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Lyrics, videos, info, and notable covers under the cut. (Spotify playlist available in pinned post)
Iris
Written By: John Rzeznik
Artist: The Goo Goo Dolls
Released: 1998
“Iris” was written for the 1998 film City of Angels starring Nicolas Cage. John Rzeznik explained: “When I wrote it, I was thinking about the situation of the Nicolas Cage character in the movie. This guy is completely willing to give up his own immortality, just to be able to feel something very human. And I think, ‘Wow! What an amazing thing it must be like to love someone so much that you give up everything to be with them.’ That’s a pretty heavy thought.” “Iris” eventually became one of the Goo Goo Dolls' biggest and most recognizable hits, eclipsing the movie it was written for.
[Verse 1]
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now
[Verse 2]
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later, it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
[Chorus]
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
[Chorus]
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
[Chorus]
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
[Outro]
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
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Accidentally in Love
Written By: Adam Duritz, Dan Vickrey, David Bryson, David Immergluck & Matthew Malley
Artist: Counting Crows
Released: 2004
“I was really struggling with it. I generally don’t write songs on demand, and I almost got to the point where I thought I wasn’t going to do it. They just told me that the song had to be uplifting. They actually said, ‘Don’t write a song about Shrek. Write a song that’s about you.’ The funny thing is, the song ended up reflecting a lot of what was going on in my life at the time: falling in love with someone you’re not supposed to fall in love with because it’s inconvenient. My songs for Counting Crows are mature and generally don’t get a chance to reach kids. To be part of something like that is pretty cool.” – Adam Duritz via Billboard
[Verse 1]
So, she said, "What's the problem, baby?"
What's the problem? I don't know
Well, maybe I'm in love (Love)
Think about it
Every time I think about it
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
How much longer will it take to cure this?
Just to cure it, 'cause I can't ignore it if it's love (Love)
Makes me wanna turn around and face me
But I don't know nothin' 'bout love, uh
[Chorus]
Come on, come on
Turn a little faster
Come on, come on
The world will follow after
Come on, come on
Because everybody's after love
[Verse 2]
So I said, I'm a snowball runnin'
Runnin' down into the spring that's comin'
All this love meltin' under blue skies
Belting out sunlight, shimmering love
Well, baby, I surrender
To this strawberry ice cream
Never-ever-ender
All this love
Well, I didn't mean to do it
But there's no escaping your love, oh
[Bridge]
These lines of lightnin' mean we're never alone
Never alone
No, no
[Chorus]
Come on, come on
Move a little closer
Come on, come on
I wanna hear you whisper
Come on, come on
Settle down inside my love, ohh
Come on, come on
Jump a little higher
Come on, come on
If you feel a little lighter
Come on, come on
We were once upon a time in love
[Post-Chorus]
We're accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally, I'm in love, I'm in love
[Refrain]
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
Accidentally, I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
Accidentally
[Chorus]
Come on, come on (Come on)
Spin a little tighter
Come on, come on (Come on)
And the world's a little brighter
Come on, come on (Come on)
Just get yourself inside her love
I'm in love
Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson / Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day / 1985 - Bowling For Soup / Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows / I'm Not Okay (I Promise) - My Chemical Romance / Somebody Told Me - The Killers / The Reason - Hoobastank / Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani / Yeah! - Usher / Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
"Hoooo that burns going down sooooo good!" exclaimed the man to your right. Osomatsu, the eldest of the sextuplets and one of your best friends, snickers to him himself after taking his third shot of sake. You'd met up with him at Chibita's oden cart, per his request. It had been a while since you saw the small chef so you figured why not.
"Man, you're not kidding," you huffed out, having already knocked back your second shot. The deep fried piece of tofu you munched on on paired so well with the sake no less - at least you hoped that's what was happening rather than you already succumbing to the alcohol. Your squeal of delight made Chibita laugh, "You two are peas inna pod ya know that?"
