Twelve Notes
Cast Lyrics


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"Jack talked about how music
Is essentially twelve notes between any octave
Twelve notes and the octave repeats
It's the same story told over and over
Forever
All any artist can offer the world
Is how they see those twelve notes
That's it
He loved how you see them"

"Thank you for being here tonight
To honor my husband
He wrote a song for me
I'd like to sing it for him tonight




And with your help, maybe I can
Thank you, really, thank you"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Twelve Notes" by Cast explore the idea of music being comprised of only twelve notes, which are repeated in each octave. The song describes this as the "same story told over and over, forever." The lyrics suggest that, despite this restriction, artists can still offer unique perspectives through their interpretations of these twelve notes.


The lyrics also include a spoken word section, where a woman gives a speech thanking the audience for honoring her husband, who wrote a song for her. She wants to sing the song for him, and asks for their help. This section seems to amplify the theme of the song, as the husband's song, like all music, is made up of the same twelve notes, yet it was meaningful and unique because it came from him and his perspective.


The song reflects on the power and limitations of art, and how it can simultaneously be both constrained by certain rules and free to access our deepest emotions. The lyrics suggest that the beauty of music lies in the way each artist interprets these twelve notes, bringing something new and special to the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Jack talked about how music
The subject being discussed is music, and this is being brought up by Jack.


Is essentially twelve notes between any octave
Music is made up of twelve notes that are repeated in different octaves.


Twelve notes and the octave repeats
The twelve notes of music are used repeatedly across various octaves.


It's the same story told over and over
The patterns that constitute music are repetitive and constantly used.


Forever
This quality of repetition is eternal and infinite.


All any artist can offer the world
An artist's oeuvre can only consist of their personal interpretation of the twelve music notes.


Is how they see those twelve notes
An artist presents their own perspective on the twelve notes of music.


That's it
This is all there is to an artist's musical contribution.


He loved how you see them
Jack admired the unique way in which the corresponding music notes were viewed by another person or artist.


Thank you for being here tonight
Gratitude is extended to the audience present at this moment.


To honor my husband
The purpose for today's gathering is to show respect and reverence for her husband.


He wrote a song for me
The woman's late husband had composed a piece of music dedicated to her.


I'd like to sing it for him tonight
The woman intends to perform this song on this occasion in honor of her husband.


And with your help, maybe I can
She solicits the audience's cooperation in singing the song.


Thank you, really, thank you
The woman expresses deep appreciation to those who have gathered to support her in her time of need.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stefani Germanotta

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Nominations prediction

Best picture
Best original score
Best original song
Best adapted script
Best director
Best actor in a leading role
Best actress in a leading role
Best supporting actor
Best cinematography



@SoxGurl45

Well....I went to see this tonite.....and I must say BC never did anything for me....I have never seen any of his movies.....with that being said.....I was totally blown away!!! I fell in love with his character....and as far as the LADY goes....well....you don't see her at all.....oh she is billed as LADY GAGA.....but what you see is the ACTRESS STEPHANIE GERMANOTTA doing a stellar, oscar - worthy performance playing the newly discovered Ally.....we all know the big talent this little girl has so I don't have to say much because she has proven herself to be a star time and time again.....I was also very surprised by the other performances as well.....for example....the SMEXY SAM ELLIOT as BC"s older brother / manager......David Chappell as his old friend.......Anthony Ramos plays Ally's bestie....he also originated the role of JOHN LAURENS / PHILLIP HAMILTON in the original line up of Lin Manuel Miranda's production of HAMILTON.......but most surprisingly was ANDREW DICE CLAY who played Ally's father!!!! He looked so different than what most of us remember of him.....and he gave a great performance in his scenes.......I have been a fan of this movie since the 3rd remake from 1976 starring BARBRA STREISAND & KRIS KRISTOPHERSON....I know that movie and the soundtrack backwards....forwards...and sideways....and I expect it will be the same with this soundtrack as well.....I already have SHALLOW down....and I am learning the rest.....

In closing.....here is a little bit of ASIB trivia......Jon Peters is a producer of this movie....he also worked on the 76 remake as well....and was dating Barbra Streisand at the time.....in one of the love scenes of the 3rd installment.....Babs and Kris were in a sunken tub having some romance.....both were nude....or so you thought....Jon Peters was so jealous of the chemistry between the two actors that he demanded that KK wear underwear under the bubbles because he didn't want his bits touching any part of Babs bits!!!! TOO FUNNY!!!!

AND.....some of the concert scenes in ASIB 2018 were acturally filmed during........A KRIS KRISTOPHERSON CONCERT!!!! Once filming was done they brought KK out on stage...thanked him and he went on his business!!! How cool is that, that the movie has so many nods to those who were involved with this story in the past.....

I loved this movie.....and when it finally comes out on DVD I will own it and the soundtrack and know it by heart!!!!

"In the shallow.....shallow.........we're far from the shallow now......"



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@videotrip8134

Bradley's voice is magic...

@xc377

monster he can’t sing. He’s an actor.

@videotrip8134

@@xc377 shut up bitch

@jeffreylavergne3090

Marty that's actually him signing believe it or not !

@xavierquintela5074

@@xc377 he took 18 months of vocal training for the role

@lanabanana68

yes,i was impressed.I hope he puts out a country-rock album,i will buy it in a heartbeat.

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@meganscott7299

He is unreal his talent blows me away all the work he put in this role just wow love him!!!

@Es1am

ok i'm planning on watching this movie multiple times & the soundtrack will be on repeat for the rest of my life

@aryasudarshan11

OMG yes yes yes

@ewelinajasik855

The same!!! So so emotional!! Love it!

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