:11 Gaga says, "Don't hide yourself in regret / Just love yourself and you're set." These lyrics promote self-acceptance and embracing one's true identity. This song emphasizes the importance of being proud of who you are and the idea that everyone's identity is worthy of celebration.

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In "Man in the mirror" by Michael Jackson he talks about looking himself in the mirror and making a change. At 1 min 5 sec he says, "That's why I want you to know, I'm starting with the man in the mirror, I'm asking him to change his ways, And no message could've been any clearer, If they wanna make the world a better place, Take a look at yourself and then make a change". He talks about how when he looks at himself in the mirror he feels the need to make a change as he is not content with himself.

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror (Lyrics)

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The song "Eyes Without a Face" by Billy Idol explores the theme of identity at around 1:11-1:20 when the lyrics state, "Eyes without a face, got no human grace, you're eyes without a face". This explores the concept of identity, or rather, the lack thereof. The "eyes" mentioned is a person, and the lack of a "face" represents emptiness. "Got no human grace" can also represent identity because it means that there are no characteristics that make one truly human.

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"Creep" by Radiohead is a seminal track that delves deep into feelings of alienation, self-doubt, and longing for acceptance.

The lines "But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo / What the hell am I doing here? / I don't belong here." (1:00-1:14).

The song captures the essence of feeling like an outsider The protagonist expresses intense feelings of inadequacy and not fitting in.

This mirrors the Lacks family's feeling of exclusion from the benefits and recognition of Henrietta's contribution to science.

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“I Don’t Want to Be” by Gavin DeGraw

Gavin writes (0:40) , "I don't want to be anything other than what I've been trying lately".

These lyrics symbolize his feelings of struggling to become not only his own person but also the person he wants to be. He wants to strive to become better than what he was in the past. Just like Gavin, Deborah wants to know her mother and also better understand where she comes from to hopefully make connections to the traits of herself through her mom. So she can hopefully break the chains of the bad things in her life and replace them with better.

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In the song "In my life" by the Beatles, they express a nostalgic look at the past and the people and places that have made them who they are. The heartbreak and relationship is how they grow and shape as a person. ll "these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all". 0:28

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"This is Me" from The Greatest Showman shows identity. At 1:08 "I'm not scared to be seen, I make no apologies this is me" shows self-acceptance and empowerment, celebrating individuality and embracing one's unique qualities, despite society. The lyrics convey a powerful message of owning one's identity and finding strength in being true to oneself.

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This Is Me - The Greatest Showman {LYRICS}

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The song "It's My Life" by No Doubt is about finding one's true self and asserting one's individuality. The lyrics show a sense of defiance and independence. In 3:09 the song says, "It's my life, Don't you forget". It emphasizes the importance of self-determination and staying true to one's self. The song urges listeners to take ownership of their choices and embrace who they truly are. Henrietta Lacks had her cells taken without her knowledge and for a long time, many people did not know who those cells came from. The book's main idea is to find out about Henrietta Lacks and her identity, so this song relates to the book Henrietta Lacks.

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"Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen shows the cost of immortality by stating in 1:33 "Who wants to live forever, who dares to love forever". Shows that living forever does have consequences in a way. For example, you can't live forever with people you love. The love you have for them will always be there but they won't be there in 100 years. So the cost is living alone and seeing how our world is changing.

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Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (Lyrics)

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"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac is a poignant song that touches on themes of identity, self reflection and change. The song explores the feelings of uncertainty and vullnerability with facing life's challenges and transitions. At 00:53, Stevie Nicks sings, "Can I handle the seasons of my life?" These lyrics reflect on her fears and doubts about her future. She struggles to seek her true self and identity, as the song conveys a sense of introspection and growth. The book portrays the theme of Identity as Skloot and Henrietta's family try to find out Henrietta's true identity and use of her cells. Like the book, "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac also brings light to the theme of identity.