"Chibita!" came your faux offense, "Don't compare me to him! I'm wayyyy better a person than this piece of trash," your finger pointed to Osomatsu. He stuck his tongue out at you, "Piece of trash this dick! You need to loosen up before those panties get in an even bigger twist." The perverse sneer and wagging brows were not missed as he delivered the latter half of his insult. He held up his next shot and handed you your third one for the evening, "Lucky you, I decided to even bring your ass with me tonight."
Your glasses clinked and then you took your shots. You exhaled harshly as the sake blazed its way down your throat. That didn't stop you from quipping back at the red clad matsu, "Yeah yeah, whatever. You know you love me, stupid," to accentuate your jest you bat your lashes at him, "You'd be lonely without me anyway" and you reached back into Chibita's cart for a hard-boiled egg. It was just a joke, a little snap back that Osomatsu was used to hearing. Between the two of you it was always surface insults and playfights that devolved into laughter and you enjoying each others company as friends.
...So why, in the dim lighting of Chibita's oden stand, did you look so beautiful right now?
Your laughter warmed him.
And when he pushed your buttons or poked fun, you pushed and poked right back without hesitation.
Whenever he was with you he felt...free. Free from judgement. Free from responsibility. Free from worry.
There was no woman like you.
"...I think do love you" Osomatsu whispered to himself, still watching you as you fawned over the pieces of oden you took. The nerves that overtook the eldest brother simmered down when he realized you hadn't heard him. It would be silent for a minute before you finally declared yourself full. Covering your yawn with the back of your hand you sleepily grabbed onto Osomatsu's jacket sleeve,
"Take me home you red asshole, I'm eepy"
Osomatsu chuckled, "Alright, alright, just gimme a second."
You sprang out of your seat, slow steps making your way in the direction of your place, "Osomatsuuuu, come on!"
"I said hold on!" he called back, his hands shuffling in his pockets to find something to give to Chibita. A hand was brought up to stop him, "It's on the house for tonight."
"Haa?! You serious Chibita?! Yay!" Osomatsu cheered, snapping his fingers and starting after you knowing he no longer had to pay.
"Hold it, Osomatsu," started the oden chef. When Osomatsu turned to face his friend, Chibita's expression was one in earnest.
"...Ya better tell her, ya idjit."
That earned a sigh from him. His gaze wandered over to you, who was tapping their foot and humming something to yourself as you waited on Osomatsu. He donned a wistful smile,
"Yeah...I think I will soon."
Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💗
the after - Kagura/Sesshomaru sequel fic to Inuyasha
use your hands and my spare time - Kagura/Sesshomaru from Inuyasha
time will tell - Kagura/Sesshomaru Persuasion AU from Inuyasha
my love for you was bulletproof (but you're the one who shot me) - Xia Lin healing from Ling Yi Zhou from Well Intended Love
all my walls stood tall painted blue - Fangfang/Lin Yiyang from Accidentally in Love
Reminder: Vote based on the song, not the artist or specific recording! The tracks referenced are the original artist, aside from a few rare cases where a cover is the most widely known.
Lyrics, videos, info, and notable covers under the cut. (Spotify playlist available in pinned post)
Accidentally in Love
Written By: Adam Duritz, Dan Vickrey, David Bryson, David Immergluck & Matthew Malley
Artist: Counting Crows
Released: 2004
“I was really struggling with it. I generally don’t write songs on demand, and I almost got to the point where I thought I wasn’t going to do it. They just told me that the song had to be uplifting. They actually said, ‘Don’t write a song about Shrek. Write a song that’s about you.’ The funny thing is, the song ended up reflecting a lot of what was going on in my life at the time: falling in love with someone you’re not supposed to fall in love with because it’s inconvenient. My songs for Counting Crows are mature and generally don’t get a chance to reach kids. To be part of something like that is pretty cool.” – Adam Duritz via Billboard
[Verse 1]
So, she said, "What's the problem, baby?"
