#thank you for this opportunity aksjaka

[tellmegoodbye]

I have a couple! I'll also include some of my favorite lyrics just cause I know not everyone will like certain genres or have the ability to listen to a song right now.

(I actually have a lot more because I'm currently compiling a playlist myself, but I wont go too crazy here)

1. Unlovable - Diamante [×]

This song reminds me so much of TK, especially in season 1 😭 Every time I listen to it I can't help but think about his journey and how far he's come.

"Another love taken to the grave Another one goes right down the drain I keep making all the same mistakes Running out of reasons I can blame"

"Is there anyone left to believe? Is there any good still left in me? I keep slipping further underneath I just want a love that never leaves"

"Thought I had a heart of gold Everything I touch turns to stone Is it my fault I always end up alone? Maybe I'm just difficult Maybe I'm impossible Maybe I'm just one step over the edge You're one foot out the door"

"Maybe I'm emotional Too much to handle or Maybe I'm unlovable"

2. Green Eyes :: Siena - Nothing But Thieves [x]

These lyrics make me think about Carlos in season 1, and I could imagine this song being from his pov directed at TK. NBT has so many songs that could be Tarlos coded but I wanted to mention this one specifically.

"I swear it's true The last thing I expected was to fall for you What were we to do? Just two imperfect pieces pullin' at the glue"

"Sometimes when we lied together I could die and make my peace 'Cause I, I, I'll love you forever, you know And we're gonna beat this thing"

"So I'll hold it all down I hang around 'til you come around, you come around"

3. Time - NF [x]

This song could really be used for so many couples but I always loves NF's lyrics and this one was too good not to include. Tarlos' whole journey could be summed up with this one song right here.

"Way before I bought you the ring We were fighting back and forth like you were wearin' the thing Two passionate people not afraid to say what they think Lead to passionate conversation when it's hard to agree"

"And I know it hurts knowing that I carry this weight on my chest Making it difficult for me to open up and connect Lot of regrets, I apologize for all of the stress That's not what I meant to do, you know I love you to death"

4. If You Only Knew - Shinedown [x]

This song is very breakup-era coded (I have a lot of those, I like angsty songs) But it's also a very beautiful song with a lot of hope as well as heartbreak. I think it works for both TK and Carlos during this time.

"If you only knew how many times I counted all the words that were wrong And if you only knew how I refuse to let you go even when you're gone And I don't regret any days I spend, nights we shared Or letters that I sent"

"Cause it's 4:03 and I can't sleep without you next to me I Toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me back to life Breathe your breath in me The only thing that I still believe in is you If you only knew"

5. On My Way - O.A.R [x]

This song is very special to me because I've loved it since I was a little kid. I also think it could apply to any couple but I wanted to include it because it also specifically reminded me of the soulmates scene, and the idea that no matter what, neither of them are going anywhere. Also, the lyrics use the word baby a lot which is very appropriate for them and for that scene!

"When your body, cold and shaking I'll steal you darlin', steal you And when your body's old and aging I'll heal you darlin', heal you"

"Your soul lights the day I'm on my way, I'm on my way When you're so filled with pain I'm on my way, I'm on my way Well maybe, baby, it's just me"

6. Someone To Stay - Vancouver Sleep Clinic [x]

I think this song speaks to the idea of both Carlos and TK needing each other when they did and the fact that they saved each other. It's not about one person needing the other more. It's about both of them loving and caring for each other equally.

"You've been fighting the memory, all on your own Nothing worsens, nothing grows I know how it feels being by yourself in the rain We all need someone to stay"

"You've drunk it down and you've spat it out And nothing tastes like the things you had So tear it off, why don't you let them go? We all need someone to stay"

"You were alone, left out in the cold Clinging to the ruin of your broken home"

"Hear the fallen and lonely, cry out Will you fix me up? Will you show me hope? At the end of the day we're helpless Can you keep me close? Can you love me most?"

And that's all for now! I'm still adding to my tarlos playlist so I would love to see everyone else's choices!

nice ask day

I'm stealing this idea from @carlos-in-glasses, because I love it, so here's a Nice Ask Day request for all of Lone Star fandom: tell me your Tarlos theme song, and why you love it for them! Let's make a big ass playlist.