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From 0:25-0:55, the song goes "It's just a cruel existence like it's no point hoping at all. Baby, baby, I feel crazy. Up all night, all night, and every day. Give me something , oh, but you say nothing. What is happening to me? I don't want to live forever 'cause I know I'll be living in vain". This song goes with the Lacks' family perspective on the situation of the Hela cells and how the family doesn't receive any credit. When the song talks about life being a cruel existence and giving up any hope for things to get better, it is similar to how the Lacks family are still living in poverty despite their mother's role in science and have lost hope in anybody every getting Henrietta's name right or ever giving her proper credit. The line "Give me something, oh, but you say nothing" especially goes with the fact that the Lacks family is looking for any kind of recognition or correctness in what scientists are publishing about Henrietta but nobody ever gets is right. They don't use the right name, they say that Henrietta donated the cells when in fact she did not, and the Lacks family doesn't receive any kind of profit even though Henrietta's cells have been sold around the world.

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I dont want to live forever Taylor Swift lyrics

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Taylor Swift, Zayn - I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Lyrics)

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The song "Immortality" by Celine Dion talks about immortality in line (1:20) "And I know what I've got to be...Immortality" and another line says "I make my journey through eternity". Lines that I believe resonate with Henrietta are (1:58) "My storm will never end" and "My fate is on the wind." These lines remind me of how Henrietta's "storm" will never end now that she is forever in science and medicine. The last line that reminds me of Henrietta's immortality is 2:22 "I'll make them all remember me" Earlier in the book the Lacks family believes that Henrietta's spirit is still alive and whoever comes across HeLa also comes across her spirit, the line "I'll make them all remember me" perfectly resonates with the families belief.

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"Immortality" by the Bee Gees explores the concept of the cost of immortality at 2:45-3:07 when the song states "I'm sorry I don't have a role for love to play, hand over my heart I'll find a way, I will make them give it to me, Immortality". This explores the topic because it implies that the singer had to sacrifice some elements of love for immortality, whether it be inside or out.

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In the song, "Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen, gives us the exact words we need for the thought of immortality. At 0:39-0:52, the song plays, "Who wants to live forever? Who wants to live forever?" This gives us the perfect depiction on how Queen feels about immortality, and it might not be a good thing after all. This also occurs for the Lacks family, proving that yes Henrietta's cells have helped a lot of people, but at what cost? The Lack mother was de-humanized for years and never got the recognition she deserved.

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Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (Lyrics)

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The song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" by Taylor Swift and Zayn exemplifies the theme of the cost of immortality. At 1:50 ZAYN sings "I don't wanna live, forever, cause I know I'll be living in vain". He is saying that without his girlfriend or loved one, life means nothing to him even if he's immortal.

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ZAYN, Taylor Swift - I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

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"Immortal" by 21 savage represents the topic of immortality and never dying. At 00:36, 21 says "21 Immortal, we'll never die Loyal to my brothers, I'll never lie." This highlights the idea of immortality and never dying. Suggested that 21 thinks he is immortal, he thinks him and his legacy will live on forever.

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“Forever Young” by Bob Dylan

“Forever Young” is a song urging the songwriter’s (Bob Dylan) children to stay young in spirit, even as they grow up. The song at 0:50 states, "may you stay Forever young" which explains how the singer doesn't want his kids to grow up and instead wants them to stay a kid forever. But it could also be about living forever if taking the song literally. The song also encourages the listener not to grow up too fast and to stay young in spirit for as long as you can.

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The song Where'd All The Time Go is about how time is going by fast. At the beginning of the song the band says "Where'd all the time go? It's starting to fly". This reflects on the passing of time while going through life. Where'd All The Time Go explores themes of nostalgia and reminisce as time is slipping away faster than people realize. The song has people realize how they are spending their time and appreciate the moments they have. This song relates to Henrietta Lacks because their children think about how they did not have much time with their mother, because so much time has slipped away, and because they were so young when she died.

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Dr. Dog - Where'd All the Time Go? (Lyrics) Where'd all the time go It's starting to fly Tiktok Song

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"Forever Young" by Alphaville expresses a desire to remain young and live forever, capturing the allure and mystery of eternal youth through lyrics such as: “Forever young, I want to be forever young” (0:57). While Henrietta herself did not live forever, her cells have maintained their youth and vitality for decades, continuing to contribute in medical advancements to this very day. The HeLa cells' perpetual youth symbolizes the scientific quest for understanding and potentially achieving immortality.

