#this is my fave low roar song

[birb--birb]

URL song game

thank you for the tag @cleric4vampire (sorry it took me 5ever to actually post and format this its been sitting in my drafts for weeks lmao)

B- Blissful Death from NieR:Automata soundtrack

fun fact, there is actually lyrics being sang in this song, they're just in a made up language called "Chaos" and it all translates into gibberish nonsense. This song is like a vibration that you feel rattle through your brain, and the reason I keep picking up nier automata (the entire sound track is *chefs kiss*)

I - If We Were Vampires by Chester See

A classic shippy song, I always think of my mage husbands when listening to this but its obvs a great Astarion song too

maybe time running out is a gift/I'll work hard till the end of my shift/ and give you every second l can find/ and hope it isn't me who's left behind

R- Rät by Penelope Scott

this entire song goes hard but two of my fave bits are the verse that starts "when I said take me too the moon, I never meant take me alone" and the line "well I don't wanna eat the rich, I'd have to eat my heros first"

B- Black Sun by Deathcab for Cutie

there is an answer in a question/and there is hope within despair

Bonus lowfi beats for the dashes in my url

- (Recharge by Yasumu)

- (Moonlit Walk by Purrple Cat)

B- In Bloom by Neck Deep

I cheated this one a lil bit, but it's one of my fave songs by one of my fave bands

And this won't be the last time/ that I break down and wanna crawl to bed/ cause the truth is / you're the only one I wanna hear in my head

I-I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Deathcab for Cutie

A classic, getting to see this performed live with the whole audience singing along was magical💕

the time for sleep is now/ but its nothing to cry about/ cause we'll hold each other soon/ in the blackest of rooms

R-Rock Bottom by Neck Deep

another of my fave Neck Deep songs, its one of those songs that I always crank when it comes on

here I lay again rock bottom/ what was life like?/ I've forgotten how the sun felt on my skin/ resurrect and start again

B- Breathe in by Low Roar

I've listened to this song so many times the words just feel like sounds that add to the etherealness of the song, rather than words that have meaning lols

[thoselittleboats]

...you're a part of me 

and I'm a part of you

[seokwoosmole]

Ranking SF9 Title Tracks (Part 1.)

I'm sad and emotional cause I miss Binseong especially with the comeback around the corner so I'm immersing myself in sepgu in a less sentimental, more critical way. This ranking isn't exactly in order of my personal favorites, but I also factored in which ones I feel are objectively better in terms of song quality, production, mv, overall vibe, enjoyability etc. That being said, I'm can be bad at viewing things objectively, so maybe I failed at doing that. I'm not a music critic, I'm just a fan with opinions. Disclaimer: I enjoy all SF9 title tracks, just some better than others, so don't be sad if I rank your fave low. We don't need that traumaaaaaaa.

13. ROAR – It's good. Like really good. Like a work of art level good. The rap line shines (PRAISE FOR YOUNGBIN'S PART DURING THE BRIDGE!!!), the music video is so cool, love the choreography and driving/car concept; it's all close to perfection in everything except the actual sound of the song – it's very busy and loud, but it's missing that sense of cohesiveness that gives busy songs that sense of smooth finality.

12. Good Guy – It pains me to rank this song so low, especially since it gave them their first 3 wins. And they all killed this era in terms of visuals, the music video is sooo satisfying, and the song has such a clean production. And the choreo is cool; Good Guy fancams are some of my faves to watch. And the rap!!! Rap line is amazing here!! But imo, it doesn’t have as much of a WOW factor as their other songs do that leave me thinking about it long after listening/watching. I do love that Taeyang choreographed part of it; again, the choreo is the highlight. I think personally, I enjoy ROAR more than Good Guy and it's so experimental and takes a lot of musical risks, but Good Guy is objectively a better quality song because it plays things safe.

11. Fanfare – I genuinely want to corner and question the haters that said Fanfare was a flop debut. It’s catchy, the beat is snazzy, and the sound is so unique musically (it has that seamless cohesiveness that ROAR lacks). Line distribution is so whack (why did I never realize how much of the song was occupied by YooTae?! no hate, just an observation) and while I still think the song is amazing, I can't help but wonder how much more dynamic it would have been if they incorporated the other members more. Even though SF9’s concept has evolved and matured as they’ve aged, I feel like this song perfectly fit the concept they were going for at the time.

