#playlists are incredibly hard for me because I listen to like 80% instrumental songs lol

[kobbers]

Joining in the Horizon Base Jams for the first prompt: a ship playlist for Feb 14th! except...

My Aloy ship is “none of the above”. So I decided to try a list for aroace!Aloy, instead. c:

in which I explain my choices (is this cheating?):

1) Would be the sole song if I had to condense the premise down to one. I just like how a lot of the lyrics work with Aloy crammed into the POV spot, especially in the context of the opening of Forbidden West.

2) Aloy’s burden: constantly deflecting advances when she’s just trying to... advance her mission. Sigh. Please go away.

3) Now we’re getting a little introspection, realization that she’s just not into these things people keep asking about. “Maybe one day, someday,” but... maybe not!

4) Starting to discover the connections that do matter to Aloy! While she's working on stopping a very real existential threat, it becomes equally important to her as a preservation of Elisabet’s legacy... and the work of the other “Ancestors” who made this current world possible.

5) Aloy is surprisingly empathetic to strangers from the outset of her journey, despite everything. But it’s one thing to help a stranger in need and move on, and another to provide (and receive) continued support to/from a friend. This might take a bit to get used to.

6) The admission: “I’m limited.” Relaxing her tight control on her... everything, and letting a precious few alter her path for the better.

7) The first song that came to my mind for a platonic playlist. Now we’re throwing around serious phrases like “best friend,” and maybe even admitting that pesky l-word without fear of misinterpretation.

#horizonbasejams #aceloy #horizon zero dawn #horizon forbidden west #playlist #Beyond the Horizon #playlists are incredibly hard for me because I listen to like 80% instrumental songs lol #we'll see if I can scrape together any others this week -u-

[ribbithe8]

Top Kpop Songs of 2022

I FINALLY FINISHED WRITING IT... AND IT’S ONLY THE THIRD OF JANUARY!! A miracle. Anyways please enjoy my hard work (or not), hopefully you’ll find a song you like :~)

I finally learned more basic html because of my job soooo praying I formatted all my html correctly and nothing breaks lol, this year's roundup actually has videos embedded!

Here's the Spotify playlist 🎶

1. Thursday’s Child Has Far To Go - TXT

If you ignore Rock with you and some lingering 2021 releases that are always in my heavy rotation, TCHFTG is my most streamed Kpop song BY FAR this year (actually it’s #2 on my Spotify Wrapped right after Rock with you 🙂 i am normal)!!! Which is quite a feat considering I don’t even pay attention to TXT. Not that I actively dislike their music, I just haven’t been into it since their debut with Crown (I know they’ll never return to that ebullient bright sound but it’s ok 😔). This song has all the hallmarks of a solid bop in my book: consistent 80s beat, incredibly catchy earworm of a chorus, and a wonderful 80s synth post-chorus hook. I love how the pre chorus sounds emotional, almost as if they’re pleading.

Also I just looked up the writing credits and this has 19 people credited for composing???? My goodness

2. Love Love Love - VIVIZ

This song is sooooo good. It’s a very straightforward song but HOOO the house beat in this elevates an already great song to perfection for me. The house beat in the intro is 👩‍🍳💋, the first part of the chorus is kinda standard fare for an edm song drop, but then the second part of the chorus kicks in!!! And then the post-chorus “oohooohohoooh” seals the deal for me, as someone who loves that repetitive sort-of adlibbing (sorry I don’t know the exact term for this lol). Then when the second chorus comes up it goes straight to the second part, skipping the “oh, say, love, love, love, love” part. BUT THEN THEY BRING IT BACK IN THE FINAL CHORUS!!!!! The structure of this song is very satisfying to me…

I do wish that they hadn’t put in that trap breakdown tempo shift for the second verse but the rest of the song makes up for it. It’s not even egregious like some other trap breakdowns (forever haunted by the rap in Bboom Bboom, even 4 years later).

3. Brave - TWICE

This was the standout song on BETWEEN 1&2 for me… absolutely flawless song. The entire song is an earworm, both the verses and chorus, but damn that chorus and bridge really sell it. There’s a sense of catharsis in the chorus, with Jihyo or Nayeon belting, “Braaaaave” right off the bat, and the chanted “brave, brave, brave for you” both preceding and following each section of the chorus (also being a recurring part of the song). It just knocks it out of the park for me. Did I already mention this song is so catchy!!!! Definitely one of my contenders for best Twice B-side. Personally.

4. because - Rie

Originally I had slotted this song further down my list but I can’t deny how much I like this song… so into 4th place it goes! The filtered dreamy instrumental throughout the song establishes such a nostalgic, sentimental, yearning feeling. I really feel something in my chest when I listen to it. It’s a very straightforward simple song but the emotions it manages to evoke in me elevates it that much more, especially the chorus. And the slower piano outro at the end is the cherry on the top.

And, of course, gay rights💖🌈

5. Done - WJSN

While it takes a bit of time to build up to the main star of this song, Done’s chorus and post-chorus are so worth it. The first part of the chorus is fairly understated but the underlying beat is addicting, and the second part is pretty potent. Also, I have to say I often don’t vibe with Exy’s raps but I really enjoy the second verse here. Overall the song feels like a chill clubbing song which fits the vibe of what I like in loopable music….

6. LOVE DIVE - IVE

NARCISSISTIC MY GOD I LOVE IT SEOROREUL BICHUN BAM

I wasn’t expecting to like this song as much as I do now, especially since I didn’t like ELEVEN at ALL, but LOVE DIVE grew on me… I really like that it kind of captures that cool, stylish, better-than-you badass girl energy without having to resort to the shitty noisy girl crush sound that a certain 4-member group puts out… it’s perfect teen pop. If I was stylish in high school I would’ve made the song and concept my personality for a month. The melody, song structure, and chanting are kind of hypnotic in a way? Also very happy to hear Wonyoung using her lower register after years of hearing her force cute high notes in IZ*ONE.

7. Generation - Acid Angel from Asia.SSS

Although I really dislike this group’s concept (NFTs lol) I was hooked on first listen. I think this sound is very influenced by NewJeans and LE SSERAFIM, and maybe some IVE. The whole groovy, effortlessly cooler than you teenage girls concept but not in a bratty or trashy badass image way. It’s very refreshing and I’m pretty excited about this trend in 5th gen Kpop 🥹

As for the song structure itself, it could use some variety. It’s very much the same verse -> la la la hook + chorus, repeat for just shy of three minutes. Could it use a knockout bridge and climax to really elevate the song, besides the one high note before the last chorus? Yeah. Is the song pretty flat besides the earworm parts? Yeah. But I’m plenty happy with it already.

8. Broken - Cherry Bullet

THEE PERFECT BUBBLEGUM POP SONG!!!! Honestly Chebul has been knocking it out of the park with solid sweet/bubblegum pop songs. Too bad they’re flops and only get EPs once a year 🥲 I love everything about Broken’s melody and chorus. If I could actually pronounce Korean I would love to sing this at karaoke. WECHYEO BOLLAE IJENEUN BRO BRO BROKEN BRO BRO BROKEN!!!!!!!

Love in Space is also great but I’m still not super into the speedy verse delivery. Everything else about that song is great though (-person who is a slut for 80s inspired music).

9. Last Sequence - WJSN

If I’m gonna be honest I do think this song is stronger than Done, and I feel kind of like I’m cheating by putting two songs from the same album in my top 10, but… WOW this song!!!!! Solid, confident, powerful dance track all the way through. Also something I personally really like, the little laugh right before the second chorus does things to me…

10. Blind Letter - fromis_9

fromis always delivers with their B-sides and Blind Letter is no different. The chorus just feels SO lush, I was taken by surprise on my first listen. I just really enjoy this one :’^) Also it doesn’t have any rap, and it doesn’t need any.

11. INVU - Taeyeon

God I can’t believe this song came out in 2022. It feels like a December 2021 song. Anyways. Although INVU isn’t usually the kind of sound I go for in my music, I’m utterly captivated by the soundscape in it… While it’s not catchy per se, it’s a mix of haunting, mysterious, and ethereal. The mixing/production is fantastic too. I was really impressed by it when it came out and I find it’s had lasting power.

12. Rewind - fromis_9

UGH yes this song. So groovy and cool. Addictive head-bopping, pervasive beat. And Jiwon’s (or is it Hayoung...help) high note at the climax is delicious.

13. Love You Like - VIVIZ

I love how sweet this song sounds :’) Eunha’s soft voice really complements the first chorus. I’m really glad this came up on my Weekly Discover because it’s right up my alley…The key change in the last chorus is a very nice touch too. Does it reinvent anything? No, but it’s sweet, pleasant, and doesn’t overstay its welcome.

14. Hush Hush - fromis_9

Haha wow lots of fromis B-sides here… this song is a lot of fun, it has a playful, whimsical air to it, and it reminds me of that same energy in a lot of older fromis songs. Like it’s not just catchy but it has some identity to it… Although I do have to admit this song and Cheese from from our Memento Box sound very similar LOL.

15. The Great Mermaid - LE SSERAFIM

Of all the songs on FEARLESS The Great Mermaid left the biggest impact on me!! From the gurgling synths in the beginning to the processed vocal effect and futuristic synths, everything about it is striking. I particularly love how the prechorus ramps up the vocal distortion, I think it’s actually my favorite part of the song. It just sounds so cool…the textures are just so good…

16. Hai Cheng - THE8

Yes I know technically this song is not Kpop… but it’s Minghao who is part of Seventeen sooooooo……. And incidentally I’m really taken with Hai Cheng! It’s such a romantic song. I love that the lyrics speak of seeking someone or something, but in a vague enough way that it doesn’t require a specific object of affection. While the MV depicts a woman, probably a current or past lover, I can see it talking about the idea of a lover too. The yearning for someone who you want to love, cherish, and protect, even if you don’t know who it is yet. Musically it’s a very wistful and sentimental song… it’s very comforting. Very Minghao.

17. Get Out - CNEMA

Yaaaas I love nugu rookie groups... Honestly speaking this song was good/fine until I heard that postchorus gravelly, raw vocal delivery. I was really wowed by it–I think I actually opened my mouth when I heard it, you just don’t hear that in mainstream Kpop. It adds so much more depth and emotion to the song and makes it really special! The rest of the song is solid.

18. Crazy Love - Jeon Woong

2022 was an incredibly disappointing year for AB6IX for me, but this song has special meaning to me. While it’s not really phenomenal in any way, it makes me emotional listening to it because I had it on repeat the day my dog died. So I have very vivid memories of heaving my chest and sobbing my eyes out with this playing in the background :’) It reminds me of my childhood dog and all the love I have for him… even if this song lyrically is about a romantic lover.

I don’t have to rank songs exclusively according to how good they are musically, sometimes it’s just the emotions they’re capable of evoking, y’know?

19. Catch the Stars - woo!ah!

THIS SONG IS SOOOO GOOD it’s infectiously catchy and energetic. It’s so refreshing to listen to since this gg sound isn’t as common now…I love the chugging beat/rhythm in the chorus.

20. Don’t Let Me Know - SHAUN

It’s been a while since a SHAUN song has hooked me but this is the one…!! It’s a pretty basic song but it’s addictive and I like it, and that’s all that matters.

21. Paper Plane - Girls’ Generation

While I admit Forever One is the more memorable and emotional song on this album, I like Paper Plane a little more. It makes me feel like I’m on a relaxing, peaceful journey. The chorus mixing is really well done, I love the vocal blend/layering.

22. WithOrWithOut - YENA

THEE QUINTESSENTIAL 2000’S POP PUNK SOUND!!!! Yena captures and harnesses it sooooo perfectly. I feel transported to the mid 2000s listening to this. Yena’s voice is light and a little airy generally, but I love how she sings here, it still packs a punch. She really fits the 00’s pop rock genre.

23. DM - fromis_9

My fromis girlies delivering another solid retro-inspired bop! Although, even though everything in DM checks off what I like in a song, something about it just feels…lacking compared to some of the other songs I ranked higher. I don’t feel drawn to it compared to their past retro title tracks? Still, this song is potent, the chorus is so good. And it is NOT easy to sing, I have tried. I truly admire Jiwon/Hayoung in this song… speaking of Hayoung THE WHISTLE NOTES AT THE END ARE INSANE??? You don’t hear that in most Kpop songs. Hayoung iconic!

24. Ruby - WOOZI

If you ignore Hai Cheng this is the best Seventeen song put out this year… LOL. There’s so much character and flourish in Ruby, from the grand-sounding orchestral intro to the rocking energy of the rest of the song. I do wish it was longer, and I have some thoughts about Shannon just saying things in the bridge, but this song is solid. And Woozi says shit two times.

25. Chiquita - Rocket Punch

Wah they really perfected the retro sound here 🥹 The chorus packs such a punch. This is probably my favorite title from them after Bouncy, but Bouncy is hard to beat.

