Taylor Swift on ‘The Hunger Games’ Soundtrack
12/23/2011Score/SoundtrackShylah
Tonight, Taylor Swift’s official twitter account, released the following tweet:
Following the link takes you to this instagram image:
You can listen to the full song here, or download it for yourself on iTunes!
Update: Listen below courtesy Fargo107!
Lyrics after the jump
Please note, I transcribed them myself, so please let me know if I made any glaring mistakes. Thanks ~Admin T
Safe and Sound
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said I’ll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said Don’t leave me here alone
But all that’s dead and gone and past tonightJust close your eyes
The sun is going down
You’ll be all right
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I’ll be safe and soundDon’t you dare look out your window
Darlin everything’s on fire
the war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the musics gone
GoneJust close your eyes
The sun is going down
You’ll be all right
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I’ll be safe and soundOoowoowooo
Ooowoowooo
ahhwahh
ahhwahh
Ooowoowooo
Ooowoowooo
ahhwahh
ahhwahhJust close your eyes
You’ll be all right
Come morning light
You and I’ll be safe and soundOoowoowooowooowooo (X12)
So, what do you think about T-Swift being on The Hunger Games Soundtrack and what moment do you think the song is referring to? Let us know in the comments!
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Update: The song was also the #1 Trending Topic in both the United States and Worldwide soon after it was released!
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98 comments
Isabel
on said:
Well thats news! I wonder what the song will go with… hmm.
Vanessa
on said:
It Went With The PArt Where RUe Dies
Jeffrey
on said:
It’s on iTunes so I’m pretty sure it’s official! I’m not a Swift fan at all, but this song is actually pretty freaking AMAZING. I can’t wait to see what else is on the soundtrack! Looks like they’re going the country route, part way at least (since Miranda Lambert also said something about writing one she was hoping to get on!) Very excited for this
Lauren
on said:
My sister loves the Civil Wars. Maybe I can convince her to read the Hunger Games now. Surely?
Kristi
on said:
Here’s the full song for free: http://illneverleaveyoualone.tumblr.com/post/14658274697/safe-sound-the-hunger-games-soundtrack-taylor
Christy
on said:
If the artists didn’t approve that then you shouldn’t tell people cuz’ musicians need to make a living too. It isn’t ethical to steal from people.
Lauren
on said:
Oh yeah. The song was b-e-a-u-t-ful… seriously…
Jade
on said:
i know right?!?
Jade
on said:
maybe she;ll sing the song @ the consert im going to on the 18 of march? hopefully,that would be awesome!
Amanda
on said:
Eh… Not thrilled about swift, but oh well
Theresa
on said:
I think Rue along with this song and then I totally tear up. I will not survive this movie.
Susanna
on said:
Aha i agree with you on the”i will not survive this movie”
Sam
on said:
Neither will I
Clara
on said:
Taylor Swift is my favorite singer i LOVE HER!! and the HUNGER GAMES is my favorite book series!!! i Was freaking out and jumping around and screaming all around my house when i heard the news
! too bad i dont have an itune card so i could by the song.. 
Daniela
on said:
I know a way to get it into your iTunes but without you having to pay for it… If you want i could tell you how…
SPCate4444
on said:
You have just described the past five minutes for me.
Ryan
on said:
Rue! This is so Rue’s Death Scene!! So Sad
Susanna
on said:
I’m sooooooooooooo excited!!!!! I’m a huge fan of Taylor Swift and I’ve always thought that some of her songs went well with THG anyway (like Innocent, Long Live, and Haunted). <3 <3 <3!!!!!!!
Daniela
on said:
My thoughts exactly on the songs of Taylor Swift, I’m a fan as well..
lee
on said:
Cave scene?
Mandy
on said:
That’s exactly what I thought of!
Sam
on said:
I one hundred and fifty million precent agree!!
jennifer
on said:
Not a Taylor Swift fan at all, but the song is very beautiful. Like Theresa said I think of Rue when hearing it. Maybe it can be some sort of parallel for the lullaby (she mentions lullaby in the song, just a guess). I hope the other songs are more hauntingly beautiful than this one. I got teary eyed hearing this, how am I going to get through the previews when waiting to watch the movie?
Jeffrey
on said:
When you look at the info in iTunes, under Composers, it lists T Bone Burnett as one of them. Can’t wait to hear his score! This song is beautiful <3
Penelope @ The Reading Fever
on said:
Pretty song! Sad to hear it’s probably about Rue, though. It makes sense…and makes me want to cry!
lee
on said:
Does anyone have the lyrics?
