Entertainothe Last of Us: The real meaning of the song that played at the end of the new HBO production chapter ended with a version of “Through The Valley”, a soundtrack that has a connection to the tramapor newsroom

The new episode of Season 2 of The Last of Us It is already on the air and brought an impactful ending for both first -time viewers and those who already know the story inspired by the eponymous video game game.

The second chapter, released in HBO and Max Last Sunday, 20, is considered one of the most complex and controversial of production, as it involves the death of one of the main characters. As if that were not enough, the final scene is accompanied by a dark soundtrack with a symbolic meaning within the plot.

What is the story and music of the second episode of The Last of Us?

The Last of Us is located about 20 years after the destruction of modern civilization and presents Joel (Pedro Pascal), a gross survivor hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14 -year -old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone to one of the paramilitary group Vagalons.

However, what would just be another job for Joel It turns out to be a dangerous journey and, to survive, both the smugglers and the girl need to learn to trust each other.

The second episode features one of the most controversial passages in history. In it, Joel It is brutally murdered by Abby (Kaitlyn Duty), which is not part of season 1, but star in the new chapter. The character wanted to take revenge on the former comedian for his father’s death.

After the conflict, Ellie and Dina They are injured and are taken by Jesse (as well as the body of Joel) for the Jackson community. The scene shows the way of return and the destruction caused by the invasion of a horde of infected in the city while viewers hear a version of “Through The Valley”music written by singer and composer Shawn James. The lyrics of the song portrays a person haunted by violence and without redemption – something that describes the three main characters.

I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
And I will not fear any harm, because I am blind to all this
My mind and my gun comfort me
Because I know I will kill my enemies when they come

Certainly, goodness and mercy will accompany me every day of my life
And I will dwell this land forever
I walk by the quiet waters and they restore my soul
But I can’t walk the way, because I’m wrong

Well, I came across a man at the top of a hill
He calls himself the Savior of the Human Race
Said it came to save the world from destruction and pain
But I said: How can you save the world from yourself?

Because I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
And I won’t fear any harm, because I’m blind
I walk by the quiet waters and they restore my soul
But I know that when I die my soul will be condemned.

What is the meaning of music?

“Through The Valley” – which is also the title of the second episode – has a symbolic role within the narrative of The Last of Us. The showrunner Craig Mazin explained the soundtrack.

It’s interesting at a time like this, when your only family member is taken from you while the relative you have never known or don’t even know about it is there, ”he told the magazine Entertainment Weekly.

Originally, the song also appears in the game trailer The Last of Us Part II in 2016. Video shows the destruction of the world caused by the fund’s proliferation Cordycepsthat transforms people into dangerous zombies. The scene shows a house full of murdered people where Ellie tuna a guitar and start singing “Through The Valley”.

Then, Joel Enter the place and says, “What are you doing, girl? Are you really going to go through this?” After the question, she retorts, “I will find and kill each one of them.” From the first sample, the continuation of The Last of Us It has already been indicated as a history of revenge.

“Through The Valley” It also brings some details. The first of these is that the version was recorded by Ashley Johnsonresponsible for dubbing Ellie in video game versions and interpret the mother of the character, Annain the first season of The Last of Us. The fact complements the deep meaning explained by Mazin. The version of the song at the end of the second episode may indicate that the mother of Ellie is taking care of her after the loss of Joel. Another curiosity is that the band presented at the ball during the debut episode is formed by the musicians who played the song in the original game.

When the next chapter of Season 2 debuts The Last of Us?

In all, the second season of The Last of Us It will feature seven episodes, which will be released weekly. The third chapter reaches MaxNext Sunday, April 27, from 22h (for Brasília time)while transmission on HBO begins. Watch the new year trailer: