The Perks of Being a Wallflower, starring Logan Miller, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller, came out long enough ago that I’m shamed in admitting my first viewing happened only recently. While I don’t want to rewrite a plot summary of the film, I will address a scene of significant and of course, musical inspiration.
Those who have seen Perks before may be familiar with the “tunnel scene.” The major characters embark on a nighttime joy ride. As they speed through the tunnel and into the city lights, magic ensues. David Bowie’s “Heroes” blasts, an anthem that parallels the youth and the pure thrill of being. This moment makes the characters feel alive, feel infinite.
While I have a few songs that provoke feelings of similar exhilaration, I will share just one with you. Watch the video, and meditate on one question this week: what’s your “tunnel song”?
30 Seconds to Mars, “Kings and Queens”