#don't you know it's gonna be alright

[lezzybeaverman]

Songs of Solidarity

I've been working on collecting music to make a playlist to encourage myself and my friends through the insanity of the current political landscape. I'm trying to pull from a wide range- old 60s songs my hippy parents raised me on, alternative rock I listened to as a rebellious teen, new stuff I'm just getting into, showtunes, even some of my beloved comedy musicians. There's so many repeated themes and motifs, which I guess makes sense- the quest for a better world is so very intrinsic to us, and progress comes in waves, so we have to keep reminding ourselves of what we're fighting for.

I am always weird (shy/nervous/feel like it's pointless) about posting, but I think this might be a thing that other people would like to see. So here's a little taste of what I've been listening to (with youtube links and a little information [or possibly way too much information if you don't like parentheticals {which obviously I do}] about each)- today's songs are Revolution by The Beatles, Liberation by Muse, and Rise Up by Audra Day.

Revolution is obviously one of the Big Ones. I doubt I need to explain the importance or popularity of The Beatles globally, but on a personal level they were one of my favorite bands growing up, and still are to this day. I was a John girl, but am now more of a George fan, although if it's who would I want to hang out with the most, I gotta go with my stoner bro Ringo- sorry Paul, no offense. You're still my mom's favorite (she thinks you're cute). All three of my parents were actually huge Beatles fans, so I was destined to listen to them all the time as a kid, and luckily I loved their music. Like many people, I prefer the harder, rockier single version of the song Revolution over the version on the white album with the doo-wops. When it was released, they came in for some criticism for what some felt was a wishy-washy take on revolution, but I think the internal conflict between a desire for a better world and a hope to avoid violence is part of what makes it a lasting classic (along with the reassurance that it'll be alright).

Muse has a lot of political/protest songs that I enjoy, but this particular number has an optimism to it that I think pairs well with Revolution. Inspired largely by the Black Lives Matter movement, it reflects the writer (lead singer Matt Bellamy)'s hope for systemic change to American politics to make them more truly democratic- something that now feels more important than ever. It also has a heavily Queen-influenced feel that I love, with dramatic piano flourishes and soaring vocals that make it really fun for me to sing along with, so it's a personal favorite.

Speaking of soaring vocals, you'd be hard pressed to find a more stirring vocal performance than this one by Andra Day. I first heard it on Doctor Who in the episode Rosa, about Rosa Parks (s11, e3) which despite some small flaws is still, I believe, one of the best episodes of the show (also I love Jodie Whittaker and I loved her run of the show even if it wasn't perfect thankyouverymuch) and if I hadn't already been crying (I was, Vinette Robinson's Rosa was incredible), I definitely would have started sobbing then. Andra Day wrote it as "a sort of prayer" in a moment of personal suffering, saying she'd usually have cut some of the more cliché lines, "[b]ut sometimes a good cliché is exactly what you need in a moment of hopelessness." I think maybe that personal crying out is what made it ring so true to so many, and be adopted as a rallying cry for the BLM movement. Like a lot of her music (and her whole aesthetic really, I LOVE her vintage and vintage-inspired fashion) it has an old-school gospel feel that will always move me (yes I did cry listening to it for this post).

[a-s-levynn]

"A taste of the divine" A Series of Small Offerings - IV/2 - day34

[peridots-pixiwolf]

[Start ID. A three-circle venn diagram with Gabriel from Ultrakill, the Lonely Wizard from Inscryption, and the Hollow Knight from the game of the same name. Between Gabriel and Lonely is the text "guys will see a character with vague biology, say 'is anyone gonna buggify that' and not wait for an answer". Between Lonely and Hollow is the text "void beings placed in solitary confinement by a superior they admired with the intention of keeping them there forever". Between Hollow and Gabriel is the text "existed only to be a tool for their god. just wants to be perfect. never allowed to be a person". In the center between all three is just the word "trauma". End ID

having Thoughts

[kastillia]

Gott ist tot.

[impmansloot]

tired of you guys thinking that giving a character a benefit of the doubt, assuming that things might be more complicated than it seems, and liking morally gray characters is poor media literacy/comprehension. Atp these words stopped meaning anything, it's just an awfully convenient tool to imply your opponent's dumb (unlike you!), and unfortunately most times it's thrown in an argument, in specific fandom cases especially, it just boils down to "you're reading it wrong/not the way I like so you must be stupid"

[chocolaminity]

Happy Jade Harley Day

[duckduckdove]

Man I love Lucifer because the fandom is like "oh he's just a little guy with depression" but I missed. the depression part? Like no I absolutely get this man Is Not neurotypical, right. But, like. I kinda. Missed the Memo.

I also have depression. But I also have autism. So I took one look at him trying to answer the fucking phone and went "yeah he's my autistic ass fr" and then it only got more mecore as the episode went on.

COME TO REALIZE

WE HAVE A LOT MORE IN COMMON IN CANON THAN I THOUGHT?

Man is self isolating, he's doing that One Thing that Kinda makes him Happy, he barely knows what's going on with his loved ones and god don't get me started on His Disassociation

I. felt that? I felt all that. There's so little projecting I NEED to do onto him because it's already canon. And that realization kinda fucked me up? Because like. On one hand, that's great writing. But on the OTHER, I'M FUCKED UP AND SO IS EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS THIS TWINK ASS DILF AS THEIR PROFILE PICTURE /lh

[chilchucklover2003]

You guys need to respect all of the Chilchuck fans! If you like him with grey hairs and a lot of body hair, that's fine! (I do too!) But this isn't an excuse to be mean to people who prefer him smooth and soft!! He is a older man to his species but for human years he's like, 29 - 33, that Isn't too old!

A lot of people don't understand that grown people can be baby faced, short and soft, and liking them doesn't make you a bad person! Plus a lot of people have transmasc headcanons or project their own trans experience onto him, so to hear that "body hair = masculinity and maturity" is a bit saddening ngl

Respect all the Chilchuck fans!! Moechuck, Twinkchuck and Oldchuck fans are welcome in here ❤️

[katsigian]

Gonna force myself to finish those asks I've gotten. Gonna force myself to finish those tag games I've been tagged in. Gonna reblog all of my mutuals things they've tagged me in and shared. Gonna share my lore writings and oc studies. Gonna put my head down and keep walking even though things have been one real bad stroke of luck after another irl for a little while now. I haven't forgotten about anyone, friends or mutuals, or anything they've tagged me in, I promise

[pinkyjulien]

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[mandareeboo]

Congrats! You are now a father to two.

[100-gar]

Controversial take but i watched all of jjk, in subbed, so it had my full attention 100% of the time, and i am of the opinion that it just fucking sucks.

So me and my wife were talking about it, and we were trying to figure out why people like it and we've come up short. I do not understand what's so appealing about this show for so many people. Can someone PLEASE tell me.

[graham--folger]

*through gritted teeth* what the fuck do people want from a resume

[synonymroll648]

practice transmasc sophie drawing :) 

[keeps-ache]

buttered noodles 💫💛🍜

[templeofvengeance]

12. Name one person you’d protect even if it meant sacrificing yourself.

Ask My Muse About Death

12. Name one person you’d protect even if it meant sacrificing yourself.

"Just one?" One was hardly worth it. It would be foolish to sacrifice himself for one tiny, mortal life-- or another god, really. They all had roles to play, and the death of any one of them could be devastating. It was fortunate that Ammit had a relatively minor role. Nothing load-bearing like the night, the sun, air or rain...

"I believe I've proven the sort of sacrifice I'm willing to make for Marc Spector in specific." Even if that had been more about protecting all of humanity, it counted as close as anything would.