26. Love Me Out Loud - Chung Ha

This song is so cathartic… love the build up to the chorus, and the chorus payoff is soooo good. The climax of this song is 👩‍🍳💋 This is the Chung Ha I love!!!!! Not Bicycle 😷 Sparkling is also great, but I cut it from this list because my list is getting too long and I’m getting tired lol

27. AFTER LIKE - IVE

I enjoy After Like; the song on its own is great but at times I do feel like the iconic sample they used post-chorus overshadows other parts of the song.... The chorus kind of pales when placed right before it… HOWEVER I have warmed up to this song over time and really, it’s solid, I’ve found myself singing the chorus at times, what more can I ask for. And the rap break is really good!!!

28. ‘bout you - SEVENTEEN

So like. The funny thing about this song being here is that I didn’t even pay attention to it when I heard the highlight medley for Face the Sun. I was excited for Shadow and Don Quixote but Shadow surprisingly didn’t click with me (I still like it though), and the latter ended up boring/a disappointment… Meanwhile I ended up playing ‘bout you way more because it feels most like essential Seventeen LOL. Like I hear it and I’m like, YES, THIS IS SEVENTEEN!!!!!

29. Runaway - ONF

Aaaaah this song is so groovy. The instrumental that kicks in during the chorus is great. Excited for ONF to come back from the military this year…

30. Annoyed - BAE173

Okay not going to lie part of me wonders if I like this song so much because it’s a good song, or simply because it’s so 2nd gen Kpop and sounds straight from 2010… regardless, great song!!! The piano is soooo reminiscent of late 2000s/early 10’s rnb and I miss that sound a lot.

31. The Game - PENTAGON

Dude. This song. What the fuck. It starts off with operatic singing, has flourishes of opera thrown in throughout the song, features strings, manages to sound baroque yet funky, and has evil laughter from Wooseok. I’m blown away by this song. Unironically it is epic. It’s a travesty that this wasn’t picked for the title song or a promotional sidetrack. There’s sooo much more personality to this experimental track compared to Feelin’ Like lol

32. Danny - LEE CHAE YEON

Breezy 80s synths + Chaeyeon’s gentle, sweet voice = 💖💖💖 Loved this one on first listen. I also liked Same But Different quite a lot, but Danny’s more up my avenue lol, I’m predictable.

33. Underwater - KWON EUN BI

Even though Glitch was stylistically more distinct and refined, I liked Underwater more. Maybe it has to do with the tropical house… since I love tropical house… I really do feel like Eunbi’s cool voice fits these “colder”, mature stylish concepts though, like Door was fine but she really shined this year.

34. YOUNG LUV - STAYC

Slayc girls still killing it, though 2022 felt weaker for them than 2021… Still, I really enjoyed Young Luv. The nostalgic guitar in the intro really sets the tone for the rest of the song, and the emotional singing, vocal layering are fantastic.

35. Last Dance - YOUHA

Woooow Youha’s hypnotic and lush voice is back again baby!!! I love how mysterious and sensual this song sounds, her voice is perfect for it. I love the instrumental flourishes during the pre-chorus, they really add to the atmosphere.

36. DANCE ON - ALICE

Another bright poppy catchy gg song!! This song is so refreshing!!!! Even though it came out in autumn it feels so summery…

37. Let Me Drown - HyunJun Hur

L o l okay so let me preface this by saying I don’t actually think this song is that good. It’s very one-note and sounds like some sad SoundCloud rapper/singer’s music, however…I like it and looped it a lot throughout 2022 lol… This was a huge step up from VO!D which was even more repetitive, trappy, and boring. Let Me Drown’s atmosphere and moodiness are done well and enjoyable.

38. Who Am I - ROZY

I’m kinda pissed that I like this song this much to include it on this list, because it’s sung by a “virtual influencer” -___- stupid fucking idea/concept but I genuinely like the song and the vocals, if only I knew who the actual singer is…

39. Darl+ing - SEVENTEEN

This song………. Personally I don’t think it’s that good objectively but ugh. I still like it a lot and it was my 6th most streamed song in 2022 T__T So… It’s sweet and cute! It’s catchy! Whatever!!!!

Also I’ll just plug Circles here because while I didn’t add it to this list, it makes me feel things…Damn you Woozi… I felt disconnected from SVT’s 2022 releases by and large but this song got me…

40. be free - KB

While I didn’t like be free as much as because, I can’t deny how funky and groovy this song is. It’s good man

41. Another Life - KEY

Best song on the album. Love the synths. Futuristic-sounding synthwave like this IS Key’s sound. It’s hard to beat Bad Love (I don’t know why I didn’t include it in my roundup last year…) but Another Life feels like a sibling or cousin to Bad Love.

42. Never Stop Me - (G)I-DLE

I liked this track way more than Tomboy, I think Never Stop Me really captures the 2000s pop punk/rock sound and is catchier LOL.

43. #Self_Trip - MINSEO

I loooove Minseo’s vocals. I’d describe this song as like… captivating? While I’m actually not that into the melody, her vocals are really what shines here.

#ribbith txt

[justdyingslowly]

1. Name justdyingslowly obviously come on

2. Nationality Australian

3. Age 22

4. Birthday nnnah dont feel like it

5. Zodiac sign (or your primal zodiac sign) Libra/Scorpio cusp

6. Gender wamon

7. Sexuality very very hetero

8. Your looks (add a picture or describe yourself) androgenous

9. What do you/did you study? Psychology (focus on sexology) and art.

10. What’s your current job like?/What job would you like to have? I am disabled you think I can work ha sexologist would be awesome. When I was a kid I wanted to be a fireman but Australias always burning

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11. Your birth order head first

12. How many siblings do you have? 1

13. Do you have good relations with your family? yeah dads finally out of his abusive relationship, nearing age 70 and his emotions and his sexuality are finally opening up for the first time and that makes me SO happy.

14. How many friends do you have? what kind of fucked up question is this.

15. Your relationship status relationshipped. Fiance? got the marriage papers in a drawer somewhere with the car rego but can’t be fucked filling them?

16. What do you look for in a SO? empathetic, mature, calm. Always open to discussion. Prefers to be blunt rather than secretive. Emotional age over 14 (incredibly fucking rare apparently). Puts an importance on context and understanding other views above all else.

17. Do you have a crush? Hellll yeah Crush on my partner and got a crush on a mutual friend of ours who don’t even know hes cute af hehe one day partners gonna accidentally spill the beans and embarrass me coz hes shit with secrets RIP me.

