Taylor Swift’s Hunger Games Song “Safe & Sound” Hits Web [Video]

Most of us are looking forward to this year’s film adaptation of “The Hunger Games”. Even if you didn’t read the books, chances are you know someone who did, and their eyes go all glittery at the mention of them. If, perchance, said friend also happens to be a Taylor Swift fan, I’ve left you a little early Christmas present that you can link to their Facebook wall below.

The basics: “The Hunger Games” film is based on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, and is the first book in a trilogy. It will be released this spring on March 23. The story is set in a dystopian future, and taking cues from “The Most Dangerous Game”, revolves around Katniss entering a contest in which she hunts and fights other children her age to the death in a contest that can probably be best described as The Myth of Theseus meets every-competition-based-reality-show-you’ve-ever-seen meets Gladiator.

In any case, it is now three months before the highly-anticipated release date, and a song appearing on the official soundtrack has been bequeathed to us via the internet. I’m not going to lie to you, I’m no Taylor Swift fan, but even I think this song is pretty damn good and it whets my interest in the film even more.

Here is the official song:

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If you MUST have it for your own, it is available on iTunes now for purchase and download. Otherwise, just stop back here for a listen now and again, increasing my page-views.

Excited for “The Hunger Games”? Let us know down below.