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alifeasvivid · 2 years

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Lonely Together

a usuk playlist about pining (spotify) - I figured out how to restore all my old playlists from itunes and I was very pleased to find this one in tact so I recreated it on spotify

subtitle: too tsun tsun to live, too dere dere to die lol also there is somewhat a reasoning behind the order of the songs

(and now I’m gonna do the thing where I list all the songs and a lyric that is emblematic of why I chose the song and who I think is singing to whom because I feel like it)

-Lonely Together - Avicii feat. Rita Ora (A ↔︎ E) My hands are tied, but not tight enough, you’re the high that I can’t give up . . . . I know I can’t change you and oh, I won’t change . . . . let’s be lonely together... -Skinny Genes - Eliza Doolittle (E → A) I really don’t like the way you smile when you think you’re right . . . . when the night always ends with a fight, I’m excited that you’ll wind up next to me... -Crazy for You - Scars on 45 (A → E) Well, I’m sure I get under your skin for I’ve tried almost everything . . . . how in the hell can I make you see that every single word that you say, every little thing that you do, hits like a hurricane when I'm secretly crazy for you? -I’m Yours - Alessia Cara (E → A) Nobody asked you to get me attached to you, in fact- you tricked me! . . . . you make me sick for being so perfect . . . . but the way you hold me makes the old me pass away... -If I Am - The Madding Crowd (A → E) If I am another waste of everything you dreamed of, I will let you down... if I am only here to watch you as you suffer, I will let you down... -Breathe Me In - Jared and The Mill (E → A) Farther than your eyes can go beyond the wind and sea, my dear ones may not know this, but I used to be set free . . . . It's a shame to know that I'm as innocent as hell . . . . save my soul, don’t make me wait... -Alien - Sabrina Carpenter, Jonas Blue (A → E) If you love me let me know. . . . don’t let me leave when I’m standing at your door; don’t make me stop when you really wanted more... -Flaws - Bastille (A ↔︎ E) You have always worn your flaws upon your sleeve and I have always buried them deep beneath the ground. Dig them up. Let's finish what we've started . . . . there’s a hole in my soul, can you fill it? Can you fill it...? -The Descent - Other People’s Heartache/Bastille (A ↔︎ E) Be the one, be the one, be the one to call me baby... even though you're the one who would always tear me down . . . . you won’t say it to my face... -The Runner and the Lover - Former Vandal feat. Shelby Merry (E → A) I could love you, but that alone is the reason why i can't. Love is nothing but a weakness... (A → E) I can't love you when I can’t even learn to love myself. Love is nothing but a weakness... (A ↔︎ E) And I will run because lovers love and then lovers leave and if you say you love me... then where does that leave me? -Brothers on a Hotel Bed - Death Cab for Cutie (A ↔︎ E) ‘cause now we say goodnight from our own separate sides... like brothers on a hotel bed... (there is no more iconic England&America song than this, imo) -Aftermath - Lifehouse (A ↔︎ E) The worst is far behind us now, we'll make it out of here somehow... meet me in the aftermath... -Yours If You Want It - Rascal Flatts (A → E) You've got a place to lay your head on the other side of my empty bed and it's just made for fallin’ . . . . Every kiss already feels like you own it; Baby, it's yours if you want it... -Only A Game - Scars on 45 (E → A) ...But I know that you know together we stand, divided we fall. . . . I've given you more than I want, so take a little less than you need. Everything keeping me here is standing right beside of me... -Peace - O.A.R. (A → E) ...Oh-oh, we don’t have to fight, oh just kiss me all night... I just wanna hold you till we fall asleep; I want love; I want us; I want you; I want me; I want peace... -Before I Start Dreaming - Anchor & Braille (E → A) Lonely empires fill the night's imagination. A distant land, a foreign hand, and I'm patient. I tried to take you, but you wouldn't wait and see. . . . I’ll wait til you’re asleep before I start dreaming... -We’re Wild Animals (We Always Were) - Weaver at the Loom (A → E) But how was I to know that gravity would let me go? . . . . You said, 'Come back down, there's love here now. I'm your way back around. Come down...' -Oceans Away - Arizona (E → A) Few thousand miles and an ocean away, but I see the sunrise, just like the other day. Picture your eyes as I fall asleep Tell myself it's alright. . . . I wish I could feel your face... -Already Home - A Great Big World (A ↔︎ E) All I have is this feeling inside of me.. the only thing I've ever known . . . . promise you’ll wait for me, wait til I’m home... -Your Call (2008) - Secondhand Serenade (A → E) I’m tired of being all alone and this solitary moment makes me want to come back home . . . . I was born to tell you I love you -Fools - Lauren Aquilina (E → A) We've got our aim, but we might miss . . . . What if we ruin it all, and we love like fools? And all we have we lose? And I don't want you to go, but I want you so... so tell me what we choose... -Only You’re the One - Lifehouse (A ↔︎ E) Take my hand, I'm all yours now. I know you're the only one that would never lead me on... I'm with you when the lights go down 'cause you're the one and... only you're the one and... -Take You Home - Scars On 45 (A ↔︎ E) ... I'll be right by your side every time you try to say goodbye to me... Sometimes all the wheels can just fall right off, sometimes everything you've got is not enough, but there's no need to feel like all is lost... I'll take you home, right through the storm to your front door... -The Book Of Love - Peter Gabriel (A ↔︎ E) The book of love is long and boring, and written very long ago... It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes and things we're all too young to know... But I--I love it when you give me things and you--you ought to give me wedding rings... -Sing Loud - Alpha Rev (A ↔︎ E) And I'll be here till the colors fade... and I'll be here till your dying day... Sing loud from the rooftops, come dance on the river’s edge, carry me over mountains to the end of love...

#reference1 #something bad happened at work and I did this instead of thinking about it P:#kind of

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devinkarlson · 2 years

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7 Facts About Canadian Musicians That You Didn’t Know

Whether you’re scrolling through social media or turning on the radio in your car, you are most likely familiar with the popular music artists of today. But how much do you really know about the musicians on the other side of the speaker? Read on to learn 7 facts about Canadian musicians that you probably didn’t know!

1. Justin Bieber plays four instruments

If you’re not a superfan of Canadian-born artist Justin Bieber, you may not be familiar with just how musically gifted he actually is! Justin Bieber has been one of the most popular artists over the past decade with his sound and music always evolving. But what you may not know about Justin is that he can actually play four different instruments–the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet! Justin found his passion for music when he was very young with his first guitar lesson starting when he was just 8 years old. Around that same time, he started to pick up skills for the drums, piano, and trumpet as well. Today, Justin regularly shows off his skills during his concerts and fans are always blown away by his musical abilities! He is also a huge fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team and close friend of their star player, Auston Matthews.

