Folie à Deux: Joker Meaning explained for the trailer song "For Once in My Life".
The much awaited follow-up to the critically praised 2019 film, Joker: Folie à Deux, has dropped, and along with it came a song with great significance for the DC Elseworlds movie. This time around, it's not only a song on the background; Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck is singing "For Once in My Life" himself, a performance that tells a lot about his character arc and developing relationship with Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga.
"For Once in My Life" and the Joker: Folkie à Deux Story
Originally penned for Motown Records by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden, "For Once In My Life" is a song on the delight of discovering actual love. Although many musicians have performed the song, Stevie Wonder's lively rendition is maybe the most identifiable since it transforms what was meant to be a slower ballad. Given Arthur Fleck's past of loneliness and isolation—as shown in the first Joker movie—this song selection is especially moving.
The lyrics of the song especially the line "For once in my life...I'm not alone anymore," really speak to the way the trailer shows Arthur Fleck's relationship with Harley Quinn. The trailer depicts Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn, who goes by "Lee" in this movie, both patients in Arkham Asylum, implying a common sense of isolation and craziness they might find comfort in together.
Influence of Harley Quinn and Transformation of Arthur Fleck
A major player in Arthur Fleck's metamorphosis into the Clown Prince of Crime is Harley Quinn, noted for her disorganizing tendencies and relentless loyalty to The Joker. "For Once In My Life" suggests the significant influence Arthur Fleck would experience from their marriage. The happy attitude of the song seems to mirror Arthur Fleck's newly acquired confidence and maybe even sense of belonging he has never known.
Joker's Song: Folie à Deux
The Joker: Folie à Deux trailers' musical choices are not accidental. Music will obviously be very important for the movie since it will give the narrative still another level of richness. The first teaser included a rendition of Tom Jones's and Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "What the World Needs Now," which spoke to the yearning for harmony and peace. With "For Once in My Life," the emphasis now moves to the potency of love and connection.
The selection of 1960s songs is not a mistake even if the movie is set in the 1980s. It gives the movie a retro vibe, maybe inspiring a yearning and longing Arthur Fleck would feel. It also contributes to create a different environment that prepares the viewers for the darker subjects of the movie.
What One Should Expect From Joker: Folie à Deux
Although "For Once in My Life" offers us a glimpse of Arthur Fleck's path toward loving and a feeling of direction, the song's message also suggests the difficulties of their relationship. Although their love seems sincere, their common plunge into madness points to a perilous road that might finally bring anarchy.
Folie à Deux looks to be an exciting and provocative trip into the brains of two legendary characters. The release date of the movie, October 4, 2024, marks us eagerly for the whole narrative and how the relationship between Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn will develop through the music.
