Act 3, Scene 2. In Juliet's room.
"Choose your Battles" by Katy Perry
When Khloe Kardashian rushes into North's room, she bursts into tears and tells of the death of Drake and the banishment of Usher Raymond V. North is outraged at her husband's actions, but decides to stand by her man. The initial feeling of betrayal is captured by Katy Perry's song, "Choose your Battles." The song begins to play when North clarifies the information she is given. North declares of Usher's banishment that, "There is no end, no limit, measure, bound/ In that word's death." (3.2.136-137) Likewise, the song says, "Choose your battles, babe. Then you win the war. Stop digging your own grave." These lyrics will help the audience to understand the ending, in which Usher Raymond's banishment ultimately leads him to his death. Also, Usher Raymond was trying to refuse fighting Drake to spare the feelings of North, and he exclaimed, “...the reason I have to love thee/ Doth much excuse the appertaining rage/ To such a greeting. Villain I am none.” (3.1.63-65) Similarly, the song states, “You fight me but I'm on your side, Defeated, now retreating,” which perfectly captures Ushers experience trying to defend his love. The lines Katy Perry sings, “Why you trying to make me your enemy. All I really need is a little peace. I just wanna be your lover.” This quote helps the audience’s comprehend that when North is still in love with Usher Raymond, when her parents and friends hate him. Usher Raymond is somewhat a pre-determined enemy because of his actions, and he makes it impossible for North and him to ever love openly again. To conclude, "Choose your Battles" by Katy Perry exemplifies the emotions felt by both Usher Raymond and North when faced with the aspect of punishment.
"Choose your Battles" by Katy Perry
When Khloe Kardashian rushes into North's room, she bursts into tears and tells of the death of Drake and the banishment of Usher Raymond V. North is outraged at her husband's actions, but decides to stand by her man. The initial feeling of betrayal is captured by Katy Perry's song, "Choose your Battles." The song begins to play when North clarifies the information she is given. North declares of Usher's banishment that, "There is no end, no limit, measure, bound/ In that word's death." (3.2.136-137) Likewise, the song says, "Choose your battles, babe. Then you win the war. Stop digging your own grave." These lyrics will help the audience to understand the ending, in which Usher Raymond's banishment ultimately leads him to his death. Also, Usher Raymond was trying to refuse fighting Drake to spare the feelings of North, and he exclaimed, “...the reason I have to love thee/ Doth much excuse the appertaining rage/ To such a greeting. Villain I am none.” (3.1.63-65) Similarly, the song states, “You fight me but I'm on your side, Defeated, now retreating,” which perfectly captures Ushers experience trying to defend his love. The lines Katy Perry sings, “Why you trying to make me your enemy. All I really need is a little peace. I just wanna be your lover.” This quote helps the audience’s comprehend that when North is still in love with Usher Raymond, when her parents and friends hate him. Usher Raymond is somewhat a pre-determined enemy because of his actions, and he makes it impossible for North and him to ever love openly again. To conclude, "Choose your Battles" by Katy Perry exemplifies the emotions felt by both Usher Raymond and North when faced with the aspect of punishment.
Lyrics to "Choose your Battles" by Katy Perry:
You are my hurt locker lover/ Keep me walking on a wire/ Don't know when you'll blow/ So I tip toe through your triggered mine/ You fight me but I'm on your side/ Defeated, now retreating
Why you trying to make me your enemy/ All I really need is a little peace/ I just wanna be your lover/ Oh, this is not a competition/ So baby why the ammunition/ I don't wanna be the last one standing
Choose your battles, babe/ Then you win the war / Stop digging your own grave/ There's so much to live for
Choose your battles, babe/ 'Cause I'm not fighting anymore/ I am not fighting anymore
I try to pick off your red flags/ But dancing up on broken glass/ Your mind games hit like glue names/ Your course just like the Kennedys/ But you somehow get me on my knees, defeated/ Not retreated
Why you trying to make me your enemy/ All I really need is a little peace/ I just wanna be your lover/ Oh, this is not a competition/ So baby why the ammunition/ I don't wanna be the last one standing
Choose your battles, babe/ Then you win the war/ Stop digging your own grave/ Within, so much to live for
Choose your battles, babe/ 'Cause I'm not fighting anymore, no I am not fighting anymore
If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby/ I am not fighting anymore/ If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ I don't wanna fight no more / Anyway, I am not fighting anymore
If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby
If you wanna go, then go (choose your battle babe)/ If you wanna stay then stay (then you win the war)/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby (stop digging your own grave)
If you wanna go, then go (choose your battle babe)/ If you wanna stay then stay (then you win the war)/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby
You are my hurt locker lover/ Keep me walking on a wire/ Don't know when you'll blow/ So I tip toe through your triggered mine/ You fight me but I'm on your side/ Defeated, now retreating
Why you trying to make me your enemy/ All I really need is a little peace/ I just wanna be your lover/ Oh, this is not a competition/ So baby why the ammunition/ I don't wanna be the last one standing
Choose your battles, babe/ Then you win the war / Stop digging your own grave/ There's so much to live for
Choose your battles, babe/ 'Cause I'm not fighting anymore/ I am not fighting anymore
I try to pick off your red flags/ But dancing up on broken glass/ Your mind games hit like glue names/ Your course just like the Kennedys/ But you somehow get me on my knees, defeated/ Not retreated
Why you trying to make me your enemy/ All I really need is a little peace/ I just wanna be your lover/ Oh, this is not a competition/ So baby why the ammunition/ I don't wanna be the last one standing
Choose your battles, babe/ Then you win the war/ Stop digging your own grave/ Within, so much to live for
Choose your battles, babe/ 'Cause I'm not fighting anymore, no I am not fighting anymore
If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby/ I am not fighting anymore/ If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ I don't wanna fight no more / Anyway, I am not fighting anymore
If you wanna go, then go/ If you wanna stay then stay/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby
If you wanna go, then go (choose your battle babe)/ If you wanna stay then stay (then you win the war)/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby (stop digging your own grave)
If you wanna go, then go (choose your battle babe)/ If you wanna stay then stay (then you win the war)/ 'Cause I don't wanna fight no more, baby