Of Mice and Men Soundtrack
by: Kylie Perryman
Lennie Kills Curley's Wife
"I wish it wasn't always my fault,
the finger that you're pointing has knocked me on my knees.
and all you need to know is,
i'm so sorry.
It's not like me,
its maturity that i'm lacking."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf62hgdtXV8
The lyrics explain Lennie's struggle with his mental disability. He didnt mean to kill Curley's wife but because of his lack of maturity and the way his brain functions he broke her neck. Everyone automatically pointed their fingers at Lennie.
Lennie Breaks Curley's Hand
"I can feel it comin in the air tonight,
oh Lord.
I've been waiting for this moment for all my life,
oh Lord.
Can you feel it comin in the air tonight,
oh Lord, oh Lord."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1_OfmrPAfo
The line "i've been waiting for this all my life" expresses the way Lennie always feels underprivileged or not as capable as everyone else. For the first time he finally has power over somebody.
Whit Shoots Candy's Dog
"we'll meet again,
dont know where,
dont know when.
but i know,
we'll meet again,
some sunny day.
keep smiling through,
just like you always do."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJKMji2688M
"keep smiling through just like you always do" shows the fake happiness Candy constantly expresses. His dog was his only sense of happiness on the farm and he has a lot of regret for not shooting it himself but he has to just keep going.
George Shoots Lennie
"you will be part of me..
and i will forever feel your strength,
when i need it most.
you're gone now,
gone but not forgotten."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IbQyG9PL4
Lennie has caused more trouble than George can handle anymore so George decides to do what needs to be done. He feels bad and hes going to miss Lennie because that was his best friend and they did everything together. Lennie will forever be a part of George and he will never forget him.