10. O Sole Mio – Where was O Sole Mio's win?? Every time I find one of those YouTube compilations of "100 songs every bg stan should know", O Sole Mio is almost always on there, and usually it's the only, or if not, one of the only SF9 songs on the list. The love is there so why no win?? While I wish the costumes were better, I think the concept of incorporating capes into the choreography is SO CLEVER!! Also, the song is so catchy, but the Spanish influence in the instrumentals makes it stand out even more so. And even though line distribution is very uneven, I don't find it too bothersome because each member has a very memorable part in the song. O Sole Mio was one of the first SF9 title tracks I fell in love with and even though I didn't hear the song when it first released, it gives me nostalgia to when I first became a Fantasy. Though, it does feel very dated in an isolating kind of way. O Sole Mio (and a lot of the other tracks from the Knights of the Sun album) is unlike any of SF9's other songs, and listening to it, you can tell that it's from early on in their repertoire and definitely during an experimental phase. It feels like a song from the past you love and feel nostalgic about, but if I were to stand it next to one of SF9's song they released after this, there were so many things O Sole Mio lacks that were improved upon: line distribution (*cough cough more Hwiyoung*), a more established group "sound", more dynamic choreography (the cape part and the entire part during the chorus is really cool, but the dancing during the rest of the song isn't that revolutionary).

Part 2 in progress...

[brooseweyn]

i dont know how many times im gonna say this but for me it aint really shipping until ive reached the point of clownery compiling a dedicated playlist for them so...here's a morston playlist i made🤠🔫

I'm actually really proud of it lmao I think each song here is a solid banger, so I'm gonna ramble about it a bit more! It starts off all wholesome with songs like 'Always Gold' by Radical Face and Kodaline's 'Brother' then it gets more cheerful towards the middle with 'Outlaws' by Delta Rae, takes a little sweet turn with 'Nobody Loves Me Like You' by Low Roar, and then oooh ✨drama✨ hits with Bastille's 'Bad Blood' and then it's mostly just angst town from there on but I put Hozier's 'In A Week' on the end because it's gauntly romantic.

There are some more incredible tunes I threw in between which are songs that just made me think of them. I just,,, love the overall vibe of this ship,,, i mean,,, whats better than this??? guys being dudes!!! and it shows in how much thought and care I put into creating this dumb playlist lol please enjoy!!!

edit: i rearranged it a bit and added some songs, i put 'Unshaken' at the start and closed it off with 'Deadman's Gun'

mOviNg On, i also made one for the constantly bickering old men,,, the Dads™

I don't have a lot to say about this one other than it's dominated by Hamilton soundtracks (bECAUSE guyssss 'the story of tonight' raise a glass to freedom something they can never take away??? holy fucking shit,, and obviously 'that would be enough' is just perfect for them??) and Of Monsters and Men's songs, you have to listen to 'King and Lionheart'.. yOu mUSt!!! Other than that I also put Taylor Swift's 'cowboy like me' bc,,, ah shit this whole playlist is pretty self explanatory need i say more? Oh, Ben Platt's 'Imagine' (the acoustic version) is also one of my faves it is just sooo darn romantic🥰

there are three overlapping songs between the two playlists; Outlaws, The Anchor, and The Night We Met!

ok i think ive rambled more than enough so peace out for now fellers✌️

[otakween]

Digimon Adventure (Blind watch) - Episode 1

Oh snap, my first long haul series! I've decided that when I get to these mega-franchises I will watch them simultaneously with other shows so I don't get stuck on one series for an eternity (lol). In other words, I'll still be working on I'm Standing on a Million Lives as my "main" series, but Digimon will be my secondary...probably for years considering how long it is (gulp).

I have never, ever seen/played/done anything with Digimon. My history with the series is that I watched one episode at a friend's house in elementary school and was totally lost. I remember there was a cocoon lol. Excited to dive in head first!

I watched this first episode twice, first in dub-format and then sub. The dub was very cringe and the whole time watching it I was hyper aware of the fact that a ton of the dialogue was not in the original script. I see the nostalgic appeal, but I'll be sticking with the sub. The sub has better music, a better script, better sound effects, etc. (I got really excited that there was an insert song already haha). Anyway, my thoughts about episode 1 below the cut!

