Everdeen, which caused Katniss to run into the Meadow and cry under a tree. Everdeen became fearful and yelled at Mr. Although the sisters did not understand the true meaning of the song, Mrs. Everdeen heard Katniss singing the song one day and saw her and Prim making necklaces of rope, like those mentioned in the song's lyrics. ' The Hanging Tree' was a song taught to Katniss by her father when she was young. It was also used in the unofficial short film, Hunger Games: Katniss & Rue. Jennifer Lawrence, who portrayed Katniss in the film series, recorded a version of the song for the soundtrack of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

Official version of Rue's Lullaby, performed by Sting (released as downloadable bonus track)Īn official version of 'Deep in the Meadow' was recorded for The Hunger Games film by English musician Sting.

Here your dreams are sweet and tomorrow brings them trueįorget your woes and let your troubles layĪnd when again it's morning, they'll wash away. Here the daisies guard you from every harm Lay down your head, and close your sleepy eyesĪnd when again they open, the sun will rise. Coriolanus Snow also listens to the song and finds it soothing, until mockingjays pick up the melody, as he finds them disturbing. Lucy Gray Baird sings this song to Maude Ivory, having sung it to her in the past when she had croup. Katniss also found herself musing on the words of this song many years later as she watched her own children play in the Meadow in District 12.

The words are easy, soothing, and calming. At first, Katniss did not know what to sing, but then remembered a lullaby she would sing to her sister Prim when she was ill. Because of her love of music, Rue's last request was to hear Katniss sing. ' Deep in the Meadow' (also known as ' Rue's Lullaby') is a song sung by Katniss to Rue as the latter was nearing death ( Marvel had speared her in the stomach).

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