Thread: Pippin's Song
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Old 05-27-2005, 01:41 PM   #5
Mithalwen
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Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.Mithalwen is lost in the dark paths of Moria.
But the same words can take on even opposite meanings depending on context.

Think about the phrase "I'm coming to get you"... a death threat or a promise of rescue.

Even a familiar song - perhaps a especially an old song could take a different significance in a new environment.
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