Notes:

-This show only appears to be available legally as a dub, so I guess there's not a lot of demand for the sub? Either way, you gotta watch it in the 4:3 aspect ratio, which is totally fine, just a pain in the butt when I want nicely cropped screenshots.

-One thing I liked better about the dub is that they have MC dude narrating the episode, in the Japanese it's some random adult man, which just feels kinda like clumsy exposition. The narration in the dub also had more personality (although the line "she's pretty cool...for a GIRL" was pretty cringe).

-Very nice, although kinda low-budget watercolor backgrounds are fun to look at. I think the character designs of the humans are pretty good too, definitely memorable (although there's a ton of characters to learn at once, which I found overwhelming).

-Watched the opening twice and it still makes zero sense. The weather is wacky and then they get sucked into the digital world via a wave? What does weather have to do with anything and why is there a wave when they're in the snow?? I just don't see how weather phenomenon ties into the digital theme, but maybe they'll explain later.

-Joe/Jyo is totally 90s Iida loool. Calls everyone "kun" and just has Iida vibes in general.

-Despite all of the Americanization, it's interesting how they mostly kept everyone's Japanese names, especially the mons? Props for not dumbing it down, I guess. Definitely sets it apart from Pokemon a bit.

-Don't really like the cutaways to each mon's stats. It's like they're inserting a wiki page directly into the show and it kinda breaks immersion.

-The digimon are kinda stupid-looking as babies, but if you consider that like "level 0" of their evolution chart, it makes sense that they would look as simple as possible. I don't really like how the evolutions don't always make sense like they do in Pokemon though. Like Koromon looks like a bunny but Agumon looks like a dinosaur. What? Who came up with these random ass designs?

-If I had to pick a fave mon from this episode, I think Patamon is pretty cute. Tokomon was hideous though so I'm conflicted haha.

-In the dub Kuwagamon had this really obnoxious roar that was not in the original episode. In the sub he makes this clicky beetle noise which makes so much more sense. Reminds me of how they made the shark roar in one of the Jaws movies.

-Weirdest line in the dub was when Koromon said "we're not just Digimon we're also...kinda cute!" haha so scuffed.

-The fact that the kids are instantly emotionally bonded to these blobs that they met 2 seconds ago really annoyed me. Taichi is all like "Koromon! Don't be a hero!!" and I'm like, you should still be in the "WTF" stage not the "BFFs" stage.

-Weirdly nostalgic for the Japanese Digimon opening because it was in the Kumikyoku Nico Nico Douga song remix back in the day. Can't wait to finally learn the lyrics!

[thatesqcrush]

Fall From Grace, Pt. 10

Bryan Kneef x Reader. Fandom: The Good Fight. Reference: S4, E.4, “The Gang is Satirized and Doesn’t Like It.” CW: smut and fluff... the tiniest pinprick of angst (like minuscule). Language, of course.

AN: Our lovely REE was on The Good Fight for all of 3 minutes so I am taking lots of liberties. I am obsessed with the anti-Barba. He was just delicious.

AN: Lots of references to our other fave prosecutor. Can you spot them?

WC: 2837

S/O to @prurientpuddlejumper​ for the Kneef gifs! 

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Back at your apartment, Bryan had you against the wall. He nuzzled your neck, causing you to shiver. Two large warm hands rose up the sides of your thighs before slipping under the hem of your skirt. He hooked his fingers under the straps of your panties and tugged. The flimsy lace underwear you wore tore easily. He nudged your legs apart with his foot.

The sound of a belt unbuckling and clanging to the floor followed by a zipper sent a thrill up your spine. 

Bryan’s breath was warm on your ear as he pressed himself along your ass. You instinctively pushed back, desperate for more. Bryan nipped your ear as he stroked your soaked pussy with his cock. 

“Like the song, we’re reunited and it’s going to be so fucking good.” Bryan purred. “Now place those arms on the wall and bend over more a little, sweetheart.”

--- Flash Forward to Four Years--

At the speed in which Bryan paced in front of you, you were certain the handsome litigator was going to wear a hole in the carpet. “Well?” He asked exasperated. He tugged on the collar of his navy polo, feeling warm and constricted.

