#imagine if Ians was just Ian Johnstone lol

[the-inheritance-games]

Y'all I just realized Jamesons name could have also been Johnstone 😭💀

[gallavictorious]

Do u have any songs that u listen to and like remind u of them/their relationship? Some of my favorites are blood on my jeans by juice wrld & Martin and Gina by polo g. And most definitely ifhy by Tyler the creator lol. In mickeys pov tho ofc

Hiya, nonnie! Sorry it took me a little while to get back to you – been busy and this ask was hard (though lovely to get!). See, the songs that I primarily associate with Gallavich (or any character or pairing really) are no usually the songs that best describes them but the songs I listened to a lot when I first fell for them? So, my main Gallavich tune is ”Spiralling Shape” by They Might Be Giants, and yeah, not really... ”People II: The Reckoning” by AJJ actually the one song I can think of that fit both of these bills: I listened to it a lot when I first created this blog, and you can see it work for Ian, whenever he's struggling with his illness.

However! There are always lyrics, or snippets of them, that make me go – yeah, that makes me think of Gallavich. Here's a few:

Second half of the first verse of ”Granite Years” by Oysterband reminds me of their second year together, when they started actually hanging out beyond just banging, being young and wild and just so drawn to each other. There's a chaotic, jubilant energy to it that just fits them, I think:

"Cruising for a bruising" - tattooed above the heart - it'd take the strength of Mary - to hold the boys apart - they flicker in their footsteps - a voltage overload - dazzling the dancers like they're - fixing to explode - you find 'em later lying in be road

For some mid-seasons angst, have this from Maroon 5's ”One More Night”:

You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war - you and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door - you and I get so damn dysfunctional, we start keeping score - you and I get sick, yeah I know that we can't do this no more

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you - yeah I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go - got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo - and now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you

Fairly recent favourite ”Rebels With a Cause” by Dropkick Murphys works rather well for their early seasons, too, particularly for Mickey and these bits:

He was tortured he was troubled - she was sick and she was lost - searching for an answer, - rebels with a cause - doing what they do to get what they need - life was cheap, there were no guarantees

Dead-end kids, you don't want, 'em you don't need 'em - and you'll always find a reason when you need to write 'em off - dead-end kids, you can take 'em, you can leave 'em - you said they'd never listen, you said they'd be better off - but we believed in you, we knew it from the start - hey kid, you've got heart

They were wretched they were raw, they were tough and they were mean - they were scared they were cold, they were somewhere in between - looking for a chance from someone who believed - remember what you see ain't what always what it seems

The chorus to Andreas Johnston's ”A Little Bit of Love” is a decent summary of their ups and downs and dedication:

We break up a little bit - make up a little bit, shape up a little - and try some harder - and that's just a part of it - it's all for a little bit of love

For season 5 (and onwards!) protective!Mickey, there's the Swedish song ”Du behöver aldrig mer vara rädd” by Lasse Lindh that I've partially translated in tags before, but here goes:

We met sort of by chance - somehow we fell into each other – and to imagine that something I'd always thought - would be so hard was so easy

We met sort of by chance - two cats seeking shelter from the rain somewhere - and love has never hit me like this - and I know - I am terribly difficult at times

But I'll never never - let anything bad happen to you - I hold you so tight - close to me through the rain and the wind - and I'll alway always - watch over you - through the darkness I'll guide you - I'm there in every step you take - so you needn't ever be afraid again

Oh, and ”Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton really works well for Ian's POV during season 7 (except the bits about ”lie your pretty lies” because... eh, no).

Sorry I haven't got a more profound answer for you, nonnie. As the years go on I rather imagine I'll listen to more songs and just go ”ah, Gallavich” but right now, this is what I can immediately think of (she said, fully well knowing she'll think of like three other songs that fits the second she posts this). Did give your songs a listen, and yeah, I see where you're coming from! If anyone else would like to share, I wouldn't mind in the slightest ('cause I'm always on the lookout for new music).