#stray kids romanized lyrics

[7ndipity]

Hey Sara!!! ✨💞 I came back! Hahaha i had a pretty busy weekend 😵‍💫 but that only means I have a lot to catch on your blog <3 but before I forget!

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY 🍰✨🎉!!!! I hope you had an amazing day honey and full of joy and good treats, I hope your new year will be full of happiness, success and health <3 and omggg you’re a scorpio bby!!🤭 what a funny coincidence because my rising sign is Scorpio too hahaha I send you a big hug and many kisses from yoongi too👀💞✨

Now, I’m still have a few updates to catch on but! The kitty one? THAT WAS LOVELY, I read it with a smile on my face because that’s a very real scenario of him with a calico kitty🥹 I love your surprises and ofc you’re right, that was very Jimin coded, and the ending line about the kids???? THAT’S SO HIM, our natural teaser libra boy<3 I saw that someone already ask you for. a Yoongi one ! Oh that’s gonna be chef kiss!😙

Now, going on with our kitty chat omgggg your boy seems to be very special 🥹🥹✨and with those eyes!! I bet he’s beautiful!!! And it’s soo good to hear that your family makes stray kitties life easier <3 and now your dad! Being a Kpop gg man! I love that ❤️‍🔥! Hahaha well he surely did not mention anything about the explicit version to you hahaha he would be like 👁️👄👁️ this man wants to f*ck my daughter seven days a week? In the rightest way?? Jdjsjsjsjs I’m now thinking on a scenario with any member with that plot hahahahhahaa I’m sorry I’m just on a silly mood today 🤭😂 but! If your ever decide to write something like that , I think JK, or anyone of the rap line would be accurate 😂

But , going back to the original point, jsjsjsjsjs yeah!! There’s something with jk and taehyung voices and parents , they always end up getting them!! And for the right reasons!

Love you Sara! I do have a smutty request because girlll, that Yoongi one?? I do have to say that the use of the color system and how you write it… like I think that was my Roman Empire for the week ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👁️👁️ because …. Of course I’ve seen it on different works BUT, here I could imagine him doing his thing and saying that like … I don’t event want to think about anymore!!!! It was HOT AF, I’m loving this side of you <3 anddddd now I’ll write my request on another box hahahaha 💞💞big message today!!

I legit squealed when I saw your name in my inbox, like I missed you this week, Hon!😚😚Omg, putting the rest of this under the cut bc theres so much to catch up on, lol!

My birthday was good, went shopping with my fam and made lemon bars instead of a cake for myself!(ya girl finally got Tae's & Jk's albums as gifts, so now the Ot7 solo album collection is complete!👏👏) Also yay Scorpio buddies! Now I'm kinda curious what your sun sign is for comparison, lol(my rising sign is Cancer btw)!

I'm so glad you liked the Jimim blurb, I had a lot of fun writing it! I'm looking forward to writing the Yoongi one as well, cause we need more cat dad Yoongi on this site.😊 And yeah, not to brag on my boy, but he is so beautiful I love him sm, even tho he's a chaos noodle! (I might share a pic sometime if anyone wants?)

Also, omg not that Jungkook scenario, I can't breathe!🤣 It would be soo funny but soo awkward, like Jk slipping up and saying smth like "y/n's been a big inspiration for my music" like just trying to be nice, and then remembering what his lyrics are and just😱 NOOO TAKE IT BACK, PLEASE UN-HEAR THAT!!🤣😭I may have write this bc just yes, lol!

Also ROMAN EMPIRE?! Thank you?! I really liked the color system thing too, it just seems like a very Yoongi thing to me, just casually checking in to make sure you're okay, regardless of the scenario.🥺

I've also really been having a lot of fun exploring the smuttier concepts, so by all means send the ideas! I'm gonna respond more on your other message, bc just from a quick glance do I have some thoughts!😳

Love you sm!💜💜💜

[chanstopher]

I resisted most kpop and all kpop fandom for a very long time 😆

I got into visual kei in high school (2007 ish) and one of my online friends also listened to some. She got me into J dramas, from where I got into KAT-TUN in 2010. She also watched K dramas and listened to kpop and she sent me some, but not being able to sing along by ear or through romanized lyrics frustrated me since I'd been able to do that with Japanese since I first listened to anime openings and such in middle school. I did listen to some 2ne1 and Big Bang, but mainly Japanese releases since at that point I was studying Japanese and reaching conversational fluency.

After college she and I mostly fell out of touch, KAT-TUN had slowed down after losing a member in 2013 and then another later, LiveJournal got taken over by a Russian "news" company, so all my sources of music and drama torrents were gone, the two main VK bands I listened two took hiatuses or had record company issues (one came back, the other eventually broke up), and so I was back to mostly listening to top 40 radio.

At some point, I got suggested a "reacts to kpop" video on YouTube, and I was like, "I wonder if I'll even recognize and of these groups." The answer was no, I did not, but one if the songs was Blackpink's Whistle, and I was like, "damn, this song is fun," so I started listening to them. I still didnt keep up with anything beyond just their music (and still dont), but it got some kpop on my radar again.

Then I went to Holiday Matsuri in 2021 and went to the hottest men in anime show, which is a men's burlesque contest. The winning act performed to God's Menu and Lisa's Money, two bangers that I hadn't heard because I wasn't actively paying attention to new music. I went and looked them up and played a Spotify kpop playlist the whole 6 hours drive home to add new songs to my library, but I still didn't look up any groups. I continued like that for about a year, just liking individual songs. Then, around when Time Out came out, something made me look up the Stray Kids youtube. I had watched the God's Menu video that first night I heard the song, but I didn't watch anything else. I subscribed to the channel that time, but u still didn't dive into the music videos or add a bunch to my library. Its like part of my brain new I'd not crawl out of that hole and it wasn't the right time for it lol

Finally, late August of last year, I let myself watch the music videos and listen to full albums. Then I resisted any additional content outside of "making of" videos for another month (which is a while for a disabled person with nothing to do but consume content).

Now, here I am. Awash in the swamp. Watching Han and Chan and understanding nothing 🤣

Thankfully I had already planned to learn some Korean since its the third most common language where I live and I had started watching kdramas, but its hard! I still have some bias to Japanese releases for that reason 😆 but it does vary by song since some don't fit/match rhythmically to the Korean versions as nicely as others. Hopefully I'll get there with Korean. I have to remember I have decades of familiarity with the sounds and basics of Japanese compared to very little familiarity with Korean.

this is a wholeeee journey u did not take the easels to mordor lmao but omg i’m learning so much about how things were found in the 00’s and 10’s when i was content to go to warped tour and never be online lmao but this journey feels educational with all the stuff u were into! and ur bias for japanese releases is understandable especially jyp groups they just hit different so i can understand having spent all that time learning japanese and being into japanese culture would only add to the fondness for them! your will power to get into skz so slowly is amazing I don’t know if i’ve ever done such a good job of avoiding diving straight into something the second i found a part of it i liked, but alas we all end up in the skz swamp one way or another lmao

[trkstrnd]

vocal stims i’ve had lately -

“the FUCK yall know about the tim tam slam??” (i’m american)

stray kids japanese lyrics (all in, falling up, night, social path) (again, i’m american but i have echolalia and romanized lyrics)

“abababababa”

barking

hitting high notes resonating in my sinuses while i have a sinus infection to make my head vibrate

“1, 2, 3!!! RACHA GET SPOTLIGHT.”

“the FUCK yall know about gardettos?”

screaming but quietly

meowing (specifically at my cat)

“AYO???”

[thelov3lybookworm]

People I wanna know better.

Thank you for tagging me @websterss

Last song? Butterflies– stray kids, back for more– txt, Anitta

Favourite color? I don't really have any, but if I were to choose, it'd be black, emerald or that weird aesthetic light blue(i dont remember the name 😭) or lavender

(That's a lot of colours for having no particular favourite coulour🤔. Im just indecisive)

Currently watching? Nothing

Last movie? I think it was zootopia(anyone else have a ceush on that fox boy?) or probably a rematch of encanto(i swear ive watched this probably over a hundred times)

Sweet/spicy/savory? Savory all the way(and spicy, im asian, duh)

Relationship status? Single (unless fictional men count)

Current obsessions? Writing and acotar(have been in a reading slump lately)

Last thing you googled? 'Taste skz lyrics romanized' (was texting it to someone. Also, I was hoping it'd be something fun, what the hell😭)

Tagging: @bubybubsters @clairebear08 @honeybeefae @aroseinvelaris @fieldofdaisiies @writingsbychlo @illyrian-dreamer

PEOPLE I WANNA KNOW BETTER

Tagged by @lilstvr thank you babes 🫶

LAST SONG? Jungle- Good Times

FAVORITE COLOR? GREEN GREEN GREEN 🙃

CURRENTLY WATCHING? Nothing really cause everything on Netflix, disney+, & Soap2day is pissing me off, Hollywood needs to stop being bitches and pay their writers what they deserve 😭

LAST MOVIE? Bottoms

SWEET/SPICY/SAVORY? Mmm idk 😭 specific wise, candy sour, dinner spicy, and everything else savory.

