“This terrible and great at the same time”: Game of Thrones Fans Can’t Help But Obsess Over Emilia Clarke’s Song About Daenerys Targaryen

Through the epic run of Game of Thrones, we might have caught a glimpse of pop icon Ed Sheeran making a cameo in the show, but on a rare occasion, Emilia Clarke bewildered fans with her bizarre musical endeavor. Known to millions as the iconic Daenerys Targaryen, Clarke captured people’s attention across the internet by taking on the mic. 

Just before Coldplay’s Game of Thrones musical aired in full on NBC as part of the first Red Nose Day US, Emilia Clarke dropped a heartfelt and unorthodox song dedicated to her beloved character, on YouTube in 2015. Singing a reggae song about being a “Rastafarian Targaryen”, Clarke became a part of NBC’s telethon to raise money for children’s charities.

Emilia Clarke Dropped a Reggae Song About Her Game of Thrones Character 

Beginning in 2011, George R.R. Martin’s book adaptation Game of Thrones, has generated a significant amount of buzz and acquired a massive fanbase through its 8-season run. Further, catapulting the iconic actors to global fame, the HBO show went on to become a cult classic that recently birthed its prequel series House of the Dragon. 

However, apart from its captivating tenure from 2011-2019, Game of Thrones, as well as its prime actors helped in a few philanthropic works like that of NBC’s “Red Nose Day” telethon. From Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s Jamie Lannister to Peter Dinklage’s Tyrion Lannister, several actors participated in the event to raise money for children’s charities.

But surprisingly, it was Emilia Clarke’s participation that attracted the most eyes. Appearing on NBC’s telethon, the actress popularly known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen, took the mic to pay a heartfelt tribute to her Game of Thrones character by singing a reggae song. Debuting with a poignant yet whimsical song, our favorite Khaleesi busts some serious moves. 

I’m a Rastafarian, Targaryen / I got some dragons and they are very scary / Been here and there and then I been everywhere again/ Rastafarian, Targar–call me ‘Daenerys Targaryen’, when you wanna reach me/ And if you feel the love, then you can call me ‘Khaleesi’/ I’ve got so many names, I’m ‘Queen of the Andals’. Clarke sang. 

With simple yet hilarious lyrics and a melodic arrangement that blends folk and pop elements, Emilia Clarke helped NBC raise over $10M, alongside other celebrities, by supporting Red Nose Day US. 

Fans are Still Obsessing Over Emilia Clarke’s Song About Rastafarian Targaryen

While Emilia Clarke‘s “Rastafarian Targaryen” song was initially used to raise money for charity, it has now become a pop culture element floating across the internet. Even after almost a decade since the initial debut of the song on YouTube, Clarke’s music is causing ripples on social media. 

Recently, as @cinema.encyclopedia shared a snippet of the song on Instagram, fans flocked to the comment section to express their mixed opinion on Clarke’s unconventional music. Sharing a mix of admiration and critique, a few fans have praised the actress for her sincerity, while others simply noted the rollercoaster of emotions evoked by the song. 

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This terrible and great at the same time!

The song is so bad, please do it again. Please.

That whole YT video is so iconic. LOVE THAT.

I remember when that video came out, so vividly. Still hilarious. 

So bad that I watched it 3 times. 

This is my head cannon now. 

Me vibing to this at 4 am. 

So it seems that Emilia Clarke’s song has undeniably helped NBC earn a significant amount of money, while later sparking conversation among fans. As the video resurfaced after years, it reignited discussions about Daenerys and reminded people of the grandeur of Game of Thrones. 

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