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Alphaville - Forever Young (Official Music Video)

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"Live Forever" by Oasis is a song about immortality and living forever. At 0:40 Oasis sang, "We see things they'll never see- You and I are gonna live forever" These lyrics mean that immortality means outlasting everyone by seeing "things they'll never see" with the time passing. Similarly, Henrietta's cancer cells will live on for much longer than anyone from the Lacks family. Those cells will be seeing a lot in the future.

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"Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry is a song that reflects on the excitement of young love and wishing it lasted forever. At 00:49, Katy sings,"You and I, will be young forever. You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream." The lyrics describe the feeling of feeling of being infatuated and swept away by the thrill of a new relationship during adolescence. The song conveys a sense of never wanting this kind of feeling to end. This relates to Henrietta lacks due to her ability of her cells living on. Just like her cells, Katy Perry's young love continues to live on throughout within the song.

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"Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen, is about the cost of immortality. At 0:38, it says "Who wants to live forever." They are saying that immortality isn't as good as it seems, and they are asking if anyone would really want to live forever.

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Who Wants To Live Forever (Remastered 2011)

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In Lana Del Rey´s ¨Young and Beautiful¨, she asks if she will still be loved when she is no longer living. At 0:50 to 1:05, she says ¨Will you still love me when I´m no longer young and beautiful? Will you still love me when I´ve got nothing but my aching soul?¨ She wants to know that she will still be remembered and loved even when she is old or not alive.

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Lana Del Rey - Young And Beautiful (Lyrics)

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¨Who Wants to Live Forever¨ by Queen is about how life should not be infinite and how being immortal would be a bad thing as life should be finite and have an end. At 0:39¨Who wants to live forever¨ is sung which is asking if anyone would really want to live forever.

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Who Wants To Live Forever (Remastered 2011)

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Jason Ros "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen ventures the topic: the cost of immortality.  At 1:19 he sings "it's all decided for us." This lyric discusses how unethical immortality is and encourage listeners to follow how life is set out by external forces. Thus, this will challenge these listeners to know there is good that comes with immortality, but also a handful of downsides.

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Jason Ros "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen ventures the topic: the cost of immortality.  At 1:19 he sings "it's all decided for us." This lyric discusses how unethical immortality is and encourage listeners to follow how life is set out by external forces. Thus, this will challenge these listeners to know there is good that comes with immortality, but also a handful of downsides.

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Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (Official Video)

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Jay-Z's "Young Forever" is a amazing song that encapsulates the desire to stay youthful in spirit while navigating life's challenges. At 0:41, it states "Forever young, I wanna be forever young; Do you really want to live forever?". Along with this time stamp, the question appears again frequently in different parts of the song. The repetition of the question "Do you really want to live forever?" underscores the awareness that youth is fleeting. It poses a rhetorical question that suggests living forever may not be as desirable as it seems.

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In the song "Young and Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey, she sings "Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?" at 0:50. These lyrics show that even when Lana Del Rey dies she wants to know if people will still love her. In Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, she unfortunately gets taken by cervical cancer, and she is missed incredibly by her children. Zakariyya is an example of someone who was greatly affected when Henrietta died. He is extremely angry at his father for burying her in an unmarked grave so he can't see her. Even though Henrietta is not alive she lives on through her cells, and is still loved by her family.

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Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful (Lyrics)

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"Forever" By Lewis Capaldi talks about how nothing lasts forever. At 0:45 he says, "Nobody said that it would last forever / That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there." The song talks about how nothing really lasts forever even if we try. The song sheds light on how we do try to get things to last forever but it doesn't always work.

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¨Forever Young ¨ by Alphaville says he wants to be forever young and talks about how he still has things to do when he's young. This relates to Henrietta because her cells will be forever young. In the song he sings,¨Forever young
I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever?
Forever, and ever" at 1:00.

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Alphaville - Forever Young (Official Music Video)

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“Forever Young” by Alphaville is about how no one really wants to grow up and live forever. At 1:12 into the song they sing “Do you really want to live forever?” These lyrics express how they feel about living forever, and thinking why would someone want to live forever. It also means that if they could live forever they would want to be young and live forever.