RELATIONSHIP STATUS? Single but delusional and taken by fictional men

CURRENT OBSESSIONS? The Do-Over and Better The movies by Lynn painter, ACOTAR (I love Azriel so much😭) I’ve been reading a lot of books lately lol

LAST THING YOU GOOGLED? ‘How does one cope after their dog dies’ my dogs not dead I just get sad and I cried earlier because I know that it will happen some day.

tagging: @lovebugcody @raggedyoldwitch @vnusology @theold-ultraviolence @ghostlyloversworld @aislinrayne @biqherosix @certifiedlovergirlsstuff @thelov3lybookworm @auras-moonstone @ang3lik

[bujokpoplyrics]

Back Door - Stray Kids (스트레이 키즈)

[idk-biatch]

Awaken - Stray Kids

In the uncomfortable, there's something wrong

불편한 속 there's something wrong

bulpyeonhan sog there's something wrong

First time you saw me

처음으로 나를 봤었어

cheoeum-eulo naleul bwass-eoss-eo

Who are you asking a question

너는 누구야 질문을 던졌어

neoneun nuguya jilmun-euloss-eo

Wake up

Wake up

Wake up

I wake up, this strange moment

I wake up 낯선 이 순간

I wake up nachseon i sungan

Where am I here? Who am I?

여긴 어딜까 난 누굴까

yeogin eodilkka nan nugulkka

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

Thrilled my whole body as if I was hit by lightning

벼락 맞은 듯이 온몸에 전율이 돋았지

byeolag maj-eun deus-i onmom-e jeon-yul-i dod-assji

A strange feeling passing by one by one, I didn't know

하나 둘씩 스쳐 가는 낯선 느낌 그동안 몰랐지

hana dulssig seuchyeo ganeun nachseon neukkim geudong-an mollassji

I am I am I am I

나는 난데 나는 난데 나는 난데

naneun nande naneun nande naneun nande

What's wrong with me

나는 난데 뭐가 문제

naneun nande mwoga munje

I can't do this, I can't do this

이럼 안 돼 이럼 안 되는데

ileom an dwae ileom an doeneunde

What is this, who is it?

이건 뭔데 대체 누군데

igeon mwonde daeche nugunde

Wherever you go, you just hide ey

어딜 가도 넌 숨기만 하고 ey

eodil gado neon sumgiman hago ey

Even if I follow you, I run faster and what

따라가도 더 빨리 도망가고 what

ttalagado deo ppalli domang-gago what

I don't know how to solve the difficulty, only the confusion grows

곤란함 풀지를 몰라 혼란만 커지는 혼란

gonlanham puljileul molla honlanman keojineun honlan

Realize that I don't think I'm the fuss inside me

내가 내가 아닌 것 같다는 걸 깨달아 내 안의 소란

naega naega anin geos gatdaneun geol kkaedal-a nae an-ui solan

The times when I had no thoughts

아무런 생각 없이 지내던 때가

amuleon saeng-gag eobs-i jinaedeon ttaega

I'm afraid, the voice ringing in my head

두려워져 머릿속에 울리는 목소리

dulyeowojyeo meolis-sog-e ullineun mogsoli

Wake up

Wake up

Wake up

I wake up, this strange moment

I wake up 낯선 이 순간

I wake up nachseon i sungan

Where am I here? Who am I?

여긴 어딜까 난 누굴까

yeogin eodilkka nan nugulkka

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

Oh

Oh

Oh

I am not me

내가 내가 아냐

naega naega anya

Oh

Oh

Oh

I have to wake myself up

내 자신을 깨야 해

nae jasin-eul kkaeya hae

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

Even if I cover my eyes and don't see anything

눈 가리고 또 뭐 안 보여도

nun galigo tto mwo an boyeodo

I'm more scared of the fact that I'm awake uh

내가 깨어있다는 사실에 더 무서우니까 uh

naega kkaeeoissdaneun sasil-e deo museounikka uh

Only the worries about who I am are growing like a virus

내가 누구지 라는 고민만 커져가 like a virus

naega nuguji laneun gominman keojyeoga like a virus

Save me in fear on the path that only I used to walk

나만이 걷던 길에 두려움에 날 타일러 살려줘

naman-i geoddeon gil-e dulyeoum-e nal tailleo sallyeojwo

Woo, I get tired of the same life every day

Woo 매일 매일 같은 삶에 지쳐가

Woo maeil maeil gat-eun salm-e jichyeoga

The day I took the same mindset as Woo

Woo 같은 사고방식 갖고 가던 날

Woo gat-eun sagobangsig gajgo gadeon nal

I was tired and frustrated, I pray earnestly

힘만 들고 답답했어 기도해 간절히

himman deulgo dabdabhaess-eo gidohae ganjeolhi

I hope you will awaken you hold my hand

바라고 바랐던 awaken 내 손잡아주길

balago balassdeon awaken nae sonjab-ajugil

The times when I had no thoughts

아무런 생각 없이 지내던 때가

amuleon saeng-gag eobs-i jinaedeon ttaega

I'm afraid, the voice ringing in my head

두려워져 머릿속에 울리는 목소리

dulyeowojyeo meolis-sog-e ullineun mogsoli

Wake up

Wake up

Wake up

I wake up, this strange moment

I wake up 낯선 이 순간

I wake up nachseon i sungan

Where am I here? Who am I?

여긴 어딜까 난 누굴까

yeogin eodilkka nan nugulkka

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

Oh

Oh

Oh

I am not me

내가 내가 아냐

naega naega anya

Oh

Oh

Oh

I have to wake up myself

내 자신을 깨야 해

nae jasin-eul kkaeya hae

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

I'm afraid every day

하루하루 두려워져

haluhalu dulyeowojyeo

Someone answer me

누군가가 대답해줘

nugungaga daedabhaejwo

I woke up and opened my eyes

잠에서 깨어 눈을 뜨고 보니

jam-eseo kkaeeo nun-eul tteugo boni

Feeling dizzy deep in my head

머릿속 깊이 어지러운 느낌

meolis-sog gip-i eojileoun neukkim

I'm afraid every day

하루하루 두려워져

haluhalu dulyeowojyeo

Someone answer me

누군가가 대답해줘

nugungaga daedabhaejwo

My answer is always full of questions, what are you doing, there is no answer

언제나 의문점만 가득한 내 해답엔 말해 뭐해 답이 없네

eonjena uimunjeomman gadeughan nae haedab-en malhae mwohae dab-i eobsne

Even if I open my eyes and look at me again

눈을 뜨고 다시 나를 봐도

nun-eul tteugo dasi naleul bwado

I don’t say anything to the same answer every day ah

매일 같은 대답에 난 말이 없네 ah

maeil gat-eun daedab-e nan mal-i eobsne ah

Wake up

Wake up

Wake up

Oh

Oh

Oh

I am not me

내가 내가 아냐

naega naega anya

Oh

Oh

Oh

I have to wake myself up

내 자신을 깨야 해

nae jasin-eul kkaeya hae

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been?