2. Drake is not the first musician in his family

According to Billboard, Drake is the number one top artist for the 2010’s (and his 4 Grammy wins and 47 nominations would agree.) But did you know that Drake wasn’t the first musician in his family? Drake’s father, Dennis Graham was a talented musician who played the drums, piano, and guitar. Being from Memphis, Dennis grew up listening to soul and rock music which propelled him to teach himself how to play music (you read that right, he is self-taught!) Dennis ended up playing with several bands throughout his career, most notably with rock ‘n’ roll icon, Jerry Lee Lewis. Drake’s uncle, Larry Grah

I am was also a musician who played bass for the legend himself, Prince! With all of these close musical influences, it’s not hard to see how Drake got his passion for music. Drake is also a sports superfan and can be seen in attendance at many Raptors' home games in Toronto.

3. Shawn Mendes got famous on Vine

Toronto native, Shawn Mendes actually rose to fame on the video-sharing app, Vine! If you’re not familiar, Vine was a social media app that allowed you to share quick 6-second looping videos. The app was famous for comedy sketches, dancing, and luckily for Shawn, singing! When he was 14, Shawn started posting short covers of songs from artists like Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. In fact, his first viral video on Vine was posted in 2013 when he covered Justin Bieber’s “As Long as You Love Me.” After this one viral video, Shawn amassed millions of views and countless followers on the app and by August 2014, he was one of the most-followed musicians on Vine. Shortly after his rise to fame on Vine, he was signed by Island Records and the rest is history!

4. The Weeknd is trilingual

We all know how talented The Weeknd is by now, but would you have guessed his skills go beyond the world of music? While The Weeknd grew up right outside of Toronto, he is the son of Ethiopian immigrants and lived in an area populated with fellow East Africans in addition to people from India, the Caribbean, and the Middle East! Growing up with his mom and grandmother, his first language was Ethiopian Amharic as his family members did not speak English. As he grew older in Canada and started watching television, The Weeknd was able to learn how to speak English. When he started school, he attended a French-immersion school where he was only allowed to speak French. And that’s how this Toronto-born artist is fluent in three different languages!

5. Alessia Cara’s interest in music started with a birthday gift

Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer who got her start in the industry when she was just 13 years old but her passion for music started a few years prior. When Alessia turned 10, her parents gifted her a guitar that she quickly became obsessed with playing. For the first few years, Alessia kept her music to herself until she started to perform in talent shows at her school. A few years later, Alessia (like Shawn Mendes) started posting cover songs online to her YouTube channel. One of the videos got noticed by the daughter of a record executive who ended up showing it to her dad. This executive let Alessia have studio time to write and record her music which is how she got her start! Alessia later became Canada’s first best new artist Grammy winner in 2018.

6. Neil Young shared an apartment with Rick James

Neil Young and Rick James are two of music’s most famous names but did you know that the pair lived together briefly in 1966? Yep, you read that right! Although Neil is known for his rock sound and Rick for his funk, the two were actually in the same R&B band for a short period of time called The Mynah Birds. This group blended R&B with rock ‘n’ roll and took inspiration from The Rolling Stones. During this musical stint, Neil Young and Rick James shared an apartment together in Toronto. Although Neil has a hard time remembering the hazy time spent together all these years later, it’s crazy to think how these two solo artists who had such a huge impact on the music industry lived together at one time!

7. Shania Twain’s music was played in space

It’s every artist’s dream to become popular on planet Earth, but up in space? That’s a whole new milestone and one that Canadian artist, Shania Twain, got to experience! In 2007, astronaut Dave Williams used Shania’s song “Up!” to wake him while he was aboard the International Space Station. If that wasn’t crazy enough for you, just 6 years prior another group of astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis chose to wake up to Shania’s song “Honey, I’m Home!” If humans choose to live on another planet in the future, maybe Shania Twain will be the new number 1 artist!

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Source: https://www.greatertorontomusic.ca/post/7-facts-about-canadian-musicians-that-you-didn-t-know

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swccessful · 4 years

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eunchaemon · 2 years

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alessiacedits · 4 years

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aguaviv-a · 3 years

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orchidblack · 2 years

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Belated impressions of Blade Runner: Black Lotus S01E01.

- If you can believe it, our protagonist Elle is beautiful, deadly, and amnesiac. She looks like a digital composite of James Cameron's Battle Angel and James Cameron's Dark Angel, rendered via the PS2 Emotion Engine. Laudably, her jet-black bob is not shot through with an edgy, dyed-purple streak.

- The music is disappointingly generic. The opening / closing credits theme could pass for a B-side from CHVRCHES, or Metric, or Phantogram, but was apparently performed by someone called Alessia Cara. She's Canadian, which is how most of this feels.

- The English voice cast is stacked, and includes a few cyberpunk notables. The Matrix: Resurrections' Jessica Henwick plays Elle, making me wish this were a live-action series. Also onboard are Will Yun Lee (Altered Carbon), and Elias Toufexis (the voice of Deus Ex's Adam Jensen). Brian Cox (!) supposedly turns up at some point.

- Of all the deep-cut lore, I did not expect them to explore the formative years of Doc Badger, BR:2049's back-alley technician. Barkhad "I'm the Captain Now" Abdi even reprises the role.

- While the 3D animation mostly looks cheap and Zuckerbergian, the combat mocap is surprisingly fluid.

- The episode opens with an extreme close-up of an eye, and contains about six separate cutaways to the iconic geisha advertisement, two scenes set at a rain-soaked noodle stall, and a climactic visit to the Bradbury Building, lest you forget which IP we're dealing with here.

The absolute easiest thing to sell me on should be a Blade Runner anime with a kickass replicant girl called Black Lotus, but even with the talent involved, I have little desire to see more. As with Star Wars under Disney, the deluge of fan service, Easter eggs, and callbacks serves only to make the world feel deflatingly small. Countless traditional anime have better evoked Blade Runner’s future-noir atmosphere (including the BR:2049 tie-in Blackout 2022). The highly-choregraphed action is fun, but feels weightless next to the stark, intimate violence of the films. I'd compare it to a licensed video game, but there actually was one, and it did Blade Runner more justice than this.

#blade runner #blade runner black lotus #cyberpunk #anime #adult swim

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bluebeaniefrog · 3 years

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Copy and paste these questions to a new post, answer them, and tag the last two screenshots worth of people in your notifications. Thanks for the tag, @bundibird !

1. Name/Nickname: Same as Bundi, I'm a 90's kid and had internet safety thoroughly hammered into me, but I answer to Beanie or Blue, whichever one tickles your fancy! 😊

2. Gender: female, but (again like Bundi) leaning towards fluidity.

3. Starsign: Cancer

4. Height: 153cm/5ft (yeah I'm tiny shut up)

5. Time: rignt now? 6:35pm

6. Birthday: again, internet safety compells me, but I am a June baby 😊.

7. Fav band: kodaline

8. Fav solo artist: whhhyyy make me choose??? Ugh... top 5 are Alessia Cara, Ed Sheeran, Tom Walker, Gotye, and P!nk.

9. Song stuck in my head: Eyes Wide Open by Gotye

10. Last movie: Moana, Maori dub

11. Last show: Atlantic Crossing

12. When I created this blog: God.... 2013? I think?

13. What I post: whatever the hell that I'm hyperfixating on at the moment, with some random ass stuff thrown into the mix to make it interesting.