Kelsie
on said:
I feel like this could be a likely song for the goodbye scene with Katniss and Prim or maybe as she’s getting on the train.
Sana
on said:
I thought the same thing! I think it’s either going to be Peeta and Katniss in the cave, not because of the lyrics but because of the beat to the song. Maybe Rue, but to do that they would have to cut out the part when Katniss sings to Rue before she dies, and that’s one of the biggest parts in the book! Or maybe when Peeta and Katniss are on the train on their way to the Capitol…we’re just going to have to wait till March to find out!!
lee
on said:
I remember tears streaming down your face
when I said I’ll never let you go
When all the shadows almost killed your light.
I remember you said don’t leave me hear alone
But all that stayed is gone and past tonight
Just close your eyes, sun is going down.
You’ll be all right, no one can hurt you now.
Come morning light, you and I will be safe and sound
Don’t you dare look out your window,
darling’s everything’s on fire
War outside our door keeps raging on.
Hold on to this lullaby
Even when the music’s gone,
Gone
Just close your eyes, sun is going down.
You’ll be all right, no one can hurt you now.
Come morning light, you and I will be safe and sound
Just close your eyes
You’ll be all right.
Come morning light
You and I will be safe and sound.
Theresa
on said:
I was working on mine and posted them before I saw yours, thanks!
Penelope @ The Reading Fever
on said:
Ah, lyrics!! This is why you guys rock.
Thank you!
Theresa
on said:
You’re welcome!
A FAN
on said:
your lyrics are great , thanks
haha, all those uuuus and ahhsss are getting on my nerves
Theresa
on said:
Those were so hard to do…still not sure if I have them quite right…LOL!
Nicki
on said:
this is totally the cave scene with peeta after katniss has drugged him. “just close your eyes, you’ll be all right, Morning light you and i will be safe and sound” this is when she is saying goodbye to peeta with the cameras watching. she is telling him before she leaves that he’ll be all right and that in the morning they will both be safe and sound after she goes off to the feast. At first i also thought it was for Rue but then they already confirmed Jennifer was singing the lullaby. soooo… i imagined this and thought it would be a perfect goodbye song can’t you just imagine katniss gathering her stuff and taking one last look at peeta before she enters the dark forest promising him silently that in the morning they will both be safe and sound!!! Perfect couldn’t love this song more!!
lee
on said:
My thoughts exactly. Something about this song fits the cave scene.
Mandy
on said:
Yes, I definitely thought of the cave scene when I heard this, but not that specefic part! I think you’re right!
Priya
on said:
I think i totally agree even though it oddly reminds me of Katniss singing to Rue
I am pretty sure i’ll be crying when it’ll play in HG
Sana
on said:
THATS WHAT I SAID!!!! thats EXACTLY what i said! because the beat itself fits into a cave theme…and also on how Katniss HAS to sing rue’s lullaby!!
Sharon
on said:
OMG. it’s going to be IN the movie?!
I’m sooooo dead*-*
Tallulah
on said:
I’m with the people who don’t care for Taylor but this is very lovely.
I thought of Rue, not Peeta+Kat, but it seems I’m a bit behind on info, so yay
Caroline
on said:
I think it’s Rue’s death, but I wonder…. Didn’t Jennifer record a song for that scene?
Theresa
on said:
Jennifer recorded Rue’s Lullaby.
Taylor’s song isn’t necessarily played during that scene. It could be after that, during the credits, or even at some other point in the film entirely.
Maya
on said:
Hearing it makes me want to cry. Gosh I’m such a wimp
i think its Katniss and Prim, before leaving for the games and Katniss is talking to her mom and sister about how to survive without her.
FinnickLover
on said:
I’m thinking the train scene at the end with Peeta and Katniss maybe?
Just adding a bit of a different opinion here
Sana
on said:
me too
anthony gough
on said:
nice song kind of fits with the part where katniss and peta are in the cave
eclinio
on said:
I also think this moment fits with a “prim-katniss” scene, or when katniss is for the first time alone in the train taking her to the capitol, living her first night as a tribute.