“Two more minutes Bryan. These things take time.” You gritted. You rapped your freshly manicured nails along the counter. “I can’t tell who is more nervous. You or I.” 

Bryan stopped his pacing to glare at you. “This is life altering news.”

“Gee, whizz, you don’t say.” You replied with a roll of your eyes. “You are not making this any easier.” You stood straight and marched off.  

“Where are you going?” Bryan called out after you. He followed you, basically nipping at your heels.  

“To get something to drink.” You replied. “I need something to settle my stomach. I think I saw ginger ale in your fridge.” 

Bryan sighed. “I need something stronger.”

You returned with two low ball glasses. “Whisky on the rocks for you. Ginger ale for me.” 

Bryan took the drink and with his free hand, pulled you in. “I love you. No matter the results.” 

You cupped his bearded cheek. “I love you too.” You were about to stand on your toes to press a kiss when a buzzer sounded. You gasped and thrust your drink into his hands. 

Bryan watched your form disappear back into the room. There was silence and Bryan swore inwardly. “Okay, time for plan B.” He muttered before downing his drink in one shot and then downing yours. You walked back out into the room. Your face was unreadable initially and just as he was about to say something, you broke into a big smile. 

“I passed! I passed the bar exam! I’m a lawyer!” You shouted before running full-speed into Bryan’s arms. The glasses dropped to the floor, shattering into a million pieces as Bryan scooped you into his arms.

“I knew you would. I am so fucking proud of you.” Bryan replied before capturing your lips with his. Any tension you had, melted away and you allowed yourself to sink into his embrace.

“Let’s celebrate!” You exclaimed.

Bryan’s eyes twinkled. “I have just the place in mind. Go pack your bag while I have this cleaned up.”

You cocked your head and raised your brow. “And where exactly will we be going?”

“You’ll see.” Bryan replied huskily. As you turned, Bryan swatted your ass.  You looked back at him and the look on his face was absolute sinful. Your heartbeat began to race in anticipation. 

--

Thirty minutes later, Bryan had finished securing yours and his bags to the rear rack of his motorcycle. You tightened your helmet before hopping on and held Bryan tightly. Bryan kicked his motorcycle into gear and off you went, leaving his luxury apartment in the Gold Coast behind.  

--

 “You have a yacht? Since when?” You asked as you and Bryan walked down the slip taking in the sight of the boats at the marina.

“Not my yacht.” Bryan winked. “Someone who owes me a favor. Come on.”

 “Welcome aboard.” A man in a captain’s uniform greeted. “I’m Captain Williams – it’ll be my honor to take you along Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful day for sailing; could not ask for better weather.” 

Once on board, another member of the staff came to greet you two with two flutes of champagne. You both followed and were given a tour. When you imagined a three-bedroom, two-bathroom living space with a spacious kitchen and butler’s pantry, life on the water did not come to mind. The boat was outfitted in a subtle palette of champagne, ivory, platinum, stainless steel and chocolate brown. 

Each room boasted an oversized, sumptuous bed clothed in supima cotton percale linen and a cashmere throw. In addition, the seating was Italian leather. There were two fridges, a below-deck engine room, a two-mode table that phased into a dining and cocktail table, Corian benches and an icemaker. The 40-foot yacht combined the timeless appearance of a bygone-era cruiser with stylish design and high-tech engineering. The opulent master ensuite featured beautiful Spanish hexagon tiles with a light running through it to create a sensual oasis. There was glass wall separating each bedroom and to your surprise, the glass could be easily blacked out with a frost effect at the touch of a button creating privacy. 

Finally, you and Bryan were alone again. You hopped onto one of the lush beds and almost sank into it. As Bryan chose some music to stream, you gasped at the skylight above the bed. The Illinois sky above was crystal clear, nary a cloud in the sky. The yacht’s engine roared quietly beneath you as it departed from the marina.

 “This is too much,” you murmured, turning to Bryan who joined you in the bed.

 “You deserve everything.” Bryan praised, as he pressed a kiss to your lips. “You worked so hard. And as a reward, now I am going to fuck your brains out.” 

“And what if I hadn’t passed? What was plan B?”

 “Plan B was going to be to take you here anyway and fuck your brains out.”