18. When did you have your first kiss? You think I can remember this bullshit? Its not that big a deal

19. Do you prefer serious and meaningful relationships or casual dating/one night stands? One night stand sex almost exclusively sucks. Just. SUCKS. Because neither of you know what the other likes and it ends up being an awkward mix of trying to please yourself while trying to also be considerate.

20. What are your deal breakers? Plugging your ears to anything that feels gross, uncomfortable or disagrees with you. How can you grow as a person without introspection? How can you mold what you think and believe without taking in other arguments and comparing them to your beliefs to see how they stack up? Its pathetic.

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21. How was your day? cute mutual friend had a fall this morning and were both worried about him. His back is bad and he’s getting a little older, he can’t be getting dizzy and having falls like that. other than that im anxious about seeing my gastro. He’s lovely but... specialists are specialists. Good at knowing what they know but not always great at listening.

22. Favourite food & drink you think im allowed to eat or drink? water and... foods a touchy subject.

23. What position do you sleep in? Usually on my side with a body pillow to grip so I don’t end up choking my partner in his sleep.

24. What was your last dream about? uuhhh...going to italy and being unable to get into this tiny basket boat properly.

25. Your fears does PTSD to medical shit count haha

26. Your dreams ... going to italy and being unable to get into a tiny basket boat thingy?

27. Your goals - get some sort of diagnosis eventually. Its been 3 years of trying and im tired. - get back to studying art part time for my bachelors. - pass JLPT N3. - go back to university for psychology. - do the dishes when I get home.

28. Any pets? two budgies. we also take care of any orphaned or injured birds.

29. What are your hobbies? feeling nauseous drawing writing a little bit im making a little gameboy game in C atm too

30. Any cool places in your area? i live next to a national park with waterfalls and koalas and emus and stuff

31. What was your last awkward situation? mutual friend made a comment on his chest i playfully smacked it (related to the comment) it was surprisingly hard “O-oh wow, thats... I didnt expect that” my partner laughed at me. it was awful.

32. What is your last regret? getting embarrassed at friends pecs stop making me think about it 33. Language/s you can speak english. N4 Japanese.

34. Do you believe in astrological stuff? (Zodiac, tarot, etc.) of course not what the fuck

35. Have any quirks? Quirkless. I do wiggle when im happy though apparently.

36. Your pet peeves open doors.

37. Ideal vacation spend a months chilling in an old japanese house in autumn hokkaido oooooof that sounds nice

38. Any scars? internal? yes

39. What does your last text message say? peepee poopoo ustinky

40. Last 5 things from your search history how do i find this

41. What’s your [device] background? Sam Porter Bridges walkin around Sam Porter Bridges cuddling BB-28 Louise while he sleeps my chicken

42. What do you daydream about? all might

43. Describe your dream home an old japanese house in autumn hokkaido oooooof that sounds nice

44. What’s your religion/Your thought about religion its a comforting thought having a parent-figure who cares about you and looks after all the big things you can’t manage yourself, but institutionalizing it runs a severe risk of becoming harmful cults. And it often does.

45. Your personality type me

46. The most dangerous thing you’ve done i saw the lost bunny that was on all the posters in the neighbourhood looked thin and patchy so i grabbed him to take him home. im allergic. sent me to hospital and I almost died.

47. Are you happy with your current life? feeling sick sucks and partners having a depressive episode but things are pretty good

48. Some things you’ve tried in your life living

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49. What does your wardrobe consist of? blacks, reds, whites and pinks

50. Favourite colour to wear? at the moment pink. Red is always comforting though.

51. How would you describe your style? mix between lazy alternative punk, teenager with band shirts and harajuku peach kawaii uwu

52. Are you happy with your current looks? kinda wish i was a bit shorter but what can you do

53. If you could change/add something to your appearance - impossible or not - what would it be? bit shorter

54. Any tattoos or piercings? lol no PTSD

55. Do you get complimented often? by who? partner constantly, family haha are you kidding im australian so a friend’s version of showing affection is calling you a cunt and slapping your ass in public

56. Favourite aesthetic? all might

57. A popular trend that you dislike blocking because you disagree or find them distasteful. Ignoring all context to opposing thoughts and arguments. taking a personal feeling of disgust to mean something is evil. Blocking your ears to anything that isn’t a circlejerk of what you already think - and trying to isolate anyone who even just listens to something other then the noise of your sloppy dicks to have a thought of their own.

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58. Songs you’re currently obsessed with? The Machine by Low Roar

59. Song you normally wouldn’t admit you like. why wouldnt i admit i like a song

60. Favourite genre? probably enka haha

61. Favourite artist/band/genre? probably enka haha oh and tatsuro yamashita

62. Hated popular songs/artists? why the hell would I hate something like a song? I hate aspects of the music industry as a whole I guess?

63. Put your music on shuffle and list first 5 which playlist they aren’t all together in one place

64. Can you sing or play any instruments? piano, saxophone... uh... partners good at making music and playing shakuhachi

65. Do you like karaoke? no.

66. Own any albums? yes? many?

67. Do you listen to radio? What stations? no. but triple J, ABC Jazz and Classical. sometimes they even play final fantasy and JRPG music on classical which is pretty neat. -

68. Favourite movie/series? can i make this about games because then the answer is Metal Gear Solid

69. Favourite genre of movies/books/etc ...shounen?

70. Your fictional crush/es if they’re over 40yrs old, male and happy and bubbily or grumpy and sad then there’s a big ol fat chance I wanna bone. Solid Snake from MGS4, All Might and pretty much anyone drawn by Tarou Madoromi.

71. Which fictional character is you? uh

72. Are you a shipper? List your otps, if so what does this even mean what language is this

73. Favourite greek god? idk hades seems chill

74. A legend from where you live that you like the story of Tjilbruke is funny and good. all Kaurna stories are good.

75. Do you like art? What’s your favourite work or artist? im in a big egon schiele mood atm.

76. Can you share your other social media? no i am incapable

77. Favourite youtubers? many

78. Favourite platform? not too high up. actually i like being a little lower than ground level in corners.

79. How much time do you spend on the internet? too much

80. What video games have you played? Which one’s your favourite? look i just want to say that MGS4 is the best one in the series and Death Stranding is phenomenally engaging.

81. Your favourite books (manga also counts) these are all so goddamn definitive how can I pick? Oh wait the answer is One Piece

82. Do you play board/card games? I play DnD atm and know 15 yr old rules to Yugioh

83. Have you ever been to a night marathon in cinema? that shit dosn’t happen here

84. Favourite holiday golden week coz its a week also easter because thats when all the glucose based sweets come back

85. Are you into dramas? what kind

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86. Would you use death note, if you had one? no. thats called being a murderer.