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka

Oh

Oh

Oh

I am not me

내가 내가 아냐

naega naega anya

Oh

Oh

Oh

I have to wake myself up

내 자신을 깨야 해

nae jasin-eul kkaeya hae

Awaken tears fall

Awaken 눈물이 난다

Awaken nunmul-i nanda

Who have I been? (wake up)

그동안 난 누구였던 걸까 (wake up)

geudong-an nan nuguyeossdeon geolkka (wake up)

[irenicjae]

do y’all ever just deo isangeun deutgi shireun chagaun moksori gwireul magado amureon soyongeopshi ttagaun shiseondeuri nae apeul garomakjyo da ttaeryeo buswo nal eodume gadugo gwerobhideon geotteure chulcheo beoseonaryeo aesseujiman chulgureul chatgi jeonkkajineun dabi eopseo nal wihaneun cheok nae kkumeul mushihaneun moksorideul ijen sangcheobatgi shireoseo du gwireul makgo nae gireul georeo now they’ve been going around nae meorissoge dora nareul eojireobge hane go away HEY nal gwerobhineun moksori ttodashi wechinda step out of them voices nae du gwireul makgo ttodashi wechilge step out of them voices break free from the voices in my head gwitgae maemdora can’t hear my voices geu soriga deullyeowa modeun ge dabdabhae kkeutkkaji deullyeooneun geu sorie gwi maga nan stop mamdaero nareul pandanhaneun sorideul cheunggansoeumcheoreom jjajeungman nageodeun eonjebuteonga ireon jansoriman deullyeo shikkeureo ijeneun I don’t wanna hear no more guje bulleung eongteori nan ne yaegie jeoldae sokji anchi uh gunggeumhajido aneun mal ppeonppeonhi haebwatja hapumman yeonbalhae beonbeoni wae geuri yaegiman hae speakers ton eob dwaeseo tto eonseongeul nopyeo ijen shingyeong an sseo don’t care no more dwaesseo nal naebeoryeo dwo now they’ve been going around nae meorissoge dora nareul eojireobge hane go away HEY nal gwerobhineun moksorie ttodashi wechinda step out of them voices nae du gwireul makgo ttodashi wechilge step out of them voices break free from the voices in my head gwitgae maemdora can’t hear my voices geu soriga deullyeowa modeun ge dabdabhae kkeutkkaji deullyeooneun geu sorie gwi maga nan no more, no more nareul bakkwo noeuryeo haji ma no voice, no voice nal deoneun eojireobge haji ma ya jabsaenggageun da jibeochiwo da ne meottaero hae ya sokjima neodo anin geon aljana jebal ne meottaero hae ijen geumanhaejwo jebal shwibge saenggakhallae nan modu shingyeong sseul piryoneun eopseunikka there’s so many voices step out of them voices step out of them voices there’s so many voices?

or is it just me

[jjangidalyrics]

애 (OH) - STRAY KIDS (스트레이키즈) Lyrics

애 (OH) – STRAY KIDS (스트레이키즈) Lyrics

Bang Chan | Lee Know | Changbin | Hyunjin | Han | Felix | Seungmin | I.N Nae soni nege daheul ttae seoroye nunbiche Cheo-eum neukkyeobon gamjeonge sumi cha Igeon seolmyeongi an dwae jeoldae geujeo geureon ge Anin geol ara deo yokshimnanikka Geunyang nan ttereul sseugo shipeo cham eo-i eobge Gyesan jeogin saenggakdeureun da meomchullae Geojitmareul han geot cheoreom deulkigo shipeo i…

[txvbios]

kin-assigning songs on my spotify radar to one piece men pt. 1

(DISCLAIMER: this is based on my personal opinon + that of my girlfriend’s, and was compiled while taking the song’s vibe and/or lyrics in mind)

Includes: Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Ace, Sabo, Thatch, Marco, Brook, Franky, Katakuri, Cracker, Enel, Crocodile, Bellamy

if this gains enough traction i’ll make a pt. 2, i guess

monkey d. luffy

INDUSTRY BABY - Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow [vibe + lyrics]

Bumpy Ride - Mohombi [vibe]

Black Mamba - aespa [vibe + some lyrics]

Cake By The Ocean - DNCE [vibe + lyrics]

roronoa zoro

Reserve - Egzod, Leo The Kind [vibe + lyrics]

Samurai - TH3 DARP, Godmode [vibe + lyrics]

Champion - Neoni [vibe + lyrics]

SCOOP - Lil Nas X, Doja Cat [vibe + lyrics]

vinsmoke sanji

Aristocrat - Poppy [vibe + lyrics]

Papaoutai - Stromae [lyrics]

Santé - Stromae [vibe + lyrics]

Je te laisserai des mots - Patrick Watson [vibe + lyrics]

portgas d. ace

DONT WANT IT - Lil Nas X [vibe + lyrics]

The Heat - The Score [vibe + lyrics]

freckles - Grady [vibe + lyrics]

Solo - Prismo [vibe + lyrics]

sabo

Me Necesita - PRETTYMUCH, CNCO [vibe]

Come My Way - PLVTINUM [vibe]

Revolution - The Score [vibe + lyrics]

Blood // Water - grandson [vibe + lyrics]

thatch

C’est La Vie - Siine, Frank Moody [vibe + lyrics]

Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON [vibe + some lyrics]

The Heart of Life - John Mayer [vibe + lyrics]

Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz [vibe + lyrics]

marco

The Phoenix - Fall Out Boy [vibe + lyrics]

First Generation - Unlike Pluto [lyrics]

Phoenix - FPX, Chrissy Costanza [lyrics]

Talking To The Moon - Bruno Mars [vibe + lyrics]

brook

Replay - Iyaz [some lyrics]

rock + roll - EDEN [vibe + lyrics]

The Boys Are Too Refined - The Hush Sound [vibe + most lyrics]

A Good Song Never Dies - Saint Motel [vibe + lyrics]

franky

Careless Whisper - George Michael [vibe + lyrics]

Bakamitai - Takaya Kuroda [vibe + some lyrics]

Epic Sax - JR Serpent [vibe]

Get Lucky - Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers [vibe + lyrics]

charlotte katakuri

Candy Shop - 50 Cent, Olivia [vibe + most lyrics]

Venom - Eminem [vibe + most lyrics]

The Best - Future Royalty [vibe + most lyrics]

ALPHA - Layto [vibe + lyrics]

charlotte cracker

Bad Things - Machine Gun Kelly, Camila Cabello [most lyrics]

Roses - SAINt JHN [vibe + lyrics]

Superior - Nick Lutsko [vibe + lyrics]

Choke - I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME [vibe + lyrics]

enel

GOD COMPLEX - KO Aka Koala [vibe + lyrics]

Roman Holiday - Nicki Minaj [vibe + some lyrics]

Thunderous - Stray Kids [most lyrics]

Heartless - The Weeknd [vibe + lyrics]

crocodile

Crocodile Tears - Unlike Pluto [vibe + most lyrics]

Revenge, And a Little More - Unlike Pluto [vibe + lyrics]

I’d Kill - Chloe Tang [vibe + most lyrics]

The Devil is a Gentleman - Merci Raines [vibe + lyrics]

bellamy

Dreamin - The Score, blackbear [vibe + lyrics]

No More Dream - BTS [lyrics]

Contrail - MoonMoon [lyrics]

Choker - Twenty One Pilots [vibe + lyrics]

[hallyumusiccom-blog]

Stray Kids - Mixtape#4 Lyrics

Stray Kids - 'Mixtape#4' Korean, Romanization, and English Lyrics Check out who produced 'Mixtape#4' in the link below! https://hallyumusic.com/lyrics/stray-kids-mixtape4/ Read the full article

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #449-450

(both from yesterday)

What do you dislike about the house you live in? It's in the suburbs. Have you thought more about your funeral, or your wedding? My hypothetical wedding. Dinosaurs or unicorns? DINO BOIZ. What do you think of Maroon 5? I like some of their old stuff, and one or two of their newer songs, like "Payphone." What about Coldplay? I enjoy them. Fall Out Boy? Love 'em. Katy Perry? She's okay, I guess. There are a few songs I enjoy. Have you ever snuck into an R-rated movie when you weren’t old enough to see it without parents? No. What is your favorite Disney show? I don't have the slightest clue what's on Disney nowadays. What do you miss most about elementary school? Digging tunnels in the sandbox during recess with my friends. :'( When was the last time you saw the person you had your first kiss with? The start of February 2017. Hard to believe it's been four whole years... Is there anything hanging from the doorknob in your room? Ha, yes. Mom got me a little sign that says, "If I can't wear my flipflops, I'm not going," lmfao. All I wear are flipflops. What's your opinion on wearing pajamas in public? Do you yourself do that? I LITERALLY couldn't care less. I wear pjs in public sometimes; it really depends on where I'm going. What was the most severe punishment your parents gave you when you were growing up? Taking away technology was the worst. Do you usually fill up at the same gas station? Mom goes to a few different ones, depending on proximity and price. Have you ever owned any pet birds? What kinds/colours? I have not. I used to want a cockatiel for a long time, though. Do you pay much attention to your YouTube recommendations? If so, what was the last video that caught your attention? Kinda, I guess. I'm not sure what was the last recommended video I clicked. What has been the happiest time of your life so far? It's complicated. Most of my best memories are from high school with Jason, yet at the same time I was HORRIBLY depressed. I think my most pure happiness when I was really progressing with recovery. Moving on from him, losing tons of weight, feeling motivated... Have you ever had a crush on a celebrity? Who? My two biggest celebrity crushes ever have been/is Link Neal and Mark Fischbach. Do you have any fears you would rarely admit to anyone? Nah. Admitting fears isn't a big deal to me at all. What website do you spend most of your time on? YouTube. What did you have for dinner last night? A chicken sandwich. What could you talk about for hours? Meerkats, Silent Hill, Mark... Do you have a lamp beside your bed? Yes. What's your favorite ice cream topping? Chocolate syrup. What was the last TV show you binge watched? Avatar: The Last Airbender. Would you rather eat burgers or tacos? Oh, burgers for sure. I don't likes tacos. Did your mother change her maiden name when/if she got marred? Yes. Do you use TikTok? Nope. Are you closer to your mother or father? Mom. Do you own any costumes? No. Would you care if your SO went to a strip club? Hm. So long as they're not laying hands on any of the strippers and they ASKED me first, I don't think I'd care? I'm pretty sure I'd also only be okay with that if we were a long-term couple where very strong trust has been built. How helpful are your parents to you? Would they help you to pay for your first apartment? College? Where does the line end? They are so, so very helpful and I'm pretty sure would go to the ends of the earth to help me in any way they could. I know they WOULD help pay for the things you mentioned, but it's not something I want them to do. I want to be able to financially provide for myself, one day... Have you ever had to evacuate due to natural disaster? No. What video games did you have when you were growing up? LOADS. I looooooooved video games. What was the first election you ever voted in? This last one, actually. Can you hear anything right now? Yeah. I'm watching Gab play the Resident Evil 3 remake on hardcore mode. What's the coolest, most unusual pet you can think of? I've always thought sugar gliders were quite interesting as pets. I wanted one for a looong time, but I am not informed on how well they do in captivity and if it should even be legal for me to truly want one anymore. Have you ever seen a UFO or other weird object in the sky? By definition, it was a UFO. Sometimes I do even wonder if it was an alien spacecraft, given JUST how strange that shit was. I won't explain it again, just 'cuz I've done it in many surveys before. Are there any albums you know every single lyric to? I could probably nail Ozzy's Black Rain. What's your go-to painkiller? Advil. Does your mom have a celebrity look-alike? No, but there's a celebrity with her exact name. Do you think it’s pretty when 100s of balloons are let loose into the sky? NO NO NO NO NO that shit is SO upsetting. Where do you think they end up??? It's littering. Animals get choked and tangled by them all the time. What do you draw more than anything else? Definitely meerkats. Have you ever visited someone in a psychiatric home or ward? No, but people have visited me in one. Have you ever received a parking fine? No. Are you in any group chats? Who's in them? No. Do you have a lisp? No. Do you have an Instagram account? Do you use it often? I have three, but one's pretty much dead. I don't post stuff regularly on my other two either, really... Can you parallel park? I would absolutely hit another car. Have you ever played paintball? Did you get hit? No, that shit's dumb. You can get really hurt. What was your favorite fairy tale when you were a kid? Maybe Little Red Riding Hood? Are your parents still together? If not, do you know why? No. Mostly financial disagreements, but I know there's stuff I don't know. Have you ever been evicted? Why? Yes, because we couldn't keep up with rent. Have you ever worked as a manager or supervisor? Noooo. What was the last thing you voted for? So Snake Discovery (a reptile channel I love) hosted an enclosure build-off recently, and the winners were selected by fans via voting. The guy I voted for got 3rd. What's the most amazing animal you've ever seen in captivity? I've been very close to an elephant at a zoo once. They're magnificent. Having been to Sea World as a kid (I would NEVER go now), I also saw the killer whale show. As much of a spectacle as it was, it was animal abuse regardless. Do you like white chocolate? It's okay in small doses. Have you ever eaten snow? Yeah. Do you talk to your pets? Um, duh. Have you ever adopted a stray? (Cat or dog?) Cats, yes. Do you read about any mythology? (Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, etc) No, not by my own will. I DO love mythology, I just... don't read it. Do you ever use bath bombs? No. Have you ever gotten angry at an employee and complained to the manager? No. Have you ever sent your food back at a restaurant? Yes, because they got my meal wrong. I was REALLY shy to do it, but I made sure to do it politely and apologetically. Do you sleep in a bra? What mad lad sleeps in a bra???????????? Has your ex ever gone out with someone close to you? No. Can you suggest someone funny on YouTube? I'll go for someone what isn't my obvious vote, ha ha. There are truly so many, but Garrett Watts is high on the list. Elena Bateman, too. Can you do a handstand? No. Has anyone close to you ever been suicidal? Yes. Have you ever broken someone's heart and didn't care? Tyler sure acted like I did, and to be entirely frank, I didn't care very much, but only because it was a HUGE overreaction and I knew he'd be fine quick. What color is your hairbrush? It's just a white comb. Who was your most recent call from? My psychiatrist. Have you ever watched someone die? Only animals... It's the absolute worst. Are you currently "seeing" someone? No. Are you friends with someone who's autistic? I might be, but I know my niece is on the spectrum. Do you like humans? To be entirely transparent... I think I wish humans were never a thing. We've done so, so much harm to the planet, some things irrevocable. Earth would be a much healthier, far more peaceful place if we'd never existed. Do you like pandas? I love pandas. P.S., fuck outta here if you're one of the people who don't support conservation efforts for them. That shit blows my mind. What do you think of Evanescence? They're great. Amy's voice is absolutely incredible. I don't even think that's an opinion, but global fact, ha ha. What do you think of Avenged Sevenfold? I like some of their stuff. I haven't heard a whole lot though, honestly. What do you think of Halestorm? ^ Do you think you are attractive? God no. I don't see me as an attractive person at all. Do you like dinosaurs? I love 'em; I was OBSESSED as a kid, and my first aspired job was a paleontologist. Do you like lasagna? No. Do you share a room? No. When was the last time you climbed a tree? Never, actually. Have you ever been hospitalized for more than 2 weeks? I think my longest was three. What can you do that none of your friends can do? I dunno. Why did you last go to the airport? Mom and I were dropping Sara off so she could go home. Who was the last person to see you in your underwear? My mom. Who’s the most attractive female you’ve ever seen? Maybe Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy? Or my friend Alon. I'm certain there's more, because women are just so fuckin beautiful asdkfajlwejkrjqwe Red, white, yellow, or pink roses? I actually like the original, rich red. Do you think someone would ever want to marry you? Well, two people have, but one absolutely doesn't anymore and the other knows that it's not healthy or emotionally safe for either of us to imagine that at this time. I don't know if anyone ever will again. Do you like Thanksgiving? No. Like I enjoy the focus on thankfulness, but the history isn't right and I don't enjoy the food. Do you ever wear colored eye liner? No. Have you ever used a darkroom? No. Have you ever been "popular"? No. Has someone ever tried to convert you? Yes. Have you ever been told that you dress like a slut? No, not that how someone dresses has any relevance to their sexual activity. What’s your most recent obsession? Final Fantasy X jfccccccc. Video games or board games? The former. Are you scared of tarantulas? As much as I talk about them... you can probably tell I have a massive interest in them, ha ha. However, even though I love them, they're still sorta scary. Like, threat poses are no joke. And it's terrifying on the very rare occasion they hiss. During Covid, do you wear a mask or no mask? I'm fully vaccinated, and yet I still wear a mask because I'm a considerate human fucking being. Do you have a PlayStation 4? No, but I reeeeaaally want one. :/ Have you ever played Fortnite? Nah, not my type of game. Do you like anime? Yeah. Have you ever been on a boat? Yeah. I was always SO excited as a kid when Dad would take the boat out for a fishing trip. Have you ever played Kingdom Hearts? I've played some of it with Jason. I wasn't a fan of it. Have you ever built a snowman? Yes. DC or Marvel? I don't really have a preference.

----------

Do you prefer your nails long or short? Why? Short, because I can't keep my nails long for the life of me. I pick/peel my nails badly. Do you have any vinyl records? No. Are you still in touch with your best friend from high school? No. Have you ever visited any celebrity gravesites? No. How do you feel about archaeology? It's extremely fascinating. Would you have a big cat (like a tiger) for a pet if you could? No. I could never provide the environment they need, and it's simply not safe. They are not domestic animals, and even the ones that seem most tame can surprise you. What are your favorite smells? Cinnamon rolls, coffee, lilac, fresh baked bread, barbecue, etc. Have you ever had to block people online for harassing you? I'm not sure, actually... What is your favorite thing to do on The Sims? Surveys have a lot of questions about those games... I only ever played the ones that focused on animals, and I think I most enjoyed breeding them and naming the bbz. :^) And watching their behavior. Which hair color you've had has been your favorite? Red. If you were stupid-rich, would you ever actually want a mansion? No. I do not need all that room, nor am I wasting my money on such excessive space. What drinking games have you played? None. Do you take lessons for anything? No. Has something really heavy ever fallen on you? No. If you wear makeup, what colors do you usually wear? Only black. Does your shower have curtains or a glass door/wall? Curtains. If you have more than one pet, do they ever get jealous of each other? One is a snake and the other is a cat, so. Is there a room in your house that you don’t like going in? No. Besides salt and butter, do you put anything on your popcorn? Nothing besides what you mentioned. Are you lonely? I'm way too lonely for it to be healthy. Do you like pineapple? Yep. Have you ever seen fireflies? Yes; they're endemic to here. Have you ever trespassed? As a kid, yes. Do you raise your hand or participate in class? I did sometimes. Are you afraid of heights? Yes. Are you afraid of the dark? No. Would you ever be your school’s mascot who wears that costume? No. Have you ever written a poem? I've written a lot. Would you ever be a tornado chaser? FUCK TO THE HELL NO. What is your favorite thing to eat with bbq sauce, if you even like that stuff? I hate bbq sauce. Have you ever had to do a class in summer school? No. Have you ever been to the rainforest? No. Ever thought about writing a book? Yes. Have you ever had a dream where you killed someone? Yes. Have you ever solved a Rubik’s Cube? Nope. Have you seen all of the Jaws movies? No, only the first one with Tyler. It was aight. Have you ever had a black eye? No. Is your ex sexually attractive to you still? I haven't seen a picture of Jason in years, and I don't want to. Not because I care about how he looks now, it'd just be extremely triggering to see his face. I still find Sara gorgeous. Have you ever been to couple’s counseling? No. How often does your employer ask you to work overtime? N/A When was the last time you were scared? Ummmm I really can't say I know. What’s your favorite song by Rihanna? "Disturbia" is where it's AT. There's this synthwave edit of it that I positively adore. Can you speak binary? No. Have you ever had a pet that you disliked? A family pet, yes. Do you like boys with long hair? UGH yes. Do you like root beer? Not really, no. Do you like ice cream cake? Not really. Do you ever dream of yourself dying? That's not all that rare in my nightmares. What song always makes you sad? I think two songs are tied for what makes me most sad: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin and "Eternally Yours" by Motionless In White. Were you mean as a little kid? No; I was a sweet kid. Have you ever tried spam? No, it looks SO gross to me. How fast can you run? This is pathetic, but I don't think I CAN run. My knees are too weak. I think my weight coming down on them would just make me crumple over. Have you ever bought something from Spencer's? Yeah. Have you ever been on a diet? I've tried diets many times. Do you prefer light or dark jeans? Dark. When you listen to music, do you generally sing along, or just listen? I almost always just listen. Do you have any of your exes as friends on Facebook? Yeah. Who was your first love? Do you ever miss that person? Jason. I miss his memory every day. I say "memory" because it's been years, and I have no way of knowing who he is today. How many cars are parked at your house right now? One. Has anyone ever told you you’re a control freak? No. Do you know anyone who has gone missing? If so, were they ever found? Not personally. What was the spiciest thing you’ve ever eaten? Some wings with extremely hot sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings. Have you ever deliberately tried to get someone drunk? Um yeah, no. Do you like sprinkles on your ice cream? No. I don't like sprinkles in general. Do you know how to do the moon walk? No. Has anybody ever told you that you have a good singing voice? Yes, somehow. Onion rings or french fries? French fries, for sure. Who is the best cook that you know? Dunno. If you have your ears pierced, when did you get them pierced? When I was a kid. I don't remember the age, but I was old enough to decide myself that I wanted them pierced. If you have siblings, have they moved out or do they still live with you? They have their own places now. Do you like fried rice? Yessss. Are there any animals you refuse to touch? Some bugs. Have you ever intentionally fed a house spider? I don't believe so, no. What makes you feel lucky? That I have the family I do. What is something nice going on in your life right now? Just the gym-going, really... Who’s the worst person you’ve encountered on the Internet? An old friend I just knew as Shakes. If death wasn’t a consequence, what would you try? Maybe sky-diving, idk. Has a teacher ever told you off? No. Have you ever told off a teacher? No. Do/did you take school seriously or not? I certainly did. How do you usually cope with breakups? Not well. I obsess over how something's wrong with me and I'm not good enough for anyone. Disney princess or Disney animal movies? Animals, for sure. What's your favorite Katy Perry song? It's evading me right now... Have you ever made/tried friendship bread!? Omg, I forgot that was a thing! I actually have. I've completely forgotten the gist of it or even how it tastes, but I remember I loved it. What do you want to know about the future? If I'll ever be content and happy. What's your biggest insecurity? My weight. Ever found something disgusting in your food while eating out? No, thank god. Does the area where you live have a good or bad reputation? A very bad one. Are there any holidays that you don't celebrate? Yeah, like St. Patrick's Day, among some others. If you could find out who you're gonna marry right now, would you? Yes. Save myself time and heartbreak. How important is it to you that your partner has the same religious views? I wouldn't date someone very religious. If they're more tame about it, that's fine, but I'd prefer to not date a religious individual. Do you own a Wii? Yeah. I've kinda been wanting to play Guitar Hero or Rock Band lately on it... Do you like a lot of cheese on your pizza? "A regular, reasonable amount of cheese." <<<< This. I really don't like when things are so cheesy that it leaves a ridiculous trail when you try to separate pieces. Have you ever been made fun of because of your sexuality? Not directly to my face, but I can guarantee people I know had certain ~opinions~ on it when I came out. I also like just came out as pansexual versus bi, and I'm not even telling a lot of people in my personal life because I know they'll find the concept absolutely ridiculous. What would you do if you found an abandoned animal? "Depends on what type of an animal it was, and whether it was friendly or skittish." <<<< This. I'm obviously not going to try to usher a rabid dog over to me (I'd call a rescue or something if the animal appeared potentially dangerous), but if the animal appeared safe, my heart would absolutely lead me to try and get the animal to come to me so I could take it home and try to find the owner. Have you ever kissed someone who had a tongue piercing? No. What singer/band do you think deserves to be more famous than they are? Jonathan Young from YouTube. He is INCREDIBLE. He deserves to be picked up by a label so badly. What is your favorite PlayStation 1 game? The original Silent Hill, no competition. Do you think objectum sexuals are real, or attention seekers? I really can't imagine someone pretending to want to fuck their car for attention. I don't get it AT ALL, and it's weird as shit to me, but I mean, I don't think people can control what they're attracted to. How far out of your age bracket would you date? 21-early 30s, probs. Have you ever had an STD? No. Have you ever tried pho? No. Pick one: Crash Bandicoot or Spyro? Spyro!!!! I have the original trilogies of both series, but Spyro is where it's AT. Does your job allow piercings or tattoos? I'm unemployed, but I wouldn't work at a job that didn't, honestly. If you could dye your hair any color right now with absolutely no restrictions, what color would you dye it? Maybe like a galaxy-esque mixture of layered colors. I've wanted that for YEARS. Have you ever known a white supremacist? This region is swimming in them. Have you ever spoken to a detective before? No. Do ladders scare you? Climbing them does, yes. Do you have any tattoos on your arms? Yeah. Have you ever thrown up on anybody? Unless I did unknowingly as a baby, no. How many people have you turned down when they asked you out? Uhhh two or three, maybe? What is your favourite kind of fruit cobbler? I actually haven't tried enough to have an educated favorite, but I can say I love peach. Do you hear any other people talking right now? I'm watching a let's player play Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, so I hear her, obviously. When was the last time you started a new medication? It's been a while, idk. What is your favourite type of nut? Cashews, I guess. I don't really like nuts, but I definitely like cashew bars. Where did you eat the best pizza you’ve ever eaten in your life? ... Domino's lmaoooo. Did you ever watch The Rugrats when you were a kid? Yeah, I loved that show. I even had two video games. Do you know anyone who was adopted? Yes. Can you name all 50 US state capital cities? No. Can you tie balloons? I can't, actually. Have you had a deep conversation with anyone today? Yeah. I wanted Sara's advice on something I'm dealing with. On your Facebook friends list, who was the last person to have their b-day? One of my sisters' was yesterday, actually. What did you/are you having for dinner tonight? I had Special K cereal. Name some healthy foods that you enjoy eating. Strawberries, apples, bananas, (sometimes) broccoli, other things that aren't coming to me. Who was the last person you Facebook messaged? My friend Girt. What flavor was the last cupcake you ate? The cupcake itself was chocolate, and the icing was uhhhh... blue? Apart from sleeping, what do you plan to do tonight? I haven't done anything of note. I'm probably going to bed soon. What’s the age difference between your parents? Two years, I think. When was the last time you ate an apple? Today. I have been on a big sliced apples w/ peanut butter kick lately. Have you had any caffeinated beverages today? I have soda every day. :x Have you eaten any chocolate today? What kind? Mom brought me a Reese's home today when she went out with a friend. How many different towns/cities have you lived in? Three. Have you ever written a song or poem for someone special? Poems, yes. Are you attracted to the last person you Facebook messaged? Not very much physically. Emotionally... I don't know. Do you have any ice cream in your freezer? What flavor is it? No. Ice cream is my #1 comfort food, so that's a big "keep out of the house."