You let out a giggle before moving closer to him. You ran your hand over his toned arm. “You’ll be my sponsor, right? At the swearing in ceremony?” 

Bryan’s hands ran up your leg. He stopped at the top of your thigh and began to rub small circles. “Of course. Now, if I can only convince you to move back to Chicago and leave that firm of yours.” 

“Reciprocity takes five years, Bryan.” You replied, reaching across to tap his temple. Bryan took your hand into his and pressed a kiss to your knuckles. 

“You can come to New York, you know. Reciprocity here would be cake for you.” You continued, your voice dropping to a near whisper at the end. 

Bryan froze. “And leave Chicago?” 

You let out an irritated sigh. “I just hate that we’re apart. I want more for us, for this relationship.” 

“You’re a born and bred Chicagoan. Surely you understand. Everything I have worked for is in Chicago.” Bryan replied, letting out his own equally irritated sigh. 

“Let’s just drop it. I don’t want to fight. Please, today’s a good day.” You flopped onto your back, staring at the clear sky above. You felt your eyes brim and you brought your hands to your face. 

“Hey…” Bryan replied softly, removing your hands. “Maybe I can talk Laurie and Firth into opening a New York City office.”   

Your lips twitched into a smile. “Yeah? You’d do that for me?” 

Bryan pulled you close. “Of course. I love you.” 

You wrapped your arms around him and kiss him hard. Bryan took the opportunity to roll you on top of him. Excitement swirls down and pool between your thighs. Bryan wasted no time to grip the hem of your shirt and pull it over your head. 

“Someone wants to get laid.” You smirk, crossing your arms, purposely pressing up your sheer, lace covered tits. 

“You have no idea.”

“We should do something about that then… what did you say, you were going to fuck my brains out?” You asked leaning down. Your lips were by his ear as you reached around to unclasp your bra. “Because I am pretty sure this bomb pussy is going to milk out all that cum, out of that big… hard… cock.” You reached down between his legs and stroked his cock, which grew harder against your palm. A groan strained from Bryan’s throat. 

When you sit up again, your eyes settled on Bryan’s. His clear green eyes were now dark and stormy. 

You squealed as he rolled you back onto the bed. Bryan undid the button of your shorts and tugged them off. A smirk graced his face at the sight of the dark wet spot on your underwear. “These have got to go.” Bryan murmured, yanking them off as well. Once off, he balled your ruined panties into his fist and took a deep inhalation of your sweet scent. A rumble emanated from his chest. 

You let out a gasp as Bryan’s mouth settled on your pussy. He licked a tantalizingly slow, broad stroke before settling on your clit. He flicked the tip of his tongue across your clit causing you to arch your back in response. Bryan then used his fingers to spread open your lips, and stroked them, playing with your wetness. You gripped the streets as Bryan buried his face in between your legs, sucking and licking. 

You grinded against him, desperate. “More, please.” You whimpered.

 Bryan removed his mouth and you whined at the loss. “So fucking greedy. Fingers or mouth?” A digit slowly penetrated you and your walls clenched tightly. A moan escaped your lips as Bryan slowly thrusted his finger in and out of you, before moving to insert another finger. His tongue flicked against your swollen pearl before he paused once more. “Answer the question, Y/N.” 

“Both.” You sobbed. “Please don’t stop.” 

“Never.”

Bryan dove back into your folds, devouring you as if you were his last meal. You chant his name and other obscenities loudly. You were certain everyone on the boat could hear you. Part of you didn’t even care. The man in between your legs is a god amongst mortals when it comes to eating pussy and all the praise deserves to be heard. You bucked against his mouth, until you are full on fucking his face and fingers. Your walla began to flutter, signaling you were coming close to release. Bryan crooked his finger, stroking the sensitive spot inside you and the coil in your belly snapped. You came hard, wailing Bryan’s name as your orgasm ripped through you. Bryan rode out your orgasm and as you came down to reality, Bryan continued with gentle licks and kisses; your body jerked in overstimulation.

Bryan pressed kisses along your thighs before moving back up your body. He paused momentarily to pay attention to your breasts, licking along your breastbone before swirling his tongue over a nipple. You cupped your breasts together and Bryan continued to lavish you with his tongue. Bryan moved to your mouth and he kissed you deeply, before pulling back. 

