Act 5, Scene 3. The West-Kardashian Tomb.
“Angel with a Shotgun” by The CAB
During the last scene, which is arguably the most important and most climactic, both Usher Raymond and North die. Usher Raymond comes to the tomb to see North, and he kills not only himself, but 2 Chains #2, as well. North on waking realizes that Frair Miley’s plan has not gone as planned and kills herself to be with Usher Raymond in death. The song “Angel with a Shotgun” by The CAB is an excellent depiction of Usher Raymond and North’s willingness to fight for their love. Usher Raymond meets 2 Chains #2 and when faced with criticism about his motives he declares, “Wilt thou provoke me? Then have at thee, boy!” (5.3.70) Likewise, the CAB sings, “If love's a fight, then I shall die, with my heart on a trigger,” which tells the audience that Usher Raymond is willing to fight for what he wants and in order to defend himself and North. Additionally, preparing to commit suicide, a “mortal sin”, Romeo states, “Here’s to my love. O true apothecary,/ Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (5.3.119-120) Similarly, the lyrics, “Sometimes to win, you've got to sin,” lets the audience know that even though dying is a tragedy, it is better than living because Usher will be with North in death. Also, the song says, “I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe,” which captures the fact that Usher Raymond and North fought to maintain their love through many challenges. Overall, “Angel with a Shotgun” captures the essence of the ending perfectly, a blend of sacrifice and beauty for the sole purpose of pursuing love.
“Angel with a Shotgun” by The CAB
During the last scene, which is arguably the most important and most climactic, both Usher Raymond and North die. Usher Raymond comes to the tomb to see North, and he kills not only himself, but 2 Chains #2, as well. North on waking realizes that Frair Miley’s plan has not gone as planned and kills herself to be with Usher Raymond in death. The song “Angel with a Shotgun” by The CAB is an excellent depiction of Usher Raymond and North’s willingness to fight for their love. Usher Raymond meets 2 Chains #2 and when faced with criticism about his motives he declares, “Wilt thou provoke me? Then have at thee, boy!” (5.3.70) Likewise, the CAB sings, “If love's a fight, then I shall die, with my heart on a trigger,” which tells the audience that Usher Raymond is willing to fight for what he wants and in order to defend himself and North. Additionally, preparing to commit suicide, a “mortal sin”, Romeo states, “Here’s to my love. O true apothecary,/ Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” (5.3.119-120) Similarly, the lyrics, “Sometimes to win, you've got to sin,” lets the audience know that even though dying is a tragedy, it is better than living because Usher will be with North in death. Also, the song says, “I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe,” which captures the fact that Usher Raymond and North fought to maintain their love through many challenges. Overall, “Angel with a Shotgun” captures the essence of the ending perfectly, a blend of sacrifice and beauty for the sole purpose of pursuing love.
Lyrics to “Angel with a Shotgun” by The CAB:
(I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun, An angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun...)
Get out your guns, battle's begun, are you a saint or a sinner? If love's a fight, then I shall die, with my heart on a trigger.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for.Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? ..and I wanna live, not just survive, tonight.
Sometimes to win, you've got to sin, don't mean I'm not a believer. ..and Major Tom will sing along. Yeah, they still say I'm a dreamer.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for. Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? ..and I wanna live, not just survive, tonight.
ooooohhhhhhhh, oooohhhhh whoa whoa whhooaaaa (4x)
I'm an angel with a shotgun.. fighting 'til the wars won.. I don't care if heaven won't take me back...
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? (I'm an angel with a shotgun) ..and I want to live, not just survive, tonight. (Live, not just survive)
... And I'm gonna hide, hide, hide my wings tonight.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for. Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need... a soldier I will be.
(I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun, An angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun...)
Get out your guns, battle's begun, are you a saint or a sinner? If love's a fight, then I shall die, with my heart on a trigger.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for.Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? ..and I wanna live, not just survive, tonight.
Sometimes to win, you've got to sin, don't mean I'm not a believer. ..and Major Tom will sing along. Yeah, they still say I'm a dreamer.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for. Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? ..and I wanna live, not just survive, tonight.
ooooohhhhhhhh, oooohhhhh whoa whoa whhooaaaa (4x)
I'm an angel with a shotgun.. fighting 'til the wars won.. I don't care if heaven won't take me back...
I'm an angel with a shotgun, fighting 'til the war's won, I don't care if heaven won't take me back. I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe. Don't you know you're everything I have? (I'm an angel with a shotgun) ..and I want to live, not just survive, tonight. (Live, not just survive)
... And I'm gonna hide, hide, hide my wings tonight.
They say before you start a war, you better know what you're fighting for. Well baby, you are all that I adore, if love is what you need... a soldier I will be.