[jadelotusflower]

Jesus Christ Superstar, aka purgatory is white jumpsuits and fringe

As it’s Good Friday (for some) this is the obvious choice, because I really, really love this movie. Yes, it was one of those musicals we had on tape and I watched over and over as a kid, and yes it is so overwhelmingly 70′s and a bit camp, but it’s also really good okay? Strap yourselves in, this is going to be a long one (and please note discussion is directed to the characters as they appear in the film, it’s not a comment on the religious figures on which they are based).

Norman Jewison, 1973

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber/Lyrics by Tim Rice

Jesus Christ Superstar is one of those musicals that needs to be redone every generation, because it is can act as a mirror to society of the time. Now, this version plays it straighter than later productions, in that while it retains some modern clothing and sensibilities, it’s played as actors putting on a performance rather than literally setting the story in the modern day and making relevant alterations as latter productions do. But it was still a gutsy move to make it at all.

Okay, so imagine you’re pitching the film to the executives, a successful musical that’s already had its share of controversy as an interpretation of the last days of Christ through the eyes of Judas, that ends with the crucifixion and no resurrection. Then you tell them you want to film on location in Israel and you want to open the movie with the actors literally arriving on set, unpacking the props and getting into costume. 

There must have been a few nervous nellys in that broadroom.

But it works! Now, personally I rather like an overture and I think JCS has one of the best. It is the right choice to have action on screen at the time rather than just a traditional title card or credits.

Just watch it!:

i really can’t express how beautiful those ruins are and how much the scenery and cinematography just makes this film. Then those opening strums on the electric guitar, the bus arriving, this young troupe of friends so excited as they prepare, talking and laughing and dancing together.

Then bam - they walk to their starting positions, with that haunting vocal over the top.

So we start with Judas and the utterly great Heaven on their Minds. Carl Anderson is so good in this role and what a voice; ultimately this is Judas’ story, from his perspective (a technique that inspired Lin Manuel-Miranda when writing Hamilton), and there can be no doubt that he is sympathetic. I really think Anderson captures that fully, whereas some later productions tend to give Judas a bit of a leer (let’s not talk about the 1999 version, okay?)

But you can understand where Judas is coming from! We are occupied/Are you forgotten how put down we are?/I am frightened by the crowd/For we are getting much too loud/And they’ll crush us if we go too far.

He’s raising legitimate points, but he’s too far away, he’s no longer in the inner circle. I just really love the way it’s staged with Judas on the dunes and cliffs desperately trying to reach out, but remaining unheard.

I also love the way the presence of the Romans (homogeneous in purple tank tops and silver helmets) loom over that of Jesus’ followers; the former march above ground on patrol, the latter underground, unnoticed for now.

Ted Neeley as Jesus - what a voice again! Yes he is the traditional western “look” of Jesus and the film wasn’t brave enough to stray from that,  reserving the diversity in casting for Mary Magdalene (Yvonne Elliman), Judas, and the followers.

70′s Alert! At exactly 13 minutes, “Hey, cool it man” from Simon that makes me laugh every time.

“It’s not that I object to her profession” Judas is sex worker positive! Just not near Jesus, because it would ruin his image. Okay, maybe that that positive.

Peter’s hair has entered the chat.

Look, I know people get dragged for shoehorning in a new song to an adapted musical in order to qualify for the Best Original Song, but I personally don’t mind it (yes I even liked Beautiful Ghosts in isolation) and I actually think JCS benefits from Then We Are Decided in giving a bit more depth to Caiaphas and Annas, their dynamic, and scope to their motivation:

The difference is they call him King/The difference frightens me/What about the Romans/When they see King Jesus crowned?/Do you think they’ll stand around?/Cheering and applauding?

It breaks up the momentum of What’s the Buzz?/Everything’s Alright, but I think it works. I also just want to flag the latter for Judas Making Good Points (People who are Hungry/People who are starving/They matter more/Than you feet and hair) since it’s hard to be on Jesus’ side in that one.

I just really think this version is the best as expressing the growing alienation that Judas feels and his mounting concern - it happens in this very song, he and Jesus have their hands on each others shoulders, they are having a discussion, but the apostles have their hands on Judas too, and as Mary sings again, they gently pull him back, and there’s this lovely shot of their hands slipping away, then clasping, then releasing. The human connection is broken as Mary puts a robe over Jesus’ head and he becomes the object of worship, still in the centre of raised arms and chanting, a long fade out with Judas leaving the gathering. It’s great visual storytelling.

I really dig these costumes:

The Palm Sunday crowd is a bit anemic, but taking into account the framing device of this being an actor’s troupe it’s forgivable. Although children appear in this one and only scene, and didn’t get off the bus! Some local urchins, perhaps, wanting to join in the fun?

The Roman soldiers gathering in the far background is a nice touch, as is Pilate’s wife, who has a silent role but I appreciate the attention to detail.

Simon Zealotes is another great song that makes fantastic use of visual storytelling. The dancing acolytes appearing one by one and then massing in a group. Judas looks on with concern at the increasing frenzy as the acolytes roll around in the sand and the soldiers get closer to surround the gathering. The acolytes, now including the apostles and Mary, are circled round Jesus ever closer, flailing their arms and prostrating. He and Judas share a look, but Judas leaves before hearing Jesus chastise the crowd in Poor Jerusalem:

There are some fantastic dancers in this group (include Neeley’s wife who I believe is the woman with long dark hair in the bikini top - they met on set!) and there are some actors...struggling with the choreography. Go back and watch the clip again from 3:20 and keep and eye on poor Peter in the background. Bless him, he did his best.

There’s a nod to modernity in The Temple, with drugs, machine guns, and paper money. Neeley’s Get Ouuuuuuuuuuuuut is at a non-human level.

I Don’t Know How to Love Him is a nice song; Elliman is a very subdued Mary.

Tanks! Tanks! And nothing but Tanks! It’s an interesting catalyst to Damned for All Time/Blood Money. Anderson really sells the anguish of a man out of options.

Surprise warplanes!

This is a very nice touch.

A jaded mandarin/a jaded mandarin/like a jaded faded a faded jaded jaded mandarin 

Look, I think the most of the lyricism in JCS is really great, but I can’t defend this line.

Gethsemane, however, is so, so good and Neeley knocks it out of the park. But it’s the instrumental bridge where we’re suddenly taken out of the reality of the fim, a series of close-ups of religious paintings of the crucifixion - nails, the crown of thorns, the pain, followers crying, how non-followers will be depicted. Chills, every time. 

Then we cross-fade from the sunrise to Judas: the answer to all that questioning.

However, the moment is somewhat undercut by the apostles all Hang on Lord/We’re gonna fight for you, while standing PERFECTLY STILL.

The Arrest is a number that works better in a purely modern setting, as it’s meant to be the press hounding Jesus on his way to Caiaphas, which is great if they have cameras and modern technology, not so much the actors just holding up their fist as if its a microphone.

They really use the natural landscape to their advantage - Pilate’s house is a cliff with the gold eagle the only adornment, yet his status is clear. Also note Pilate’s wife looking rather upset - a nod to the gospel of Matthew where she intercedes with Pilate on Jesus’s behalf (the prophetic dream was actually hers).

