The impact of Mae’s song on the latest episode of “Ted Lasso” was unexpected for many fans who were used to more lighthearted moments in the show. However, the emotional revelation delivered by Mae’s performance was not the only surprise in store for viewers. The song she sang, titled “This Be The Verse”, was actually written by British poet Phillip Larkin back in 1971. Despite its popularity and frequent use in various TV shows and movies, the author of the poem is often overlooked or forgotten.
The opening lines of “This Be The Verse” are particularly poignant: “Damn it, your parents. / They may not want it, but they do. / They fill you with flaws they have / And add something more, just for you.” These words strike a chord with many people who can relate to having flawed parents and inheriting some of their less-than-desirable traits. In fact, the poem has been quoted in several other TV shows and movies such as “Succession”, “Firefly Lane”, and even the trailer for “Patrick Melrose”.
For those who first heard the poem recited on “Ted Lasso”, it might be surprising to learn that it has been used in other contexts as well. Regardless of where you heard it first, though, there’s no denying that Mae’s rendition of the poem was a powerful moment in an already emotional episode. It goes to show that even a show known for its humor can pack an emotional punch when it needs to.
This Be The Verse is featured in some of the most popular shows on TV
Judging by its popularity, “This Be The Verse” is a song often quoted in famous stories without being credited. “Ted Lasso” is the latest series to do so. Most viewers who first heard the song on TV likely did so while watching “Succession”. In season one, episode “Austerlitz,” Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his children attempt to enter family therapy at the behest of Waystar’s PR team, and their therapist (Griffin Dunne) recites the first four lines to initiate a formal opening conversation.
If the last lines of the song linger in your memory more than the first, you may recall Count Olaf’s famous closing words in the Netflix adaptation of “A Series of Unfortunate Events”: “Go as soon as you can / And don’t have children yourself.” The song has also been quoted in several other TV shows and movies, including “Firefly Lane,” “Shantaram,” “Weeds,” and even in the movie trailer for “Patrick Melrose,” featuring Allison Williams reciting it again.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn