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As I mentioned in Episode #21 of our Dangerous Romance podcast I love this song so much. The melody is so pretty and catching in a way that is both uplifting but also strangely melancholic.
When listening to it, for me it invokes images of dappled sunshine and a warm summer breeze, it has such a vibe that I feel like I'm not doing it justice.
Positioned in the first episode around the five-minute mark, only the instrumental was used, and yet the lyrics work so beautifully for them also.
I found an AI-written article about the meaning of the lyrics and I was just going 'YES, YES, YES!!!' the whole time I was reading it. (I love it when my obsessive insanity is backed up by things more intelligent than me.)
I want to share some bits from it here:
'The song "Infinity" by Bluma Petersen (featuring Nadja Alsén) explores themes of self-discovery, growth, and the enduring nature of love. The song begins with a greeting to emotions, indicating a renewed awareness and connection to one's own feelings. The reference to oceans and rain symbolizes the vastness and fluidity of emotions. The singer acknowledges their familiarity with their own patterns and identity, expressing that they are aware of their own circles and name.'
'The chorus, "Reform and rise to be so free, In time we seize infinity," conveys a message of personal transformation and liberation. It suggests that by embracing change and evolution, one can achieve a sense of ultimate freedom and boundlessness.
The verses continue to explore various themes. The mention of borders being out of order and being out of pain suggests breaking free from limitations and past suffering.'
Kang and Sailom both endure such substantial and life-changing character development, as they navigate first their friendship and then their romantic relationship and again when they're separated.
Sailom needed to break free of his strict self-imposed limitations and learn how to ask for help and also to allow the people who love him to care for him.
Kang needed to break away from his own self-doubt and fear while learning to understand that expectations can be a dangerous thing.
'The lyrics also touch upon the idea of fighting and holding the line, which could imply overcoming obstacles or standing up for oneself. The references to never hiding and never lying indicate a commitment to authenticity and honesty in relationships.'
Honestly, this song could have been written for them.
We spoke many times about the honesty between Kang and Sailom in moments when it mattered. Except for direct feelings, as they struggled to express both their love and fear, they were honest with each other.
'The repeated lines about coming home and going strong suggest a sense of reunion and strength within a romantic relationship. It implies that despite their individual journeys, they still find solace and support with each other. The conclusion of the song emphasizes the idea of limitless love, with the repetition of "infinity" signifying its eternal nature.
Overall, "Infinity" embodies a message of personal growth, perseverance, and the undying power of love. It encourages embracing change, facing challenges, and finding strength in relationships to achieve a sense of freedom and seize the infinite possibilities that life offers.'
This AI-written article makes me wonder if this particular AI has somehow become sentient and is a fan of Dangerous Romance and has devoured our podcast, because when I was reading the article it was like it was inteligently speaking on why I loved this song and why it couldn't have been more perfect both for that moment in the show and Kang and Sailom's relationship.
The fact that this song was chosen by someone involved in this show and they chose to only include the instrument piece at the start of the song both impresses and kind of angers me.
It's such a good fit - Did they not realize it? Or is this just one more way the Dangerous Romance crew made it known that they are far superior to other productions by encouraging its viewers to engage and really dig into this show?
The song ends much like the show with love and freedom to be themselves together, which will last an infinity.
The way the show ends with Kang coming back to Sailom who has become his home, and in return, Sailom coming to Kang in the hotel room to embrace past fears and hurts lends itself very well to the ideas of home and strength we see mentioned at the end of the song.
A line I somehow missed with my many screenshots "Now we're ready to be whole." Oh, my poor Kanghan Sailom heart.
I love this idea of them feeling equal to each other in the end because they make up each other's missing pieces and now when they're together they're whole.
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𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐘
featuring — dan heng, imbibitor lunae, kafka, blade, luma (oc)
summary — voicelines about luma.
warnings — dan heng, imbibitor lunae, kafka, and blade x oc, fluff, slight angst, spoilers to dan heng, blade, and luma’s backstory, blade’s spoilers are very vague
𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆
ABOUT LUMA
“i’m probably the closest with luma out of everyone in the express. that’s not saying i don’t have a relationship with them it’s just that luma and i get along better.”
ABOUT LUMA: closeness
“am i close with luma? you could say so, we both enjoy the quiet and each others company.”
𝐃𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆 • 𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐄
ABOUT LUMA
“luma reminds me every so often that they still and will always see me as dan heng. i’m grateful for that…i don’t know what i would do if i lost them.”
ABOUT LUMA: reincarnations
“it appears luma and i were lovers in our past lives. despite wanting to leave imbibitor lunae in the past, it doesn’t change how i feel about luma.”
𝐊𝐀𝐅𝐊𝐀
ABOUT LUMA
“mm, luma? they’re certainly an interesting individual, with entrancing beauty. it’s a shame we can’t be friends, or maybe even more.”
𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄
ABOUT LUMA
“even in this life, they’re not mine.”
diorlumx productions, 2023
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18 janvier - 2 février 2025
Théâtre Bluma Appel
(27, rue Front Est, Toronto)
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Cher Paul , tes prochains projets devant une caméra 🙏 , car celui-ci c’est encore un que je ne verrais pas 😔
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( 26mars2024)
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