The movie ends with two mournful country tunes that might remind us of our dreams and wishes that never came true. Or perhaps these songs stir in us our sense of some un-grieved losses most of us carry with us, such as a lost love or a love we wished for that never was.
1st, the song Wishes lyrics include
And every year I blow out every candle
And close my eyes
And wish you were mine
Oh, if wishes came true
Then you would be mine
That's followed by the song Send a Message to My Heart with lyrics
Am I still in your dreams
Do your arms reach out for mine
In the still of the night
Do you wish that I was with you
When you turn out the lights
Send a message to my heart
On the wings of the wind
Let me hear your sweet voice sayin'
You love me again
Even though we're apart
I still hold your memory
These songs also might remind us that a place like Big Eden is really more of a dream place, where the town's people look out for their gay and lesbian friends. They offer guidance, make connections, and hope people like Pike and Henry find their true love, and that they find happiness. This is a fun story but sadly not close to reality. That's sad.
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jaroslaw99
8 years ago
blindvias - I agree it is beyond sad that people can't care for each other like they do in Big Eden, but those songs, to me anyway, reflect on what Henry & Pike's lives WERE and them kissing is what they have NOW. They have achieved the 'goal' of the question "wishing you were mine".
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jgrv-1
8 years ago
That's a great analogy, jaroslaw99. I feel the same way about the two ending songs, as it pertains to Henry and Pike.
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jaroslaw99
8 years ago
Thanks - I still don't know how to phrase it better, but I am glad you got what I meant JGRV-1.
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