After deciding on the name Eleanor for my protagonist, I wanted to incorporate the song 'Elenore' by The Turtles (which I first heard from 'The Boat That Rocked') and I realised that, after reading the lyrics, they hold a stronger link to my film. My take on the song is that it is about unrequited love. I found the lyrics particularly fitting and after hearing that it was a parody of their other hit 'Happy Together' the year before, it takes a new angle as it doesn't take itself completely seriously. In addition the joyful tone of the song would work well in contrast to my more bleak film.
You've got a thing about you
I just can't live without you
I really want you, Elenore, near me
Your looks intoxicate me
Even though your folks hate me
There's no one like you, Elenore, really
Elenore, gee, I think you're swell
And you really do me well
You're my pride and joy, et cetera
Elenore, can I take the time
To ask you to speak your mind?
Tell me that you love me better
I really think you're groovy
Let's go out to a movie
What do you say now, Elenore, can we?
They'll turn the lights way down low
Maybe we won't watch the show
I think I love you, Elenore, love me
Elenore, gee, I think you're swell
And you really do me well
You're my pride and joy, et cetera
Elenore, can I take the time
To ask you to speak your mind?
Tell me that you love me better
Elenore, gee, I think you're swell, ah-ha
Elenore, gee, I think you're swell, ah-ha-ha
Kaylan, Howard. Elenore. White Whale, 1968. CD.
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