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"Immortality" by Celine Dion is a well illustration of the theme of "The Cost of Immortality." At 3:40, Celine Dion is singing "The spark that makes the power grow. And I will stand for my dream if I can." It expresses the idea of how people are giving up their loved one for their dreams. The ambition that is taking over people's heart and the sacrifice of love in order to achieve something has always be dreamt.

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Celine Dion - Immortality (featuring The Bee Gees)

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“Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen explores the costs of immortality. At 1:03, it says, “There’s no chance for us / It’s all decided for us.” These lyrics address the inevitable sorrows and loss that comes with immortality, although immortality may seem appealing at times. Not only is there good that comes with immortality, but also a handful of downsides.

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Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (Official Video)

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In "Forever" by Drake, he talks about how he believes that he will be known as the greatest of all time. At 41 seconds he says, "Last name ever, first name greatest, Like a sprained ankle, boy ain’t nothing to play with, It started off local but thanks to all the haters, I know G4 pilots on a first name basis". In this he says he believes that he is the greatest ever and will forever be known as that. He also explains how fame comes with hate and love.

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The song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" by Taylor Swift and ZAYN, it reveals the idea that having immortality would not mean anything if we do not have what we crave or desire. In this song they use the idea of a relationship as the thing that people would not be able to live without if they were to be granted immortality. This is shown at 0:48 when ZAYN sings, "I don't wanna live forever/ cause i don't wanna be living in vain."

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ZAYN, Taylor Swift - I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

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The song "Immortality" by Celine Dion talks about her view on immortality. In the timestamp 1:09, Dion sings "we don't say goodbye," meaning she will never have to say goodbye to her lover if she is immortal. Dion's worry of the cost of immortality is not that high as she shows in the song that she will do anything to be with her lover forever.

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"Legends Never Die" by Against the Current is about how legends are written down in history for their great deeds. However, there is a cost to being remembered, as at 1:28 the lyrics "Legends never die / They're written down in eternity / But you'll never see the price it costs / The scars collected all their lives" demonstrate how much these heroes had to go through in order to be recognized.

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Legends Never Die (ft. Against The Current) [OFFICIAL AUDIO] | Worlds 2017 - League of Legends

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In the song "Who wants to Live Forever" the time stamp of 0:10 the lyrics say:

"There's no time for us, there's no place for us, what is thing that builds our dreams, yet slips away from us?"

These lyrics show the cost of immortality. It suggests that although living forever seems all postive, immortality can isolate poeple from time and place. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks her cells have been kept alive. This immortality came at a cost because her family never consented and they never recibed any regonition for many years.

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Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever (Lyrics)

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“Good Grief” by Bastille explains the cost of immortality. At 0:59, the lyrics state, “What’s gonna be left of the world if you’re not in it?” This touches upon the fact that you will lose the people you love in an immortal life. Therefore, there would be no reason to live forever in a place without them.

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In the Song "Young Forever" Mr. Hudson says throughout the chorus of the song, "do you really want to live forever" (3:14). This is asking the question of immorality and if one would take it. Then, Jay-Z goes on to say, "fear no when, fear now why, fear not much while we're alive, life is for living, not living uptight" (3:20). This shows that Jay-Z says not to worry about death and just stay focus on the moment that he's living in currently since no one can live forever.

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In the song "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen

one of the lines that directly address the topic

of immortality is "Who wants to live forever?

Who wants to live forever?" (0:39-0:52

These lyrics reflect on the idea that while the notion

of living forever might seem appealing,

it also carries a sense of inevitable

loneliness and the burden of outliving everyone else.

The song questions the desirability of immortality and the true meaning of forever.

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Who Wants To Live Forever (Remastered 2011)

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Quote: "Your candle burned out long before your legend ever did." (3:47)

Explanation: I chose "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John because it poignantly addresses the theme of immortality and the price that comes with it. The lyrics reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the lasting impact a person can have even after they are gone, much like Henrietta Lacks.

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Candle In The Wind (Live At Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia / 1986)

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“Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga touches on the theme of privacy. At 0:42, the lyrics state, “I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me.” In this song, Lady Gaga refers to herself as a paparazzi, following the famous person she likes everywhere. This can be seen as an invasion of privacy for the person being stalked.

