tbosas + thg || it's the things we love most that destroy us.

Happy New Year everyone! ❤ First edit of 2024 :)
just a heads up, there are some pops in the audio, so I'm sorry about that. I tried my best to remove it as much as possible, but I couldn't remove all of it :(
I feel like I have so much to say regarding this series, but whenever the opportunity presents itself and I get to say something about it, I become tongue-tied. It's like, "Where do I even start?" The last time we see Lucy Gray, she states that she's a "loose end," and she exits saying she's going to go dig up some Katniss. And the fact that she disappears, that "loose end" let out into the world, and comes back around as Katniss as well as Peeta about 70 years later, brings the end to Snow's reign and tears down everything he built. "Snow lands on top." Winter in literature represents death, and spring represents rebirth. Snow does land on top, but eventually, the snow melts and makes way for spring, a time when plants such as Katniss can grow. There are so many layers to this story, that I could write about it all day but I'll just stop here.
song inspiration is from ‪@Shainira‬'s beautiful edit, which is here -- • every second vol. 3
song - • N U A G E S _ Distant
I hope you guys enjoy! ❤ ❤
#fanvidfeed #thehungergamestheballadofsongbirdsandsnakes #tbosas #theballadofsongbirdsandsnakes #thehungergames #thg #katnisseverdeen #coriolanussnow #peetamellark #lucygraybaird

[@hailey5179]

I think Snow hated that he saw himself in Katniss and saw Peeta in a way as a young version of him and thought Katniss was playing him like Lucy played him in his fuxked up head. In reality Katniss is a lot more similar to Sejanus and Peeta to Lucy, and I think Snow hated the parallels and guilt he felt and covered up with narcissism, hated how weak he was for letting them in to a degree.

[@janderson9477]

True but I think he saw Sanjaus his friend like katniss he was loyal snow wasn’t and that’s why he hated katniss he respected her but everything she represented he hated hope rebellion and if he could smother that and broke the system

[@Elizabeth-hc3mi]

I see it the other way around. He saw Katniss as him, and Peeta as Lucy Grey, and himself as Dr. Gaul (in the books, in the movie the change Snow's personality a little). He probably had to sign off on the whole two victors thing, probably thinking that in the end they would betray each other the way he and Lucy did (remember, in his mind, Lucy attacked first with the snake). When that didn't happen, he got frustrated because it called his own philosophies into question. Rather than becoming monsters when pinned against each other, as he thought all of society would, they banned together. I think in the books he saw himself as "guiding" Katniss the way Dr. Gaul guided him and I actually don't think he was trying to kill Katniss in the second book (the books are from her POV and she is terrible at judging others actions), I think he very much intended for her to win, to "teach" her what the Hunger Games are for. "See, you were all friends holding hands burning seconds that all went away. That is what would happen without the government." In addition, by killing Peeta and keeping her alive you make an example, "Yeah, she briefly outsmarted us, but we got her in the end? Didn't we?"

[@irydionlover]

The Queen™️ of atmospheric parallels does it again (as she always does) 💫 happy NY to you Alexa! The prequel really builds up amazingly on details from the original (already great) THG trilogy and gives them whole new layers, and you manage to take us on a gripping rollercoaster through all of them with this video (I especially loved the less obvious parallels like at 1:02, the way you imply that Snow's own experience, thinking that Lucy only manipulated him, coloured his assessment of Katniss' feelings towards Peeta). Thank you so much for always blessing us with art, year after year! ❤

[@AlexaLexie]

aww thank you so much!! your comments always mean so much to me :')))

[@evam98]

All the parallels here! AMAZING JOB 💚

[@AlexaLexie]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@justspace4508]

I feel the same way about thg. There is so much symbolism, parallels and commentary on war, propaganda, trauma and etc. But I just don’t know how to form all of my thoughts about thg universe, there are just so many! Very glad that you’ve made thg edit, I always like the parallels and unique music you use. Would love to see more❤️

[@AlexaLexie]

i know i feel like i would have to write a 10 page paper just to formulate and flesh out all my thoughts on it haha. thank you so much! :))

[@migratory.114]

that last shot of snow being happy that katniss is alive... your mind. amazing edit with insane parallels and great atmosphere. much appreciated. wow.

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@dealingdreams5]

this is glorious! so atmospheric and intense loved it!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you love!

[@csedits2000]

Beautifully thought out parallels in this, one of the best Ballad of songbirds edits yet!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you sm! :)

[@Shainira]

I really loved how you intertwined both series, it just feels so natural and the quiet tension and suspense you built through the whole video is so perfect.

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you so much

[@redwitch95]

I love how contemplative this video is. A lot of THG/TBOSAS videos have gone for a more bombastic approach, which is fun too, but it's lovely to see some variations. Personally, I think Snow sees himself and Lucy Gray in both Katniss and Peeta. Peeta as the foolish lover, while Katniss is both the manipulator and willing to do whatever it takes for her family and survival. I don't think he'd be as fond of her if not for that.