14. Last thing I googled: "native berries that are good for making jam"

15. Other blogs: Nope!

16. Do I get asks: Nup.

17. Following: 73

18. Why I chose my url: Well, my original url was "FandomNutter", which I chose as a teenager because I was literally known in school as the one kid who knew a little bit about every fandom, lol. But the one I use nowadays? That one is inspired by the blue beanie frog that I have that I considered my lucky charm all throughout childhood—seriously that thing (my icon) is nearly as old as I am—and I'd had a really bad run of piss poor luck (dying Auntie, mum in ICU, kicked out of uni on a technicality, and them to top it all off, I got in a car accident so bad that I broke four bones and ended up with a brain injury) so I wanted to invite some good luck.

19. Lucky number: 7

20. Followers: 43

21. Average hours of sleep: maybe 5? 6 if I'm lucky.

22. Instruments: clarinet, fife, flute, tin whistle and a little bit of piano.

23. What am I wearing: pale wash jeans, kodaline band tshirt, red plaid flannel over the top.

24. Dream job: paramedic

25. Fav food: toss-up between curry (any curry) and Grandma Lou's Papaya Sago. (Family recipe)

26. Nationality: I hold triple citizenship with Australia, Samoa, and Wales.

27. Fav song: .....wait I have to pick one? Okay: "I'm a F*cking Unicorn" by Emma Dean. I've known Emma for years and this is one of my favourites of her songs, purely because it cracks me up every time I hear it.

28. Last book I read: Northwood by Brian Falkner

29. Top 3 fictional universes I'd like to live in: A:TLA, Inheritance Cycle, Harry Potter.

Tagging @lenle-g, @san12313, @sad-day-week-life, @kos-ire, @blackkatmagic, @writerpyre, @dnickles2003, @owleyed, @suja-janee, @exquisite-peculiarity go wild!

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fmdsooaharchive · 3 years

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CHO SOOAH — SELF-PARA #15 & PLAYLIST #9 (CAFE ENTRY)

SUMMARY: Sooah didn’t use the café to communicate with fans with the longest time and now that she has more updates to give and more things to talk about, sounds like perfect moment to catch up with people. She talks about cooking for herself, Secret Sibling and her trip to Seattle, really briefly before dropping a list of recommended songs that she has been listening to during these past few months. WC: 437 + 456

Fusions, hello!

It has been a while since the last time we have spoken I believe, so how’s everyone? Are you healthy? Feeding well and living a good life? I hope you all are. I’ve been doing well these past few months. I know that some of you are a bit worried because you’re seeing me around more often than not these days, but there’s no need to preoccupy yourselves. I’m doing fine, and I’m living healthily.

Recently I started cooking more often. Nothing complicated because I can’t possibly do complicated dishes, and I’m under the impression you guys know that too. I’m trying to eat breakfast more often at home, too. I usually leave early but not that early, so I can’t have eggs and coffee or rice. I feel people my age would come across problems like this often nowadays because we’re always rushing places and don’t have that much time to eat. But I don’t want to keep doing things like that. Don't you think the food tastes less tasty when you’re rushing? And the food is so good to be eaten in a rush.

(I’m accepting easy recipes to try out at home, by the way. I promise not to burn my apartment down. Yes, it’s an induction cooktop, but you never know with these things.)

What are you guys doing that is new for you? New experiences are always nice, and you can learn a lot of things if you want to. Just make sure you’re enjoying yourself.

Talking about new things, have you guys watched Secret Sibling? Did you all enjoy it? I think it was a very fun experience. And it’s not only because I’ve been able to meet with one of my seniors from an iconic group such as Lipstick. Besides spending time with Sia unnie, I also managed to visit many places in Korea and abroad, and that was amazing by itself. I didn’t know we had such pretty places in Korea, so check out other people’s parts as well because I highly recommend that.

Since I went to Seattle recently because of the show, I’ve been listening to a lot of songs in English. I’m not sure why, but I think the language stuck with me and I keep listening to songs that I didn’t before. In my defense, I only listened to the songs my brothers listened, and that has always been early 2000′ songs. But now, I’ve been listening to more recent stuff and I want to recommend a few for you.

I want to see all of you Fusions, soon again. I want to thank you all for all the support you have been giving me and my unnies. Let's see each other soon, okay?

off the table — ariana grande, the weeknd

I've been listening to Ariana Grande's newest album since it came out, and I like all the songs in that album, but I like this song in particular mainly because of the way their voices blend in together. This song ended up on my playlist of songs to listen to when it's raining. Do you listen to sad songs when it rains too?

ring — selena gomez

If off the table is a song I listen to when it's raining or when the mood seems to be gloomier, Ring is my to-go song when I want to move around and follow the beat. Is it weird that I listen to it when I have to do chores? It just sounds like the most appropriate pick for when you need the energy to do things around the house.

dance monkey — tones and i

I've been listening to this song a lot in the car as we go from schedule to schedule, and I'm almost certain Hyejin unnie is sick of listening to it at this point. But it's a song that puts me in the right mood, especially if we're off to do some photoshoot or something like that. If you never listened to it, I highly recommend it. But don't listen to it repeatedly.

my oasis — sam smith feat. burna boy

Fusions, I can't recommend Sam Smith's songs enough to you. The lyrics for this song are a little bit sad, but the melody and their voices together just make this song so beautiful and pleasing to listen to. If you ever have problems sleeping, I think you'll be able to find your way to dreamland while listening to his songs, but as of now, I'll recommend this to you.

cardigan — taylor swift

Folklore is another album that I have been listening to a lot as of recently, and I enjoy every song of that album. I think it is done with so much care, and I think I learn a lot while listening to the songs. The style also pleases me a lot, and it is a song that I enjoy singing a lot, especially if I get stuck while working and need a break from everything else and properly focus.

7 days — alessia cara

Alessia Cara is another artist that I want to recommend to you Fusions. She's great. Her voice is deep and nice to listen to. This song is from an album released in 2018, I think. But it's worth a listen, and I promise you won't regret it. Pinky promise.

lovely — billie eilish with khalid

Last but not least, I couldn't finish this list and not add this song. You've probably heard it before, of course. It's very popular, but can I point out how simple the whole song is. Makes me wonder if you'd like to listen to more songs like this. Would be a nice bet, right.