I don’t think you’d get away with the way they do Herod’s Song these days. It’s...yeah. It’s delightful camp, but with a pejorative edge.

I love a reprise, and nothing hits harder the Judas’ callback to I Don’t Know How to Love Him. The hanging is always hard to watch.

Well this is new/Respect for Caesar?/Until now this has been noticeably lacking

I feel like I’m getting repetitive but staging! It’s so good. Watch again for Pilate’s wife silently pleading with him not to do this - that actress really did well with a background role with no lines. And the growing regret of Caiaphas and Annas.

Mary’s visceral scream at the 39 Lashes - this is another hard scene to watch.

The 70′s!

But once again Anderson brings it, and it’s campy fun combined with genuine anguish of the unknown; the juxtaposition with the nighttime slick musical number with backup singers and dangers in their bright costumes, with the daytime Jesus carrying the cross to his death.

Then the music cuts unexpectedly, and then there’s only a background hum and the sound of hammer hitting nail. Mary collapses, people laugh and jeer. There’s a frenzied, discordant piano piece out of sync with the choral voices, and an otherwise traditional depiction of Jesus’ final moments.

Then there’s no music at all.

The performers get back on the bus one by one. They’re not so exuberant now - Pilate, in sunglasses and carrying his costume, looks back at something we can’t see. Others don’t look back at all, quietly talking or smiling at each others; they’re friends again, the play has ended.

Mary looks back for a long moment, but Judas is behind her, and she tenses before moving on. He looks back too, and keeps looking as the bus drives away.

It’s sunset. The cross is still there, but barely visible. In silhouette is a shepherd leading his sheep in the foreground.   

Which would be a lovely touch, but it was unintentional! Apparently it was an actual shepherd leading their flock, not realising someone was filming, and Jewison didn’t realise until he watched the dailies. But it worked, so they kept it in.

So yeah, I love this movie a lot.

I think the reason why this musical is so resonant and will continue to be revived is that it remains so prescient. It has so much to say about the superstars we build, worship, and then tear down, and can be re-imagined in different settings and times with different implications, but the core is universal. 

Favourite Song: Gethsemane 

Second Favourite Song: Heaven on their Minds

Favourite Lyric: Buddha was he where it’s at/Is he where you are/Could Mohammed move a mountain/Or was that just PR?

Fun Fact: Josh Mostel who plays Herod, is the son of Zero Mostel, Broadway’s original Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Barry Dennen, who plays Pilate, also played Mendel in the Fiddler film (aka ”Moses said that!”). And of course Norman Jewison directed both.

[chocolvte]

identity ask question 1 !! btw I hope you're doing well bubsie 😙💓🌷

if someone wanted to really understand you, what would they read, watch, and listen to?

read — the nancy drew series

my dad used to read these to me and my sister every night before bed (this was before either of us could read lol) so they mean a lot to me. not only do the books slap, nancy also comes from a time period when women were expected to just sit at home and keep house, but she never did that. she was a young woman (literally only eighteen i think) but she solved mysteries on her own and didn’t care about what other people thought, which is a message that i think is really important.

watch — the breakfast club, roman holiday, or ferris bueller’s day off

all of these movies are kind of old, but i feel like they’re pretty well known. first of all — audrey hepburn could throw me down a flight of stairs and i would say thank you. i’m seriously so in love with her. and ferris? someone get me a man like that. but besides that all of these movies have this incredible idgaf energy that i just love. there’s something so simple and carefree about them that never fails to make me happy

listen to — harry styles’ whole discography (i love that man with my whole heart) or grow up by stray kids

i don’t talk about stray kids’ actual music on this blog very much, but this song has a such a special place in my heart. not only is it a whole vibe and a half, the lyrics are perfect. grow up is just really comforting to me idk

[jabbers-wild-world]

Jabber’s Muses

Adventure Time

Marshall Lee

AdventureQuest

E

Cysero

Artix

Animorphs

Marco

Tobias

Kale

Assassination Classroom

Karma

Koro-sensei

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Zuko

Balto

Balto

Beelzebub

Oga (and baby Beel)

Big Hero 6

Hiro

Black Butler

Drossel

Thompson

Timber

Canterbury

Undertaker

Black Cat

Train

Blood Lad

Staz

Bungou Stray Dogs

Rampo

Chuuya

Dazai

Camp Camp

Max

David

Daniel

Cameron

Zack

Justin

Travis

Jay

Isaac Vivre

CardCaptors

Li Syaoran

Chrono Crusade

Chrono

Code:Realize

Arsene

Impey

Corpse Party

Kizami

D. Gray-Man

Kanda

Lavi

Nikolai

Digimon

Wizardmon

Deadman Wonderland

Nagi

Senji

Ganta

Death Parade

Decim

Ginti

Demon Love Spell

Kagura

Devil May Cry

Dante

Dragon Age

Fenris

Durarara!!

Shizuo

Epic

Nod

Fairy Tail

Natsu

Gray

Gajeel

Sting

Jellal

FernGully

Batty

Pips

Finding Nemo

Anchor

Free!

Rin

Makoto

Momotarou

Fruits Basket

Kyo

Hatsuharu

FullMetal Alchemist

Envy

Mustang

GetBackers

Ginji

Ban

Kazuki

Akabane

Harry Potter

Lupin

Homestuck

Karkat

How to Train Your Dragon

Blitz

Ib

Garry

Inuyasha

Inuyasha

Sesshomaru

Itsuwaribito

Utsuho

Hikae

Chouza

Hisago

Hiruko

Kamigami no Asobi

Loki

Thor

Karneval

Yogi

Gareki

Kid Icarus

Pit

Dark Pit

Kubo and the Two Strings

Beetle

Kuni no Alice

Ace

Julius

Black Joker

White Joker

Gray Ringmarc

Boris

Elliot

Blood

Legend of Zelda

Link (BotW)

Lion King

Rafiki

Mkali

Mzungu

Kweli

Kifo

Kuiba

Shetani

Amani

Hatari

Kasi

Ajali

Tatizo

Kuhani

Dhambi

Sumu

Giza

Njozi

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic

Judal

Hapsun

Mario

Bowser

Miraculous Ladybug

Adrien Agreste

Felix Agreste

Nathaniel

Luka

Kim

Plagg

Zhang

Romu

Monsterkind

Charlie

Roy G. Biv

My Hero Academia

Bakugou

Kirishima

Kaminari

Tokoyami

Todoroki

Ojiro

Aizawa

Hibiki

Raitou

My Little Pony

Capper

Venture

Tempest

Lionheart

Majestic

Nightdream

Zephyr

Shadowdash

Cryptic

Nanbaka

Jyugo

Rock

Uno

Nico

Samon

Yamato

Musashi

Mitsuru

Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom

Nora

Rivan

Barik

Oseru

Oz+

Wesley

Oz

Leonardo

Crowley

Pandora Hearts

Break

Gil

Persona 4

Yosuke

Kanji

Katsuo

Persona 5

Akira

Ryuji

Morgana

Pokemon

James

N

Monty

Sasha

Lock

Shock

Barrel

Princess Mononoke

Ashitaka

Quest for Camelot

Garrett

Griffon

Rise of the Guardians

Jack

Bunnymund

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

RWBY

Roman

Adam

Fox

Ren

Sun

Ozpin

Mercury

Sacred Blacksmith

Luke Ainsworth

Saiyuki

Goku

Satan and Me

Satan

Felix

Zadkiel

Pax

Uriel

Servamp

Kuro

Seven Princes of the Thousand-Year Labyrinth

Titus

Messiah

Lawrence

Shinzo

Mushra

Sago

Kutal

Ryuma

Kavit

Naro

Mikasi

Gilvein

Keidynn

Avos

Sanji

Uno

Zwei

Keturi

Rai

Azir

Pax

Saru

Shugo Chara

Ikuto

Snow White with the Red Hair

Obi

Zen

Mitsuhide

Slayers

Xelloss

Zelgadiss

Gourry

Soul Eater

Soul

Stein

Sweet Neverland

Hook

Tink

Tactics

Haruka

Tangled the Series

Varian

Maximus

Xavier

Quirin

Old Man Jenkins

Tales of the Abyss

Luke fon Fabre

Guy Cecil

Tales of Phantasia

Klarth

Chester

Cress

Tales of Symphonia

Kratos

The Cat Returns

Baron

The Croods

Guy

Thundercats (2011)

Lion-O

Time Guardian

Tokiya

Trolls

Branch

Guy Diamond

Creek

Tsubasa Chronicles

Fai

Syaoran

Kurogane

Voltron: Legendary Defender

Keith

Shiro

Hunk

Xiaolin Showdown

Raimundo

X-Men

Remy “Gambit” LeBeau

X-Ray and Vav

Mogar

Mad King

xxxHolic

Watanuki

Yona of the Dawn

Shin Ah

Hak

Yuri on Ice!!

