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odakuram · 1 year ago
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しあわせレストラン/Nightmare Restaurant (English Translation)
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Music/Lyrics/Story: issey Director/Editor: Yuki Narita Illustration: ichimaru Cinematographer: Masakazu Kado Special Thanks: Kai Garatei
additional translation post for the day because what do you mean no one's translated this one yet
お腹いっぱい 食べちゃった!!︎! (もしもしうらめしや) 赤子万歳 放り出した 逃げ出す事もままならないまま I've eaten so much, I'm so full!!! (Hello, curses on you) Hands held up[1], I gave it up While I couldn’t even think of running away
愛情は 凍りついて (もしもしうらめしや) 平凡な人生は それはそれで美しい
Love freezes over, (Hello, curses on you) A plain life is, in a way, beautiful
嗚呼 現実は間違いも正解も無い
Ah, in reality there is no such thing as right or wrong
あなた 最高ね最高ね 私の正面 誰 心なんてないさ あれもこれも嘘さ 間違いも正解も無い あなた ああそうねああそうね 頭でちゃんと考えて 誰と何をしたの? それはそれは素敵ね 皿に乗った顔は今日も 笑顔で美味しいメインディッシュ
You truly are the best of the best  Now who is this in front of me?  You have no heart,  This and that were all lies,  There is no such thing as right or wrong  And you say, ‘Ah, that’s right, that’s right’  Think with your head!  What did you do with someone else?  Oh, that sounds so wonderful!  Your face on the plate, today too,  with a smile, it will be the main dish
お会計は0円です (好き好き大好きよ) それは問題 大問題 誰の指図も受けない
The bill is 0 yen (I love, love, really love you) That’s a problem, a big problem I won’t take orders from anyone
誤魔化したラブコール (もしもしうらめしや) 平凡な人生は それはそれで愛おしい
A fake call of love (Hello, curses on you) A plain life is, in a way, dear to me
嗚呼 愛情に間違いも正解も無い
Ah, in love there is no such thing as right or wrong
あなた 最高ね最高ね 私の正面 誰 心なんてないさ あれもこれも嘘さ 間違いも正解も無い あなた ああそうねああそうね 頭でちゃんと考えて 誰と何をしたの? それはそれは素敵ね 皿に乗った顔は今日も 笑顔で美味しいメインディッシュ
You truly are the best of the best  Now who is this in front of me?  You have no heart,  This and that were all lies,  There is no such thing as right or wrong  And you say, ‘Ah, that’s right, that’s right’  Think with your head!  What did you do with someone else?  Oh, that sounds so wonderful!  Your face on the plate, today too, with a smile, it will be the main dish ----- Translation Notes:
[the title] - The song's Japanese title is しあわせレストラン, which at first glance seems to mean 'Happy (幸せ) Restaurant', but the more you listen to the song and watch the video, the more it seems like it's supposed to be read as ' ‘Synchronised Death (死合わせ) Restaurant’, which is a pretty common wordplay in Japanese. Interestingly, only people whose language is set to Japanese would get blindsided by this, since the English title just outright calls itself a 'nightmare' restaurant.
[1] - Searching this term up, apparently the way babies sleep with their hands up is referred to as a 'banzai (hooray)' position. I've taken this to mean that this lyric isn't referring to a literal baby and more to the idea of one holding their hands up.
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mclqren · 1 year ago
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PERFECT ★ CL16
PAIRING ✦ charles leclerc x fem!singer!reader
SUMMARY ✦ most of your songs are based off of your relationship with your boyfriend, so it's only fair that he writes a song for you, right? [ SMAU ]
WARNINGS ✦ cursing
REQUESTED ✦ here!
NOTES ✦ for the purpose of this fic, i have stolen some songs from other artists to use as the reader's/charles'. as per request, the fc i've used is sabrina carpenter, but feel free to picture whoever you want! my requests are open so feel free to leave a request :)
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yourusername my new song 'cinnamon girl', and the music video to go with it, is out now!! i'd like to thank everyone who supported me through the making of this song, but especially my boyfriend, who inspired me to write it. je t’aime 💌
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user1 THEIR RELATIONSHIP HAS ME SCREAMINGGG WHEN IS IT MY TURN
user2 SO REAL THEY'RE SUCH CUTIES
charles_leclerc forever proud of you ❤️
yourusername 💘💘
user3 her aesthetic means absolutely everything to me
user4 THE SONG IS EVERYTHING AND MOREEE I LOVE IT!!
user5 y/n l/n one chance PLEASEEE
oliviarodrigo so proud of you baby!! 💜
yourusername thank you sm liv i love you 💌
user6 their friendship is everything to me.
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yourusername cinnamon girl is already at one million streams on spotify?! actually insane - thank you all so much for supporting me and my vision, i love you all to death 💌
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user10 WOAH 1 MILLION ALREADY IS CRAZYYY
user11 beyond proud of you y/n you’ve come so far 💗💗
charles_leclerc couldn’t be prouder of you ❤️
yourusername love you!! 💕💕
user12 the way he supports her>>
user13 the fact charles leclerc inspired this song is actually everything to me
user14 IM IN LOVE W EVERYTHING YOU DO
tatemcrae MY GIRL COME ON ❤️
yourusername TATEEE MY BABY 💕
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yourusername next stop: bahrain!! 💌
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user17 y’all’s relationship is everything to me
charles_leclerc ❤️❤️
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user18 Y/N IN BAHRAIN THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!
user19 the way he looks at her omg
user20 i want someone to look at me the way charles looks at y/n oh my days
oliviarodrigo take me w you!! 😭
yourusername next time!! 💕
user21 she’s so sweet i cant
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charles_leclerc touchdown in bahrain! let’s hope for a good race 👊
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user22 HES BACKKKK
user23 LECLERCCC
user24 y/n is glowing omg
yourusername can’t wait to watch 💕
charles_leclerc ❤️
user25 awwww stop it rn
yourusername FORZA FERRARIII
carlossainz55 SIEMPRE ❤️
user26 y/n’s two moods: cutesy gf and raging ferrari fan
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charles_leclerc i promised something new and exciting with my music, and here it is. 'perfect' is out now - a song i produced and played purely on the piano. this song is for my love: you write songs about me all the time, so here's a little present from me to you ❤️
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user30 he's so in love it's actually the cutest thing ever
user31 this song is actually so beautiful what on earth.
yourusername my love 💌
charles_leclerc forever ❤️
user32 kill me now why are they so cute.
user33 THE SONG CHARLESSS ITS SO GOOD
maxverstappen1 photo credits for the last picture?? ☹️
yourusername thanks for capturing such a gorgeous shot maxie, much appreciated 😘
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charles_leclerc to the person who i would dedicate all of my songs to. je t’aime ❤️
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user38 someone put them in a cheesy romantic comedy film right this instant they're too perfect for this world.
user39 RIGHTTT IVE BEEN SAYING THIS
user40 can't tell who's punching more: charles or y/n
user41 she is so stunning i actually can't
user42 the song title 'perfect' is so fitting i mean look at her
yourusername im choosing to ignore the second picture 😘
charles_leclerc but why, it's so cute!!
yourusername you are joking charles.
yourusername love you always and forever 💌
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yourusername thank you sm charlie for the song, it was truly one of the most beautiful things that have ever graced my ears, and i will forever cherish it 💌 this post is an appreciation for you (the last picture will forever be my favorite)
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user43 the way i can hear the last photo 😭
user44 "nothing it was just an inchident"
charles_leclerc the last picture ☹️
yourusername my fav 😊😊
charles_leclerc ❤️❤️
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user45 FUCKKK IM SO SINGLE RN
user46 NO REALLL IM SO LONELY
maxverstappen1 last pic brings back bad memories 😢
yourusername sorry about that mad max, i'm sure you'll get over it soon. 🫶
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rhaenella · 2 years ago
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CL16 | Is It Over Now? | pt.7
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pairing: charles leclerc x singer!reader
genre: social media au
summary: you and charles have been everyone's fave couple on the grid, but when you somewhat unexpectedly break up, you turn to songwriting to cope with the pain
face claim: léon
a/n: the finale... once again, all songs mentioned are either by taylor swift or léon. happy reading x
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part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6
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y/n: End & New Beginnings. ONE WEEK.