87. What changes would you make in the world, no matter how impossible, if you had the power to? chill people out a bit. when people feel unsafe they get really depenfive and territorial and block their ears to everything, making in-and-out groups for themsevles that end up putting them in more harm.

88. Could you survive a zombie apocalypse? im disabled with a disabled partner. we arent funny sure we can survive normal everyday life when society is angled so sharply against us.

89. If you had to be turned into a paranormal being, what would it be? id like to be a mimi spirit

90. What would you want to happen to you after your death? spooky time

91. If you had to change your name, what would be your pick? toshinori yagi

92. Who would you switch your life with for a week? anyone healthy

93. Pick an emoji to be your tattoo that cursed one with the intense eyes and the hand

94. Write 3 things about yourself - only one of them must be true im me im not me im pee

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95. Cold or hot? cold.

96. Be a hero or be a villain? both are distasteful ideas in reality

97. Sing everything you want to say or rhyme? i can’t do either partner speak sin bad puns and its hell, these both sound about equal

98. Shapeshifting or controlling time? shapeshifting. controlling time is eithe rmanipulative or lonely. shapeshifing is every other superpower at once.

99. Be immortal or be immune to everything aside from natural death? both are deeply upsetting ideas

100. ….. or …..? jiji or ossan? generally Jiji, but ossans can be lovely too.

#personal #stupid

[thehighestmountains]

evermore review and ranking:

overall, i found this album to have more skippable songs than folklore and the middle of my ranking definitely feels like the middle whereas in my folklore ranking, #14 was still a fav. folklore was a true anomaly where i was just adding the whole album to my playlist. evermore really feels like folklore’s little sister getting the hand-me-downs, who just doesnt know who she is or what shes doing with her life, what is the theme exactly. 

tis the damn season. i fell in love in the first five seconds. i love the moody mature guitar strums and drum beats amping up the entire song. the story of coming back to an old love in your hometown reminds me of the show ‘the normal people’. im a real sucker for sagas, timeless loves that pull you in time and time again, familiar feelings that just feel right because you experienced them at such a young age.  this song gets me.

There's an ache in you, put there by the ache in me But if it's all the same to you It's the same to me

So we could call it even You could call me "babe" for the weekend ​'Tis the damn season, write this down

Sleep in half the day just for old times' sake I won't ask you to wait if you don't ask me to stay So I'll go back to L.A. and the so-called friends

long story short. this is such a banger r u joking. i feel every single one of my blood cells pumping as soon as this song starts. i even love the post-chorus, a great break from the chorus and the verses. i could post the whole song as my favorite lines.

And you passed right by I was in the alley, surrounded on all sides The knife cuts both ways If the shoe fits, walk in it 'til your high heels breakAnd I fell from the pedestal Right down the rabbit hole Long story short, it was a bad time When I dropped my sword I threw it in the bushes and knocked on your door And we live in peace But if someone comes at us, this time, I'm ready

ivy. hard not to compare this to illicit affairs, but this is like an upbeat version. if i didnt even pay attention to the lyrics, i would think this is so fun and catchy, it sounds good. there is no anger, there is a joy. and i just like it.

Oh, goddamn My pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand Taking mine, but it's been promised to another Oh, I can't Stop you putting roots in my dreamland My house of stone, your ivy grows And now I'm covered in you So yeah, it's a fire It's a goddamn blaze in the dark And you started it

willow. im really glad this was the leading single because this is a beautiful stringy piece with a great melody. when i was reading the lyrics before listening to the song, it sounded extremely cheesy with “thats my man”, “i come back stronger than a 90s trend”, but in the song, i love it. theres a lot of heart and oompf to this.

And if it was an open-shut case I never would've known from that look on your face Lost in your current like a priceless wine

The more that you say, the less I know Wherever you stray, I follow

coney island. i wonder why she picked coney island, a very summery location with the bright lines and merry go, when the whole album is supposed to be a winterscape. i barely understand what this song is about but i enjoy the sounds.

Did I close my fist around something delicate? Did I shatter you?

evermore. i love when justin vernon starts singing with that beautiful falsetto “cant not think of all the cost and the things that will be lost”.

Or the violence of the dog days I'm on waves, out being tossed

champagne problems. before i get into this, i like this song, im impressed with the bridge and the chorus, i enjoy the story. just a small thing: title phrase. i just dont vibe with it, the rest of the lyrics couldve been more connected with champagne, i dont believe champagne to be any alcoholic’s choice of drink. and one more nitpick, who likes that random piano mash at the end, anyone?

Your mom's ring in your pocket My picture in your wallet Your heart was glass, I dropped it

One for the money, two for the show I never was ready so I watch you go Sometimes you just don't know the answer 'Til someone's on their knees and asks you

tolerate it - this is a good mellow song, i can relate to the deep sadness of feeling ignored, every thing you do is just dropped. i feel this could grow on me, especially because at the end we really get that jolt of energy, i can leave, i can do it.

I wait by the door like I'm just a kid Use my best colors for your portrait

gold rush. this song is a little too sweet for me, specifically “i dont need a gold rush gold rush”. its just an upbeat and repetitive pop song. i also find this specific high school energy of really wanting someone but also despising their appeal to just not relate to the headspace im currently in.

no body no crime. whoooa that blast of country. it kind of feels weird in this album. i think the chorus is incredibly boring, “i think he did it but i just cant prove it” over and over.

No, no body, no crime But I ain't lettin' up until the day I die

closure. i cant get over the constant banging of industrial pots and pans throughout this whole song lol. i really went back and forth between do i like this, no i hate it, ok i could get used to it, no no it doesnt fit with the lyrics and how shes singing. i also dont care for “yes i got your letter, yes im doing better”.

we have a large pile of songs at the bottom, they all mush together in a sad corner. these could maybe grow on me but i also would be fine never listening to them again. with folklore’s sad songs, like epiphany or my tears ricochet, there was still something that appealed to me. most of these, there just isnt anything.

happiness - similar to tolerate it, i think the lyrics carry and convey a specific feeling very well, i have definitely felt this way, but i dont feel like the instrumentals match her emotional singing. i think she really carries this song and the instruments just let me down.