Or maybe it will be for the generic, because I don’t see Hunger games as a movie full of songs (songs with lyrics i mean), 2 songs must be on the front (rue’s lullaby and the hanging tree). Adding ohter songs, not coming from katniss or the hunger games world, would be wrong I think…
Sana
on said:
there are so many possibilites, and i agree with all of yours. I thought prim and katniss, rue and katniss (before they go to sleep in the trees, because she cant sing it while rues dying since its katniss’s lullaby to her) or peeta and katniss in the cave(before she leaves for the feast), or either katniss on the way to the capitol, or, and this seems most likely, the LAST scene in the book when they are on the train back to district 12 and peeta says “one more time, for the crowd”!
Elena
on said:
…and now I’m crying.
Kayla
on said:
Omg yay!! Taylor Swift is amazing!!!
Laura
on said:
OMG, this is so beautiful
I think it will be for Rue’s death of course.. ONLY 3 MONTHS TO GO!! :O
Emily
on said:
oooooh! this could go with the Katniss and Peeta cave scene! orr… mabye the death of Rue. Beautiful song <3
Nicola
on said:
My favourite artist singing a song for the movie of my favourite book? An amazing early Christmas present
I think fits with Katniss and Rue and Katniss and Peeta in the cave, and it’s made me even more excited to see the movie!
kelsey
on said:
Ahhhhhhhhhhh
This movie is killing me with all these news and its not even out yet
Lovely song
Can’t wait to hear the rest of the songs
Taylor Swift can lure more new fans witha awesome song wondering what this movie is all about
madison
on said:
I can’t stand Taylor Swift, but I love the Hunger Games, so I guess my love for THG is stronger than my hate for Taylor Swift. Conclusion: I like this song.
I agree with everyone above, I think this is either for Rue or the cave scene (I’m feeling the cave scene more).
Jessie
on said:
Is there any other site where I can buy the song? I can’t buy it on iTunes unless I live in the US ;(
Nicola
on said:
UK Amazon says it will be available to download on 29th December
Daniela
on said:
I know a way but its kind of complicated… You need to have iTunes and this on youtube…. I just finished downloading it into my fone. Reply back if you want to know how….
Katannamionestorm
on said:
I just cried listening to this it is so sad and totally perfect for multiple parts. can’t wait 90 more days!!!
Cemre
on said:
Im not a huge fan of taylor swift but this song really touch My heart and its awesome to have it in HG soundtrack
Isabelle Hicks
on said:
I think it would be a crime not to have the on the HG soundtrack! they should play it in the film where peeta and Katniss are either in bed, on the roof, in the cave or in the stream
Isabelle Hicks
on said:
I think it would be a crime not to have the on the HG soundtrack! they should play it in the film where peeta and Katniss are either in bed, on the roof, in the cave or in the stream or when Katniss is decorating Rue with flowers(just after Katniss has sung the lullaby)
Katie
on said:
This has h=to be in the cave seen! It’s PERFECT!!
Jessica Hicks
on said:
i think that this is a gr8 cobo of the amaing Taylor Swift and the amazig Hunger Games. The song is downrght awesome
I think it should be played when prim and their mom leave katniss on her own in the mayors house and then fade into the image of the train pulling away from district 12 with katniss watching out of a window (with peeta in the background) and then gradually show the beginning of the journey (taking in what has to happen) and watching the sunset, etc.
AnnaKate
on said:
This is Katniss and Peeta’s song– definitely a good cave scene song. Touching, haunting, and beautiful. =)
Maya
on said:
I think this song would be perfect for Catching Fire, where Katniss and Peeta are having nightmares and they sleep together, protecting each other.
Kitty
on said:
Wow. My initial reaction to Taylor Swift being on this album was irritation, but this song is actually beautiful… This certainly shows that they are cognizant (and care) about what the fans want. I may not have preferred Taylor Swift, but I know many other fans wanted some of her songs on the soundtrack. Nice work Lionsgate and co!!!!
Billie
on said:
Okay first off I’m a fan of Taylor Swift, I know lots of people hate her but I think her music is fun(most of the time). That’s why when I read this I was a little worried. Then I saw ft. The Civil Wars and they are more like the kind of music I expected for the soundtrack. When I finally listened to the song I’m still not sure how I feel about? On first listen I don’t like all the ahhhhh ahhhh ahh. But it can play in the back of A LOT of scene and really isn’t that the point. I’m sure I’ll love it after a few more times.
