#Muse Reapers

[sunburnacoustic]

Matt on his lyricism being both personal and political

"On this song [Reapers], it's just a straight up analogy; I'm using real-life military drones, these remote controlled killing things, killing machines, to kind of represent these forces that could obviously target us all for nefarious purposes and stuff, and uh, yeah, it's pretty dark lyrically.

I threw the word "babe" in, to throw everyone off, because then that way you can sort of, almost make it be a metaphorical relationship song as well, you know?

So I like the songs to have different layers to them: both the personal but also this sort of political element to them, and trying to get both those themes to go throughout all the songs [on Drones] was one of the things I was trying to get happening. So that's why you may hear the odd word "babe" appearing every now and again, like what does that mean? That's the sort of personal side to the album, I guess."

This is quite fascinating to me, Matt talks a bit about the versatility of Muse's songs, not wanting to tie them down to just being purely political songs, but also once again, being a metaphorical abusive/controlling/trapped relationship dynamic thing, which is lyrically, a mark of some of Muse's best overall songs. Interesting.

Later while talking about The Handler, Matt also says that he deliberately kept it quite ambiguous what "dark forces" the protagonist recognises is controlling their life and begins to resist: "dark forces— in real life, in their head, or wherever you want it to be: I've tried to keep the album a little bit ambiguous so it's not completely in the military world, the fantasy world or the psychology world".

Which again brings me back to why Muse connect so strongly with so many people across the world: hey really just make songs that you can make your own, and in some ways by not dictating the details of your struggles, feelings and situations, Muse really are more personal in their writing to fans. You might ask, how on earth do you have millions of people connecting to a non-specific, even clichéd call-to-arms?Ask any of the millions of people that have been deeply touched and given strength by a Muse song!

[aquilacalvitium]

"Theme music" this, "montage song" that

What song plays during the credits for a movie to your oc's life?

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[rosetinted-escape]

Aha I did it. Tumblr fucked me over when I tried yesterday so you get it now instead!

Only up to the 2nd chorus. I do have an altered solo I'm playing at the moment but I don't want to post that publicly yet. Hope you all enjoy and happy belated Reapers day.

PLEASE DON'T REPOST.

[doodlesdreaming]

Heya Doodles! Got a wholesome idea for Death. Do ya think he'd be like how Little Creek is for Spirit when it comes to giving affection and playing with Despair? Also I'd like to see Death giving some affection to Dust too. After all, a proper mage cares for and loves their familiars like they would a pet. The novel even showcases how Death would kill anyone who dared to even aim at Dust. Meanwhile, he also checked over Despair as best he could after his first run in with Hadrimon on the bridge. Just figured it might be a wholesome subject.

Even more reason why Death isn't a complete a**hole. XD

I don't know about being playful, but I gave no doubt that Death spends quality time with both Despair and Dust. I can see him having private conversations with Despair to let loose what's on his mind, and Dust is...well, you know how some people talk things over to themselves to get their thoughts together? Yeah, Dust is his thought processor. XP

[playingwithstarsabove]

To be honest, I really, really want a full explanation on what the Reaper even IS. I know that TV Tropes isn't a reliable source of information, but according to Persona 2's YMMV, there's a recurring theory that the Reaper is somehow Tatsuya Sudou based on some similarities. It makes me want a Persona 2 remake that confirms or denies that theory, and a Persona 1 remake not having him at all would be foreshadowing of that. If it ends up being true, imagine how HORRIFIC that transformation would be because NYLARTHOTEP would be the one to inflict it on him.

[pcndaemonium]

Hades & Athena.

[goodbye-alchemy]

Why Do We Fear The Reaper

Why does the image of the grim reaper, a skeleton donning black and bearing a scythe, frighten us so?

Why is he the very image of the grim, of death, and why does he haunt our nightmares the way he does?

Maybe it’s because of his hollow eyes and the unending darkness behind them. Maybe it’s because the sight of him is a vision of our inevitable end.

Alternatively, perhaps he is frightening because of his existence within each and every one of us; a representation of what will be left when our flesh melts away after we die. Perhaps we don’t like the way he embraces death and we resent him for his lack of fear.