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Lady Gaga   Paparazzi   Lyrics on screen

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¨Videotape¨ by Radiohead is about when at his last moments he will leave behind a videotape for his kids for find hoping it will stay private for his kids and family. At 2:22 he sings¨This is my way of saying goodbye cause I can´t do it face to face.¨

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"Try everything" by Shakira demonstrates the theme of progress. At the timestamp (0:38), Shakira sings the lyric "Birds don't just fly, they fall down and get up. Nobody learns without getting it wrong." This lyric portrays the obstacles that everyone gets through everyday and motivate individuals to stay strong when life is hard.

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In the song “Private Eyes” the timestamp of 0:45, the lyrics say,

“Private eyes, they’re watching you,

They see your every move”

These lyrics discuss the idea of being watched. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Henrietta’s cells were invested without her knowledge and consent. This situation is similar to someone being under surveillance without consent. The book and song are similar because they both show instances where there is an invasion of privacy.

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"You Get What You Give" by New Radicals is a song about progress. At 1:22 the lyrics "you've got the music in you, don't let go, you've got the music in you, one dance left, the world is gonna pull through, don't give up, you've got a reason to live, can't forget, we only get what we give," are sang. These lyrics lead the listener to the fact that once you put your all into everything that you do, your efforts will be reciprocated back to you.

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At 1:35 the song says "I always feel like somebody's watching me. And I have no privacy". This song goes with the theme of privacy in THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS as both the song and book address the issue of having a lack of it. Henrietta's privacy is constantly violated in this book, and in recent chapters we see this happening to more people.

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Michael Jackson - Somebody's Watching Me (Single Version) (Audio Quality CDQ)

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In the song "Who can it be now?" by Men at Work, at the timestamps 0:16 to 0:46, the singer states, "Who can it be knocking at my door, go away, don't come round here no more, I'm very tired and I'm not feeling right, all I wish is to be alone, stay away, don't you invade my home, best off if you hang outside, don't come in, I'll only run and hide, who can it be now?". This excerpt of the song follows the theme of privacy because the song follows a narrative of a man who just wants to be left alone in his house.

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(R.I.P. MJ)

"Privacy" by Micheal Jackson is a song about being chased by the media and paparazzi over fame. At 0:25 MJ sang "You keep on stalking me, invading my privacy, Won't you just let me be?" This relates to the themes of progress and privacy with people not leaving others alone and in the case of Henrietta Lacks this can be seen as the Lacks family being pestered by people in the Medical field or by the media.

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Michael Jackson - Privacy (Lyrics Video) 🎤💜

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In "Emotionless," at 3:02, the line "I wasn't hidin' my kid from the world, I was hidin' the world from my kid" reflects Drake's desire to maintain privacy for his child. This lyric demonstrates the importance of protecting personal and family matters from the public and media, highlighting the value of keeping certain aspects of life private.

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"We Shall Overcome" by Pete Seeger is the anthem for the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. This song was adapted by activists in the movement to become a rallying cry for racial equality and social justice. At 1:46, Seeger sings, "We will end Jim Crow someday. Oh, deep in my heart," which reveals the enthusiasm and determination of millions of people who were fighting for progress and change.

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The song "Started From the Bottom" by Drake shows the topic of progress and how we started from nothing and built himself a successful life. At 00:10 Drake says, "Started from the bottom now we're here." This shows how Drake progressed from the "bottom" and made it to the "top".

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"Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson is about self-progress, and that you can move on and the stuff you go through makes you a stronger person than you once were. Between 0:43-0:50 she sings "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller." It is also about the small things that can't and won't bother her because she will move on from it and overall, learn from it.

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Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) [Official Audio]

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Quote: "If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and then make a change." (3:28)

Explanation: I chose "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson because it powerfully conveys the theme of progress through self-improvement and social change. The lyrics encourage individuals to reflect on their own actions and make positive changes to contribute to a better world.

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Michael Jackson - Man in the Mirror LYRICS HQ

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"Can't Tell Me Nothing", by Kanye West, talks about being able to get through drama by not letting it change you. The line starts with him saying, "'I'm on TV talking' like it's just you and me'...'wait till I get me money right'... 'then you can't tell me nothing right'"(West 37-1:10). This shows that West has no privacy and every time he talks he's on TV and everybody is watching him. Then he also shows progress by saying he just ignores what other people say because he's going to prove them wrong and they "Can't Tell Me Nothing."