Georgia
on said:
Im a massive Taylor Swift fan and I love this song!!! Its joining my mental list of other songs I cant get enough of:)
Phoebe
on said:
WHAT IS THIS MADNESS, NO
Courtney
on said:
I LOVE IT!!!! I agree that this song would go really well with the cave scene when she’s taking care of Peeta. I absolutely love Taylor Swift and I think she was an awesome addition to the soundtrack. I can’t wait!
Moira
on said:
I totally thought of the cave scene, but after reading the comments it might be after Rue’s death when Katniss is walking away
Thanks DWTC for the lyrics 
Isabel
on said:
Just heard the song. If this is the song they play with Rue, I think I might die. Thank you for the lyrics! I think this song goes with the movie perfectly. Great lyrics! This is so sad but so good!!
Nat
on said:
OMG! I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan and this just made my freaking life! I had a fantasy about a Taylor song in the movie but knowing Taylor’s songs I knew they wouldn’t use any of them but this new song is amazing and perfect!
Rachel :)
on said:
This will Play after rues death.
Sara
on said:
That’s what I think.
Daniela
on said:
OMG i just started obssessing over Taylor Swift a few weeks ago and now THIS…. Im sooo happy, shes very talented. This song can fit in many scences; In the cave, Prim and Katniss saying goodbye, Rues death…..
Adam Rech
on said:
I wonder if this is Rue’s luaby?
It seems like it when she says the worlds on fire hold onto this luaby.
Alicia
on said:
I bet on Prim. There is a protectiveness in the lyrics that I fit with her. Makes me cry and I am not a Taylor Swift fan. It,s the first song she sing taht I actually love.
Sara
on said:
I think this is going to be when Rue dies…
Sara
on said:
Swear to god, made me cry when I thought of it while listening.
Penelope @ The Reading Fever
on said:
I’m with Alicia; all I hear in this song is Katniss singing to Prim. So protective!
Georgia
on said:
I reckon it fits with just about the whole thing.:) I found it on youtube a few hours ago and it had just over 800 views and now it has nearly 40,000 :O How does that happen?
Amanda
on said:
wow……that was awesome…never thought taylor could write something like that….i mean i love her music, but this is totally different! LOVE IT!! I can totally see this as a katniss to prim thing
Leandra
on said:
This is amazing. It made me cry because as soon as I read the lyrics I thought of Rue and her lullaby.
denisse
on said:
P-E-R-F-E-C-T!
Adriana
on said:
Yes my thoughts exactly. It fits more Katniss singing it to Peeta.
Sam
on said:
This has gotta be there cave scene, because obviously the meadow song/Rue’s lullaby is gonna be what plays/ Katniss sings during Rue’s death scene, where as there is no song mentioned in the book during the cave scene, so this would fit perfectly:)
Caitlin
on said:
the song is cool and all but for some reason whenever i listen to it i get really angry at everything there must be something wrong with me lol wait thats nothing to lol at 0__0
Sana
on said:
i realized something!! the lyrics say “Hold onto this lullaby, even when the music’s gone” and when it says gone you faintly hear the sound of a HOVERCRAFT in the background! it means that even if MOCKINGJAY’S stop singing the son, keep hold to it. but, we’ll just have to wait to find out
Sana
on said:
oh sorry the hovercraft noise actually comes in the end when she says “come morning light, you and i’ll be safe and sound” for the last time. this would fit perfectly into rue’s death scene, with the only problem being that katniss is supposed to sing to rue…but like when she sees her, then kills the other kid, then covers her in fowers, then walks away and hears the hovercraft take her away…
savana
on said:
i think her(katniss’) affection for rue is a kind of extension of her unquestioning love for prim so this song seems more appropriate for their scene, rather then the cave scene because her feelings for Peeta our continuously conflicted throughout the entire book, and this song has NO confliction about it
Erin
on said:
This has to be the night on top of the Cornucopia. Where she doesn’t want Peeta to ‘leave her here alone’ and the sun sets, and she’s like come morning light, you and I will be Safe & Sound.
Georgia
on said:
It reminds me of Rues death…I think its gonna be played when Katniss covers Rue in flowers cause theres no talking or anything so i think it would work.
Emily
on said:
I think this will be the cave scene… or when she is returning to peeta after she gets the medicine for him…..
Jessica
on said:
Whats the one song called where there talking about love and stuff? ANd it’s like I will never leave u i love u and Shangee
Holly
on said:
o m g all that build up and they play it in the freaking credits.i do not taykor swift but love this song. i thought it would be amazing for any scene with prim and katniss.
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