Yurio

Original Works

Ascension

Asta

Qivral

Krin

Ajax

Vheildar

Deaikil

Brightwire

Cassius

Finnian

Tjarron

Marquis

Catching Smoke

Lucien

Down the Rabbit Hole

Klein

Joker

The Edovin Trilogy

Nils

Yudar

Tyrian

Elijah

Edge of Legend

Orpheus

Blackwall

Terra

Kai

Faded Legends Saga

Avel

The Kingship Quartet

Rivaren

Sage

The Mysterious Cases of Arsene Lupin

Arsene

The Guidebooks Series

Micah

Plague

Kade

Seas of Stormfall

Aurelio

Second Moon

Lyric

Solomon’s Key Series

Amon

Astaroth

Leraje

Bael

Buer

Aym

The White Game

Lokus

The Moonlit Ring

Jasper

Harper

Untamed Wilds

Lawson

Black Jack

Koda

Imperia

Ezra

CrossOver

Azriel

Pirate’s Key

Dante Ignatius

Over the Rainbow

Weston

Hawke

Leon

Gizmo

The Stormfront Chronicles

Valiance

Isaac

Rewrite

Myles

Black Souls Rising

Isandro

Fandomless

Khazroq

Ibal

Khireus

Hector “Striker” Marques

Devon

Nix

Kaelan

Izo

Aljunn

Taigus

Jasper Taigan

Merrick

Azra-Khal

[purplesurveys]

377

Have you ever actually drank warm milk? I’m lactose intolerant so I can count on two hands all the times I’ve drank just milk...and there’s probably one or two times I had it warm. Have you used it to help you sleep? Did it work? I can’t use milk for anything unless I want to really upset my stomach haha. Do you prefer to have milk when you eat cakes/cookies? There’s a certain local cookie shop that I’ll have milk with, but other than that no. What is your preferred brand of chocolate? Reese’s. Do you like white chocolate? I love white chocolate anything.

Do you use coconut oil for anything? What? Not me. Have you been wanting to start watching any shows? I know the new season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine has started, but Netflix culture has conditioned me to watch seasons in full so I’ll probably wait until they’ve release all their episodes. I also want to get back to watching The Crown. Are there any movies you want to see? Roma. Are there any movies/shows you've seen so many times you're sick of them? No. In fact the reason why I’d watch certain movies or shows too many times is because I never get sick of them. What about songs you've heard so many times you hate them? There’s this song on the radio that has the lyric ‘2002′ in it - literally the most annoying song I can think of at the moment. Also Party for One or whatever it’s called by Carly Rae Jepsen. If you could look like any celebrity, which one would it be? I don’t really actively wish I look like any of them haha. But Marion Cotillard, Emma Stone, and Natalie Portman are all really pretty. Do you have any distinctive birthmarks? I have one at the back of my left shoulder. When was the first time you tasted alcohol? It was a month after I turned 18, it was at Kaira’s party, and I felt left out because everyone was drinking and I was the only one there who had never had a sip. I was terrified to try because up until that point, my only impression of alcohol in general was that it made my family monsters. They said it would be different and I had nothing to be scared of, so I ended up trying a margarita and it was sooooooo good. Do you wear socks under your slippers? No. What is the coldest weather you've experienced? Maybe around 10 to 12 C. Japan. Have you ever eaten snow? I’ve never even seen snow. Are there any metals that turn your skin green? There could be but I haven’t encountered them. Do you ever put honey in your tea? I don’t drink tea. Do you have any prejudices? As much as possible I try not to. Do you know anybody who gets feminism confused with misandry? No. I don’t think everyone in my circle is even familiar with the concept of misandry. It’s not a term that’s thrown around that much. Do you talk to your pets? I talk to my dog, yeah. When you do, is your tone different from when you talk to humans? Oh definitely. I use a higher pitch and a more maternal tone hahaha. Do you like using terms of endearment? Only for Gabie and little kids. Who is a famous person you could see yourself reading a biography about? This is gonna sound morbid but I recently read about how JFK had a sister who was a little on the mentally-delayed side, and how she was given a lobotomy to supposedly fix her brain but they ended up completely fucking it over, and because they hit the wrong part of her brain she ended up having the same intelligence as a 2 year old for the rest of her life. There’s a bunch of anecdotes on Wikipedia, but I’d definitely inhale a biography about that just because it seems so interesting. What is the best horror movie, in your opinion? Hmm I haven’t had the time to watch any of the new ones - and the newest roster of horror films is looking super good, so it’s a shame I haven’t seen even one of them - so I’ll have to give you a really old title. Carrie. Curtains or blinds? Blinds. Describe yourself with 3 fictional characters. Monica Geller, Amy Santiago, and I couldn’t think of a last one so I asked Gabie and she said Dana Scully “minus the praying part.” Are there any numbers you dislike for any reason? No, not really. What names do you dislike? Anything that sounds like it came from the 50′s like Ruth or Nancy. Do you own/wear any jumpsuits? Yeah I own a couple. Do you wear long johns under your clothes when it gets really cold? I had to Google what that was because I’m sure as hell no one uses those here lmfao, it never gets that cold in this part of the world. Have you ever adopted a stray? (Cat or dog) My sister adopted a cat. What's a movie you think more people should see? Good Will Hunting. Do you like anything starring Robert Redford or Paul Newman? I don’t think so. I found Paul Newman really attractive for a time though. Do you struggle with dry skin in the winter? We don’t have winter. And my dry skin comes and goes, it doesn’t have a schedule, to put it that way. Do you have any friends in a different timezone? Aubrey is a friend of mine but I never talk to her anymore. Have you ever had to go without heat? Do you read about any mythology? (Greek, Roman, Norse, Egyptian, etc) I read the Percy Jackson series in middle school and we had to read a bunch of Greek works in high school, but I personally hate mythology. If you do, do you have any favorite gods/goddesses? Have you ever had to take medication to help you sleep? No, I’m too scared for how it could turn out cos I’ve never tried it before. Have you ever had to take medication to keep you awake? (Like No-Doz) Nope, I just drink coffee. Are you still in touch with the person you lost your virginity with? She’s still my girlfriend and I texted her like seven minutes ago, so yes. Have you ever had sex with a friend? Yes but she was already my girlfriend when we did it. Was it awkward afterward? No, it was really nice. If not, do you think you could ever have a friend with benefits? I’m demisexual, so definitely not. Do you know anybody with more than two nipples? I don’t think so. Do you ever use bath bombs? No. Do you think it's prettier when the moon is full, or a crescent? The moon is pretty either way. Have you ever been to a planetarium? Yes, on a field trip in 6th grade. That was forever ago though, and I want to visit another one again. Have you grown to dislike your first email address? I don’t even remember the first one I ever made... What skill that you have do you make most use of? Attention to detail and organization. Do you agree that some people are just not meant to have children? YES Do you like wearing wool, or is it too itchy? I don’t wear it since it’s too warm for my country’s climate, so I neither like nor dislike it. Have you ever gotten angry at an employee and complained to the manager? No, usually I’d just have a quick look at the nametag at whoever’s pissing me off. Have you ever sent your food back at a restaurant? I don’t think I have. I’m super non-confrontational and I’d only send it back if my chicken was like raw or if I saw a worm in my food. Do you think people remember the 90s as better than they actually were? Sis I wouldn’t know, I was barely present for the 1990s. What songs bring back happy memories for you? Still Into You - Paramore. Are there any smells that bring back happy memories? My grandma’s cooking, Gabie’s perfume, Angela’s house are all I can think of off the top of my head.

[kgasaz]

Stray Kids – CIRCUS Lyrics (English Translation)

CIRCUS Lyrics Stray Kids Album: CIRCUS Genre: K-Pop Label: Sony Music Released date: 2022.6.22 Language: Japanese ROMANIZED LYRICS dai seikyō no koe Like a megaphonekizukarenai yō kaero manā mōdo (manā mōdo)hibi hibi, hibi hibi migakitsuzuketarekishi-tekiShow-sa Come and do it like this ponpon Jump like a sūpā bōruJust don t care ta no koto nadote ki […]

Read More: Stray Kids – CIRCUS Lyrics (English Translation)