✨Is It Over Now?~Say Don’t Go~Bigger Than The Whole Sky~You’re Losing Me~Now That We Don’t Talk~Pretty Boy✨
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user55: y/n’s latest masterpiece is incoming!!
user56: YES GIRL LETS GO
user57: omg finally 😱
user58: can’t fucking wait 💛
user59: babe are you realizing you’re releasing on friday the 13th 💀
user56: y/n is like “i’ve conquered all this year’s bad luck already, no one can stop me”
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y/n: It feels like it’s been a long time coming and now it’s here, my new EP ‘End & New Beginnings’ 🤍 Been a few sleepless nights making this to be honest. Ups and downs like always. But now I’m just so happy to let go of it and let you have it, and hopefully you’ll embrace it and make it yours. 
To the incredible people who’ve been a part of this record, THANK YOU! Couldn’t have done it without you… 
Here’s to the end & new beginnings 🕊️
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taylorswift: Perfection 🥰✨🎼😍💋
y/n: ❤️❤️❤️
danielricciardo: ART.
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lilymhe: Beautiful work sweetie, I can’t with how talented you are 🥹 You made me cry the entire 23 mins (and then again cuz it was on repeat)
y/n: Awww, thank you love 🥰 and I’m sorryyyy 🙊
alex_albon: It’s so so good! I didn’t cry tho…
lilymhe: Liar
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landonorris: Wow 💕
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yourbestfriend: You’ve outdone yourself once again, darling, love you
y/n: I love you more baby
user60: as someone who’s just gone through a terrible breakup too, i cannot express how comforting it is to hear these songs and realize i’m not alone
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You let your phone drop to the bathroom counter, blinking slowly, unable to fathom the conversation that had just taken place. Had he really just said those things? Scrolling through the texts confirmed that yes, he had indeed. The bastard.
Charles had always been the jealous type. But attacking you like that when he had been the one to… It was absolutely ridiculous. Apparently he still couldn’t—or wouldn’t—grasp the depths of how much he had actually hurt you.
You’d loved him with all of your heart. Until he had ripped it out and hurled it to the floor, letting it shatter into a million tiny pieces. Yet, even then, you would’ve forgiven him. If only he’d apologised. If only he’d shown true remorse. But he hadn’t. And so you’d been forced to walk the path of mending your own heart, and move on with your life.
Perhaps a small part of you had hoped that he could be happy for you. That somehow, even after everything, you would be able to greet each other normally—that you could coexist peacefully. But as his texts just now had demonstrated, that wasn’t going to happen. Not right now. And definitely not next week in Texas. You sighed. It would’ve been too good to be true, anyway. Especially considering who you were currently seeing…
A light knock sounded at the door, startling you out of those thoughts. 
“Are you almost ready to go, darling?” a male voice asked, soft.
Right. Dinner. Celebrations. 
You had been in the midst of applying the finishing touches to your makeup and outfit before Charles had interrupted, quite literally shocking you to the core when his name had appeared on your lock screen. He’d been the last person you’d expected to hear from today.
You swallowed the bitter taste that Charles’ texts had managed to leave behind. He wasn’t worth it, you repeated to yourself. You weren’t going to let his shenanigans ruin a perfect night—a perfect date. You ran a hand through your hair and readjusted the necklace around your neck when the bathroom door creaked open behind you. 
Looking up, your eyes met your handsome, new boyfriend’s through the mirror. He was smiling, eyebrows raised in silent question, ever patient as he waited for you to finish up. You felt your pulse quicken at the sight of him, dressed to perfection in a dark suit, hair neatly tousled.
As always, his presence was able to reassure you within the blink of an eye, the tense muscles in your neck and shoulders relaxing as you gladly let all of your complex emotions fall away.
“Yes,” you nodded, a genuine smile spreading across your lips. “I’m ready.”
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THE END
but who is she with? well, there’s a little (and not so subtle) easter egg that refers back to the beginning of part 6 that will confirm certain things… have you spotted it?
thank you everyone for coming along on this ride! it’s been a hell of a lot of fun writing and creating this story 🥰 my apologies to all the y/n x charles shippers out there, but as our songbird said: here’s to the end and new beginnings…
Now, if you'd like, please cast your votes below :)
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topsmirae · 28 days ago
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🔮 Pick a Pile: How Would Your Life Be as a K-Pop Idol?
Take a deep breath. Center yourself. Which pile/emoji pulls you in? 🎤✨🖤 🎧💎🌙
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🎤 Pile 1 As a K-pop idol, you shine brightest on stage. Performance is where you come alive—your charisma, stage presence, and undeniable charm captivate audiences worldwide. Fans are drawn to your magnetic energy, the way your confidence lights up a room. You’re known for your power moves, unforgettable facial expressions, and the way you pour your heart into every routine.
Behind the scenes, your work ethic is unmatched. You’re likely the one practicing late into the night, pushing yourself beyond your limits not because you have to—but because you want to be better. This dedication earns you deep respect from peers and staff alike. You’re seen as the group’s leader or motivator, someone others rely on when the pressure gets intense.
Fame does take its toll. Sometimes you struggle with the heavy expectations and the need to always be “on.” But your fans (and fanbase is massive) constantly remind you that your presence means something. You’ll have fan letters from people saying you gave them the courage to keep going. And even when you're tired, that keeps you grounded.
Your style becomes iconic, especially for bold outfits and edgy looks. You’re constantly booked for brand deals, CFs, and variety shows. You may even launch your own fashion collab or streetwear line. Your name becomes synonymous with strength and presence—someone who owns their power and uses their voice.
🌟 Vibe: Fire on stage, loyal fans, fierce independence 🛠️ Strengths: Performance, charisma, drive 💬 Signature Quote: “If I’m going to do it, I’m going to give it everything.”
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✨ Pile 2 Your idol life is a dream come true—not just for you, but for the fans who fall for your ethereal energy. You're the visual, the one with a soft but captivating presence. Your aura is pure elegance, and everything from your smile to the way you wave during fan meets leaves people enchanted. You carry a sense of calm that balances your group, offering quiet comfort amidst the chaos of the industry.
