The Song for Twilight is
YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL by THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS
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And thus, the votes are in: nearly 10,000 over the span of two weeks. The votes were very, very close. The number 2 song was within 50 votes of the top. In order after the top song, the next four runners-up are:
2. Time Is Running Out by Muse
3. Lion by Rebecca St. James
4. Iris by Goo Goo Dolls
5. Hero/Heroine by Boys Like Girls
Back in April, the day I first bought this site, I went to sleep literally thinking that I was wasting my time, because nobody would ever read it, much less find my commentary on the books entertaining. Before I woke up the next morning, 4,000 people had already come to prove me wrong. It is hard to describe how great it feels seeing the wonderful reception the Twilight family has extended towards me.
Since April 16th, I have received 750,000 hits, uncountable emails, a mention on Stephenie’s blog, interview and appearance requests, been named the #7 Twilight site in the world, and met countless new friends that I would never have known if not for this site. It is truly unbelievable how fast everything happened and how much everyone has supported me and my (painstakingly slow) read through Stephenie Meyer’s amazing books. I cannot thank all the readers of this site enough for all you have done for me.
I will keep my final thoughts on the book short, so as not to sully the ending with my own commentary. My final review is below, and can also be found in my library later this evening:
I am a guy, and I read Twilight to discover the reason so many girls around the world have fallen in love with the books and a vampire named Edward Cullen. Now that I have finished the first part of the saga, I think I have uncovered some of it, though I have probably only scratched the surface of all that can be taken from this wonderful novel.
With Twilight, Stephenie Meyer has told a story of the changes that can happen to a person when they love someone. At the beginning of the novel, I saw Bella as a girl who abhorred everything about Forks. But by the end, it is her home– and with her is a vampire who cares for her more than he cares for himself.
The character of Edward Cullen was one of the mysteries I originally set out to solve: this person that millions of girls worldwide have fallen in love with, just as Bella did inside of the novel. Like many guys, hearing from girls about how wonderful Edward is made me a bit hesitant to want to read an entire book that seemed, from the outside, as simply a checklist of the things that make him perfect and real guys dismally inadequate. But after I actually opened the book and studied Edward a little closer, I had to ask a few questions: Is Edward idolized so much only because he is a perfectly formed vampire? Would he be thought of so highly if he was still so attractive, and yet selfish and uncaring?
Because of this, I don’t believe girls love Edward only because he is built like a model and is a vampire. I think that the inside counts just as much as his outside appearance. There are many things that us less-than-Hellenisticly-perfect guys can take from the book by watching Edward: the respect he shows towards women, the selflessness of his actions, the level of polite elegance he maintains, the maturity of his judgment, among many others. These are all things that real guys can actually learn from him– and they don’t have to be vampires to do it, either.
The story in Twilight is hopeful and bittersweet in the same breath, which is as close to real life as a description can come. It is a story of love, but most of all it is a story of how true love can break down the strongest of barriers: even barriers that can stand between a human and a vampire.
I’m hoping that now as I move through the rest of the series all of you will continue to read my blogs, and that I can continue to make you laugh with my attempts at wit. I have some very big plans for interesting stuff coming up, and I hope you can stick around to see them unfold. Now…on to New Moon!
(Added 11:59 AM): NOTE: I WILL BE STAYING AT THIS SITE FOR THE REST OF THE TWILIGHT SAGA. There will be no move to newmoonguy.com or anything. However, look forward to some design changes 😀
215 Responses
You rock!
Yes Kaleb! You got it exactly right!! =]
That’s why us girls love Edward so much! I mean it’s very rare to find a guy who’s mature or even polite like Edward.
Congratulations on finishing the book! Now if only more guys had your wisdom and patience! =]
well, you hit the nail on the head there my friend. I will continue to check out your views on this amazing series.
And I look forward to the changes that will come to the site.
Also, I am not expecting you to finish New Moon and Eclipse in the amount of time that Breaking Dawn will come out. Take your time. It will give me something to look forward to once the saga is over.
I have already commented, but I just want to know: Which song did YOU want to win? Thats all.
And is anyone else sad that Time Is Running Out didn’t win?
I’m so glad that you finished Twilight and loved it! 🙂 I cannot wait to read what you think about New Moon.
*looking forward to design changes*
All I can say, Kaleb, is great job. I think you also convinced several guys to read Twilight – I know that with your help, I did just that. 😉
And you’re so funny!!! New Moon time?
YAY! I got shivers! lol I’m so glad your on to new moon! It’s a whole diffrent story! 😉 I can’t wait to see what you think about it! That was a really influention one for me! XD *hugs* Keep up the good work!
Congrats, Again on coming this far…..and obviosly as you can see we’ll still be here for the rest! I thought your thoughts on the book were awesome; i feel like you hit the target!
– Kaleb, Can’t wait for you to start experiencing New Moon, by the way when will that be, not to pry….just asking!
YES, YES, YES!!!! You finally finished and are going to move on to all of the other great things that the Twilight Saga has to offer. I’m so glad that you could see through everything that may have turned others guys away and realize why not only Edward, but the whole series is a success. I can only hope that you get through the other books, quicker than the first. On the bright side though you don’t have to wait for Breaking Dawn like the rest of us.
FINALLY
LOL JK CONGRATULATIONS!! YOURE DONE. PARTAYYYYYYYYYY
I wonder if Stephenie has realized that ‘The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’s’ “Your Guardian Angel” and “Cat and Mouse” were meant to be in the Twilight soundtrack? I hope she’s listened to them, I’ve thought this since the beginning.
Good going Kaleb; get ready to be depressed in New Moon 😀 (lol)
Awww
Kaleb! You ROCK!
Now hurry on to New Moon (good luck with this one)
…and Eclipse
…and Breaking Dawn
Hey are you going to read THE HOST?
Yay Kaleb!
On the other hand, I’m extremely disappointed that Your Guardian Angel won since that song reminds me of Sam & Emily (you shall meet them in New Moon) and not Bella & Edward.
Kaleb, so glad you’re willing to continue the story. I’ll continue to read your blog. I’m looking forward to reading your reaction to New Moon — it’s a pivotal growing period for the characters. 🙂
btw – I’m excited about the winning song. Honestly, I think the embodiment of the song fits to the complete theme of the book. The lyrics were not to be taken on a literal basis, but the emotion of the song rings through. It was my first pick.
Hey Kaleb, i know you probably won’t read this but im truly impressed by you. I have to thank you for actually giving Twilight a try and not just judging us fans. Yes that means you too now. I’ve seen people start twilight and shut it without even giving it a try. Would you tell me something? Was it hard to make yourself not read the whole book in one day and only give in a couple chapters a week? It would be hard for me.
I have something to add to what you have stated about Twilight. About how we don’t fall in love with edward because of his entrancing eyes or his beautiful sparkling skin or his… sorry im getting dazzled and hes not even here. Its true though. In fact we don’t get a picture of edward that comes with the book. We only get imagination but we do know how he acts and what he says. sometimes it can get out of hand… well you understand us Twi-Girls. But its not his good looks or strong, cold, hard body that makes us fall in love with him, its the things he says. Its the things he does. We all can imagine what “our” edward looks like and we might not all agree. Just like the drama with picking an actor to portray him in the movie. But what we all can agree on is that Edward is polite and he does things that most guys right now don’t care about doing. Hey im not saying to stalk the girl you want to be with, just that putting a little effort into being the best person you can be makes you steal some lucky girl’s heart. I don’t know, maybe you’ll be her EDWARD. Yeah i know, Im deep.
Okay im almost done…
Thanks kaleb for all you do. Im looking forward to the next book full of drama and suspense. I hope you are ready to choose….. no actually you can be switz too! I am.
April in case you forgot my name while reading this long comment!!
Wow. You’re finally through Twilight. I would like to thank you for being so funny and witty with your responses and brightening my day all the time. It’s 11:18 in California right now and I’m up writing a comment for your blog. Also, because I liek you so much I’m picking up a copy of your book when it comes out and reading it and sending you a big long email telling you why i hated it (just kidding, of course I’ll love it!) Oh and be on the lookout for a twilight dad coming your way becaseu my dad just might read them. I wrote kidn of a continutation story for Eclipse adn its like 20,000 words (and counting) and my dad found out and he wants to read it but i told him he wouldn’t understand it unless he read the series. So, just be prepared i guess 🙂
and we really do appreciate you staying up late to keep your promises and post your friday thoughts and all that stuff !!!!
BTW, I noticed you switched books that you were holding. It looks familiar! I wonder…..
YES! Twilight is awesome!
You are awesome!
Is excite. Is excite.
YYAAAAYYYY!!!!!!! *hugs Kaleb*
Oh my gosh! Kaleb is finished reading Twilight! *sniffle*
Get started on New Moon as quickly as possible! We can’t want to see what you think of it!
Congratulations!! on finishing the first book. I’m so happy that you understand our love for Edward so well. And I write that because I just read the most horrible article. (“A Virginal Goth Girl”, by Gail Collins from the New York Times).
I love your blog because you look at the book from so many perspectives, not only the guy- reader one, but from a writer’s perspective and from the girls’ point of view. I always look forward to reading your posts, and I definitely look forward to hearing your views about Jacob in the next two books!
Great job Kaleb! Glad you’re liking the books! I have always wondered what a guy thought of Stephenie Meyer’s books…and here’s this blog…waiting for me to discover! Now that I’ve discovered it I would like to say thanks for giving me insight on what guys really think about the book. I have to completely agree with Tiffany D. on the happiness I felt when I realized that you understood our love for Edward so clearly. I also agree with her on the fact that you look at the book from so many perspectives and it makes your blog a worthwhile read. I also look forward to everything you have to say on New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn & Midnight Sun (once they come out), and of course the movies (once all of them–if they make one for each book…which they BETTER!–come out)! Have fun reading the books! And once you’re done I would suggest reading The Host –another FANTASTIC novel by Stephenie Meyer that is not completely geared toward girls… well this is getting a little long so I guess I’ll stop! BYE!