#『 .. spotify. 』#『 .. solo. 』#( queued )#( me listening to pop songs in the spotify playlist because i have no idea of the songs that are being successful atm )#( because i keep listening to 2010 bops )

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eitmonline · 4 years

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EITM Playlist 10/23/20

Soul Asylum - Somebody To Shove | 5:42

Ariana Grande - Positions | 6:07

Bruce Springsteen - I’ll See You In My Dreams | 6:22

The Kid LAROI - SO DONE | 6:30

Dierks Bentley - Gone | 7:02

Saweetie ft. Jhené Aiko - Back To The Streets | 7:25

Major Lazer ft. Alessia Cara - Hell And High Water | 7:34

Little Mix - Sweet Melody | 7:39

Run The Jewels - ‎yankee and the brave (ep. 4) | 8:07

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Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey - forget me too | 8:34

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Marshmello & Imanbek ft. Usher - Too Much | 8:57

MISSIO - Losing My Mind | 9:15

Paloma Faith - Last Night On Earth | 9:20

StaySolidRocky - Demons | 9:47

Pearl Jam - Alive (MTV Unplugged) | 10:13

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machine-gun-casie · 4 years

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73 questions.

I was tagged by @wescoasts (just found out what ur url means lol also love you)

I tag @angrylizardjacket @enchantedamusedslightlyconfused @ticketstomydownfall @actinglikethat @machine-gun-colson @storiesforallfandoms @harringtonstudios (ik some of yall have been tagged i just dont have other friends)

On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you about life right now?

like a 2

Describe yourself in a hashtag?

#¯\_(ツ)_/¯

If you could do a love scene with anyone, who would it be?

kells is gonna be like half these answers #sorrynotsorry

If your life was a musical, what would the marquee say?

...what is that? google says its a tent?

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?

uh im not sure but maybe that my grandma almost killed me when i was 6? idk im not a private person

What’s your wakeup ritual?

wake up whenever (woke up at 9pm today? sleep schedule? i dont know her), check phone on the toilet, brush teeth, join family downstairs as they applaud my appearance because they never see me.

What’s your go to bed ritual?

skincare (when im not dying on the inside), watch an episode of something, watch some asmr (dont judge me it helps me sleep), and pass out for 12 hours.

What’s your favorite time of day?

witching hour

Your go to for having a good laugh?

tiktok or my fav youtubers currently cody ko kurtis conner drew gooden and danny gonzalez

Dream country to visit?

im grateful to be well travelled but i wish i stayed in bruges for longer it was so beautiful

What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had?

my last birthday was a surprise party, was pretty surprised

Heels or flats/sneakers?

either heels or adidas nmds literally no in between

Vintage or new?

new

Who do you want to write your obituary?

we dont do those where im from

Style icon?

no one in particular tbh but i do love the soft girl aesthetic

What are three things you can’t live without?

my friends and family, writing, and some sort of order in my life

What’s one ingredient you put in everything?

i dont cook but saffron is amazing with everything almost

What 3 people living or dead would you like to make dinner for?

make dinner? no one i would burn it all. have dinner with? kells. #sorrynotsorry

What’s your biggest fear in life?

Failure.

Window or aisle seat?

aisle, i need to pee man

What’s your current TV obsession?

roadies

Favorite app?

tumblr

Secret talent?

i sing sometimes

Most adventurous thing you’ve done in your life?

flew a plane

How would you define yourself in three words?

loyal, empathetic, and creative

Favourite piece of clothing you own?

i dont own it but i steal it all the time, my dad’s old jean jacket from niagara falls

Must have clothing item everyone should have?

over sized hoodies

Superpower you would want?

read peoples’ minds and be invisible

What’s inspiring you in life right now?

kells and his story

Best piece of advice you’ve received?

do whatever, literally no one cares.

Best advice you’d give your teenage self?

standing up for yourself is not selfish.

A book that everyone should read?

the whole series of unfortunate events. i aspire to be as crazy a writer as lemony snicket

What would you like to be remembered for?

my kindness?

How do you define beauty?

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. what i find beautiful changes everyday

What do you love most about your body?

my lips and my hair and the color of my skin (im like a soft caramel and i like it and im tired of people telling me that it isnt attractive)

Best way to take a rest/decompress?

sleep, sit out in the sun, cuddle if u can

Favourite place to view art?

museums

If your life were a song, what would the title be?

i have no clue

If you could master one instrument, what would it be?

piano

If you had a tattoo, where would it be?

on the side of my ribcage

Dolphins or koalas?

dolphins

What’s your spirit animal?

a phoenix

Best gift you’ve ever received?

my mom gave me a beautiful gold necklace with my initial in arabic i wear it every day

Best gift you’ve ever given?

i gave this girl a jar full of little slips of paper they were a hundred reasons why i loved her. also one day she was craving these gummies and ringpops and they dont sell those here and i ordered a huge box just for her. we ain’t friends anymore.

What’s your favourite board game?

game of life or battleship

What’s your favourite colour?

blue/pink/yellow

Least favourite colour?

orange

Diamonds or pearls?

diamonds

Drugstore makeup or designer?

both are nice

Blow-dry or air-dry?

air-dry!! love my curls

Pilates or yoga?

sleep

Coffee or tea?

tea

What’s the weirdest word in the English language?

moist.

Dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

dark mint chocolate

Stairs or elevator?

elevator

Summer or winter?

summer

You are stuck on an island, you can pick one food to eat forever without getting tired of it, what would you eat?

mangoes

A desert you don’t like?

cant think of any

A skill you’re working on mastering?

typing in arabic and writing angst

Best thing to happen to you today?

we’re living through a pandemic, nothing good happens now

Best compliment you’ve ever received?

that i have an angelic voice

Favorite smell?

orange blossom or rose

Hugs or kisses?

hugs!! i was voted best hugger

If you made a documentary, what would it be about?

misconceptions about muslims

Last piece of content you consumed that made you cry?

saw a vlog where two sisters went to gym and i cried cuz i miss my sister

Lipstick or lip gloss?

gloss!!

Sweet or savoury?

sweet

Girl crush?

alessia cara

How you know you’re in love?

idk ive never been

Song you can listen to on repeat?

the break up by kells

If you could switch lives with someone for a day who would it be?

id rather not

What are you most excited about at this time in your life?

becoming an aunt!!

#j talks #mutuals #tumblr games

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likemesomesalads · 5 years

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So I made the playlist on Spotify because I use that more for music than Youtube, let’s be honest. Here is the link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RWoX3FwU7wblJccXD1FHQ?si=bpQ-4dw2Te-v9hLWEhoFAQ

And the list of which song belongs to which character:

