Zoë has several other music projects - Malfoy Manor (a more electronic kind of wizard rock), Zoë's Adventures Under Ground (her "Muggle", aka non-Harry-Potter, music), and The Vashta Nerada (her collaborative nerd-music effort with MaryBeth Schroeder of the wizard rock act Nagini and is based in the UK.
Albus Potter's Lullaby
Split Seven Ways Lyrics
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Oh, my heart feels light
With my mother's eyes
You give me strength to fight
You're named for two heroes
Two lovers who lost
But came back to the cause
So sleep well, sleep tight
I'll be back when you wake
My son, named for Dumbledore,
And Severus Snape
You'll have courage and cunning
You'll have laughter enough
You'll have money and magic
But most of all, you'll have love
The song "Albus Potter's Lullaby" by Split Seven Ways is a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to the character Albus Potter, son of Harry and Ginny Potter, and his namesakes, Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape. The opening lines of the song, "When I'm looking at you, Oh, my heart feels light, With my mother's eyes, You give me strength to fight," set the tone for the entire song. The singer, perhaps Harry himself, is looking at his son and feeling overwhelmed with love and pride. He sees his mother's eyes in his son and this gives him the strength to fight, possibly against the remaining threats to the wizarding world.
The song then goes on to explain the significance of Albus's name, which honors two great heroes of the wizarding world who also happened to be in love with each other at some point. The two lovers are Albus Dumbledore, the wise and powerful headmaster of Hogwarts, and Severus Snape, the complex and enigmatic Potions master who ultimately gave his life for the cause. The singer acknowledges that both these men paid a heavy price for their beliefs and loyalty but also came back to the cause whenever needed. Naming his son after both these men was, therefore, a fitting tribute to their legacy and influence.
The song ends with a hopeful and reassuring message to Albus, promising him that he will have all the traits, wealth, and powers necessary to thrive in the wizarding world, but most importantly, he will have love. This is a beautiful song that encapsulates the themes of love, sacrifice, and legacy that are so central to the Harry Potter universe.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm looking at you
I feel happy and content when I see you.
Oh, my heart feels light
You bring me joy and make me feel weightless.
With my mother's eyes
I see my mother's love and strength reflected in you.
You give me strength to fight
You inspire me to be brave and persevere through difficulties.
You're named for two heroes
Your name honors two great people.
Two lovers who lost
They may have suffered setbacks, but they still were deeply devoted to each other.
But came back to the cause
They showed their loyalty and commitment by returning to fight for what they believed in.
Whatever the cost
No matter how much they have to sacrifice to fight for what is right.
So sleep well, sleep tight
Rest easy and peacefully.
I'll be back when you wake
I will come back to be with you when you wake up.
My son, named for Dumbledore,
You were named after a great man called Dumbledore,
And Severus Snape
As well as another great man, Severus Snape.
You'll have courage and cunning
You will possess bravery and resourcefulness.
You'll have laughter enough
You will have plenty of reasons to be happy and joyful.
You'll have money and magic
You will have wealth and special abilities.
But most of all, you'll have love
But the most important thing of all is that you will be loved.
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.