You’re deeply in tune with emotions—both yours and others’. This makes you a natural at connecting with fans through songwriting or heartfelt video messages. You're known for that one solo song or performance that goes viral—not because it was flashy, but because it felt real. People cry watching you sing.
Your life as an idol is gentle yet powerful. You gravitate toward artistry—photography, journaling, writing lyrics late at night. Though you're not the loudest in the group, you're one of the most beloved. You’re thoughtful in interviews and adored for your authenticity. You’ll probably be the idol with a dedicated fancam that gains millions of views for your soft expressions during an encore stage.
That said, you sometimes wrestle with impostor syndrome, questioning if you're “enough” in such a competitive world. But your growth is steady and beautiful to witness. Eventually, you may even release a solo album that charts well because it’s so emotionally raw and unique.
🌟 Vibe: Angelic presence, poetic soul, slow-burn success 🎨 Strengths: Emotional connection, artistic depth 💬 Signature Quote: “Even soft things can leave a deep impact.”
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🖤 Pile 3 As a K-pop idol, you’re the enigmatic force—the one fans are drawn to without fully understanding why. You exude a mysterious charm, and even when you’re quiet, your presence is undeniable. You likely become known as the “cool one,” the member with a sharp jawline, iconic expressions, and a deep voice that commands attention. You don’t chase attention—it finds you.
Your image may be dark, edgy, or unconventional. Think smoky eye makeup, leather jackets, and late-night V-Lives where you speak softly but say exactly what fans need to hear. You have a strong inner world and may struggle with letting people in at first. Still, over time, fans and groupmates come to see your true nature: loyal, introspective, and fiercely protective.
You bring intensity to your artistry. Whether it’s rapping with raw emotion or dancing like you’re telling a story with your body, your performances leave a lasting mark. You’re often praised for your creative direction—music video concepts, choreography ideas, and styling inspiration. You may eventually become involved in production or direct a music video yourself.
Despite your strength, you carry hidden vulnerabilities. You’re a perfectionist and can be hard on yourself. But you learn to transform that into growth. Your fanbase becomes a space where others who feel “different” or misunderstood find acceptance through your authenticity.
You might eventually branch into acting, alternative music, or artistic fashion—whatever lets you express your inner complexity. And when you speak at award shows, people listen. Every word feels like poetry.
🌟 Vibe: Velvet nights, whispered secrets, fierce self-expression 🧠 Strengths: Aesthetic vision, emotional depth, quiet leadership 💬 Signature Quote: “You don’t need to be loud to be unforgettable.”
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🎧 Pile 4 Your life as a K-pop idol would be defined by fun, connection, and versatility. You’re the all-rounder: a triple threat who can sing, dance, rap—and charm anyone in the room. You're the mood-maker, always cracking jokes backstage, lifting spirits, and bringing warmth wherever you go. Fans love you for your natural charisma and authenticity. You're the idol who goes viral not just for killer performances, but also for funny memes, iconic interviews, or dance challenges.
Your bond with your group is strong—you’re the glue that holds everyone together. You create a sense of family within the team. You’re the one cheering for everyone else, hyping them up during their solo stages, and celebrating even the small wins. Fans call you their “emotional support idol” because you make them feel seen and understood.
Musically, you may thrive on upbeat tracks, fun choreography, and songs that get stuck in your head. But when it’s time to get serious, you surprise everyone with your ability to deliver powerful emotional moments. Variety shows adore you, and you’re often invited back because of your energy and relatability.
Your fame skyrockets because you’re genuine. People fall in love with you—not just the idol version, but the real you. Whether it’s vlogs, fan calls, or behind-the-scenes moments, your true personality shines through and builds an incredibly loyal fanbase.
In time, you might transition into MC roles, variety show hosting, or even launch your own creative brand. Your versatility and people skills give you longevity in the industry.
🌟 Vibe: Golden retriever energy, fan-favorite, all-around star 🎤 Strengths: Variety, emotional intelligence, charisma 💬 Signature Quote: “Let’s just have fun and do it together.”
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💎 Pile 5 Your K-pop idol life would be polished, luxurious, and filled with major main character energy. From the moment you debut, people know you're meant for the spotlight. You have a regal vibe—poised, confident, effortlessly stylish. You’re the member known for going viral with airport fashion, red carpet looks, and those iconic "ending fairy" close-ups that leave fans breathless.
You command attention. Whether it's your vocals, visuals, or sheer stage presence, you're unforgettable. But you’re not just about appearances. You’re incredibly disciplined and focused behind the scenes. You treat this career like an art form and a business. You might be the one attending meetings with stylists, suggesting ideas for music video concepts, and practicing until every move is exactly right.
You rise fast—and your success is global. You may become the group’s first member to land a solo CF, walk a Paris runway, or collaborate with a major international artist. Luxury brands want you as an ambassador. You’re invited to exclusive galas and fashion weeks—and you shine just as bright offstage as you do on it.
Despite all the glitz, you’re deeply grounded. You know how much effort it takes to maintain the image, and you’re not afraid of hard work. Some may mistake you for aloof, but your inner circle knows you’re loyal, thoughtful, and driven by passion. You're always pushing for more—not just for yourself, but for your group’s legacy.
Eventually, you may launch a solo line, a high-fashion brand, or even move into film. Whatever you do, you do with elegance.
🌟 Vibe: Designer heels, rooftop photoshoots, champagne success 💎 Strengths: Star power, leadership, high standards 💬 Signature Quote: “If I do it, it’s going to be iconic.”
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🌙 Pile 6 Your K-pop idol journey would feel like a soulful odyssey—full of quiet growth, deep impact, and genuine connection. You’re the introspective member, the one fans call their “comfort idol.” Your energy is calming, your voice soothing, and your performances feel like healing spells. You’re more than an idol—you’re a storyteller.
People are drawn to your sincerity. You may not be the loudest, but when you speak, it matters. You’re the idol who makes heartfelt speeches at fan meetings, who writes honest letters to fans, who posts late-night thoughts that resonate on a soul level. You’re emotionally intelligent and often the person your groupmates confide in. You carry others through hard times without needing the credit.
Your artistry shines through subtlety—maybe your vocals are soft but haunting, or your dancing is delicate yet powerful. You might release a solo EP filled with acoustic ballads or lo-fi vibes, paired with dreamy visuals. Fans listen to your songs to cry, to heal, to feel something real in a world that often feels fake.
You’re very connected to nature, dreams, and spiritual energy. You may practice meditation or use journaling and crystals to stay centered. Over time, you’ll inspire fans to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and chase authentic joy—not perfection.
You may not chase fame, but it comes to you anyway because of how genuine you are. Later in your career, you might become a producer, therapist, or even write a book. You’ll always be remembered as someone who changed lives through gentle truth.
🌟 Vibe: Warm candlelight, late-night walks, soul-deep resonance 🌿 Strengths: Empathy, artistry, authenticity 💬 Signature Quote: “Fame fades, but honesty lasts forever.”
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iamonlyperson · 9 months ago
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
YouTuber Markiplier Got Passes From Everyone in Hollywood — So, He Made a Hit His Way
Podcast adaptation 'The Edge of Sleep' from New Regency spent the weekend on Amazon Prime Video's most watched TV chart, but, as the YouTuber and team reveals, it didn't get there through traditional channels.
In 2019, 'The Edge of Sleep', the latest offering from Mark Fischbach, known to his 37 million YouTube subscribers as Markiplier, was pitched to every major platform in Hollywood.
By then, 'The Edge of Sleep' was already a popular podcast. In fact, it quickly became the biggest genre narrative podcast of all time, with some 6 million downloads and counting. And for the television adaptation, Markiplier would be reprising his role as a night watchman, who attempts to survive a mysterious global crisis where anyone who goes to sleep dies. The podcast’s creators, Jake Emanuel and Willie Block, were on board to write and run the TV version, and Longlegs producer Brian Kavanaugh Jones was attached to produce. There would be six episodes, made on a relative shoestring budget, served up to a rapt audience that Markiplier has cultivated for more than a decade with a channel primarily focused on Let’s Play videos.
Curtis, who’s represented Markiplier for eight years, wasn’t particularly surprised by the deluge of nos. As he tells it, Hollywood has never been willing to take his client seriously. The feedback? “Oh, the YouTuber? No, thanks.’ Just totally dismissive,” he says via Zoom, insisting the entire reason that they did 'The Edge of Sleep' as a QCODE-produced podcast first was because they wanted something to be able to show skittish buyers when they ultimately shopped the TV adaptation. It was also the reason that Curtis, whose client roster over the years has included Rami Malek and Veep‘s Timothy Simons, urged Markiplier to do his second podcast, Distractible, an unscripted offering featuring him and a few buddies.
“I went to Mark three years ago and I said, ‘Hey, look, I’m not getting a lot of love and respect for you in the market, you should do a podcast because I know you can build one of the biggest podcasts in the world. And at that point, I think traditional Hollywood will say, “Oh wow, you just knocked out Joe Rogan from No. 1 on Spotify. Let’s pay attention,”’” says Curtis. “And then he did that, and people still didn’t care. It’s been seven years now of trying to get traditional Hollywood to pay attention.” (For the record, Spotify did, allegedly inking an eight-figure dealfor him to host video episodes of Distractible and other podcasts.)
Markiplier is considerably more diplomatic. “I’m trying to show people [in Hollywood] that there is a different way, but at the same time, I do understand the mistrust of some creators,” he tells THR, acknowledging it was daunting to leap from his own videos to large-scale productions, with crews in the hundreds, even for him, who had scaled up gradually. “A YouTuber going into that is used to doing everything themself, so to learn to both collaborate with others and to let go a little and trust those who are experts in their department, it’s tough — especially when you have a distributor or some production company overseeing it or paying for it who wants to have input. It’s hard, and YouTubers can be very egotistical.” (Though he was simply an actor-for-hire and not a creative engine on Edge of Sleep, Markiplier still managed to butt heads with his producers, including the time he insisted upon licensing and editing in a different opening theme song, which he ultimately did with his own money.)
Most in Markiplier’s situation would have cut their losses and moved on. He hardly needs Hollywood, after all. But he didn’t generate nearly 17 billion video views by doing what others would do. “And I have a desire to prove myself and prove that I can play at other people’s games just as well as they can,” he says. So, he and the team, which also includes Oddfellows’ Chris Ferguson and director Corey Adams, among others, decided to forgo the traditional route. Markiplier agreed to put up a portion of the financing, and figure out a distribution strategy later. On Kavanaugh Jones’ recommendation, New Regency was recruited to come aboard as the studio and foot the remainder of the bill.
So, with COVID-19 still raging, the cast and crew decamped to Vancouver in the summer of 2021. The shoot lasted 25 days across 35 different locations, a triumph given the protocols in place at the time. According to New Regency’s chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan, it was a bet worth taking. “New Regency has a history of recognizing potential where others haven’t. Projects like The Revenant and Bohemian Rhapsody had been overlooked for years, yet we saw their value and brought them to life,” he says via email, adding: “With The Edge of Sleep, we saw a different potential in the unique combination of the largely untapped creativity from Markiplier and his dedicated fanbase, along with the success of the original QCODE podcast. We were inspired by the challenge to create, together with Markiplier and QCODE, a series at the right budget while embracing innovative marketing approaches.” (Though everybody’s staying mum on said budget, it’s said to be a small fraction of a typical prestige drama.)
In 2023, with a nearly completed series, they took it out once more. This time, they did so with the first episode available for potential buyers to preview. Again, they were greeted with a succession of passes. Curtis, who’s also an executive producer on the project, isn’t even sure they bothered to open the link and sample it. “It was the same thing, ‘No.’ ‘No.’ ‘No.’ And that’s the point at which 99.9 percent of Hollywood quits, it’s over,” he says. “But we knew, with Mark, you have this special ingredient that people truly undervalue — and he’s a complete genius in marketing to his fans.” 
He was confident that Markiplier could and would activate his audience. After all, he’d seen him do it many times before. A few years back, for instance, Markiplier had a YouTube channel called Unus Annus (“One Year” in Latin), where he posted a new video every day for a year, culminating in a 12-hour live stream on day 365 that ended with him deleting the entire channel. At one point, Curtis says there were 1.3 million concurrent viewers watching; and, in 24 hours, he says Markiplier managed to sell $19 million of merchandise. “And that was something that we couldn’t pay people to write about or talk about. No one cared,” says Curtis, who acknowledges he has a chip on his shoulder on his client’s behalf. “I mean, there’s less than 50 people in the entire world who could do that. We’re talking, like, Taylor Swift, Kardashian type stuff.”
Last month, Hollywood finally got its taste for Markiplier’s power. Over on YouTube, his platform of choice, he released a video announcing that Edge of Sleep would be coming out in a matter of weeks. That video, which didn’t even tell people where they could watch the series, racked up 3.5 million views. Then, on Oct. 18, the full season dropped on Amazon Prime Video via the Prime Video Direct content submission portal — or, technically, it was uploaded a few days before, for quality control. Almost instantly, and without any real promotion, it had broken into the Prime Video’s Top 10, where it remained, hovering around No. 6 or 7 through the weekend.
By Friday, a trailer dropped on both QCODE and New Regency’s social media, and Prime Video posted a clip on its social channels. A paid media buy launched that day, too. Later that evening, Markiplier called an “Emergency Meeting” of his fans, which turned into him hosting a three-hour livestream, during which he urged everyone to tune in and rate the series, as his goal now is to stay on the Top 10 TV chart for 30 days. In success, there will be a second season, and ideally distribution outside the U.S. According to the Amazon site, Content providers to Prime Video Direct receive 50 percent of net revenue for titles that are available to buy or rent. By Sunday, 1.2 million had checked out the livestream video just to hear him field questions about the making of the series, his first foray into scripted and dramatic TV. (He talked, too, about Iron Lung, a bloody film that he acts in and directs, for which he’s currently seeking a theatrical distributor.)
The irony of its success over on Prime Video, one of many platforms that passed on Edge of Sleep when it came through the traditional channels, is not lost on Markiplier or his rep. “We definitely want to break glass,” Curtis says. “We want people to pay attention to the fact that this guy who was told no over and over again is so powerful that he can launch a TV show to great success on his own.”