Aevelyhn: Nier Automata-A Beautiful Song Ainlon: Spiros Maus-Oh Death Airyeh: Rihanna-Towards The Sun Alvanil: Grandson-Blood in the Water Asteracéa: Fergie-GLAMOROUS Belacai: Kanye West-Love Lockdown Cayde: Three Days Grace-Pain Dau: Maroon5-Maps Dhealaichte: 30 Seconds to Mars-Hurricane Endellion: Alessia Cara-Scars to Your Beautiful Éowain: Lizz Robinett-The Fading Memory (Xion's theme) Ghaelahad: Tommee Profit-I'm Not Afraid Lusus Naturae: Jeff Williams-Lusus Naturae Nicolas Lightthorne: Aladdin-One Jump Ahead Quinlan: Olly Murs-Army of Two Rievan: Michael Patrick Kelly- ID Veris: The Greatest Showman-The Other Side Saberlily: Tommee Profitt-You Made Me Do It Soléine: Anna Blue- Heart of Glass Thoernen: Damien Dawn- Selfish Tristrham: Varus-As We Fall Wayleth: Tatu-Clowns Xeneviev: Simon Curtis- Flesh Zheag: Fall Out Boy-The Phoenix Khruln Bullseye: Skan and Krale-No Glory Loke: Capital Cities-Safe and Sound Philix: Bogi-We All Sheara Swiftpaw: PLSTY-Run Wild Eaxxy: Marina and The Diamonds-Oh No! Fiffarenn: Casey Lee Williams-I Burn Lallax: Icon For Hire-Pulse Joern Firkin: Rednex-Spirit of The Hawk Rhaevee: The Living Graham Bond-Winter Hunter Urdr Zhordottir: Jessie J-Do It Like a Dude Aeris Moonsong: Kelly Clarkson-Miss Independent Ex3: Varien-Valkyrie Jaquline Du Ciel: Studio Killers-Jenny Kassim Masud: The Pretty Reckless-Heaven Knows Shawn Dhregal: Bars Courtney-Glitter and Gold

#Myta rambles #my characters #gw2 #character playlist #I know I know I have questionable music taste #i still love these songs though

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aggressivelyarospec · 5 years

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‘Aro Tunes Thursday’: Master List ⇝ January / February 2019

[Completed 3/1/19] | [Spotify]

Still Feel — half•alive [Link]

Spinster — Joan Jett [Link]

Merry Christmas, Single Women — Danielle Ate The Sandwich [Link]*

If I Kiss You Will You Go Away? — Lynn Andersson [Link]

I Ain’t Got No Heart — Frank Zappa [Link]

I’ve Never Been In Love Before — Linda Ronstadt [Link]

Your Body — Christina Aguilera [Link]

Lie — Circus-P [Link]

Big Black Car — Gregory Alan Isakov [Link]

Twixter — Make Out Monday [Link]

Leave — Glen Hansard [Link]

May This Be Love — Emmylou Harris [Link]

Friends Will Be Friends — Queen [Link]

By My Side — The Interrupters [Link]

Please Don’t Say You Love Me — Gabrielle Aplin [Link]

High Sierra — Trio [Link]

Love Is — Emmylou Harris [Link]

I’m Sorry I Love You — The Magnetic Fields [Link]

Absentee — Jack Campbell [Link]

Loveless — X Ambassadors [Link]

Overrated — Mika [Link]

Heartless Romantic — The Blancos [Link]

I Am The Winter — The Family Crest [Link]

Never Will I Marry — Linda Ronstadt [Link]

Air Catcher — Twenty One Pilots [Link]

Wherever I Live — Alessia Cara [Link]

Trust My Lonely — Alessia Cara [Link]

Different Drum — The Stone Poneys [Link]

Birdsong — Jai Mohan [Link]*

Rise — Jonas Blue [Link]

Still Lost — The Features [Link]

Black Sheep — Gin Wigmore [Link]

I’ll Never Fall In Love Again — Promises, Promises [Link]

Too Close — Alex Clare [Link]

Gone for Good — The Shins [Link]

Red Balloon — Charli XCX [Link]

Faking It — Sasha Sloan [Link]

You Always Make Me Smile — Kyle Andrews [Link]

i'm so tired — Lauv & Troye Sivan [Link]

Solo Dance — Martin Jensen [Link]

Sitting On The Front Porch Swing — The Honky Tonk Angels [Link]

Rhythm Guitar — Emmylou Harris [Link]

Bad Liar — Imagine Dragons [Link]

I Want You (Gone) — Set It Off [Link]

Girlfriend — Bea Miller [Link]

Every Single Valentine's Day (A Self Love Song) — Ahsante The Artist [Link]*

Confidently Lost — Sabrina Claudio [Link]

Poor, Poor Pitiful Me — Linda Ronstadt [Link]

Roll Um Easy — Linda Ronstadt [Link]

In Vain — Within Temptation [Link]

Snap Out of It — the Arctic Monkeys [Link]

Young Guns (Go For It) — Wham! [Link]

Consideration — Rihanna [Link]

The Ceremony of Innocence — Moby [Link]

Heart of Gold — Neil Young [Link]

Girl’s Talk — Linda Ronstadt [Link]

It's a Mystery — Toyah [Link]

Empty — The Cranberries [Link]

All Secrets Known — Alice in Chains [Link]

The Ballad of Bull Ramos — The Mountain Goats [Link]

If I Loved You — Delta Rae [Link]

Down to Mississippi (Up to No Good) — Sugarland [Link]

Bite the Hand — Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers [Link]

Don't Need No Baby — Charlie Faye and the Fayettes [Link]

Hold Me Tight Or Don’t — Fall Out Boy [Link]

Acadia — Marianas Trench [Link]

Handmaid Heaven — Marina [Link]

Oh No! — Marina and the Diamonds [Link]

Stay The Night — Zedd [Link]

The One Who Stayed and the One Who Left — Regina Spektor [Link]

I Don't Have a Name for It — Steam Powered Giraffe [Link]

Marry the Night — Lady Gaga [Link]

Running Out of Lies — Fayssoux [Link]

Like Real People Do — Hozier [Link]

Distant Satellites — Anathema [Link]

Anklebiters — Paramore [Link]

Sugar and Spice — Icon for Hire [Link]

Sweetheart Revolution — Joe Innes & The Cavalcade [Link]

L'Amour — Carla Bruni [Link]*

Side Of Fries — Kate & Anna McGarrigle [Link]

Loveless — Lila Gold [Link]

All I Want — Walk The Moon [Link]

The Fear Of Being Alone — Reba McEntire [Link]

Idle Worship — Paramore [Link]

Seven Year Ache — Rosanne Cash [Link]

Need Someone — Courage My Love [Link]

I'm Not in Love — 10cc [Link]

Said I Loved You...But I Lied — Michael Bolton [Link]

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The best songs of the 2010s: #25-1

#25: “SICKO MODE” by Travis Scott feat. Drake (2018)

When music historians look at hip-hop’s late-’10s dominance, I have no doubt that “SICKO MODE” will be viewed as the pinnacle of the era.

Let’s just go through a checklist of what makes “SICKO MODE” an instant classic: The weirdo multi-part structure. Travis Scott’s nearly two-minute long verse with quotable lines galore. Drake somehow managing to make falling asleep on an airplane sound cool. That spooky two-word Swae Lee refrain. Multiple Jamba Juice name-drops (inspiring a hilarious meme video). An iconic, striking music video with whacked-out imagery galore.

But most importantly, it’s a stone-cold banger that will get any dance floor moving. What more could you want?

#24: “Dance Yrself Clean” by LCD Soundsystem (2010)

You might have noticed that one of the decade’s biggest musical trends — EDM — hasn’t shown up much on this list. That’s because a majority of it has already aged badly, even just a few years later. Songs like “Don’t You Worry Child” or “Wake Me Up!” certainly have their charms, but unlike the more enjoyable, trashy electropop that preceded it, most EDM hits were plodding and self-serious. And its best artist, Calvin Harris, made his best work when he drifted away from the subgenre’s rigid structure and just made pure pop music.

But my passiveness towards EDM doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a great drop. There’s been plenty of songs on the list with incredible drops up to this point, and there’s still a couple more to come. Hell, I even halfway considered putting some Skrillex on the list just because some of his early stuff still can get your pulse pounding (even if these songs REEK of the early 10s). But there will never be a drop more bonkers than “Dance Yrself Clean.”

Indie legends LCD Soundsystem kicked off the decade with a bang with this song — but they made you wait for that bang. More than three minutes, to be exact. But those who were patient enough to sit through the quiet, drawn-out opening were treated to frontman James Murphy wailing like a madman over a shuffling beat, bouncy bass and a cascading, randomized symphony of analog synthesizers. Although I’m sure Murphy calculated every second of “Dance Yrself Clean,” it sounds like absolute anarchy. And in the moments when his screaming vocals go hoarse over the slamming synths, it’s unreal.

#23: “Born To Die” by Lana Del Rey (2011)

This was the first Lana Del Rey song I heard, back in my junior year of high school. I was immediately floored. The vocals, the cinematic orchestral sweep, the spaghetti western guitars, the tragically beautiful lyrics — it was an instant masterpiece. There was no way Lana wouldn’t be the world’s biggest popstar within a year.

A couple months later, Lana infamously bombed on Saturday Night Live, which some thought would derail her career entirely. Even after her career has survived and she’s become a critical darling with a cult fanbase, her debut album, Born To Die, and its title track still have a bit of the stink from that SNL performance. Well, no more.

“Born To Die” is a haunting gothic-pop masterpiece that’s aged much better than much early-’10s pop (although I love the corny club stuff from that era, don’t get me wrong). Lana’s smoky voice is unparalleled, the trip-hop production is untouchable.

And although her pinnacle wouldn’t come until 2014 with her sophomore album Ultraviolence, “Born To Die” is still Lana’s most perfect single to date.

#22: “Green Light” by Lorde (2017)

In 2013, Lorde completely upended the pop universe with “Royals,” a minimalist tune chastising radio hits for their un-relatable opulence. By 2017, the culture had fully gravitated towards Lorde’s moodier sound, with greyscale acts like Post Malone and Alessia Cara writing monster hits about being angsty and sad (and not in the artsy, brilliant way that worked for Kurt Cobain or Kanye). It was a far cry from the neon, bubbly world of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen from a few years prior.

The New Zealand prodigy could’ve cashed in on being ahead of the curve and continued down her minimalist moody path. But she did the opposite with the defiant and proudly energized “Green Light.” Yes, it’s a breakup anthem, but Lorde doesn’t wallow in her sadness here (she saves that for other Melodrama cuts). Instead, she wailed away into the night, playing off of the thundering drums and bouncing pianos of Jack Antonoff’s production (his best-ever).

With “Green Light,” Lorde let her ex, and the world, know that she isn’t going anywhere. She might not ever reach the commercial heights of “Royals” again, but she’ll be an icon as long as there’s heartbreak that needs overcoming.

#21: “If You Know You Know” by Pusha-T (2018)

Pusha-T’s magnum opus, “If You Know You Know,” is a masterclass in cocaine rap with its effortless wordplay, sinister-yet-charismatic flow and blaring Kanye West beat. It deserved to be the song of the summer in 2018, but the masses chose a C-tier Drake single instead (despite Push absolutely ENDING Drake that summer).

But that doesn’t diminish the achievement Push made with this song. It’s quite a feat to record your best-ever track 17 years after your breakout. It’s even more of an accomplishment when that track kicks as much ass as “If You Know You Know.”

#20: “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry (2010)

Teenage Dream-era Katy Perry is one of pop’s all-time juggernauts. The five consecutive #1 hit singles that album racked up is a feat matched only by Michael Jackson. Of those five singles, one stands out as the clear masterpiece of the group: the album’s title track (although “T.G.I.F” is also incredible).

I remember feeling a little underwhelmed by “Teenage Dream” when I first heard it in 2010. Her last single was a goofy, bombastic summer jam complete with a ridiculous video. “Teenage Dream” is a much more conventional, timeless pop jam. The chord structure is shockingly simple and the lyrics are lovestruck notes from a ‘50s ballad.

But that simplicity is what makes the song work. “Teenage Dream” has aged well because sometimes, all you need is three chords, a monster hook and yearning lyrics. This song will be Perry’s biggest legacy.

#19: “Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales” by Car Seat Headrest (2016)

“Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales” has to be the only uplifting, U2/Nirvana-style power ballad about DUIs.

Landing smack in the middle of Car Seat Headrest’s indie rock concept album/instant-classic Teens of Denial, “Drunk Drivers” is about the main character taking stock of his entire life and emotional instability. And yes, it all centers around driving drunk — or in this case, refusing that temptation as an impetus to change one’s life.

Naturally, in the very next song on the album, it’s revealed that the narrator drove drunk and got arrested anyways. But for a cathartic six minutes, “Drunk Drivers” provides a fleeting escape from the constant loop of self-hate and depression. Not to mention that it’s a grinding ‘90s alt-rock throwback that probably makes Billy Corgan jealous.

#18: “Harmony Hall” by Vampire Weekend (2019)

I’d never guess that Vampire Weekend’s second-best song (after “Oxford Comma,” of course) would be a hippie-friendly tune combining the Grateful Dead and Screamadelica. But here we are. And awkward combination or no, Ezra Koenig knew exactly what he was doing.

In a very dark, uncertain year, Koenig decided to write a song that doubled both as a blissed-out reprieve and a nervous warning. The music is utopian, but the lyrics detail the anger, confusion and constant obstacles of life in the late ‘10s. Koenig takes a lyric from one of his previous songs — “I don’t want to live like this/but I don’t want to die” — and makes it a rallying cry for anxious Millennials around the world, paranoid that the world might not stick around much longer.

It’s a heavy topic, but the gorgeous instrumentals, breakbeat drums, lilting guitars and bouncy pianos certainly ease the stress. “Harmony Hall” is a late-career masterpiece for the ages.

#17: “Marvins Room” by Drake (2011)

Never before has a booty call sounded so sad.

Way before he ruled the pop universe, Drake was just hip-hop’s resident mope. And “Marvins Room” is peak sadboi Drake. Using a real voicemail message in the hook (that he was later sued for using), “Marvins Room” is a six-minute phone conversation in which Drake drunkenly begs his ex to come back.

On the surface, what Drake discusses are what most rappers brag about — sex, money, wealth. But in “Marvins Room,” Drake seems to view them as obstacles to his ex, who he clearly still isn’t over. When he said he had sex four times this week, he sounds disgusted with himself, not proud.

Drake doesn’t look remotely good in this song; it’s more than a little pathetic. But it feels real and raw and revealing in a way that few R&B ballads are willing to get.

#16: “Pedestrian At Best” by Courtney Barnett (2015)

Courtney Barnett’s grungy masterpiece, “Pedestrian At Best,” is appropriately angsty given its crunchy guitars and yell-y vocals. But the Melbourne singer-songwriter touches on a different kind of angst here than Pearl Jam usually tapped into: the pressure of living up to sky-high expectations.

In the early/mid ‘10s, Barnett was earning lots of hype after witty (and excellent!) early singles like “Avant Gardener” and “History Eraser.” She clearly assumed she’d screw up her debut album following up those breakout songs, as she declares herself “a fake” and “a phony” in “Pedestrian At Best.”

Arguably her generation’s best lyricist, Barnett nails her expectation to squander the public’s expectations: “Put me on a pedestal and I’ll only disappoint you/Tell me I’m exceptional, I promise to exploit you.” The ironic thing is, she did the opposite. “Pedestrian At Best” is one of the most successful songs about failing.

#15: “Ni**as in Paris” by Jay-Z and Kanye West (2011)

There was some close competition, but I don’t think there was a more quotable rap song this decade than Jay-Z and Kanye West’s crowning achievement from Watch The Throne, “Ni**as in Paris.”

The classic lines don’t stop coming throughout the minimalist banger. Jay’s verse is smooth braggadocio perfected: “I’m liable to go Michael, take your pick: Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6.” Then Kanye comes crashing in with some truly bizarre bars that are both the dumbest and greatest thing you’ve ever heard. After hearing the song, I never felt the same way about fish filets ever again.

And then, the piece de resistance — Kanye’s inspired Will Ferrell sample from Blades Of Glory. It’s one of the most left-field and iconic moments in hip-hop history, and perfectly described the song itself. “NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IT MEANS. BUT IT’S PROVOCATIVE. IT GETS THE PEOPLE GOING.” Amen.

#14: “Run Away With Me” by Carly Rae Jepsen (2015)

Carly Rae Jepsen deserved to be one of the biggest popstars of all time. She should be selling out the same arenas that Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fill. But, in what is a true tragedy, the British Columbia native is only remembered as being that singer with that one earth-shattering hit and a feverish cult following.

But despite how adorable and fun “Call Me Maybe” is, Jepsen’s true magnum opus is her 2015 album, EMOTION, and its bombastic opening track, “Run Away With Me.”

The single is a masterclass in blending ‘80s flourishes with modern production. On the thunderous chorus, the EDM synths and roaring saxophone riff work in harmony with Jepsen’s passionate vocals to create pure pop bliss. Combined with the intimate verses, the single perfectly encapsulates that butterfly-feeling of a relationship’s honeymoon stage.

“Run Away With Me” is only one of many, many Jepsen singles that would’ve been #1 smashes in a perfect world. But the lack of chart success for this one especially hurt.

#13: “Formation” by Beyoncé (2016)

Where were you when “Formation” dropped? I bet you probably remember (I was writing an essay in my college’s library).

Sure, Beyoncé’s self-titled 2013 album is the surprise drop that gets all the attention. But “Formation” came out of nowhere too a few years later, and let’s be honest — it was much better. (side note: 4 is also much better than the self-titled)

Mike Will Made It’s beat for “Formation” incorporated some Texas twang into his trap-pop production — a fitting match for a Houston legend like Beyoncé. And Bey takes heat-check shot after heat-check shot here: declaring herself the next Bill Gates; casually dropping a “swag” ad lib and magically not sounding corny as hell; making a trip to a mediocre chain seafood restaurant sound like a cool post-sex reward.

It all works. And that’s because on “Formation,” Beyoncé was as untouchable and fearless as her cutthroat stans had always proclaimed her to be. The fact that it was the triumphant coda to one of the decade’s best pop albums just cements its legend.

#12: “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)

It’s the longest-running #1 hit in U.S. history. An unstoppable juggernaut that held titans like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Drake from the top of the charts. And, oh yeah — it’s perfect.

There are probably a few party poopers out there who hate “Old Town Road.” I am not one of them. By 2019, pop’s grayscale, Post Malone-fueled gloom had gotten out of hand. Then out of nowhere, this teenage Nicki Minaj Twitter stan writes a goofy novelty song that’s both a parody of country clichés and a sincere celebration of the cowboy lifestyle. (It’s also the greatest country song ever written, and the entire city of Nashville can fight me on that.)

Lil Nas X has a pure charisma other artists would kill for, from his warbly, infectious chorus to his endlessly quotable verse (WRANGLER ON MY BOOTY!!). And pulling Billy Ray Cyrus away from Hannah Montana-funded retirement to drop a shockingly fire verse about living the luxury lifestyle in Beverly Hills? There’s no way this wouldn’t be one of my all-time favorites.

Sometimes, when it comes to predicting future classics, you’ve just got to trust the screaming elementary schoolers.

#11: “Midnight City” by M83 (2011)

“Midnight City” sounds like what Space Mountain feels like.

The decade’s best electronic song is so perfect as to be almost alien, yet also remarkably warm and human. And just when you thought the song couldn’t get better, the second-greatest sax solo of all time (only behind “Jungleland”) bursts out of the neon layers of synth.

M83 has a catalogue stuffed with stunning retro synthpop bangers. The fact that “Midnight City” towers above them all is a testament to the song’s sheer majesty.

#10: “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift (2012)

Yes, I’m aware that this is the obvious Taylor Swift pick for this list. But Swift’s literary masterwork, “All Too Well,” hits me too hard to deny it.

“All Too Well” is so packed with vivid details and intense emotional swings that it feels like more like a short story backed by arena-rock instrumentation more than a pop song. From her an abandoned scarf tucked in a drawer, to her ex’s mother embarrassing him with his dorky child photos, to the phone-call breakup that was “casually cruel in the name of being honest,” Swift didn’t leave anything out.

Coupled with her songwriting, Swift’s vocals also make “All Too Well” her pinnacle. She reaches into her upper register so rarely that it sends shivers whenever she does, like on the emphatic climax here.

If it catches me in the right mood, Swift’s performance, the lilting guitars and cutting lyrics in “All Too Well” brings a few tears to my eyes. (Yes, really.) It’s only fitting that one of the greatest breakup anthems of all time is sung by a master of the artform.

#9: “Ivy” by Frank Ocean (2016)

I was very tempted to put Frank Ocean’s 10-minute synthpop epic “Pyramids” on the list instead. Make no mistake — if it wasn’t for my self-imposed one-song-per-artist rule, both it and “Ivy” would’ve placed highly.

But “Ivy” is a heart-stopper. It’s a fairly simple song, with just Ocean’s raw vocals playing off the languid guitars. To pull a song like this off, you have to be a double-threat, a genius lyrically and a stunning singer. Ocean fits that bill.

“Ivy” is the decade’s greatest R&B song, a heartbreaking ode to a slowly crumbling relationship.

#8: “The Edge Of Glory” by Lady Gaga (2011)

Lady Gaga’s best songs hit you like a brick to the face. Gaga — the greatest pop star of the 21st century, don’t @ me — has plenty of pop bangers that do this, particularly on the wildly underrated Artpop (shoutout to the insane and insanely fun “G.U.Y.”). But arguably none of her singles provide as much maximalist pleasures as “The Edge Of Glory.”

The track reeks of trying too hard in the best way possible. Gaga reaches into her upper vocal register frequently, scratching her upper limits every time she reaches the chorus. The production is a messy-but-beautiful jumble of slamming synths and drum machines. And that Clarence Clemons sax solo — one of the last musical contributions he made before his death that same year — is just the icing on top of the gloriously sugary cake.

Gaga’s over-the-top synthpop from her early years isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But for someone like me, who wants pop to feel as massive and inescapable as humanly possible, “The Edge Of Glory” is still a towering high-water mark.

#7: “Pay No Mind” by Beach House (2018)

This spot could’ve been taken by any number of Beach House songs, the modern masters of dream-pop. “Space Song,” “Myth,” “Take Care” — the Baltimore duo honed in on a specific musical style and perfected it.

To me, “Pay No Mind” is the culmination of those years of Beach House subtly tinkering with their hazy, nocturnal sound. It’s like a gothic wedding slow-dance song: the right rhythm and with a romantic feel, but maybe a bit too gloomy for your grandparents. But regardless, “Pay No Mind” is breathtakingly beautiful, like seeing neon lights through the fog.

#6: “m.A.A.d. city” by Kendrick Lamar feat. MC Eiht (2012)

If you haven’t tried to memorize the nearly two-minute uninterrupted opening verse of “m.A.A.d. city,” were you even alive in the early ‘10s?

Kendrick Lamar has written many hip-hop epics in his career so far, but so far none have topped the semi-title track from his major label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d. city. In that concept album about Lamar’s teen years growing up amidst the gang warfare in Compton, “m.A.A.d city” marks the point where the gangsta dream shifts into a horrifying nightmare.

The song is a blur of murder, violence and police sirens. Lamar sounds positively terrified on the track, his voice cracking while he confesses. And bringing on old-school rapper MC Eiht to play a veteran gang member snapping Lamar out of his haze was a brilliant move. “m.A.A.d city” is an exhilarating tour-de-force that proved how much raw talent, in both flow and storytelling, Lamar had.

#5: “Somebody Else” by The 1975 (2016)

If Vampire Weekend is the most important band of the early ‘10s, then The 1975 is the most important band of the rest of the decade. Their transformation from (really good!) simple pop-rock to tacking incredibly dark subject matter while successfully taste-testing their way through nearly every musical genre was unexpected. And brilliant, seeing as they pulled it off.

But The 1975′s best track is much less capital-I important than most of their epics about Trump or suicide or heroin — it’s a synthpop song about complicated post-breakup emotions. But “Somebody Else” earns its keep as the band’s pinnacle through sheer relatability. It nails that complicated feeling of being over someone...but not really. Or as lead singer Matty Healy puts it bluntly: “I don’t want your body/but I’m picturing your body with somebody else.”

The shuffling drum machine groove and icy synths complete a perfect song for wandering aimlessly at night, longing for a lost love. And although The 1975 might switch sounds endlessly in their career, their sweet spot will always be this moody ‘80s update.

#4: “TiK ToK” by Ke$ha (2010)

“TiK ToK” is still easily the peak of the 2009-12 pop golden age. It has a bit of everything you’d want in a single from that era: Gloriously grimy synths! An uber-catchy chorus with plenty of demands to party! And of course, a charismatic and unforgettable star who can deliver the song. I don’t think anyone would argue Ke$ha fit that role to a T.

When “TiK ToK” first arrived around the turn of the decade, I couldn’t stand it. I thought it was too sleazy. Nearly 10 years later, Ke$ha’s performative sleaziness is exactly what makes this song so fun. Yeah, the hook is bulletproof and the production is buzzy. But Ke$ha’s slurred, drunken delivery and ridiculous lines are what have kept “TiK ToK” in the public consciousness. She single-handedly made P. Diddy and especially Mick Jagger relevant again. She made brushing your teeth with Jack Daniels seem cool (and not insanely nasty, like it actually is). Every single ridiculous line, sung through Ke$ha’s fake valley girl accent, is a gem.

I can understand how someone wouldn’t like the unfiltered debauchery and greasiness of “TiK ToK.” But to me, that’s the entire charm of it, and what makes it stand out amongst a sea of similarly-minded club jams from its era.

#3: “Runaway” by Kanye West feat. Pusha-T (2010)

I was going to ask all of you to forget about Kanye West’s recent stumbles, be it his association with Donald Trump or his insistence that slavery was a choice. But the power of “Runaway” is that it is a semi-apology from a man who knows he’s deeply flawed. Every one of Kanye’s gaffes and terrible decisions makes “Runaway” even more relevant today.

But “Runaway” was originally a response to Kanye’s infamous “Imma let you finish” rant at the 2009 VMAs, where he interrupted Taylor Swift. The song basically operates as a semi-apology to the world for being, as he puts it, a douchebag. An asshole. A scumbag. A jerkoff. He’s somewhat bragging about his misdeeds, while sheepishly asking for forgiveness.

And yet, it’s an extremely vulnerable song. The bridge — “I guess that you’re at an advantage/Cause you can blame me for everything/And I don’t know how Imma manage/If one day you just up and leave” — initially feels like something Kanye is saying to a lover. But really, he’s saying it to all of us. And it’s arguably the most moving moment in his whole career.

#2: “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell and Nile Rodgers (2013)

Don’t think about it too hard, folks.

Considering that Daft Punk are the greatest dance-music artists of all time, it only makes sense that they’d dip their toes into disco and absolutely KILL it. And that’s all “Get Lucky” is. Two French masters making their grand comeback by recruiting one of funk’s finest guitarists and one of the 2000s’ most charismatic vocal presences.

“Get Lucky” will be a wedding dance staple until the sun explodes. And it deserves that status. It’s a flawless dance track. Just embrace the groove.

#1: “Archie, Marry Me” by Alvvays (2014)

My favorite song of the 2010s wasn’t a part of some major trend. It wasn’t particularly influential. It doesn’t have any profound meaning, and it didn’t try to tackle a major event. “Archie, Marry Me” just happens to be the greatest indie pop song ever written.

Every little aspect of Toronto band Alvvays’ debut single works, from the surf-y guitars to lead singer Molly Rankin’s monotone-yet-yearning vocals. With its lo-fi ramshackle charm and monster hook, “Archie, Marry Me” is all you could want in a dream-pop single. It even has the nice touch of echoing a Neil Young classic in the chorus.

The whole intention of this list — as it is with any of my year-end lists — is simply to measure which songs made me the happiest; which songs never wore out on me. And no single this decade puts a bigger smile on my face than “Archie, Marry Me.” It’s simple, achingly romantic (in a Wes Anderson-esque half-ironic way, but still), and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.

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