#queer song writer

[lunaghost13]

If I was just a little prettier, talented, and had the means to, I could be the next heavy metal Chappell Roan or Amy Lee. One of them lol. I feel like I’m also too introverted and can’t read music notes for the life of me.

[cierraonline]

His Legacy, My Legacy

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February 22, 2009

 The 81st Academy Awards  

The night of the 81st Academy Awards, or informally known as The Oscars, is more than just glitz and glamour. It’s a moment that reflects the years of hard work, passion, and dreams of writers, directors, actors, and actresses—all of which are graded in front of the entire world, broadcast live on television. The air is thick with anticipation as the crowd sits, waiting for their name or movie title to be called. They stand ready to walk onto that stage, dressed in wardrobes worth thousands—or even millions of dollars—but paid for by the power of their name. Then comes the moment they hold that heavy trophy in their hands, ready to give a speech, expressing their joy, gratitude, and how they couldn’t have done it without the people who supported them. They tell the audience at home to never give up on their dreams, a reminder of the belief and perseverance that got them there in the first place.

But for Starfire Ledger, the night of the 81st Academy Awards represented something far different. In her eyes, it was the last time her father, Heath Ledger's name, would ever be spoken. After that, his legacy, his work, would fade into memory, forgotten by the world. At just five years old, she felt the crushing weight of being truly alone, with no family left to call her own. Starfire had lost her mother at birth, only cradled in her arms for a fleeting ten seconds, and now her father was gone too—taken by his own hand, leaving her to watch him deteriorate in front of her, his descent tied to a single, unforgettable role. 

There was an opportunity for Starfire to find solace in the arms of those who loved her—her father’s girlfriend, Michelle Williams, and her little sister, Matilda. But that chance was blocked by her grandparents, who deemed Michelle unfit to be part of their precious grandchild's life. Yet, their rejection didn’t mean they wanted to take Starfire back to Australia with them. Instead, it was decided by the maternal force of the Ledger family that Starfire would remain in America with her father’s manager, Brian O'Conner. This decision devastated the young girl, who longed to stay with the only maternal figure she had ever known, even if their time together had been all too brief.

“In a year of striking film images, perhaps the most unforgettable was that of a man with his face smeared in clown makeup, lethally sticking his head out of a speeding car, relishing the night wind and reveling in the chaos he had unleashed on the streets of Gotham City—menacing, mercurial, droll, and diabolical. Heath Ledger, as the Joker in The Dark Knight, kept us all on edge, anxious to see what act of appalling mischief he might commit next. With this preview of performance, as well as with a wide range of other roles to which he put his unique signature, Heath Ledger has left us an original and enduring legacy.” The audience clap their hands in sorrow, but the five year old could feel the piercing of the eyes that automatically turned to her. 

“And the Oscar goes to… Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight,” the room erupts into cheers. “Accepting this award on behalf of Heath Ledger are his father Kim Ledger, his mother Sally Bell, his sister Kate Ledger, and his daughter Starfire Ledger.” The family stands, holding hands, as they revel in their lost one’s victory.

“First of all, I have to say this is ever so humbling, just being amongst such wonderful people in such a wonderful industry,” the patriarch of the family speaks into the microphone, his voice steady as Kate gently hands Starfire the trophy. “As his father, I know him well, but there is one person in this room who knows Heath more than I did and should be giving this speech on his behalf... His daughter.” The older man steps aside, softly guiding his white-haired, tinted brown-skinned granddaughter to the podium.

“H-hi,” Starfire speaks into the microphone, testing the energy before she continues. Some in the crowd glance at each other, unsure of what to expect from a five-year-old speaking. “I’m Starfire Ledger, daughter of Heath Ledger. And I promise I speak well for a five-year-old… and that my hair is naturally this paper-white color.” The crowd laughs, and the tension in the girl begins to loosen. 

“I don’t really have anything to say, but more so a request… A request to not forget who my dad was… and his dedication to film. I’m still here, and I would like to know that in the future my dad’s name will still be present when the discussion is about method acting or even who played the best Joker. I read in ‘Vogue’ that people tend to forget or talk less about a passed one because life moves on. Don’t let his legacy be a thing of the past, because I would like to remember the person that made me one of the greatest when I’m sitting in where you’re at, waiting for my name to be called. Thank you.” 

The five-year-old steps back from the microphone as every person in the audience stands up to applaud, not just for her words, but for her bravery in speaking them.

After the Awards

Starfire fought to stay awake, her body yearning for sleep, but she held tightly onto her grandmother’s hand as the family stood together, receiving the congratulations and sorrowful words of others. It felt almost like a return to the previous year when they stood by her father’s tombstone, Starfire gripping the vase containing his ashes, waiting for her grandparents to say the words that signaled it was time to go home. Home, meaning her father’s house, and her father, who was no longer there.

“Mr. Ledger,” a loose British accent, broke through the murmurs around them. Starfire glanced over to see a man standing before her family’s patriarch. “I’m Christopher Nolan, one of the producers of The Dark Knight,” he said, offering his hand.

“Nice to meet you,” her father replied with a faint smile. “I wish it were under better circumstances.”

“Well, it could be,” Nolan continued, looking directly at Starfire, who was watching them closely, her ears struggling to catch the conversation over the noise of the award show. “During the filming of The Dark Knight, Heath and I were also working on a spin-off... We were both looking for a main lead but didn’t find one before his passing.”

“I’m sorry to hear that, Mr. Nolan,” Sally Bell added, her expression one of quiet sorrow, knowing her son’s work was likely lost to the world after the project was scrapped.

“Will Heath’s last piece of work be scrapped?” Kim, Starfire’s grandfather, asked.

“N-no,” Nolan hesitated. “He finished his main scenes. Anything else that is needed can be covered by a stunt double.” He shook his head. 

“Oh, that’s a relief,” the family sighed in unison, their unspoken gratitude palpable.

“As this might be Heath’s final project, I want to make it memorable,” Nolan said, his voice softening. “With the help of Ms. Starfire…”

“Starfire!?” The adults stared in shock, their eyes widening at Nolan’s words.

Starfire looked up at the man, confused. Mr. Nolan took a small step away from the patriarch and knelt down in front of the young girl.

“Starfire,” he said gently. “How would you like to be a part of the last piece of your father’s legacy?”

The young girl hesitated, glancing over at her grandparents. They looked hesitant too but could see the opportunity that might fill the emptiness Starfire had carried since her father's death—or at least give her a distraction from her grief.

“It’s up to you, Storm,” her grandfather nodded.

“We want you to do whatever will make you happy, Snowy,” her grandmother added, giving her hand a comforting squeeze.

“What’s the movie called?” Starfire finally asked, looking back at Nolan.

“Joker’s Menace,” Nolan revealed. “It’s about Joker’s daughter carrying on her father’s explosive legacy.”

“I’ll do it,” Starfire said with determination. “But I want to keep my hair… and I want to wear all-white eye contacts.”

Christopher Nolan grinned, clearly impressed by her decisiveness. “I’ll send Brian the script tomorrow morning then.” He held out his hand, and the young girl eagerly shook it.

“You’re going to be a movie star, Snowy,” Kate, Starfire’s aunt, said with pride, bending down to her niece’s level. “And mark my words—you’ll be back on this stage one day, accepting your very own Oscar.”

“Really?” Starfire asked, her eyes wide with excitement.

“Yeah! We’re going dress shopping for your customized ball gown!” Kate spun Starfire around, causing her to burst into laughter.

Although they were joking, little did they know, Kate’s prediction would come true two years later. Joker’s Menace, the story about the passing of the Joker and the hidden legacy of his daughter, Menace White, took the world by storm. Menace, a white-haired girl with blank white eyes and a brilliant, scheming mind, sought to avenge her father’s death by targeting the rich who had mocked him—and all under the nose of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.