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About a decade ago, I came to the horrifying realization that I was Aro/Ace. As someone who has always loved love (especially in fiction, books, movies, etc!) it felt like I'd been doomed to a life where one of my biggest aspirations, romantic fulfillment, would simply never come to be due to circumstances outside my control. After about five years of trying and failing to muddle through one-sided relationships, I got frustrated enough to write a song about it. I recorded the song on my iPad, titled it Aromantic Moodboard, and posted it to YouTube. I expected it to get less than 100 views.
Instead, I received over 129k views on YouTube and over 1 MILLION streams on Spotify.
More importantly, I received an outpouring of love, support, and even comiseration from the AroAce community. It was tremendous. It is STILL tremendous--and it blows my mind whenever I think about it. In honor of the song's five year Spotify anniversary, the 1M stream milestone, and Valentine's Day, I decided to rerecord an acoustic (clean) version of the song for all of y'all to enjoy. Please give it a listen!
Finally, thank you to anyone and everyone who has given Aromantic Moodboard a listen. I <3 you all.
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imaginesbymonika · 6 months ago
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Tender Part 3
Pairing: Robbie Williams × Gallagher!sister reader
Plot: There's nothing more heartbreaking than appearing in your (secret) ex-boyfriend's new biopic. Especially when it reveals unknown truths that shift the almost forgotten past into a brand-new light...
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“So, I was right.”
Holy fucking shit.
Robbie instantly looks up at Mark, who is standing in front of him while staring past him; with nothing but a stunned expression on his features. “About what?”, Robbie asks, finally turning around. He watches how Y/N shuts the big door behind herself, while her eyes are moving down to his Marlboro Reds. Yes, I bought them because of her, now shut up.
“Well, you know. You being a chain smoker.”
She glances at Mark, before flashing him an unbearably charming smile:” This is so rude, sorry. I’m Y/N.” However, the brunette merely shakes his head:” Yeah, no.” He clears his throat:” I’m aware of who you are- you and your brothers.”
Robbie eyes how she attempts to hide her reddening cheeks behind the sharp movements of lightning up a cigarette. The soft glow of the small flame coats her features and he wonders if he’s falling in love with her. God, she was a stunner. I wasn’t a skilled songwriter back then but I thought I could’ve written a million love songs just about that precise moment. I probably did scribble something down. Most likely rubbish.
“Yeah, sorry about them.”, she answers and chuckles. Out of the corner of his eye, Robbie notices something flashing up in Mark’s eyes. Well, if you’re a Take That fan or maybe an Oasis fan you know what happens later on with these two- if not, fucking strap in.
“They can be pretty loud… I probably have to go back to our table soon anyway, Liam’s convinced that Justin Timberlake tossed that empty beer can against the back of his head. We will probably get thrown out any minute.”
Mark nods.
“Congratulations on winning, by the way.”, she lets out, leaning against the wall. I was thanking the Gods above that I managed to do some cocaine before coming out, otherwise I wouldn’t have had the guts to keep any kind of eye contact with her.
“Which one?”, he asks and he can practically see the way his friend is rolling his eyes. Listen, the thing is I wasn’t able to care. I wanted her. Bad. In the same way, I always wanted to be famous.
Y/N chuckles:” I see…”
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@/anna-lena: because that was a thing apparently
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user 1: genuinely haven’t been able to think about anything else since i saw that movie
user 2: my roman empire
user 3: i have no one to talk to about this
user 4: i can smell a DIVORCE babe
user 5: @/user 4 mark and y/n or robbie and his wife???
user 4: @/user 5 we’ll see …
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litmot-archived · 4 months ago
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(Some) Sakuverse Characters as Songs
These thoughts have been fermenting in my mind for a while. Originally I wanted to turn this into something similar to my Sakuverse Characters as Paintings-Post, but I lacked both the time and motivation. So have this drastically watered down version of my original idea instead.
Isaac Rhoades -- Heavy In Your Arms, Florence + The Machine
I think Isaac would view his love as a heavy love ("My love has concrete feet / My love's an iron ball"). He views himself that way, considering the emotional baggage he brings into the relationship. Also, musically these somber but strangely soft tones together with the vulnerability of the lyrics create an ensemble that reminds me of Isaac's character.
Alex -- Gold, Sir Sly
Perhaps my characterisation of Alex is a bit off here, given the way his series ended. However, his ambition is an integral part of his character in my eyes. His self-worth is tied to his accomplishments, which is why I settled on this angsty-melancholic song. "Pocket full of gold and I hope you find / I hope you find your dream / And darling, never settle, settle, settle / Chasing down the devil, devil / Chasing down the gods and I hope you find / I hope you find your dream // I got a million ways of losing / But nothing in my life worth proving / Chasing, all my time is wasted" is fitting for his character in this regard, comprising how his ambition both destroys him and is simultaneously what gives him, in his own eyes, meaning while also leaving him unfulfilled.
Zaros Atha'lin -- Bridges, ALIKA
I think this works on two levels. First of all Zaros' political ideas quite literally being a policy of bridges, to bring Serulla together and reduce the cliff between the nobles and the people. "Now I see myself / Building up a world of bridges" feels like his whole policy.
Second, I think the longing in this song, together with both the vulnerability it expresses both in the lyrics ("Realized that all the lies I've told myself have died / Bring me to the place / Where I belong / Filled with all the memories and dreams I have ignored // I remember all the things that I went through / All the lies and blurry lines and city lights I knew / Now I'm strong enough to see what lays inside / And I can feel it all") and in the instrumental, as well as the overall power it gains especially around the 2:41-mark reflect both his ambition and the conflicting emotions he has in regards to the Earis.
Dontis -- Man a Express, Mellow Mood
I just think he would like Reggae. This song I believe is about living life to the fullest and to embrace all the experiences it brings. It feels like a message that aligns with Dontis' personality and his views in general. "And yuh laugh and yuh cry and yuh smile ever more" especially is a line that reflects this, considering that Dontis has suffered greatly in his past but remains kind and positive throughout his long life.
Asirel Cain -- The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles, Marilyn Manson
Thought of this as a sort of title-track to my Asirel novella.
This is largely based on the ominous and empowering vibe of the song. But I also think that the motif of Mephistopheles is fitting for Asirel. "Lazarus has got no dirt on me / And I'll rise every danger // I was fated, faithful, fatal" I think characterises Asirel's tremendous power and the person it has inadvertently turned him into.
Alternatively Blood Sport by Sleep Token is also very Asirel-coded to me.
Elias -- Are You Ready?, Maneskin
This is very based on the vibes of this song. The deep notes during the first chorus ("Ride a benzo, get your bands up" 0:41-048) sound dangerous while the high notes during the second chorus (1:34-1:53) have something wistful about them. The combination suits both Elias role as Warden's son and heir-apparent for the Wraiths as well as his more vulnerable side, his trauma and the fact that this was a life that was thrust upon him and which at least part of him fundamentally resents.
Rowan -- Je Veux, ZAZ
The lighthearted, feel-good vibe of this song similarly states to live life according to ones wishes and not mind the opinions and expectations of others expressed in the lyrics. "Je veux d'l'amour, d'la joie, de la bonne humeur / C'n'est pas votre argent qui f'ra mon bonheur" feels like something that suits Rowan both in the way he views life and how he wants to live it.
