After Arthur and Morgana get together romantically Morgana tells Arthur that they have to end it, as she worries about him or his father finding out about her growing magical powers. So Arthur tries to move on (Sophia, the "Blower's Daughter"), but he just can't stop gazing at and thinking about Morgana as they continue their lives in close proximity to one another, and still loving each other, until he eventually finds someone new (Gwen).
This isn't really AU so much as my take on a possible future of the pairing, which I think will have to be tragic and angsty, and I think the tone and lyrics of this song really fit well--especially since Arthur does spend a lot of time looking at Morgana, as seen in the clips! ;) The sepia-colored sections show flashbacks or lost possibilities. I tried to do my best with some of the more (characteristic of Damien Rice) obscure and ambiguous lyrics of the song, though your own interpretation of the lyrics may vary. I'm enclosing them below since some of them are hard to understand....
And so it is
Just like you said it would be
Life goes easy on me
Most of the time
And so it is
The shorter story
No love, no glory
No hero in her skies
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...
And so it is
Just like you said it should be
We'll both forget the breeze
Most of the time
And so it is
The colder water
The blower's daughter
The pupil in denial
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes off you
I can't take my eyes...
Did I say that I loathe you?
Did I say that I want to
Leave it all behind?
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you...
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind off you
I can't take my mind...
My mind...my mind...
'Til I find somebody new
DISCLAIMER: The images belong to the BBC and NBC, and the music to Damien Rice--this video is made only for personal pleasure, NOT profit! Free premotion is always a good thing, guys!
This is my third Merlin vid, comments are always appreciated! :)
aww so cute and sad
annddeelly 1 year ago
Awesome video!! This is one of my favorite songs and I love that you used it to make and Arthur/Morgana video. The lyrics are really haunting and so fitting. I can feel how tormented Arthur is having to see and be near Morgana each and everyday and not being able to be with her. It totally breaks my heart. And poor Morgana having to give up the man she loves because she's scared.
I love how much he stared at her. This video showcases it wonderfully. Season 1 will for ever be my favorite.
isabella36 1 year ago