#damnnnn i can't be normal

[infinitemilk]

I'll defend kageyama forever, he was just a kid after all and he was trying he's best. it's pretty easy says that he's a monster or a bully when u don't know he's backstory. and this edit fallmeapart damnnn

[the-cat-and-the-birdie]

Y’all gloss over Jess being pregnant and still fighting tho. Like yeah, Peter brings his baby, but at least he acknowledges and MJ is aware of it.

Does her partner know she’s putting their child at risk?

Or y’all just being hypocrites yourselves?

Not gonna lie everytime someone is like 'Jess baby bout to come out a scrambled egg' i DIE

Cause you're right.

Mayday's already here. Like we know she has some form of Spider-ability.

Jessica ma'am how do you know you're not spinning a normal baby around in there like a hamster ball??? Sure, you're spider-woman, but that baby might just be a normal baby

Even if that baby come out fine you can't tell me that's good for development - thats some IN-UTERO Baby Shaken Syndrome

Also how does Mayday not get whip-lash. I feel like Jess be side eyeing Peter like 'I would not let my baby be doing that but whatever'

Also also now that I think about it, even though I love Jess and understand her position in ATSV I feel like she'd be annoying as a mother. Like not like Rio at all.

The type of black mom to walk in the room at like 8pm and be like 'You did your homework? Lemme see, get it out Imma check' like damnnnn okay

[iciatheguardess]

twwwww

While aoki isn’t blatantly suicidal, he’s definitely on that edge. Like, he doesn’t really have a will to live outside of his friends and Dunite (because he obviously sees her as not just a friend lol).

That’s kind of how it’s always been. He doesn’t lament it, honestly he probably thinks that having to fight to get up in the morning is NORMAL. It’s all he’s ever known, feeling like he’s an unworthy wretch who deserves nothing.

Dunite is basically the complete opposite of this mentality.

Damnnnn... really playing into the sadness-sunshine trope

I find it interesting that you said Dunite's the exact opposite of that mentality, and when I first read it I was like "... welllllllll" but now that I think about it, she really is.

I was hesitant to agree at first thought bc Dunite uses her happiness and ditziness as a bit of a cover for her anger and abilities. But outside that she genuinely is that person- a very happy, ditzy, protective, blunt character.

She and Aoki really are opposites. That was obvious before but the more I think about it, the more I'm realizing how true that is. Dunite doesn't just stick to the usual reasons to want to keep going, she's so positive usually that she looks for things every single day, hour, and minute that are worth living for. Does that have some depressive undertones? Kinda yeah. But it's also really nice in a way bc she's always looking for reasons to smile.

I feel some similarities though are like. Wanting to be loved and liked but feeling like they can't be. Dunite feels like she can't be loved for her anger and intensity, Aoki feels he can't be bc he's the embodiment of suicide. They also both wake up to 'fight', though in different ways- Dunite's physically and externally fighting with Hexe and almost every other member of the Kingdom, while Aoki deals mostly with internal conflict. They both have their fair share of internal and external conflict.

No wonder they balance each other out so much. They're both on almost fully opposite sides of their spectrum. And that would make so much sense why Aokis fucking smitten with her, bc her intensity and (usual) happiness and protective nature completely balances out his. If he was with, say, Icia- shes more in the middle of the spectrum so while they'd balance each other out somewhat it'd still be a sad-leaning relationship that relies a lot on heavy talks.

Not to say it wouldn't work or it'd be toxic. But Dunite's nature will always be best for Aoki.

Damn I elsie ranted right back atcha

[sunball]

it's normal to think an idol is perfect tho, they litteraly are supposed to act like they are. they can't afford to have a bad public image and, i'm sorry if this sounds like i'm explaining something you already know since it's probably the case, but. it's just, don't beat yourself up for believing someone is what they wanted you to believe they are ? it's normal, you can't see through everything. i'm sorry you're feeling so disappointed tho, i know it can feel like a betrayal and it sucks

yeah :/ they're the only person I look up to ahhh it sucks. they're so so so so so good at appearing 'perfect'. I feel so sad because I usually can see right through people but damnnnn ahaha not this time

[burningdowndarkblue]

Avicii TIM - 1st Impressions

before the album: ready to listen to what will be my favorite album of the decade. I feel weird trying to rate my reactions 1-5 like normal because I think everything will be 5 stars so I'm just going to give first impressions without ratings. also, I think SOS & Tough Love are masterpieces but I can't give 1st impressions because I've listened to them thousands of times already.

peace of mind: the relatable lyrics begin here. "Dear society you're moving too fast for me." I love the fast-paced chanty vibes (almost like belly dance speed?) BUT the bridge which sounds classic rockish? DAMNNNN THAT'S AMAZING Avicii is so good at song's length and pacing. probably that electronic music songwriting base.