Joker’s Menace

The Legacy of Chaos Continues 

Starring Starfire Ledger and Christian Bale

The summer of 2009 saw the release of Joker’s Menace, a cinematic masterpiece that transported audiences back to the emotional depths of The Dark Knight—only amplified tenfold. From the moment the first trailer was unveiled, showcasing Starfire Ledger as Menace White, the excitement was electric. Her raw, organic portrayal of the character, paired with the haunting legacy of her father, Heath Ledger, captivated the world.  

The film drew record-breaking crowds, with lines wrapping around theaters and a palpable energy that hadn’t been seen before. Fans agreed—Joker’s Menace was more than just a film. It was a heartfelt farewell to Heath Ledger and a dazzling introduction to Starfire Ledger as a rising star. 

"It's official: Joker's Menace is the blockbuster of the summer, surpassing The Dark Knight in both ratings and revenue! Get ready—Menace White is here and ready to avenge the Joker." – Fox News  

"People can’t stop talking about Joker’s Menace! The excitement is unreal, with lines stretching around the block. This film is the talk of the town, and it's no surprise that it’s already breaking records!" – E! Entertainment  

"Move over, The Dark Knight! Joker’s Menace has taken over the summer box office, shattering records and leaving audiences breathless!" – MSNBC  

"The buzz around Joker's Menace is at an all-time high. Fans are rushing to theaters, eager to witness the villainous chaos. It’s more than just a film—it’s an event!" – MTV  

"With ratings soaring past The Dark Knight, Joker’s Menace has redefined what it means to be a summer blockbuster. This film isn’t just successful—it’s history in the making!" – Sky News  

February 27, 2011

 The 83rd Academy Awards  

“Ladies and gentlemen, here is the last award for tonight,” Angelina Jolie announced, her voice cutting through the anticipation in the Dolby Theatre.  

“And the Oscar for Best Actress goes to…” Anne Hathaway leaned into the microphone, her smile wide as she glanced at the name. “Starfire Ledger, in Joker’s Menace!”  

The room erupted into a standing ovation. Seven-year-old Starfire Ledger, clad in a shimmering silver ball gown with a delicate bow at the back, looked utterly stunned. For the youngest nominee in history, even being mentioned alongside the industry’s best felt like a dream. Winning was beyond imagination.  

“You did it, Kiddo,” her manager, Brian, whispered as he helped her out of the aisle. The audience watched in awe as Starfire ascended the stage, her white hair glowing under the lights. She hugged Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway before stepping up to the podium, her Oscar in hand.  

“Hi,” she began, flashing a beaming smile. “I feel like I’ve been on this stage all night.” The audience laughed warmly, knowing Joker’s Menace had already swept five awards, all of which Christopher Nolan had allowed Starfire to accept on behalf of the team.  

“I want to thank everyone—everyone here and at home—for watching and making history with this film. It became the highest-earning movie of the decade, and I’m so proud to have been part of that journey,” Starfire said.  

“I want to thank Brian for stepping up as a father figure in my life, treating me like one of your own, and making sure I didn’t get lost in the darkness of the role or my grief,” she said, turning to her manager, tears glistening in her eyes.  

“And thank you, Christopher Nolan, for giving me this incredible opportunity. You reminded me that carrying on my father’s legacy also means building my own, in my own way. This award isn’t just for me—it’s for my dad. Thank you.”  

As the audience cheered and applauded, Starfire walked off the stage, her smile wide and her heart full, unknowingly beginning a legacy all her own.

I hope you guys like!!!

[local-lover-boy]

Part of the chorus for a song I wrote recently, coming to you from my campus bathroom

[anonamelie]

me: “oh! yeah! i make music!”

an acquaintance: (scoffs) “you don’t write about exes and revenge like taylor swift does right?”

me: (deadpan) “i write about my cats and witchy shit.”

the acquaintance: (nervous laughter) “uh…alrighty then.”

me: (smirks) “remember, assuming makes an ass out of you and me.”

[byoldervine]

It’s Fine - Full Lyrics

Okay so you guys absolutely smashed the ten notes thing in the last post about this. Starting to think I set the bar too low considering it got up there so fast so I’ll just go for the fifty notes on this post to have the song actually recorded and shared with you guys (crap vocals only). I wasn’t expecting as much interest as I’ve gotten for this whole thing so thank you all very much for that, it’s been really sweet. Now, onto the lyrics :)

She’s coming home,

And I am so excited that I’ll see her again,

It’s been way too long,

I’ll always know,

The reason that she works so hard is because of me,

She looks out for me,

Out the window,

The driveway only has one car it’s solitary,

There’s one more space free,

I’m not alone,

I’ll always keep them close even when I have to be,

Far from family,

I get the call that she’s had a delay,

What else would I ever do but say,

It’s fine,

I’m sure that she’ll make it here on time,

She may have her own life but she’s still mine,

It’s been so long since we last said goodbye,

Take your time,

Alicia: I’m here! Sorry I’m late!

Persephone: It’s fine!

She’s coming home,

Her work has kept her busy I’m glad she made the time,

To prioritise,

The life I’ve known,

The secret that we share of all immortality,

Between her and me,

It means a load,

To know she cares enough to share this with nobody,

To have her hear me,

I’m less alone,

It’s worth the work to mediate and maintain the peace,

For my family,

I get the call that she can’t come today,

Couldn’t do anything else but say,

It’s fine,

I’m sure that she’ll make it here next time,

I know she has her work but she’s still mine,

I wish we’d never have to say goodbye,

Stop by,

Alicia: I’m so sorry I couldn’t come! Maybe next time?

Persephone: It’s fine

Alicia: I met this lovely man, and he even has a beautiful little girl called Eleanor, you’d just love her, I really think that you’d-

You leave me my whole life and then,

Find a new family,

How many times has she excused,

You being absentee,

I can’t take it anymore,

You’ve made it plain to see,

If Eleanor’s worth changing for,

Then what was wrong with me,

Alicia: Persephone, it’s fine if you-

It’s not fine,

Now I see I wasn’t worth your time,

I can’t believe I thought the fault was mine,

How dare you just abandon your own child,

You crossed a line,

Alicia: Persephone, please… just let me explain, I-

It’s fine,

I understand that you have your own life,

The perfect little girl, husband and wife,

It’s not my fault that all this twists the knife,

But don’t you see that I wanted that life,

Her life,

Alicia: Persephone, I am so-

Persephone: I can’t… see you right now…

Alicia: That’s fine…

[surroundedbypearls]

Open the blinds, let me see your face You wouldn't be the first renegade to need somebody. -Big Red Machine & Taylor Swift

Toby kissed him goodbye, and Jet only wanted to hold him close and not let him go. Not let them venture off closer to the trees with Richie, where he’d inevitably lose sight of them. When he did, his foot scuffed in the gravel, the urge to chase after him strong. He didn’t like this feeling. He hated it. “Cheer up, kiddo.” May stood with her hands in her pockets, looking almost sheepish for once. “Take this as a good sign. Looks like you’re in love.” What the fuck did she just say? Jet turned back to stare at her, ready to snap, but all that came out was a pathetic stutter. “I’m not – I–” “If you are, you don’t need to tell me. It’s not important to me. It would be important to Toby, though.” Was that what he felt? Love? He hadn’t felt love for anyone, romantic or otherwise, in so long. The feeling was so unfamiliar, he wasn't sure he knew what the sensation was anymore. Maybe it was that happiness, that birdsong he felt whenever Toby was around, or whenever he even thought of him. Maybe that was what it was. Oh, fuck. But it didn’t matter. “He doesn’t feel that way about me. There’s no way he would, not yet.” May didn’t look like she believed him, but she nodded. “Look, Jet, I know it’s probably – well, it’s probably a weird feeling for you. It’s new. Don't put pressure on anything if you’re not ready.”

Another edit from the 'Closet Pun' playlist! A very Jet/Toby track.

More on Closet Pun here! Leave an ask or a comment to be added to the taglist.

[literary-love-songs]

Dog Songs | Mary Oliver

someone very dear to me gave me this book as a gift. i decided to finally sit down and give it a read. it’s hard to get through a poem without tears springing to my eyes.

