Daniel "Bleeding Heart" Humphrey: A Playlist
1.) Call Me a Dreamer - Kings Elliot
Overall, this song is entirely Dan. Almost every lyric sticks out as dan-coded, and I feel this song really works for him because of its idealism and dreaminess.
"Call me a dreamer // Call me naive // Like a gun to my head // Caught in a fever // Tryna deceive myself // That you'd stay // When you left"
2.) Arms - The Paper Kites
S5-6 DERENA!!!
"What can I give that is all for you? // My heart's no good 'cause it's split in two // What can I give that is all for you? // These arms are all I have"
3.) Gone - Blake Rose
"So don't tell me when it's over // I don't want to know // I'm done carrying the weight of the world // So heavy on my shoulders// I just wanna feel this love"
4.) So Far - Ólafur Arnolds
S6 Dan is honestly my poor little meow meow. Like, he is pure evil, but he is still my tragic little guy.
"So far from who I was // From who I love // From who I want to be // So far from seeing home // I stand out here alone // Am I asking for too much?"
5.) Call It Fate, Call It Karma - The Strokes
This is kind of playing into the idea of Dan and Serena never truly being able to leave each other, or at least, they have put so much effort into their relationship, that it has to mean something for them.
"Can I waste all your time out here on the sidewalk? // Can I stand in your light just for a while? // I've waited around to wait in a room // Having a hard time watching you"
6.) Mystery of Love - Sufjan Stevens
"Oh, oh woe-oh-woah is me // The first time that you touched me // Oh will wonders ever cease? // Blessed be the mystery of love // Now I'm prone to misery // The birthmark on your shoulder reminds me"
7.) THAT’S WHAT I WANT - Lil Nas X
Bisexual baby just wants love.
"These days, I'm way too lonely // I'm missing out, I know // These days, I'm way too alone // And I'm known for giving love away, but // I want someone who love me // I want someone who needs me // Cause it don't feel right when it's late at night // And it's just me in my dreams"
8.) Wilderness - Jon Bryant
4.17 & 5.17 KISS!
"Stay with me tonight // Let your senses lose this fight // In the open wilderness of love // Let me show you how // You will never be without // So lay your weary hand on mine // And I'll show you who this heart beats for"
9.) Back to the Old House - The Smiths
AAAAHHHH!!! The fact that the loft was once a refuge for the Humphreys and the UES kids, and it became essentially a haunted house; filled with memories of a past life that Dan can never go back to because so much damage has been done.
"I would rather not go // Back to that old house // There's too many bad memories // I would love to go // Back to the old house // But I never will"
10.) Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
"Acting on your best behavior // Turn your back on Mother Nature // Help me make the // most of freedom and of pleasure // nothing ever lasts forever // Everybody wants to rule the world"
11.) O Children - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Alright, this one might be a stretch, but I still see this as a Dan (+ NJBC) song. Something something their parents left them in a world that was unknowingly built to destroy them.
"Hey little train, wait for me // Was held in chains but now I'm free // I'm hanging in there, don't you see // In this process of elimination"
12.) when was it over? - Sasha Alex Sloane
post s5 dair!
"When was it over for you? // When was it over? // When was the moment you knew // That you were going to walk out eventually // It's still not over for me"
13.) Safe & Sound - Taylor Swift (ft The Civil Wars)
I read this song two different ways: Dan's relationship with Blair, and Dan's relationship with Milo. Honestly, I think I'm more partial to S&S being a Milo&Dan song because of @terrainofheartfelt milo!verse hcs about Dan fighting for custody over Milo, and it makes me want to cry.
"Don't you dare look out your window, darling everything is on fire // The war outside our door keeps raging on // Hold on to this lullaby even when the music's gone, gone // You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now // Come morning light, you and I'll be safe and sound"
14.) I Wanna Be Your Slave - Måneskin
Everytime I hear this song, I think of Dangina. Specifically speaking, this song gives off the s6 Dangina dynamic and I'm living for it. You and I both know that there was a lot of fucking going on during that summer.
"I love you since this morning // Not just for aesthetic // I wanna touch your body // So fucking electric // I know you scared of me // You say I'm too eccentric // I'm crying all my tears // And that's fucking pathetic"
15.) In the Woods Somewhere - Hozier
post!s1 derena/s5 dair breakup
"My head was warm // My skin was soaked // I called your name 'til the fever broke // When I awoke // The moon still hung // The night so black that the darkness hummed // I raised myself // My legs felt weak // I prayed my mind be good to me"
16.) Fourth of July - Sufjan Stevens
ALISON AND DAN HUMPHREY RIGHTS!!!
Listen, I think about them more than I should. But, like... the sheer amount of PAIN that these two share is bizarre. They love each other, but with Alison leaving and Dan taking up a maternal role for Jenny, the resentment built between the two is so fucking sad. And the show never elaborates on it! They go from having a delicious story full of bitterness and resent and love, and then just say "oh, them? nah, they get along." LIKE WHAT?
Anyways, I have strong opinions on Dan and Alison and how alike they are, and I will gladly talk to you about them.
"Did you get enough love, my little dove // Why do you cry? // And I'm sorry I left, but it was for the best // Though it never felt right // My little Versailles // Make the most of your life, while it is rife // While it is light"
17.) Sinking Ship - Wild Child
"Feel like wasting time // Feel like wasting time // Feel like wasting time with you // See the rising tide // Know it's only a matter of time"
18.) Until You - AHI
Much like #1, this song is, in its entirety, a Dan Humphrey song.
" There ain't much I can give // But I'll give you everything // You helped me believe in something // I was one of the wandering // I was empty, lost without a clue // Until now // Until you"
19.) Two Men in Love - The Irrepressibles
I'll give you guys three guesses as to who I am referring to.
"If I asked you now // Will you be my prince // Will you lay down your armor // And be with me forever // Gonna build you up, gonna help you believe honey // We're just two men in love"
13 notes
·
View notes
should i get into these artists? yes. do i ignore that and just keep listening to these songs on repeat? yes.
songs i love from artists i don’t stan/actively listen to - requested !!
jazz bar ; dreamcatcher (my roman empire is that idk any of the members and idk any of their other songs or title tracks)
gingamingayo ; billlie
perfume ; nct dojaejung (i had unhealthy obsession with this last summer and i still do)
sugarcoat (natty solo) ; kiss of life
deja vu ; ateez
la isla bonita ; madonna (this is like the only song ik by her but omg. it’s so good i swear)
nonstop ; drake
the perfect pair ; beabadoobee
magnetic ; i’llit
bittersweet ; wonwoo, mingyu ft leehi (does this count as a svt song cos i’m counting it as one)
still with you ; jungkook
mirotic ; tvxq! (i wanna get into older 2000s kpop so recs would be highly appreciated)
new kids on the block ; zerobaseone
winter falls ; stray kids
make a wish (birthday song) ; nct u
love shot ; exo
note i have so many more id love to put on so i might do a second part to this,, would you guys like that ?? i feel like a lot of the artists in here are hot takes but oh well 😭 i love new music so drop any recs in my asks or comments,, and playlist requests are always welcome :) remember to take breaks , you deserve it !! thank you for reading up till here, love you lots 🩷
14 notes
·
View notes