Heaven: Chris Martin's voice is incredibly unique and recognizable. so it's a testament to Avicii's songwriting that this doesn't sound like a Coldplay song. I think it's gusty for his family to keep a song that says "I think I just died and went to heaven" on a posthumous album. But my interpretation is that it's about finding heaven on earth so you don't want to die and a reminder that you don't have to die to find it. in another artist's hands, this could have been a lot less earnest of a song playing off the hyperbole of the language but instead, it's just an honest celebration of reaching that kind of happiness where you mean those words 100%. and I just love the music. it just makes you want to dance.

Bad Reputation: For some reason, I did not expect tropical pop vibes on this album and I love that it makes an appearance. The balance between the verses and chorus always sounds best on Avicii's songs for some reason compared to other similar songs in the genre.

Ain't A Thing: this is just electronic music bliss right now. an actual massage to the ears. this is giving me serotonin boosts. then it fits into the super sentimental classic genre of "when the last records on" which is one of my favorite song tropes. (Also, when he says yeaaah it makes me think of One Direction which cracks me up).

Hold the Line: apparently, this song features A R I Z O N A that's a rock/electropop from new jersey. I hear slight vampire weekend-esque influence here. the drop reminds me of fucking Ratatat which makes me smile. Okay now I'm listening closer to the lyrics and this song is really intense and dark in context of what happened. I hope people really hold to this one. this is the type of lyrics people get tattooed.

Freak: knew this album was going to be depressing even though the music fills my soul, whether Avicii wrote the lyrics personally or not he nurtures that honest soul-crushing stuff obviously because he lived it. There's a line in this that reminds me of Skinny Love by Bon Iver, "And I told you I'd be different, and I told you I was wild" // "And I told you to be patient, And I told you to be kind." I love that the message of this song isn't the typical (sometimes empty) pop song anthem of "it's awesome to be freaks!" I embraced that genre during my teen years but after a while, it can get tedious. Instead, this one is a little more defensive and I like it.

Excuse Me Sir: The only thing that's keeping me from being really depressed about this being Avicii's last album is that all the collaborators are still around. So much talent. Damn this one is kinda funky. Why am I low key getting Twenty One Pilots vibes I was not expecting this. There's something nerdy about this but also cowboy? 90s?

I love that electronic music (and hip hop) straight up just (legally) take from other songs so it's just a remix. Can't wait to dissect everything was sampled and interpolated in this album. Do people need to pay the spice girls every time they said "really really" in a song? Probably not but that'd be hilarious.

Heart Upon My Sleeve: Opening guitar is up my alley = yes. Admittedly, I'm not a huge Imagine Dragons enthusiast so this is the first one where I'm not 100% in love with the singing BUT wtf is up with this theatrically it sounds more like Journey and I'm intrigued. Why am I getting the Who vibes as well? Those drums though like we're stuck in an 80s dream/ nightmare. This is the first one that isn't quite my style but I'm still happy it's here. But I respect the full-on band collaboration. It is an Avicii & Imagine Dragons song and it shows. Watch this one grow on me.

Fades Away: I hate that this is the last song (just because that mean it's over). It sounds like a total last song. That tempo. It's even called Fades Away. Still with that larger than life feeling. I love how unifying his songs are there's a lot of "we." Perfect song for the end.

After listening thoughts: Long Live Avicii. This really is my favorite new album of the decade. Sincerely hope everyone who's hurting finds comfort in this music and ultimately take a different path than its artist. This is a gift from both Tim & everyone he left behind. Remember that everyone misses him and would rather have him here...his dying didn't create this music. Living did. And the living finished it. Stay safe everyone and stay here for as long as you can.