~13%vampire
Sooo… Who won the hat and CD? Also, I’m super happy you finally finished Twilight, but you’re gonna have to read New Moon and Eclipse a lot faster to get to read Breaking Dawn >.>
What a sappy, delicious final wrap-up on Twilight. Sounds like you’ve come out of this with a little Edward in you (that sounds dirty but you know what I mean). I’m so proud.
Hey! Congrats on finishing Twilight! I hope you continue to read the saga with the same amount of enthusiasm as you had when reading Twilight! You rock!
CONGRATS! i´m so happy you finish…and you are so right with why i love edward!
Get started on New Moon as quickly as possible! We can’t want to see what you think of it!
greetings from uruguay
Bravo twilight guy, I couldn’t have done a better summarry if I tried =)
Can you please tell us which song you liked best?!?!?
You’ve learned from this book what so many girls want to teach the men in their lives and even the women. That love and hope can exist in a bittersweet world. To love and respect people for their faults and their atributs. That it is about Bella and Edward, not that he is a vampire and he’s hot. For that is truely what these books are about. Thank you for spreading that message and encouraging others to do so. Thank you. (I’m so sorry for my atrocious spelling)
Ah’s Yay XDDD
Congragulations on finishing the book !!! [I so did not spell that right]
Im so happy you liked the book ! And your site is impressive
I read this post a while ago, but i only got to posting now, heh. Anyways, Im looking forward to your future posts/blogs 😀
Yay, congrats!!! 🙂 Twilight is my favorite book from the serious (so far).
I like Guardian Angel, but I seriously feel that This Is For Keeps by The Spill Canvas was the absolute best choice! I just don’t think people were aware of it. Oh well. 🙂 This was still way fun! Thanks!
oh. my. god! I’ve been gone in Europe for 2 weeks and didn’t get to see any of the finalists until the winner was chosen. AND IT WAS ONE OF MY SUGGESTIONS!!!!!!!! OMG! whoa! That makes me feel so awesome! wow! I’m stunned…and so glad that other people thought the same way as me! sweet!
You are great I love reading your posts. I cfan’t get enough of this. I can’t wait reading thee other ones. And thanks for posting all of this
Music is my thing I love music. and I love thes books so to see you mach up the chapters w/ songs is really cool to me and I feal that you did really good on your selections of songs.
It should have been Iris! Love that song…
Anyway, FANTASTIC END REVIEW! Seriously, one of the best reviews I’ve ever read. You have a very unbiased view of Edward…. Actually, you might have started out a little biased against him. However, I can see you enjoyed discovering his personality. Really, I think it is that that makes us fans love him.
It is amazing how well you are able to sum up what 98% of females out there think of Edward Cullen and the Twilight Saga. It really is about his charicter, Edward could look the same but act like James and he would be meaningless, its everything together that makes him so wonderful, and the story absoultly beautiful
You’re absolutely right on your view of Edward Cullen. It isn’t is looks or immortality that has every girl obsessedly in love with him, its the inside that truly counts, as corny as that sounds. It is everything else he represents such as being intelligent, musical, charming, a true gentlemen, etc. that have every girl fantasizing about him. He’s a true gift from the gods to any hopeless romantic. And the amazing looks don’t hurt either.
Will you marry me? Haha jk. But I do like that you use your brain and make sense. Logical thinking is a refreshing thing to read. Also you write really well. Mad props on the site. =)
Can’t wait to see your reviews on Eclipse. Its 12:17 AM where Im at, so my dads threatening me to get off before he shuts off the power.
I have to say though, that Twilight was like taking a gun and shooting Dracula in the face several times before throwing him to the polar bears.
I’m not entirely sure if you would agree, but that’s how I feel about it.
I also have to say that Breaking Dawn was my favorite in all of them. You’ll soon figure out why…
Good luck with Eclipse! Seriously can’t wait!
You’ve got it right Kaleb, that’s why I love Edward so much 🙂
A thought I wanted to share from a wonderful Greek lyric poet that mimics your sentiment exactly:
“For the man who is beautiful is beautiful to see
but the good man at once also beautiful be.” – Sappho
x
i love jacob black!!!!
i think the whole series was amazeing because the first book made you not want to stop reading and so on. i think if you change any of the characters, your gonna have a problem with your fans and it’s just not gonna be the same and that is going to suck. ive read the twilight series about 5 times because i love it, i wish it was real lol.
omg kaleb you have such amazing insight, i had never thought about the series in this way though i never cease to drive ny friends nuts about the series, i have forced everyone i know to read the books and have read the series several times through. cant wait to hear you thoughts on the rest
I have to say, “thank you” at least I know I’m not the only guy out there reading this series. Great job blogging, keep it up man.