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.
Lavender's Lament
Split Seven Ways Lyrics
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'Cause your heart'll be as bust as mine, if not
You think this is acceptable 'cause you want Granger more
Well, you can bet every last freckle that it's not
Seriously, this was a first for me
We may be young, but don't you get honesty?
Golden jewellery doesn't grow on trees
You said that I was hot, but now you're treating me like dirt
And I'm sitting in the common room with nothing left but hurt
I suppose it's for the best; the world's not gonna end
Give me time and space and I am sure my heart will mend
Yeah, give it six months or so
The lyrics of "Lavender's Lament" by Split Seven Ways are a scathing indictment of Ron Weasley's behavior towards Lavender Brown. Lavender is hurt and angry after being used and then discarded by Ron, who is known for his cowardly behavior. The lyrics call out Ron for his immaturity and dishonesty in pursuing Lavender only because he wants Hermione Granger more, and not because he actually cares for Lavender. Lavender sees through Ron's ulterior motives and warns him that his heart will be as broken as hers if he continues to behave in this manner.
The second verse of the song highlights the emotional damage caused by Ron's actions. Lavender questions why Ron would lead her on, only to treat her so poorly. She is hurt and disappointed, having given her heart to someone who did not deserve it. However, despite the pain, Lavender acknowledges that time will eventually heal her wounds. The song ends on a note of ambivalence, with Lavender admitting that she will need space and time to move on from Ron's betrayal.
Overall, "Lavender's Lament" is a powerful and emotive song about the pain of unrequited love and the hurt caused by the manipulative behavior of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ron Weasley, you're a coward and I hope that you grow up
You lack courage and maturity, Ron Weasley, and I hope you work on that
'Cause your heart'll be as bust as mine, if not
If you don't improve, your emotions will be equally damaged just like mine
You think this is acceptable 'cause you want Granger more
Just because you want Granger, you think it's okay to act this way
Well, you can bet every last freckle that it's not
Let me assure you that your behavior is unacceptable, Ron Weasley
Seriously, this was a first for me
I've never faced a situation like this before in my life
We may be young, but don't you get honesty?
Age doesn't matter when it comes to honesty, don't you agree?
Golden jewellery doesn't grow on trees
Do you really think I'm that easy to impress with material things?
And why'd you let me get so soppy when everyone could see?
You made me look foolish and overly romantic in front of everyone
You said that I was hot, but now you're treating me like dirt
You've changed your behavior towards me, Ron, from flattering to disrespectful
And I'm sitting in the common room with nothing left but hurt
I'm alone, feeling sad and upset, stuck in this common room
I suppose it's for the best; the world's not gonna end
I guess it's better this way, life goes on, the world won't stop because of this
Give me time and space and I am sure my heart will mend
Let me have some peace and time on my own, I'm confident I'll recover
Yeah, give it six months or so
Maybe it'll take about six months or more for me to move on
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.