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"I Know Places" by Taylor Swift is a song about her running away and hiding from the spotlight with her "partner". Lines such as "They are the hunters, we are the foxes" implies shes getting hunted down by the "public". The lines "Lights flash and we'll run for the fences...Let them say what they want, we won't hear it" these lines further validate that this song is about Taylor running away from the face of the public and doesn't care what they say since they'll never know the truth. This song goes with the theme of privacy since during the whole song Taylor is going through all this trouble just to get a little bit of privacy with her "partner."

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Taylor Swift - I Know Places (Taylor's Version) (Lyric Video)

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Fingerprint File by the Rolling Stones talks about

the invasion of privacy. The lyrics "you keep me on the ground

knowing my moves way ahead. of time listening to me on you satellite Feeling

followed Feeling Tagged" (.44-1:15) These lyrics paint a picture of pervasive surveillance

and the resultant feelings of discomfort and vulnerability. They capture the essence of having

one's privacy compromised, evoking a world where every action.

and conversation is scrutinized, leading to a persistent sense of being monitored and controlled.

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"Every Breath You Take" by The Police is a great example of Privacy in a song. The Police song is an over obsessesd and possessiveness in a romantic relationship. Often sought as a love song, many view the song as an exploration of the darker side of love. At 00:16, The Police sings "Every breath you take. Every move you make. Every bond you break. Every step you take. I'll be watching you." This portrays how no privacy is given, as the singer acts almost like a stalker.

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The Police - Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

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"Stronger" by Kanye West is a song that reflects on the theme of resilience, progress, and adversity through lyrics such as: "Now that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger," (2:14). In the song, Kanye expresses a determination to overcome challenges and setbacks, using them as fuel for personal growth and advancement.

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The song "One Way or Another" by Blondy talks about someone being watched. the lyrics at 0:46 say, "I will drive past your house / And see if all the lights are down / I'll see who's around / one way or another im gonna find ya." The song talks about being watched which is an invasion of privacy towards the person being watched. The idea of privacy is a very important one because it gives a person security and safeness but when they are being watched it is scary and completely unfair towards the person

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Blondie - One Way Or Another (Lyrics) (From The Last Mercenary)

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"Open Arms" By SZA and Travis Scott is about how you have to sometimes leave the person you love in order to Progress in life. SZA sings at 2:33 " Ive gotta let you go your the only one thats holding me down". What SZA meant by this line is that the one she loves is holding her back from the love she feels she deserves.

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SZA - Open Arms (Solo Version) (Clean - Lyrics)

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“Anything’s Possible” by Lea Michele, gives us a perfect example of how she pushed herself through a hard time. At 0:54, she sings, “ I push to the limits, I climb every wall/ I keep on believing anything's possible/ I run 'til I'm breathless, I stand ten feet tall/ I keep on believing anything's possible.” These lyrics highlight how she was able to push herself so she could get better. This perseverance occurs after a hardship in her life, but she isn’t letting that one issue get to her.

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Lea Michele ~ Anything's Possible ~ Lyrics

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Changes by Justin Bieber talks about his personal progress of knowing how to love himself and the struggles of having his whole life seen through the public. Bieber states in 1:21, "Though Im going through changes" and "Don't mean that I've changed." These lyrics show his personal growth as an artist an his own self.

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"Nobody's Business" by Rihanna showcases the theme of privacy. The lyrics at 0:08 are "I'll always be your girl / Nobody's business." These lyrics emphasize that a romantic relationship between two people, especially as celebrities, should be a private matter, not a public matter. This song addresses the constant invasion of privacy and the intrusion of public opinion that people experience.

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Rihanna - Nobody's Business ft. Chris Brown LYRICS

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In the song "This Bar" by Morgan Wallen he talks about his growth and progress of him growing up and the mistakes he made along the way. At 38 seconds Morgan Wallen said, "Couldn't wait to turn 21, the day I did, I got too drunk, Spinnin' round dizzy on the patio, Found out real quick how to take it slow,Got whiskey bent on whiskey sours". In these lyrics, he talks about him wanting to rush into being an adult. When he finally was able to drink he went to a bar and had too much. This is when he realized he needed to slow down in life.