No one teaches you what to do  When a good man hurts you And you know you hurt him too

marjorie - i feel like a song about her grandmother could have been so great instead we get “what died didnt stay dead” over and over and a bridge that is mostly about herself. “shouldve kept every grocery store receipt cause every scrap of you would be taken from me” is the worst of the lines, thats what you want to keep? grocery receipts? the song should be about her grandmother leaving all her “backlogged dreams” to her, and im not getting much of that.

cowboy like me - takes one... to... know... one...... this song does not embody  the type of cowboy shes talking about, perhaps a 80 year old woman singing about her tendencies to run away. im not convinced taylor is singing from a place she understands enough about. my least favorite line in the album goes to “the tennis court was covered up with some tent-like thing”. tent like thing? lol ok. although i will say one of my favorite lines is “forever is the sweetest con”, but that gem cannot save this song.

dorothea - this is the worst version of seven from folklore. its about ten times less interesting, very bare bones, hardly any story or background information. i dont particularly like the name dorothea. giving me major grandma vibes, these last three songs are major grandma vibes. 

#evermore #evermore ranking

[galaxae]

3, 7 and 18 for as many as you can answer; btw do you still have an ocs page? like with introductions and all that

wow this took forever oops!

tysm for the ask!! i’ve been meaning to make a carrd or something with oc intros, but i have so goddamn many ocs and so little time now that i’m in college and all that. and i have the code saved from my old pages before i remade, but those are kind of outdated and incomplete

that being said i’m probably gonna end up making that carrd regardless of how busy i am cause special interest indulgence and all that, so i’ll post about it when i do

anyway! i’m putting the actual oc answers under a readmore because i’m gonna try to do all the ocs i listed and it’ll be kinda long lol

3. What does your oc’s voice sound like? (Or, if you have one, what’s their voiceclaim?) Can they sing, whistle, or roll their rs? Do they have any speech impediments or notable dialects/accents?

how does one even describe voices... ok here goes

avani: she’s my character for a ttrpg campaign, so her voice sounds basically like mine (which might not help much cause you don’t know how i talk lol), but when i’m talking as her i pitch my voice up a bit and make it a bit more nasally. she’s not much of a singer, nor can she whistle, but she can roll her r’s pretty well. also, since she’s autistic and hard of hearing, her tone of voice often comes off the "wrong” way

farhan: he’s another ttrpg character i play lol, or at least he will be next semester, so his voice is again kind of like mine. but when i talk as him i pitch my voice down and it’s a bit hoarse. ig his voice would also be more “masculine” than mine but whatever. he can sing and whistle but has a pretty small vocal range (since he’s, like, 13 right now and will be 16 when i rp him next semester)

carter: i imagine his voice as low and on the quiet and raspy end, with a tiny bit of a lisp. he’s way too insecure to try to sing or even whistle or anything like that, though if he practiced at it he’d probably get pretty good

calira: she’s mute so n/a i guess. but she talks pretty formally in her dialect of elvish sign language, which is definitely unusual

sam: they have kind of a low voice that’s also raspy, but with quite a bit of pep and variation in their tone. they can even sing pretty well and they like to whistle constantly while working. that creates some kind of whiplash cause sam comes off as a typical edgy teen a lot of the time

jizoriel: high-pitched with lots of voice cracks, peak pretentious preteen/early teen jerkass. he can’t really sing or do anything similar, nor does he want to very much

victoria: so quiet and raspy that you can barely make out that it’s low and has a soothing and pleasant tone to it. she can sing well, or at least she could once upon a time

rowan: just! the happiest and most cheerful voice you can imagine! so much love behind how she talks! her voice fills up her whole head and the whole room!! and she whistles sometimes while she walks

ace: defies any masculine or feminine labels, smooth and cool in theory but they stutter quite a bit

charity: gruff but with a hint of cheer and clarity behind it that comes out when she’s startled. she loves to sing but can’t whistle and can’t roll her r’s either

jamal: i actually have a voiceclaim for him! it’s this (the voice that sings from 1:51 to 1:58)

kimberly: her voice is a bit high and a bit... idk how to say it exactly... i guess shrill would be the word?

fabián: his voice seems higher-pitched than it actually is cause he talks higher when he’s anxious, and he’s always anxious. it’s a bit hard to describe his voice otherwise tbh. i can hear it in my head but i can’t quite put it to paper oops. oh yeah also he has a great singing voice but never uses it sooo

7. What song reminds you of this oc? Does this match up with the type of music your oc likes to listen to?

this question opens up a wormhole cause i have playlists for many of these guys but instead i’ll just provide one (1) song for each and vaguely describe their music taste, how does that sound

avani: honestly “mr. capgras encounters a secondhand vanity” by will wood is a “her” song to me. her music taste leans a lot more toward older music though (like some classics from the 70s and 80s and such)

farhan: he’s still very new so i haven’t really found a song for him yet. but i know he absolutely loves peppy and energetic pop music and also sappy gay love songs

carter: (slaps my hand away when i try to type another will wood song) “fantasy island” by the shins always launches me into daydreams about him. which kinda roughly aligns with his music taste, he listens to a lot of those “mainstream indie” artists. he’d also listen to will wood because he’s gay and mentally ill <3

calira: one of my favorite songs on her playlist is “maximillian von spee” by dirt poor robins. but the music she listens to is basically all invigorating church-loving stuff with medieval-era instruments lmao

sam: “sometimes” by nick lutsko is an absolute bop and very much a sam song. sam actually doesn’t go out of their way to listen to music though, but when they do they listen to either the most soothing and relaxing stuff or to the angriest metal emo music. no in between

jizoriel: i’ll go the less emo angle here and say a song that reminds me of him is “upside down” by jack johnson. jizoriel’s music taste is like. old choir music and shit plus incomprehensible magical music that doesn’t even sound like music. if he was from earth he’d like my chemical romance

victoria and rowan: i’m grouping these two together here because a song that reminds me very strongly of both of them/their relationship is “human” by dodie. which actually fits very well into both of their music tastes!

ace: again, going the less edgy angle here, “auntie earth” by walter mitty and his makeshift orchestra. but ace mostly listens to uh, classical flute music and flute covers

charity: absolutely “dance and cry” by mother mother, that’s pretty much her theme song. it’s among her favorite songs in canon too

jamal: “tire swing” by los elk, since his arc is about letting go of childhood and all that jazz. he’s more inclined to listen to fun. and other pop artists and rappers and such. he likes janelle monae

kimberly: “best tears” by the happy fits for sure. in terms of her music taste though, her taste is pretty similar to jamal’s. they bond over being janelle monae fans

fabián: by god does “heal” by so much light fit him. his taste is that he rotates through three (3) specific obscure indie artists lmao, so theoretically i guess that specific song is included in there

