Transcendentalism was in the time period of the dark romantics, this was the movement where people believe in following their heart, defying societal standards, and getting more in touch with nature. The song “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield is a perfect example of transcendentalism because the song has a powerful statement about controlling your destiny, following your heart, and living for yourself. One of the lines in the song states, “Live your life with arms wide open/Today is where your book begins/The rest is still unwritten” (15-17). Just these few lines show so much about transcendentalism, line 15 is saying live your life how you want to live it, don’t be afraid of anything, and embrace the world. Lines 16 and 17 are telling you