[fresherfriut]

[patheticbookaddict]

The Song of Achilles: Patroclus

had two hearts

one mortal inside his flesh

and the other one

which was an inamorato soul,

with whom, together

together even in afterlife,

Patroclus,

the song of Achilles

the music of his lyre

the reason of his life

and afterlife.

04/08/23

[thebloodbringscolorandfluoresce]

lacy, oh lacy; skin like puff pastry... aren't you the sweetest thing on this side of hell?

dear angel lacy; eyes white as daisies... did I ever tell you I'm not doing well?

Lacy - Olivia Rodrigo.

A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016)

[helpmeimblorboing]

So, I was thinking - it seems unfair that I just keep all info on my projects to myself up until release day, right ?

But also I can’t exactly start posting about all of them. That would be chaos

So here’s what I’m going to do. I’m gonna make a poll - where y’all can vote on which project I talk about first, or most

If there are any specific topics from my projects you would like to see info on, my inbox is open - plus, you can comment it below this post

And for those who don’t know, these are my projects -

1) Crimson Redux - a fully original story about a world where supernatural forces, dictated by the influences of three godlike (and mostly unknown) entities - Alexithymia, Dysthymia and Dysphoria. Follow James Barker, the son of a serial killer, as he tries his best to navigate his way through this world, dealing with love, loss and action as he does

2) Lion’s Mane (WIP title) - This is just a retelling of the story of Alexander the Great and his lover Hephaestion

3) Take My Heart - A modern AU, and supremely angsty Patrochilles fanfic where Achilles is the heir to a massive corporation dissatisfied with his life, and Patroclus is the indie musical artist whose videos he comes across one day

This is actually an excerpt from it

4) Tearing Tides - The story of an immortal, once Andromache, the wife of Hector of Troy, blessed with immortality by the Gods, following him through the years as he meets with ancient historical figures and fellow demigods alike, until he makes his way to modern day. Technically a PJO fanfic

5) Avatar Crew - An AU of The Magnus Archives where Slaughter Avatar Melanie King, Spiral Avatar Michael Distortion, Desolation Avatar Tim Stoker, Eye Avatar Jonathan Sims, and Web Avatar Annabelle Cane all get together to form the one big Avatar family, each member helping the others to feed, with occasional intercessions from a similarly symbiotic Hunt Avatar Daisy Tonner and Flesh Avatar Jared Hopworth.

At least, right up until Jon has a change of heart and leaves the Crew for less bloodstained pastures, rooming with Lonely Avatar Martin Blackwood

6) Sunlit Prince (WIP title) - A VERY barebones project, but basically a retelling of the Iliad and the stories preceding it from the perspective of Hector of Troy

7) Vine-wrapped Gold (WIP title) - equally barebones project, but basically a retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh

8) Silver-sheen Traitor (WIP title) - perhaps the most barebones out of them all, but a slightly modernized (and very gay) retelling of the Bible from Judas’ perspective

Now, I can’t in good faith offer to post about the last three projects (mostly because I’m still trying to figure out what to do with them, and if I should even try) so please don’t comment about them

[cierraonline]

Stuck In The Moment | Billie Eilish

Stuck In The Moment | Billie Eilish Fanfiction

There might be something real between us two, who knew?

XXX

STARFIRE LEDGER

"YOU'RE MOM WAS JUST TELLING ME HOW YOU'RE OBSESSED WITH ME"

BILLIE EILISH

"I DON'T  WANNA  LEAVE JUST YET"

HEATH LEDGER

"I'M SORRY FOR LEAVING YOU"

BRIAN O'CONNER

"I'M DOING WHAT I SHOULD'VE DONE WITH YOUR DAD AND THAT'S PROTECT YOU"

RODRICK ROCK

"I'M NOT GAY"

MASON TYMES

"I COULD'VE BEEN A PORNSTAR"

SUKI YUKIMURA 

"STARFIRE HAS THIS LAW OF ATTRACTION THING ABOUT HER, ONCE YOU MEET HER YOU NEVER WANT TO LEAVE BECAUSE YOU FINALLY FOUND WHAT HOME FEELS LIKE"

JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER

"WE'RE THE PARENTS OF THE GROUP"

[stuffydollband]

Hey there Dolls! I just dropped a new song! It’s on my Bandcamp right now and it’ll be everywhere else in a few days (If you’re reading this after 9/15/2024 it’s almost certainly available wherever you get your music)

It’s called “A Love Beyond (For Two Queer Hands)” and it’s a song about the joy and discovery of queer love in all its forms. How freeing it is to get to love someone like yourself, someone with whom you can shed all artifice. It’s also purely instrumental, and intended to be played by two lovers who are each, at most, moderately talented with a piano but perhaps worked very hard to pull off this specific song because it was a romantic thing to do.

And the reviews from my group chat with my real friends are in!

[jev-urisk]

✨️Music Tag Game✨️

Tagged by @lychhiker-writes for @rotting-moon-writes tag game!

I want to know what 1-3 songs you feel best embody a character from your WIP, either in general or in this moment in the plot.

Doing 'The Incubois' from 🌐7 Circles🌐!

Klaus🌻:

11:11, Ben Barnes (is also his voice/face claim)

All These Things That I've Done, The Killers

Death of A Bachelor, Panic at The Disco

Kazimier💋:

I Can't Decide, Scissor Sisters

All Scotch No Soda, Sarah &the Safe Word

Heaven Without You, Kid Brunswick (past)

I have 3 playlists for Kaz but 0 songs for Val or Seeker lol, maybe I'll do those two another time.

Tagging @katenewmanwrites @smellyrottentrees @officialauthorofanotherworld I'm kinda late to this one so I think @the-golden-comet @cowboybrunch and @fortunatetragedy have already done this, but I'm excited about music questions and wanted to share! 😁

[thewhizzyhead]

but like really the very fact that pma's new "never better" musical seems to be like a lot more mature and emotionally heavy given its subject matter is what intrigues me the most about it because like I do genuinely believe that out of all the indie mt writers out there, pma has built the most solid foundation in making emotionally evocative songs. like, I genuinely believe that is his superpower-

[byoldervine]

To celebrate 70K (and to satisfy people asking) I’m gonna share some lyrics from It’s Fine, aka the song between Persephone and Alicia in my musical thing

The vibe I was going for with this song was an almost childlike optimism from Persephone as she just keeps trying to make excuses for Alicia never showing up for her - she wants nothing more than to mediate and keep that peace so that Alicia will want to come visit more often. There will, however, be a tipping point in which Persephone snaps by the end of the song, I’m just saving the juicy bits because it’s honestly my favourite part

Edit: This post got ten notes very quickly so the full lyrics have been shared, so we’re upping the ante; if you can get the full lyrics post to 50 notes then I’ll try singing it. Deal? Deal. Anyway, here are the lyrics:

She’s coming home,

And I am so excited that I’ll see her again,

It’s been way too long,

I’ll always know,

The reason that she works so hard is because of me,

She looks out for me,

Out the window,

The driveway only has one car it’s solitary,

There’s one more space free,

I’m not alone,

I’ll always keep them close even when I have to be,

Far from family,

I get the call that she’s had a delay,

What else would I ever do but say,

It’s fine,

I’m sure that she’ll make it here on time,

She may have her own life but she’s still mine,

It’s been so long since we last said goodbye,

Take your time,

Alicia: I’m here! Sorry I’m late!

Persephone: It’s fine!

She’s coming home,

Her work has kept her busy I’m glad she made the time,

To prioritise,

The life I’ve known,

The secret that we share of all immortality,

Between her and me,

It means a load,

To know she cares enough to share this with nobody,

To have her hear me,

I’m less alone,

It’s worth the work to mediate and maintain the peace,

For my family,

I get the call that she can’t come today,

Couldn’t do anything else but say,

It’s fine,

I’m sure that she’ll make it here next time,

I know she has her work but she’s still mine,

I wish we’d never have to say goodbye,

Stop by,

Alicia: I’m so sorry I couldn’t come! Maybe next time?

Persephone: It’s fine