18. How does your oc see themself? How does this compare to the way other ocs see them?

i am gonna do my best to keep these short cause this is a loaded question for all of them hoo boy

avani: how she sees herself: honestly the worst person alive. unless she spends every moment of her time trying to make up for what she’s done, she’s worthless, and she doesn’t deserve to love herself in any capacity how others see her: her brother (farhan) really looks up to her! most of the time. the superhero team she’s on (other people’s ocs) all think she’s generally smart and capable enough, and her boyfriend in particular thinks she’s incredible

farhan: how he sees himself: as of right now? a misunderstood emo middle schooler who’s still kind of cool i guess how others see him: his sister (avani) thinks he’s quite an impressive and charismatic young man

carter:  how he sees himself: 1/10 awkward and annoying how others see him: carter reminds calira too much of her old self, so she love-hates him. sam thinks he’s weak and cowardly but admires his kindness. and jizoriel clings to him as a caring father figure and loves carter’s passion for natural studies

calira: how she sees herself: it goes back and forth between “i’m the greatest chosen one ever im such a strong warrior” and “wow i’m literal trash why did the gods pick me for this” how others see her: carter is a bit intimidated by her but appreciates her attempts to vibe with him, sam thinks she’s an annoying pretentious self-important bitch (but their opinion softens over time), and jizoriel sees right through her facade and feels comfortable around her because of it

sam:  how they see themself: evil and in need of redemption, kind of similar to avani ig but with 10x more confidence in their skills and also much more violent how others see them: carter knows theyre doing their best even if theyre kind of an asshole, calira is a fan of their strength and determination, and jizoriel Hates Their Guts (at first) because they baby him too much

jizoriel: how he sees himself: a fucking fraud of a prince. all he has going for him is his abilities as a mage, but even then those are shaky how others see him: carter knows he’s very insecure and wants to comfort him, calira admires his magical prowess and noble air, and sam thinks he’s a snarky little pretentious douchebag but also he reminds them of their late brother and they want to protect him at all costs

victoria: how she sees herself: basically dead. only good for interacting with ghosts. not worthy of the human world or of friendship how others see her: she reminds rowan of her old self. rowan sees a glimmer of love and hope in her and wants to bring it out

rowan: how she sees herself: a fucking mess but she’s trying her best and that’s what counts! how others see her: victoria very much appreciates her cheerful air even if she doesn’t act like it

ace: how they see themself: way too weird to be human, way too weak not to be. their self-image changes constantly. theyre very confused about everything please help how others see them: charity is literally dating them lol she thinks theyre the cutest person alive, jamal appreciates how hard they try as a friend, kimberly thinks theyre an alien invader whom she can study and use to get further in life, and fabián knows more about ace than anyone else and loves them for it

charity: how she sees herself: a Teenager who’s struggling. she desperately wants to be young without the burden of her trauma but whether she thinks of herself as emo and sad and angry or not depends a lot on her mood how others see her: ace adores everything about her, jamal loves how cool and fun and sociable she can be, kimberly is annoyed with her rebelliousness, and fabián worries very much for her well-being and can’t shake the image of her as helpless (oops that’s gonna cause some drama)

jamal: how he sees himself: just a chill guy trying to get by. unremarkable. how others see him: ace is grateful for how forgiving he can be but is still terrified of him being angry over [spoilers], charity loves how sociable and fun he is and how protective he can be of his friends, kimberly secretly envies his carefree nature, and fabián sees him as a solid acquaintance to whom he did not give a good first impression

kimberly: how she sees herself: not good! if she can’t grow up fast and do science well then she’s useless how others see her: ace wants to be friends with her but doesn’t know how to do that, charity is annoyed by her rule-bound-ness, jamal thinks she’s cool but should unwind a little, and fabián resents her at first but would still like to play chess with her sometime

fabián: how he sees himself: he has a moral responsibility to help people Or Else. way too anxious and stuck up but he doesn’t know how to change that how others see him: ace fuckin Loves this guy, charity loves him too but she gets pissed when he tries to help her with anything, jamal genuinely thinks he’s a great guy and wants to get to know him better, and kimberly is actually impressed by him and envies his apparent confidence and charisma

ok ok that’s it i promise. sorry this is so long and tysm for reading if you made it this far!! feel free to ask more oc questions literally whenever, that goes for anyone reading this <3

#pey talks #ocs tag #this was so fun to write thank you for asking ;-; #ace #avani #calira #carter #charity #fabián #farhan #jamal #jizoriel #kimberly #sam

[khukei]

[BTS - Wings] Album Review

4 months late because I got busy with life but hey better late than never right? A mini album can be dissected in a day because there’s only 7 songs max, but in Wings we have 15 tracks to chew and digest. And that is my excuse. 

ANYWAY

So my friend (who is the culprit behind my conversion to KPOP), talked me into joining this nationwide bulk ordering movement for BTS’ Wings album. 

Wings is my very first physical Kpop album and honestly, I still feel a mild pang of guilt because I wanted to get SHINee’s 1 of 1 first since they were my first love in KPOP  but Wings came in the mail first so okay.  Forgive me, SHINee! 

 Now I understand why physical  KPOP albums sell so much despite the dominance of digital downloads. I mean wow. HD pictures, posters, photo cards and other merch. I also noticed that the CDs are just casually tucked in a page like it’s just an afterthought. The albums are also quite cheap. You’re basically just paying for the photo book. But I do use the CD because I like me some high quality audio. 

 So here are my thoughts on each track:  1.Intro: Boy Meets Evil  There are some interesting vocal effects/EQing going on here. Also the lyrics are really poetic. This is btw what got me into BTS in the first place, they sing about relevant issues and matters that young adults could really relate to.  Memorable line:   I threw my future away because I was drunk on dating

2.Blood Sweat & Tears

Ah, the title track. What else could I say? This is a masterpiece. The production is amazing. This was everyone’s jam in the last quarter of 2016. And V’s incredibly deep voice, wow. I like how they’re using the Spanish mode and incorporating trap hi hat things into the mix. Everyone’s using trap hi hat these days but this is the first time I’ve heard it used in a song with a Spanish beat and chord progression. It’s strange to me, but it works! 

