The Outsiders Soundtrack
Jada Seng
Queen Latifah- Just Another Day
"Just another day, living in the hood
Just another day around the way
Feelin' good today, I hear the (gunshot), but I'm here to stay"
Queen Latifah's message is basically saying the bad things she see aroubd the neighborhood is normal to her now. She was raised that way and she's proud of it. Where she grows up in is a dangerous place, but she stays there because its her home.
In chapter eight, Two-bit tells Ponyboy, "You know, the only thing that keeps Darry from begin' a Soc is us." Ponyboy already knew that. He knew he, Soda, and Darry were too smart to be a Greaser. Why do they stay? They stay because the gang is their family. Family sticks together. Their old folks and Darry were raised there; east-side is their home.
Lupe Fiasco ft. John Legend- Never Forget You
Lupe Fiasco ft. John Legend- Never Forget You
"Take me to that familiar place
Take me to memories we won't erase
Take me to all that we had
Good and bad
I'll never forget you
I'll never let you go
I'll never forget you
I'll always remember you, I hope you know"
Dally is the same exact way. In chapter two, Ponyboy said, "Dally hated to do things the legal way. He liked to show that he didn't care whether there was a law or not. He went around trying to break laws." This clearly means Dally doesn't give a care in the world. He likes to show the cops he doesn't care. By then, the cops were fully aware of that. Everyone knew Dally because he had a reputation.
Mariah Carey- Anytime You Need A Friend
Mariah Carey- Anytime You Need A Friend
"Anytime you need a friend
I'll be here
You'll never be alone again
So don't you fear
Even if your miles away
I'm by your side"
The entire gang was like a brotherhood. They all stood by each other.
Johnny and Ponyboy needed an escape plan after Johnny killed Bob. "We gotta get outa here. Go somewhere. Runaway. The police'll be here soon. "
"Dally. Dally"ll get us out of here."
"Dally Winston could do anything."
Dally provided them with money, a loaded gun, and a place to hide. When it was safe enough to go back to town, Dally will visit them. He kept their secret so they can be safe and away from jail.
Jessie J- Who You Are
There are tough times in life, but you have to hold on tight. Live life to the fullest! Make your life full of excitement. You only have one life to live, so why waste it sitting around complaining and whining. Life isn't perfect; there's a lot of bumps along the road, but that's okay. It's mutual.
Jessie J- Who You Are
"It's okay no to be okay
Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising."
Johnny's life always been hard. He had to get through the bad, to get the good. Although, the good didn't benefit him. Because of the burning church incident, Johnny lose his life because he had to save the little kids. When Johnny's health was declining, he wrote to Ponyboy, "It's worth saving those kids. Their lives are worth more than mine, they have more to live for. Some of their parents came by to thank me and I know it was worth it." Johnny died as hero.
"Just go and leave me alone!
Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight
With a smile, thats my home!"
Ponyboy was starting to get real annoyed with those new reporters in the hospital. "They asked too many questions, too fast, and got me mixed up." Plus, Ponyboy wasn't feeling well. All he wanted was them to leave him alone, and finally go back home.
Jay Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West- Run This Town
"Feel it coming in the air
Hear the screams from everywhere
I'm addicted to the thrill
It's a dangerous love affair
Can't be scared when it goes down
Got a problem tell me now
Only thing that's on my mind is who's gonna run this town tonight
Is who gonna run this town tonight
We gonna run this town!"
As Soda did a no-handed cartwheel across the yard and everyone cheereed, Ponyboy felt the enthusiasm and excitement. They all were pumped for the rumble and there was no way they are letting the Socs win. The Greasers had to fight! They had to fight for their territory. Most importantly, they're fighting for Johnny!
"Johnny is not dead, I told myself, and I believed it." said Ponyboy in chapter 10. He didn't want to believe his best friend was gone forever.