What's A Boy To Do- Mat Kearney (Telemachus)

I chose a theme song for Telemachus, who inspires me to not only search for the impossible, but to stand up for myself and others.

For example, the suitors who have taken over Telemachus' house for the last 20 years have ruined the property, stolen what's not theirs and have had no respect for their hosts. Telemachus calls to the Gods to aid him as he tells the suitors to vacate his home. This tells the reader of Telemachus' bravery and ability to ask for help when he needs it.

I picked this song because Telemachus seems to want more than anything to see his father again after his 20 year absense. Mat Kearney does not only a good job of providing the lyrics that exemplify Telemachus' character, but he also sets a nice, sad tone to go along with them.


'Daddy's been looking down his nose at all of them
And I've been looking round for someone to tell me who I am
He kept saying I was to young to finish a fight
I'd die each time they came I never got to draw my knife'

These lines reminded me of Telemachus' struggles with the suitors and his inability to act when it was necessary in the past because of his father's absense.

Also,

'An angel is crying I'm dying just a little inside as they ran away...
Funny which words stick around 20 years down when you're driving alone'

The angel reference in the song could be thought of as a parallel to Telemachus' 'angel', Athena. Also, the '20 years' note and Kearney's reflection on his memories is just like Telemachus' self proclaimed woes the first time he meets Athena.