Cevyk -- Call Me, Blondie
[insert joke about summoning a demon here]
I think this song has something unhinged about it, and that makes me think of Cevyk. "Call me my love / Call me, call me any, anytime" feels like something he'd say to Iqsus just to mess with them.
Niall -- What Difference Does It Make?, The Smiths
The whole song sounds melancholic to me, plagued by some distant ache that still hurts even though it has scarred over. "So what difference does it make? / It makes none" is the resignation that can be found in Niall at the beginning of his series. "But I'm still fond of you" is the paradox he finds himself in regarding SB and their relationship, both as being someone who hurt him in the past as well as the object of his affections in the present.
Xanthus Claiborne -- Prelude, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor, Frédéric Chopin
Xanthus, out of all the characters, is the only one I think suits a classical piece. He has an emotional complexity to him that I feel is best expressed without words. I think the mixture of quiet sadness, longing, despair and resignation this piece goes through as it progresses tells the story of Xanthus life fittingly.
Thanks for reading! Let me know your thoughts on this.
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ringospuppy · 13 days ago
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i alr did a post about if the Beatles were a kpop group but how about the monkees..
A kdrama that's about a group being run by a small underground entertainment group that promised them they'll have a big debut but only get 10k views or even less views and they don't even debut on stage like mnet or inkigayo. So they have to manage themselves and doing whatever it takes to make it big, which mostly ends up in embarrassing themselves and not getting the attention they want..
Like trying to do those street performances but not being able to because another group has that spot and they fought over it resulting in a dance off
Trying to do trends on social media only to be called cringe and flops
Making low budget music videos
Pretending to be a gg and it actually works because everyone is so convincing, especially Mikey until it's revealed it's just the other group pretending to be girls. But they still get some attention
Doing a whole yaoi fanservice plot and Peter and draft end up actually accidentally kissing in the end and ofc the sequence has to last for 1 minutes with a million affects and slow motion with slow music in the background
And ofc a lot of drama and frustration in the group. Not being taken care of by their agency that's lazy and money hungry and not able to break the contract. Fighting withe eachother and some overworking themselves till their physical health declined. Fighting with the agency and managers, pressures from their family and barely making any money. Even one when a agency recognizes Daveys talent and tries to convince him to be under theirs and debut as a solo artist, leaving the others behind. And ofc each episode has a song and dance montage.
The show is super popular and some pretend that their an actual kpop group. When they finally go on music bank a much more popular and dependent entertainment agency recognizes them and tries their best to end the contract they have with the other toxic group, and they're finally able to debut and be successful.
They soon actually start doing performances on shows and release more music, albums, fan signs, light sticks, tours etc. and ofc people don't think they're an actual kpop group. Here's their positions:
Davy: lead dancer, main vocal, visual, maknae
Miky: lead vocal, main rapper, center
Peter: lead dancer, main vocal, produces and writes a a lot of their songs as well as mike
Mike: lead rapper, main dancer, leader
Will be inspired by the Beatles in this au so a similar concept. Will return to their kdrama by doing a theatric music video trilogy with the similar plot as head and it literally gags everyone because of how good and dark it is
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Thanks for letting me know my super-long ask from almost 2 weeks ago didn't post. So apparently Tumblr has a 4096 character limit on asks and my ask was almost 30,000 characters - oops, lol. How did it even get through to you guys in the first place?! I mean, I am glad it did, but too bad it wouldn't post. I am going to try and break up the post into parts somehow, although it might take me a while to deconstruct the different parts into separate coherent asks - separating the Chronology Guide for the interview recording dates to correspond with the actual interview quotes - it was so much better as one long ask, oh well.
ps: HOW CUTE WAS B'S INTRO FOR G AT THE AMAs???? Thanks to @reneedebruin for recording for us so we can watch G winning her AMA back in 2005 and then see the proud look on B's face/intro right after on repeat!!! If anyone wants to watch the whole vid of G winning, search "Gwen Stefani Wins Pop/Rock Female - AMA 2005" on YT. So cute and classic G. Thanks to @shefanispeculator for always posting the oldies, but goodies!!!
pps: I really want a MV for Swallow My Tears, especially after what G said about it in her cute little bts on Tiktok.
Ok, here's the first part of the original ask with the usual random ramblings/stats so the future posts will just have the juicy stuff:
Hey fellow Shefani lovers! I hope you are all having a great day/night, wherever you are!
I still can't get over the fact that Hangin' On hit a million streams on Spotify faster than Texas did, WITHOUT a MV, or any Texas-level promo/performances/interviews at all - just imagine the potential if there was a MV and promo - also guys, do you remember when the NBY MV got 3 million views the first day, and then 1 million views a day every day for the first week, and then 1 million views every week for the next 7 months, and up until a couple months ago, it was still getting about a million views every single month for the last 4 years?! That's my next wish, besides just MORE SHEFANI duets (always!!!), but for another Shefani duet or Shefani-related song, like AOML, to reach the level of NBY. So much fun to track and enjoy all the performances, press, and stats that come with it, like:
"NBY hits #1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart with 30,000 COPIES SOLD IN ITS 1ST WEEK!"
"NBY notches NINE weeks in the Top 10 Billboard Digital Song Sales!"
"NBY is the 8th best-selling song of 2020 in ALL GENRES, with 288,000 copies sold!"
and other fun stuff like that, lol.
Also, in less than 2 months, if my calculations are correct, there is going to be a very significant milestone achieved that I think anyone who is a Shefani fan will be VERY happy about. I'll try to remember to post about it when it happens, but I'm sure others will see it happen and post too.
I just wanted to stop by and share all the Shefani quotes I saved from B's most recent FRUO press cycle. Yes, I have watched/listened to every interview at least 10 times, lol, and yes, I listened to my favorite Shefani parts like 100 times, lmao. (Also, please ignore my awful punctuation and formatting, lol, i get way too excited when I'm typing and to stop and fix everything is blah.)
I am going to list them in chronological order from when they were recorded/filmed, and not when they were released (which is never the same order), because I just really like to know WHEN the interviews were conducted, especially when B is giving us precious nuggets of information about UPCOMING SHEFANI DUETS like when he says one new Shefani duet recorded (4/2/2025 and 4/14/2025) vs SEVERAL DUETS recorded (4/25/2025) vs A LOT OF IT HASN'T COME OUT YET (5/6/2025) dfsdfkjdhfkdf
Note: Ok, and here is where there was a Chronology Guide with the evidence for when every interview was recorded/filmed, and then after that, I listed all the quotes under each date. It looks like it might end up being 6 or 7 parts and apparently I am almost at 4096 characters already so I better stop here and I'll try to post the next part soon. btw, I found out you can use quillbot to count your characters, lmao.
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Hola, I'm back for more food. Can I request a poly sbg (again.) with a fem reader who is like Wonyoung from Ive (and she's an undercover singer and they all find out because they searched up her group name because they heard people *cough cough *Barron* talking about her (yummy)
a/n : okay, so i don't know anything about k-pop, but i did some research. so reader is gonna be an undercover idol that doesn't reveal her face. sorry if the characters are a bit ooc, still trying to get used to their personalities! please enjoy.
song : idol (yaosabi)
You like to sing lullabies to the group. As an older sister, you know all of them by heart, and after nightmares people can become a lot like a toddler. The group, including you, lives through nightmares every night, so you found yourself learning more and more calming songs. More and more songs from different genres.
