WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 7.
Summary
The Acolyteepisode 7 was just released, and the episode ended with a brand-new song.The Acolyteepisode 7 showcased another flashback to Brendok sixteen years earlier; however, instead of just gettingOsha (Amandla Stenberg)’s perspective of the events that killed her whole family, audiences got to see it from multiple different sides, including the Jedi and Osha’s sister Mae. In this flashback, audiences see howthe witches of Brendokreally died, and how the Jedi covered up their mistakes on Brendok.
The first six episodes ofThe Acolyteconcluded with instrumental music playing over the concludes. This music varied from episode to episode, but always connected with the music that had been featured earlier in that episode. However,The Acolyteepisode 7 changes this and instead features a brand-new songwith vocals in it.Star Warsis known for its iconic scores most famously by John Williams, butThe Acolytechanges things up by introducing a song that is based on the show instead of featured in it.
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“The Power Of Two” Was Written For The Acolyte
The Song Is Performed By Victoria Monét
The Acolyte’s composer Michael Abelscollaborated with Victoria Monét and D’Mile to write and produce the song heard inThe Acolyteepisode 7’s credits.The song “Power of Two” was inspired by the show and the title alone invokes the chant heard by the witches of BrendokinThe Acolyteepisode 3. Additionally, the Sith Lord Qimir told Osha inThe Acolyteepisode 6that he desired the “power of two.” While this can be connected to theSith Rule of Two, the phrasing Qimir used seems to be invoking the witches from Osha’s home planet.
It’s nothing new that music was written for aStar Warsproject; however, “The Power of Two” is the first time a pop song was released as part ofStar Wars. Other notableStar Warssongs like “Duel of the Fates” include vocals, but “The Power of Two” wasn’t written to be used in the show. Instead,the song complimentsThe Acolyteepisode 7 and was designed to be used in the credits.This choice certainly gives the ending a more cinematic feel, and makes it feel like the end of a major chapter in these characters' journeys.
The Lyrics Of “The Power Of Two” Carry A Powerful Depth Of Meaning
The Song Alludes to the Relationship Between Mae and Osha
When listening to “The Power Of Two,” it’s clear that the song alludes tothe twins Mae and Osha. In the song, lyrics like“But you’re mine / Twin flame / I feel the shame when they call me your name”highlight the connection between the twins, Osha and Mae, as well as how both of them were at one point duringThe Acolytemistaken for the other. This lyric in particular may hint that Osha or Mae may be embarrassed by the other’s actions.
These lyrics hint that Mae and Osha being a vergence in the Force will forever put them at odds with one another, no matter who they are aligned with.
Mae hates that Osha was a Jedi, whereas Osha cannot forgive Mae for killing Jedi or for starting the fire that she believes killed her family.Other lyrics in “The Power of Two” indicate feelings of blame, and losing a battle with your other half.These lyrics hint that Mae and Osha being a vergence in the Force will forever put them at odds with one another, no matter who they are aligned with. With only one episode remaining inThe Acolyte, hopefully, audiences will get some answers about the future of Osha and Mae’s relationship.
The Acolyteepisode 7 is now streaming. New episodes release Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on Disney+.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
