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(500) DAYS OF SUMMER

**1) "Beautiful World" by FreeTEMPO** media type="file" key="01 Beautiful World.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Scene: When Tom and Summer are first introduced as individuals, from when they were young to the present.

Explanation: The song is very upbeat and positive, and helps the movie introduce the two characters in a very positive manner. Especially since the characters have not experienced the pain of loving someone yet, the music matches perfectly to show how beautiful the world, as well as how nothing devastating has happened in their lives yet.

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 * 2) "Can't Stand Me Now" by The Libertines**

Scene: At the karaoke night when Tom is able to start a conversation with Summer.

Explanation: The song adds a bit of humor since it is ironic. Since Tom is able to talk to Summer and has the chance to get to know her better, he becomes more attracted to her. However, Summer clearly states that she does not believe in love and does not wish to have a boyfriend. The title of the song is the opposite of Tom's feelings for Summer, rather than despising her for not believing in love, he becomes more motivated to win her heart.

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 * 3) "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles**

Scene: When Summer visits Tom's house for the first time.

Explanation: Although Summer does not believe that she is having a relationship with Tom, the two characters act like a couple. The scene clearly shows that Tom and Summer love each other, but Summer denies the fact that she loves him and does not consider Tom her boyfriend. The song suggests how love is the only thing needed to perfect their relationship, and that Summer needs to acknowledge that she loves Tom.

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 * 4) "Digital Love" by Daft Punk**

Scene: When Summer and Tom are at IKEA and acting as though they are husband and wife.

Explanation: The scene shows how Tom and Summer share a very playful relationship. However, their love for each other is not solid enough because of Summer's ideology that love does not exist. The song suggests that love is present, yet it is not solid enough to last forever.

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 * 5) "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis**

Scene: When Summer and Tom argue after they watch //The Graduate// (a movie) together.

Explanation: Summer is beginning to lose interest in Tom. She acts coldly towards Tom, who wishes to continue their relationship. Tom wants people to acknowledge that Tom and Summer are a couple. However, Summer refuses Tom to tell others and denies the fact that they are a couple. The song shows how the love between Tom and Summer is slowly fading due to Summer's stubborn behavior.

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 * 6) "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis**

Scene: When Tom rides a train and notices that Summer is on the train as well.

Explanation: Just as Tom is about to forget about Summer, he meets her again on a train. They realize that they are both invited to the same wedding, and decide to go together. Tom believes that he is able to start his relationship with Summer again. The song indicates how Tom should forget about the past and allow Summer to wait until they can start a relationship again.

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 * 7) "Heartless" by The Fray**

Scene: When Tom attends a party at Summer's apartment.

Explanation: Tom arrives at Summer's party and expects her to confess her love for him. However, things do not meet Tom's expectations as he finds out that Summer is engaged to another man. Tom realizes this when he sees that Summer is wearing a ring. He immediately leaves the party, despondent. The song indicates how "heartless" Summer is. She clearly stated to Tom that she did not believe in love, but ends up marrying another man. The solemn tune of the song matches with the mood of the scene.

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 * 8) "In the Morning" by Razorlight**

Scene: When Tom returns home and starts drinking alcohol and junk food for several days.

Explanation: Tom experiences depression and is frustrated by the fact that Summer is engaged. He starts living ruthlessly and frequently has hangovers, not knowing what he had done the night before. His unproductive life is indicated in the song, since it mentions how people are not able to remember anything from the night before due to hangovers. Tom acts this way to forget about Summer.

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 * 9) "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz**

Scene: When Tom quits his job at the greeting card company.

Explanation: Tom decides to pursue what he loves to do, and quits his job at the greeting card company. Due to his passion for architecture, he applies to an architecture company. The song shows how Tom is "breaking the heart" of his boss at the card company (since Tom was a diligent employee), and is looking for a job that Tom will be passionate about.

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 * 10) "Baddie's Boogie" by Babyshambles**

Scene: When Tom meets a woman named Autumn, who is also applying for a job as an architect, at his job interview.

Explanation: Though Autumn is competing for the same job as Tom, Tom feels that Autumn may be the one he is looking for, someone he can love. The song indicates how all the characters have made mistakes, and that Summer is delighted by the fact that she is getting married. The song also suggests that Tom may have the possibility of forming a relationship with his potential soul mate, Autumn.


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