Eventually you wanted to make a cover of your favorite song. So you did, and you posted it to Youtube under a fake name. Over the next few days it came up with hundreds of thousands of views. It made you shocked, to say the least, but your newly-acquired fans demanded more. So you gave more.
After about a month you became one of the most popular “idols”—as your fans called you—in America. Every cover you made got upwards of a million views. It was almost too much to handle.
One day, when you were given some free time in one of your classes, you heard Barron running his mouth again. “Dude, did you see? Vibeon.Ai posted yesterday. Best cover yet!
“You’re into that girl’s bullshit? She doesn’t even sound good.”
Tyler leaned towards you, “Yo, who are they talking about?”
“Ah… Vibeon.Ai? She’s an idol. Millions of subscribers on Youtube, y’know? I don’t listen to her though, haha…” You said hurriedly, trying not to sound nervous. What if the group found out about you being an idol? They would treat you different—ask for some of your fame. You didn’t want that. You didn’t want to be used.
“Guess I’ll have to check her out.” He mumbled.
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You were scared. You went home and threw yourself on your bed and almost fucking screamed. Tyler? Listening to you cover a song? When he’s definitely heard your voice before? This is a disaster!
Your phone ringed
Tyler Hernandez: ‘This Vibeon.Ai person sounds a lot like you’ 4:23pm
Fuck fuck fuck… oh my god, were you screwed, or what?
Another ring.
Aiden Clark: ‘uou made covrrs and didnt tell us?? they sound so gopd!11!1” 4:24pm
Ashlyn Banner: ‘You really do. You should make more covers.’ 4:24pm
Taylor Hernandez: “how did you understand aiden just then??’ 4:25pm
Ashlyn Banner: ‘Magic.’ 4:25pm
Ben Clark: ‘You get used to it’ 4:26pm
Logan Fields: 'Translation??? Please????' 4:26pm
Wait…
They aren’t asking for fame? Nothing? Not even money? This is different.
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“You guys promise not to tell anyone, right?” You asked, practically begging. You didn’t want anyone—especially not Barron—to know.
“Of course we won’t!” Taylor said, giving you a reassuring smile, “We wouldn’t betray your trust like that.”
“Right.” Logan said, “…So when’s your next cover?”
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andsour · 6 months ago
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₊˚⊹♡ touch is the first english single by honeylemon. it was released on january 10 , 2025 , through seventh heaven and republic records. the song is credited as being composed and produced by in–house producer lee baekho , with lyric credits going to both baekho and kenzie. the members are currently promoting the single in the u.s. // formatting inspired by @hjnxx <𝟑 .ᐟ
following the release of their fifth mini–album , cherry bomb in november of 2024 , honeylemon's management announced plans to release their first official english single in january. they began posting photo teasers on december 29 , and the song was officially released on january 10. an accompanying music video was uploaded to youtube simultaneously with the single's release , portraying the members as sad and lovelorn before they regain their confidence and move on. currently , the music video sits at 10 million views.
to promote the song , the group performed on american talk shows like the tonight show starring jimmy fallon , good morning america , and the kelly clarkson show , as well as mtv fresh out live. they also did two performances on korean music programs , inkigayo and show! music core , and won five trophies.
while in los angeles and new york , they sat courtside at a lakers game and the lakers girls performed 'touch'. they also collaborated with social media personalities the sturniolo triplets for a video and took a friendship test for buzzfeed , answered their most googled questions for wired , and played a game of 'most likely to...' for variety. these appearances made for plenty of viral moments online , especially on tiktok , with kenzie being the most talked–about member for her looks and sense of humor.
'touch' was a commercial success , peaking at #1 on the circle digital chart for six non–consecutive weeks , #5 on the billboard global 200 , and #24 on the billboard hot 100. it also reached #1 in hong kong , singapore , thailand , malaysia , and japan , as well as the top ten in india and new zealand.
critically , however , responses were mixed. one critic wrote that the song was a jarring downgrade from the boldness and production of the group's previous comeback , "2 spicy" , and gave it two out of five stars in a negative review. meanwhile others wrote about it positively , one calling it a "dreamy and infectious dancepop bop".
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wantbytaemin · 5 months ago
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I'm not into shinee( do love taemin though) but from what I have seen they're basically chaos incarnated like 99% OF the time .
Also also any tips for someone who wants to get unto them they have such a bug discography it's kinda scary ngl.
hehe yes they absolutely are 🙂‍↕️ best dynamic of any group of people i have ever had the joy to witness. i see how it’s a bit intimidating with their five million songs—when i got into them in 2015 they had 10 years less songs and it still took me weeks to listen to everything and process what i’d heard 🥹 i started out from first album to most recent and i stand by that method bc i firmly believe that the best shinee-listening experience is going full album by full album, just because their entire concept is the fact that their entire concept changes from comeback to comeback (and if i might add in my extremely biased opinion: they do each one masterfully so a shinee album is a neat little thematically coherent delicious package). so i’ll give you a few of my fav albums and you can play a few songs and see what you like! if you come up with some songs you enjoy and wanna hear more of the vibe just lmk and i can expand on my recs.
if you prefer rnb (especially the 00s absolutely desperate ice box by omarion style which just so happens to be my personal favorite) i would go for their first album (the shinee world), with my faves being romantic, replay (ie their debut song and THE quintessential shinee song), graze, and (plug for jonghyun aka one of my fav vocalists ever) y si fuera ella (highly recommend you watch the performance! the thing about shinee is their live performances will always beat the studio versions literally every time)
another shinee classic and prob among my top 3 albums too is 1 of 1 - the concept was broadly ‘retro’ and has sounds reminiscent of mostly the 90s (with some 80s vibes definitely mixed in there if you ask me). the title track is a DELICIOUS nostalgic type (called 1 of 1) and i LOVE shift (this song is mainly why i don’t like to stick to the 90s shtick while describing 1of1 bc it is SO 80s to me—produced by LND noise!) and prism (co-produced by jonghyun and a must-listen if you ask me. again. i encourage watching a live performance bc they’re just. so. good)
also top 3 shinee albums for me and one i have a tattoo for no less so im legally obligated to mention it: Odd! it was a musical turning point for shinee and a comeback to their rnb sound (you must understand between this and their first album they’d BEEN on their eurovision grind with music such as lucifer, ring ding dong, and everybody which is absolutely still enjoyable and arguably got them the most awards/fame/recognition which is why i won’t mention those bc i assume you’ve heard them however! if you haven’t give them a listen you won’t regret it… i think!). anyway odd gave us the summer mega hit that is VIEW.. another must listen if you don’t already know her. and ODD EYE written and produced by jonghyun (are we sensing a pattern here?) which truly.. live performance.. please.. (pattern sensors? anyone?). PLUS i have to mention the repackage that features married to the music as one of their most fun concepts (halloween in the middle of the summer! only shinee 🙂‍↕️)
honestly i feel like i need to stop here because otherwise we will be here all night which i obviously don’t mind but my goal was to make this whole thing LESS intimidating. if you prefer listening to the most popular songs first someone made this great playlist which gives you a good overview of how their vibe changed over the years. happy listening and please do get back to me with thoughts and opinions if you so wish! 🩵
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epicdogymoment · 5 months ago
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someone else twtter talking about how 1) "people think that v*calo*d music sucks NOW but its only because they focus too much on big producers and dont bother with smaller ones unless they have a hit". oh and also 2) that "people say they dont know where to find smaller producers -> the solution is to ask other fans (in the comments of songs etc)".