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"Givin' Up" by Don Toliver and 21 Savage talks about progress and always trying your hardest. At (0:52-1:05), 21 Savage says, "Every obstacle I overcame, pushed through it, and I ain't pointin' blame, kept my focus, every time they tried to hold me back, I broke out they chains." This indicates how much strength he knows he has because no matter what he will always get back up, and overcome any obstacle in his way.

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Metro Boomin - Givin’ Up (Not The One) Instrumental [Official Audio]

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"Lonely" by Justin Bieber is about how the singer feels that his privacy has been invaded because of his fame. At around 1:11-1:18, the lyrics "Everybody knows my past now / Like my house was always made of glass" show how Bieber feels like everyone knows everything about him, even personal things he does not want the public to know.

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Justin Bieber & benny blanco - Lonely (Lyrics)

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"Every Breath You Take" by the Police is about an unhealthy obsession and invasion of privacy of someone the singer loves. At 0:15, they sing "Every breath you take and every move you make Every bond you break, every step you take, I'll be watching you Every single day, every word you say Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you". This relates to the theme of privacy since it exemplifies and invasion of privacy and unwanted surveillance.

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The Police - Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

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The song ¨Private Eyes¨ by Daryl Hall and John Oates is the perfect example of privacy not being respected. This song talks about how someone is always watching you and always knows what is going on in your life. At 0:40 to 0:50 it says ¨Private eyes, they´re watching you, they see your every move, private eyes¨

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Private Eyes - Hall & Oates  (with Lyrics)

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¨I will survive¨ by Gloria Gaynor talks about how after her breakup she will survive after realizing the bad things he did to her. She talks about her progress she has made to move on. She writes ¨At first I was afraid, I was petrified, Thinking I could live without you by my side, And after spending nights
Thinking how you did me wrong, I grew strong, And I learned how to get along". 0:07

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"Work in Progress" by Leanna Crawford talks about how she admits in not being perfect and she has a lot she can work on. However, She is progressing into being the person she wants to. in 2:33 Leanna sings "I'm a Work in progress, so don't give up on yet" showing that she hasn't given up on herself and she is always improving herself.

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Leanna Crawford - Work in Progress (Lyric Video)

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The song Roar by Katy Perry talks about personal growth and progress. This song encourages people to overcome obstacles and get up on their feet after people knock them down. In 1:28 Katy sings " I went from zero, to my own hero. This indicates her self-discovery by becoming a source of empowerment. In the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks she went from being powerless to saving people's life through her cells.

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Shakira - "Try Everything" (1:07-1:24)

"No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything
I wanna try even though I could fail"

This song by Shakira represents her mindset of trying everything to create progress and growth. The character she is singing about is growing up but she keeps getting pushed over. The lyrics highlight the mindset she had getting up over and over again.

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Shakira - Try Everything (Official Video)

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"You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift talks about relationships. At 0:56 the lyrics say "If you could see that I'm the one Who understands you/ Been here all along So, why can't you see? / You belong with me." This shows how relationships are not simple but they are worth it in the end. The lyrics focus on how they may have difficult times with each other but belong with each other in the end.

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In the first 10 seconds of "Find Your Love" by Drake, the lyrics "I'm more than just an option (Hey, hey, hey) / Refuse to be forgotten (Hey, hey, hey)" express a need to be valued and remembered. This mirrors how people want to feel important and recognized by their friends and family. These elements together highlight the desire to be irreplaceable and deeply connected with those who matter most. Overall, the song captures the reassurance and affirmation that come from close relationships.

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¨Forgive Them Father" by Lauryn Hill is about how people will lie to themselves and others for their own personal gains; even pretending to be someone else and hurt those around them including God. At 3:22 she sings¨Everyday people they lie to God too so what makes you think they won´t lie to you¨

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In "Cover me up" by Morgan Wallen, he describes a past relationship where someone had to overcome selfishness or any other ugly aspects of their behavior to truly deliver what their significant other needs or deserves. At 0:11, he sings "A heart on a run keeps a hand on a gun/ can't trust anyone/ I was so sure/ what I needed was more..."

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Morgan Wallen - Cover Me Up (Audio Only)