What's the problem? I don't know
Well, maybe I'm in love (Love)
Think about it
Every time I think about it
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
How much longer will it take to cure this?
Just to cure it, 'cause I can't ignore it if it's love (Love)
Makes me wanna turn around and face me
But I don't know nothin' 'bout love, uh
[Chorus]
Come on, come on
Turn a little faster
Come on, come on
The world will follow after
Come on, come on
Because everybody's after love
[Verse 2]
So I said, I'm a snowball runnin'
Runnin' down into the spring that's comin'
All this love meltin' under blue skies
Belting out sunlight, shimmering love
Well, baby, I surrender
To this strawberry ice cream
Never-ever-ender
All this love
Well, I didn't mean to do it
But there's no escaping your love, oh
[Bridge]
These lines of lightnin' mean we're never alone
Never alone
No, no
[Chorus]
Come on, come on
Move a little closer
Come on, come on
I wanna hear you whisper
Come on, come on
Settle down inside my love, ohh
Come on, come on
Jump a little higher
Come on, come on
If you feel a little lighter
Come on, come on
We were once upon a time in love
[Post-Chorus]
We're accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally in love, accidentally in love
Accidentally, I'm in love, I'm in love
[Refrain]
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
Accidentally, I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love, I'm in love
Accidentally
[Chorus]
Come on, come on (Come on)
Spin a little tighter
Come on, come on (Come on)
And the world's a little brighter
Come on, come on (Come on)
Just get yourself inside her love
I'm in love
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Demolition Lovers
Written By: Matt Pelissier, Mikey Way, Ray Toro & Gerard Way
Artist: My Chemical Romance
Released: 2002
The Demolition Lovers are the couple seen on the cover for MCR’s next album, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge. This song, along with much of the album, is a prequel to the story of Three Cheers… in which a man makes a deal with the devil to get his dead lover back by killing 1,000 evil men and giving the devil their souls in exchange for her. This song is most likely where the lover dies. The two “Demolition Lovers” are featured on the cover of the album.
[Verse 1]
Hand in mine, into your icy blues
And then I'd say to you, "We could take to the highway
With this trunk of ammunition, too"
I'd end my days with you, in a hail of bullets
[Chorus]
I'm trying, I'm trying
To let you know just how much you mean to me
And after all the things
We put each other through and
[Verse 2]
I would drive on to the end with you
A liquor store or two keeps the gas tank full
And I feel like there's nothing left to do
But prove myself to you, and we'll keep it running
[Chorus]
But this time, I mean it
I'll let you know just how much you mean to me
As snow falls on desert sky
Until the end of everything
I'm trying, I'm trying
To let you know how much you mean
As days fade and nights grow
And we grow cold
[Post-Chorus]
Until the end, until this pool of blood
Until this, I mean this, I mean this, until the end of
[Chorus]
I'm trying, I'm trying
To let you know how much you mean
As days fade and nights grow
And we grow cold
But this time, we'll show them
We'll show them all how much we mean
As snow falls on desert sky
Until the end of every…
[Interlude]
All we are, all we are is bullets, I mean this
All we are, all we are is bullets, I mean this
All we are, all we are is bullets, I mean this
All we are, all we are is bullets, I mean this
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
As lead rains will pass on through
Our phantoms forever, forever
Like scarecrows that fuel this flame
We're burning forever and ever
Know how much I want to show you
You're the only one
Like a bed of roses
There's a dozen reasons in this gun
[Outro]
And as we're falling down, and in this pool of blood
And as we're touching hands, and as we're falling down
And in this pool of blood, and as we're falling down
I'll see your eyes, and in this pool of blood
I'll meet your eyes, I mean this forever!
the fleeting adhd urge to make fake map parts for a hypothetical project focusing on ships with friends and thus being a tribute to collaborative work and what oc relationships can mean to those very few in the know about them (Lantern belongs to @wizardmolars, Jack belongs to @randomgooberness!)