But in our fear of his image we forget that within every one of us is also a skeleton clad in darkness. It walks with us, talks with us, and feels the weight of every burden we bear. It holds us up as we live and finally it will be the last of us when we die. We are so terrified by the vision of what we possess under our blood and flesh and the potential of what we may become when it is gone. He is our impermanence and our vitriol is fueled by our denial of it.

But in all truth, the reaper is kind.

As his name suggests, he sows the seeds of life. He allows us to grow tall and proud. He cares for us, waters us, faces us toward the sun. And when we begin to wither, when our roots begin to rot and our leaves do not take water, he brings us mercy. He reaps us. He takes responsibility.

When the deer is shot and bleeding, the reaper comes and takes him away so he may not witness the hunters taking his hide. He takes responsibility.

He does not plant life recklessly. He grips the scythe in his hand and faithfully brings peace to every stalk that fades. Why do we fear him when he is our constant, the being most devoted to us in life and beyond?

He does not come for us until we are ready. And he mourns us when we try to leave before we are.

Within us each is the reaper who waits and holds us upright until the end. He reveals himself when we feel the pull of the final sleep and takes our pains away and places them squarely on his own shoulders. He carries the weight of the world we build in our time without question and grants us freedom from our burden, when he can never be free of his.

He is faithful, he is quiet, and he serves us even when we treat him with terror and repulsion. We see his sunken, sullen face and we run away, and even then he is devoted. He chews our food, brushes our hair, and dances for us. Fear him or don’t, but do not mistake him for terror when he is gentler than life has ever been or will ever be.

He is the first and final kindness, and his skeletal hand will feel warm when he gently takes you away, and he will mourn you long after you are forgotten.

The reaper is kindness, and he takes responsibility.

[musingartblog]

fresh shipping related phone wallapapers bc why not?

[killedbythegroove]

THE WAY I SHOULD HAVE BEEN HEREEEEEEE

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GOD

[thenexusofsouls]

“I… i can offer you shelter but I.. I don’t have anything to feed you…” (Leigh; @mxrvelouscreations

@mxrvelouscreations

"You'd be surprised," Nomak said, smirking a little despite his raspy voice and sickly pallor. Despite that he was very hungry, he couldn't feed from this one. She was, as far as he could see, a kind, nervous human who posed no threat to him whatsoever. Despite that humans were a food source, there were some that were notable, special. Over the centuries, he'd even had a few good relationships with humans. Nowadays, he much preferred to feed from vampires, from a moral standpoint anyway. In case this woman was one of those notable ones, he decided to refrain from treating her as a mere meal.

"Shelter would be appreciated, thank you," he said quietly. "I won't stay long. I only wish to catch my breath." That was hard to do, since his throat and chest hurt something terrible, but if he stayed for very long, he was afraid hunger would win out. Just for a little while, then, he would rest, and then be on his way. "What is your name?" he asked, for personalizing encounters with humans had always helped him to see them as more than prey. "You may call me Nomak."

[oc-menagerie-archived]

@puelluna (Himori starter for you!)

Himori wasn't sure how she got here. She thought she was taking the gate into the human world for a mission and instead she ended up...at a bar? A bar with people who she sensed weren't mortals. She took a look around, hand wavering near her hilt in case it was a trap.

No one seemed to be advancing on her however and she felt no sudden spiritual pressure. Her hands dropped to her sides and she decided to approach main counter. "Um...hi. Can you tell me where I am?" she asked, eyes shifting around as she laid her arms on the counter.

[cc-bleach-blazing-souls]

(cc) Ichigo: -walks into his room, to Rukia and Renji awkwardly wrapped in bandages-

(cc) Renji: W-wait Ichigo, it’s not what it looks like!

(cc) Ichigo: Really? I’ll give you two some privacy, even though it is my room. -closes the door, his bedroom door-

// inspired by this - with @rukia-kuchiki-divided

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[toomanydamnmuses]

I’m throwing Byakuya at everyone today. What are some of your muses reactions to Byakuya Kuchiki hugging your muse? You can provide context if you’d like!

((No context, only icons LOL))

[vixlenxe]

AY THIS ONE IS REALLY GOOD.