[@msko5180]

I think Snow wants to create people like himself, the kind of people who knows loving and caring will hurt you and people are in fight with each other. Thats the meaning of the Hunger Games for him. You cant trust people, you have to be the victor... Thats his view. And Katniss, a victor in the hunger games, she has a lot of reasons to not trust people. She has a lot of reasons to hate people, just like Snow. But she doesnt turn into a monster like him. She doesnt prove his point. She choose love and hope, with Peeta. Just like how Snow can choose love and hope with Lucy, but he didnt, he lose that because of himself...

[@ava.noelle]

stop this ateeee. my roman empire is the connections between all of the moviessss

[@Hiya_friend]

OH, THIS WAS SOOO GOOD!! OMG!! I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE SOME OF THE PARALLELS UNTIL NOW!! AMAZING EDIT!!!😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AlexaLexie]

thank u!! :D

[@DayofToast]

I love how you match cuts together so seamlessly

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you! :))

[@HeartPhantom]

wow, absolutely stunning work! the parallels... the music choice... genius!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@mythlesbian]

this is so gorgeous i'm in love with the fact that you didn't focus on the "romance" aspect of snow and lucy's relationship but rather the themes of control and intrigue/mystery that is then projected onto katniss later on, all the parallels were beautifully done. the way you put those scenes of katniss actually caring about peeta/peeta caring about katniss alongside snow's literal brainwashing of peeta into a weapon to kill katniss/lucy's "betrayal" of snow (not a betrayal just her escaping his clutches lmao) with the line "at what point did he realize the depth of your indifference towards him" playing over it. fucking genius i'm obsessed

[@AlexaLexie]

oh wow thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked it! It’s so interesting to think that Snow may have been projecting himself onto Katniss. He believed they were one and the same, cold and calculating, and that the brainwashing of Peeta was his way of forcing Peeta to see Katniss the way Lucy Gray saw Snow. So twisted.

[@MaddieBullock]

I cried watching this. Everything about the parallels and the beauty and genius of this whole series just 😭😭😭

[@sigyn27]

Oh, I love this so much! The parallels are brilliant. This edit showcases some aspects I didn't think about.

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you so much!!

[@arturforest5882]

love your atmosphere

[@procrastinationblues]

such a brilliant fanvid! in awe. Gorgeous, and smart parallels and such smooth match cuts

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!!

[@taylor33tv54]

I’m absolutely gagged…this is one of the best edits I’ve ever seen in my life 🥹💗

[@nikitaschffer8898]

The parallels you found are crazy! Such amazing work

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!

[@CP-yd7lp]

Good job showing all the parallels.

[@amgates498]

OH THIS IS THE GOOD SHIT RIGHT HERE 👏🤌👏🤌👏🤌

[@bejouxsoleil323]

this was such a gorgeous edit, the parallels are insane but that touch at the end solidfied and the instrumental did it for me. ❤ gonna go on a spree and watch all your edits now☺

[@AlexaLexie]

aw thank you so much!! ❤

[@euphoriisadness]

Beautiful, flamboyant, qui change le monde♡ Wow just wow

[@veronika4870]

I really like this. Thank you for making it. I appreciate that you included a lot of dialogue and the music had no singing. It had a much greater impact!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!

[@syris.jesuslovesya]

This is great! 🔥

[@littlemissece]

that's.. that was amazing..

[@georgia6502]

incredibly well done!! love the imagery and the story you were able to tell through this edit

[@WillowEverlight]

Beautifully done.

[@oliviamaendel1110]

That was so well done, every second!! amazing job!!

[@alyosha864]

ohhhhh wow. i love the way the song sounds almost sinister with this edit?? but still gentle and moving. and the scenes you picked to parallel for all the characters has me speechless. i love it!

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you!!

[@sophiesnowpeas5970]

there is no other editor that does it like you Alexa! 😤

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you!! :’)))

[@Sweetie2566]

this is EVERYTHING. chills!

[@AlexaLexie]

THANK YOU!

[@alexhoneybee9677]

wow....this is the best video of the series yet! This was BEYOND excellent!!

[@AlexaLexie]

Oh thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@carrotdays9737]

This is such an awesome edit! You found so many parallels that I never thought of before. SO COOL! this evokes so much thought for me. Had to give it a thumbs up

[@AlexaLexie]

Thank you so much! :)

[@aliciascott7244]

WOW!!! This edit is insane!! You're amazing!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you sm!!

[@ThisIsMyLife-]

Amazing ❤

[@littlemissece]

the parallels was everything

[@AzureLight]

STUNNING!

[@AlexaLexie]

tysm!!

[@MaddieBullock]

How did you get the clips to these? I love video editing, but it's always the hardest part for me. This is beautiful!

[@AlexaLexie]

thank you! I use torrent sites, but make sure you have a vpn if you are going to download from those sites. There are video editors who also give out/post scene packs too :)

[@madelynthompson4361]

wow this is amazing omg

[@Torinbooks]

god our mind istg thank you for this