Memorable line:  I wanna be addicted to your prison So I can’t serve anyone that’s not you Even though I know, I drink the poisonous Holy Grail 3.Begin (Jungkook solo)

The harmonization in this song is amazing. Kudos to the vocal arranger. And the lyrics are so meaningful and sweet. Jungkook’s singing is on point too, but that goes without saying.  Memorable line:  I feel like I’m going to die when hyung is sad When hyung is in pain, it hurts more than when I’m in pain 

  4.Lie (Jimin solo)

Blood Sweat and Tears is a music production treat, but in my opinion, Lie takes the prize in production quality. I like the incorporation of some Spanish elements in this album, it’s not a parody nor an imitation and it’s  really well done. Also, before I checked the lyrics I thought he was saying Karina Lie. The real line is caught in a lie. I have a friend named Karina so lol #MisheardLyrics

Memorable line:  Find the me that was innocent I can’t free myself from this lie Give me back my laughter

5.Stigma (V solo)

I’m going to mention again how much I am a fan of V’s deep voice. We take a sharp turn from a Spanish-y song to a more familiar RnB vibe on this one. And oh man, V’s high note genuinely surprised me The lyrics are once again very meaningful and vulnerable. This is really what sets BTS apart from other groups. Relevance. Relatableness. Authenticity. *applauds*

Memorable line: Deeper, deeper, the wound just gets deeper Like pieces of broken glass that I can’t reverse Deeper, it’s just the heart that hurts every day (You) who was punished in my stead, You who were only delicate and fragile 6.First Love (Suga solo) This one is a slow and mellow rap song. Well actually, if you ask me I’d call this a Spoken Word piece. It’s already very poetic just reading the English translation, how much more in its pure, unadulterated form. I really like how Suga’s voice is EQ’d here also. The overall vibe of this song reminds me of Kingdom hearts. I don’t know why.  I find it hard to jive with Suga’s rap flow in this song, but that’s probably just due to the language barrier. 

Memorable line: Even though I was gone for a long time Without repulsion You accepted me Without you there’s nothing After the dawn, two of us We welcomed the morning together Don’t let go of my hand forever, I won’t let go of you again either 7.Reflection (Rap Monster solo)

Here is one sad/creepy sounding song. The synth parts remind me for some reason of Creepshow. You know, Stephen King’s horror anthology films in the 80′s. The instrumental part after the first verse could really pass off as Creepshow’s soundtrack. The slow pulsing delays adds even more to the melancholy yet creepy vibe of this song. Mentioning Creepshow probably ruined the moment, but I can’t help it! But yeah, this song is really-- how many times did I say meaningful already?!

Memorable line:  In the darkness, people look happier than the day

8.MAMA (J-Hope solo) This is my favorite track in the whole album simply because it’s upbeat and more cheerful compared to the other darker, more somber songs in the earlier parts of this album. I’m biased towards happy songs. The general vibe of this track reminds me of happy go lucky rap songs in the 90s and that’s because of the bass line. The short and subtle choir parts near the end was also a nice touch.  

Memorable line:  You were like fertilizer to a budding plant Now I’m a flower, I’ll be your flower path 9.Awake (Jin solo)

From upbeat hip hop we then transition to a sentimental orchestra fusion song. Because BTS is cool like that. This is my second favorite song. There is real tension and release going on here that will really take you up on a ride. Or maybe that’s just me. The melodic hooks really stick with you and touch your heart. The bridge is the best part here. 

Memorable line: Maybe I, I can’t touch the sky Still, I want to stretch my hand out I want to run, just a bit more 10.Lost This song starts off with with the familiar Spanish vibe with the acoustic guitar and RnB chords but then when we get to the chorus it suddenly changes to this very loud, in your face Dubstep phrase that for some reason, works! 

Memorable line:  I didn’t know there were this many Paths I can’t go and paths I can’t take I never felt this way before Am I becoming an adult?

11.BTS Cypher Pt. 4  

A very angsty song about the struggles of being an idol. This type of sound isn’t really my cup of tea. But the lyrics make up for it. 

Memorable line:  I’m sorry bae because I’m breathing I’m sorry bae because I’m so healthy 

12.Am I Wrong 

I’m not a fan of country music. And this song is kind of like a fusion. And even though it’s not completely country the main riff is annoying to me. Hill Billies suddenly come to mind. But as usual the lyrics is the redeeming factor so I still appreciate this song. 

Memorable line:  If what you see on the news is nothing to you If that comment is nothing to you If that hatred is nothing to you You’re not normal, you’re abnormal 

13.21st Century Girls 

Yey for women empowerment!! And here we go again with the Spanish beat!  Did BTS go to Spain or something? Anyway, this song is too loud and aggressive for me. It does have its moments, but I wouldn’t put this on any of my playlists because I’m an old soul who prefers smooth grooves. 

Memorable line:  If anyone keeps insulting you (insulting you) Tell em you’re my lady, go tell them (tell them) Whatever other people say, whatever this world tells you You’re the best to me just the way you are

14.Two! Three!   

I thought this was going to be another one with the melancholy feel but I’m glad I was proven wrong when the beat picked up after the intro. Thank you!  This is like the cool down part of your cardio exercise as it is more toned down and less aggressive. Oh and the choir parts near the end are heavenly!! 

Memorable line:  Me, a shadow behind the stage, me, in the depth of darkness I didn’t want to show everything including my pain But because I’m still unaccustomed I just wanted to make you smile I wanted to do good 

  15.Interlude: Wings   I was not expecting an upbeat party/club kind of song. But somehow it makes sense. After your cool down exercise you go straight to the club to end the day. I’m not the partying type, but that’s just the vibe I’m getting from this song. It’s makes sense as the closing song. 

Memorable line: I trust myself, Since the reason why my back hurts Is so that wings can sprout 

 Final thoughts: 

I’ve already mentioned this, but what the heck, I’ll say it again! What I really like about BTS is the authenticity in their lyrics. I may not always like their music, but the words always get to me. It takes a great amount of courage for young men to be openly vulnerable, and that, for me, is very endearing.  The general theme of this album are: Depression, confusion, loss of innocence, young love, the yearning to return to happier times, mental illness... aka struggles of being an adolescent. Aka growing up. 

Speaking of mental illness, I noticed that the ordering of the tracks have a kind of bipolar feel to it due to the sudden and contrasting mood transitions of each song. Without studying the lyrics the track order might not make sense to the listener, but it all comes together nicely when you look at the lyrics. I saw what you did there, BTS. Very clever. Kudos to you all. 

For me what makes BTS very appealing to a lot of people is that they talk about very human experiences in their songs that everybody can relate to (especially adolescents). While a lot of other groups send you off to to dreamland with their perfection, BTS brings you down to earth with the harsh realities of our time and compel you to think about how you’re living your life. And that, is what I think sets them apart. 

Rating: 8/10

#BTS #WINGS #ALBUM REVIEW #KPOP #army #bts army #philippines