i mean not going into whether or not (1) is actually true or not. i do think that the fact that there are "big producers" and especially that theyre proportionally so much bigger now than they were before is part of the reason someone would "focus too much on big producers". like is it not crazy that [fill in the blank with your producer of choice] can get 10 MILLION views on a song in like a month. is that level of popularity not insane.
and regarding (2). not really an excuse but i was thinking. i do think the death of eng sub channels has been really bad for the average english speaking v*cl*id fan music diet. (SETTING ASIDE discussions about unauthorised reposts etc.) someone looking for songs and bringing them back and translating them. and in doing so basically endorsing them through the effort they put in to present it to a different audience. cause like yeah you CAN just go trawling through youtube or niconico search results and get some good unknown songs out of it. but also like. doing that fucking sucks!! it sucks!!!!!!
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darling-chris · 1 year ago
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• G A M E A L E R T •
Tagged by @theluckydimecaper and as always glad to participate!
RULES: put 5 songs you actually listen to, then tag 10 people.
Okay first of all — let me explain:
I do listen to other musicians than Fleetwood Mac I have actually 10.000 songs on my iPod (yes I still have an iPod, no I don’t use spotify) and some of my favorite songs are probably, subjectively spoke, even ’better’ than some of the Fleetwood Mac songs chosen here but right now I just CAN‘T listen to anything else. I am sorry. I haven’t listened to anything but Fleetwood Mac for months. That‘s just how it is.
Also, I‘m gonna elaborate a bit on the songs I chose because I like to force myself and my opinions onto people.
Here we go:
1. Sentimental Lady - Fleetwood Mac
From the Bare Trees album vocals by Bob Welch
I just love that song, it has such an enchanting chorus I could just sing it all day long. Plus Chris‘ voice in the background of the original FMac version is just the cherry on top of the … you know what I mean. I love Bob Welch, so underrated.
2. Show Me a Smile - Fleetwood Mac
From the Future Games album vocals by Christine McVie
This song isn’t particularly special melody wise but I just wonder so much about the lyrics. Chris never had any kids and I highly suspect the song was written about the men surrounding her. They were merely boys back then especially Danny Kirwan. I think she sometimes must have felt like the only grown up in the room. Sadly, we‘ll never know, but it‘s a beautiful and sweet song for sure.
3. Sweet Girl - Fleetwood Mac
From The Dance live album vocals by Stevie Nicks
I‘ve read somewhere that Stevie wrote that song for Christine and that makes me tear up. She wrote it for The Dance in 1998, they hadn’t been very close back then and I think Stevie very much regretted that. It reflects in the lyrics. I think she wanted so much to let Chris into her life during that weird period of her klonopin addiction but she just couldn’t and she felt sorry for that.
4. Only Over You - Fleetwood Mac
From Mirage vocals by Christine McVie
When she sings: ‘Angel please don‘t go.‘ my heart shatters into a million pieces. I‘m actually a strong advocate for John McVie but the true story is that their marriage didn’t last and at some point Dennis Wilson came in and Chris loved him very much. She just couldn’t keep up with him and so it wasn’t to be and I think she was sad about having to face reality.
5. Bleed to Love Her - Fleetwood Mac
From The Dance live album vocals by Lindsey Buckingham
Man The Dance is a great album. I chose this mainly because shit you‘ve gotta give Lindsey some credit. He is a god on the guitar and his songs are more than worthy. Bleed to Love Her just sticks in your head and I love that.
Sorry for the novel. You may comment, I love hearing your views.
I‘m tagging my homies always there for me liking my stuff — you are great , I appreciate you and if you feel up to it you can participate in this game.
@stevienicksquotes @zeharah @gifterscrews @whatso-never @tusktrek @bluelamps @tinatina6 @lightning-str1kes @lovesahscoven @thewolveswithin @neuroprincess
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transmasc-tabris · 2 months ago
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Six Song Soundtrack - tagged by @miladydewintcr (sorry if you got a notification twice this literally posted early so I set it to private until I was actually done)
Decided to do this for Connor Hawke, Rella Lavellan.
Connor first:
Event that defines your character's past: I'm kind of reluctant to fully explain this one beyond that being 15 was Bad for him and he learned all the worst lessons from it (one of them being that revenge does solve things and if magic doesn't work you can always poison the bastard)
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How your character sees themselves: And the worst part is he's not even entirely wrong. (Though like, something something shame as a corrupting thing that leaves a part of you stuck in the past and eats away at both you and the people around you)
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Their closest relationship (romantic or platonic): What more do I need to say about this besides that he was very normal about Bethany? (by normal I mean she was the person he felt safest with and closest to while growing up and her death kind of shattered his brain for a while but there was no time to dwell on that because gotta steal to provide for your family yay)
Also I feel like this fits his vibe with his daughter, too.
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Bonuses for romantic relationships are Lie to Me by Depeche Mode and To Bed by Asha Ali.
A major fight scene: I mean for one it's just a really good fight song. (I rarely say a song with a million views doesn't have enough views but I'm saying it for this) Plus I listened to this last time I played through the Arishok fight and honestly I kind of like it. Not to mention that considering how the fight went down I doubt most of the people in that room had seen anything like it (he lost a hand in desperation)
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End credits song: This song feels very... regretful to me. Which, considering that 1. he gets left in the fade, and 2. he does come to regret many of the things he does (or even know that they're wrong in the moment but is too selfish to stop himself), so yeah. A good song to die to.
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Since the template had six things I'm adding in this one as a freebie: He said he'd never become his father and he just became worse instead so... success?
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Rella
Event that defines their past: A nice song for killing the guy who ruined her life.
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How they see themselves: I don't know how to properly explain this besides that it mostly fits her feelings toward her clan, especially when she first came to live with them around age 16
Sovereign, Faith and the Muse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0DdmX7ulfc
Their closest relationship (romantic or platonic): I feel like this kind of nicely captures both her protectiveness of her son and the general vibe of her clinging to his memory and bringing him back against his will (from Tranquility, not death)
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Bonus for her and Sera:
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A major fight scene: Retaliate by VNV Nation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSOxhjUu6aw
She has a giant fuck off hammer and she's relentless. (Also I hit the video limit)
End credits song: Okay honestly this fits at least somewhat well as a general DAI ending song in my opinion but it still works for her.
Cassandra, Florence and the Machine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEHhNxkYMo
Free song: The worst is over but
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No pressure but tagging @dykieran and @thewardenisonthecase and @paragondreams Again literally zero pressure to actually do this or respond in any way but just find your characters interesting from the bits I've seen of them either in posts about them or reblogs they're tagged in. Also just anyone who sees this. It was fun feel free to @ me if you do it.
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