“Can you taste yourself on my tongue?” 

You whimpered, nodding. “What’s that you called it? Bomb pussy?” Bryan murmured against your lips. 

You nodded. “Yes.” 

Bryan chuckled darkly, his lips against your ear. “Now it’s my turn to wreck that bomb pussy with this cock.” 

You closed your eyes briefly – for what even seemed like a half second but when you opened your eyes again, Bryan was fully nude. Pre-cum beaded on the head of his cock, and you resist the urge to lick it off, as you’re desperate to get filled and fucked to your heart’s desire. 

Bryan laid down on the bed and fisted his cock, so it was pointing straight to the ceiling. You climbed over him and take his cock from his hand, guiding him into you. You slowly slide down and sink onto him, until you’re fully connected. Bryan’s eyes roll back momentarily. “Oh fuck Y/N, you feel so good!” 

One hand gripped the slope of your hip tightly as your bodies move together rhythmically. Bryan usedd his free hand to smack your ass. You braced your hands on his chest with your nails pressing into his skin, leaving crescent marks into his skin as you ride his cock.

“That’s it, ride that cock.” Bryan encouraged, smacking your ass again, this time harder. The sting spurred you on and you began to speed your movements. Bryan leans up and pushes you back, breaking the connection for a second, before sliding his cock right back in. Your legs are pushed up, so your knees are by your ears and your arms are over your head. Bryan pins your wrists with one hand as he takes you to pound town. The sounds of grunts and moans along with skin on skin, fill the room and you can feel his balls slap against your pussy. 

Your foreheads are pressed together as he takes you deeply, sliding into you over and over in deep, long strokes. As he feels his own release approach, Bryan turns his face to the flesh of your shoulder, and bites before running his tongue over the bruised skin. 

This surprises you and you come completely undone, again wailing his name. Feeling your walls flutter around his cock, seeing your wrecked face - it was all too much for Bryan and with a strangled cry, he stiffened and emptied his seed into you.

Your bodies are covered in sweat and Bryan kissed you softly before rolling off. He pulls you in close, and you curl into his strong arms. It’s not long before you are both asleep – partly from the orgasmic oxytocin wearing off and partly from the rock of the boat. 

--

Later that evening, you wake up to an empty bedside – but there is a note from Bryan asking you to meet him on the deck for dinner. You shower and change into the dress you wore at The Hamptons when you all those years prior – it was a cream colored short-sleeve wrap dress that had a ruffle hem and an adjustable tie at waist. You left your hair in a loose wet braid and decided to go barefoot.

The night sky over Lake Michigan was dark, with nary a cloud in the sky. Away from the orange glow from the artificial light from increasing development and glare from unshielded streetlights, you found yourself beneath the twinkling stars and other celestial objects. You were surprised to find how many stars you were able see even just miles away from the city and northern suburbs.   

A pair of hands touched your shoulders and you jumped slightly until the familiar waft of Bryan’s cologne filled your nostrils. 

“Have you seen anything so beautiful?” You asked as you turned around. And when you did, you found Bryan on one knee. In his hand was a sparkling ring, which you presumed was at least 2 carats, flanked by smaller diamonds. 

“When I first met you, you literally collided into me. And from then, I couldn’t get you out of my head. At first, I thought we were going to be nothing more than a fling, an itch to get out of my system. I told you I didn’t do the boyfriend thing and you were more than okay with that. And for awhile it was that, but you weaseled your way into my world and black and white became different shade of gray. And then it became blues and reds.” Bryan’s eyes shimmer as he professes his love. After a beat, he continues.

“And I know we have had our issues in the past, and I can’t promise you that we won’t have rough patches again. In my heart, you are the only one for me. I cannot imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?” 

Your hands covered your mouth as tears streamed down your face. A gentle breeze blew through and you nodded before you dropped your hands. “Yes, of course Bryan, yes!” Bryan smiled as he stood and your hand shook as he slipped the ring onto your finger. You wrapped your arms around his neck as two kissed. 

“What about everything I said – about New York? Not being able to come to Chicago right away?” You asked breathlessly, as you broke the kiss. 

Bryan wiped a tear from your cheek. “Oh Y/N, I already had it all taken care of. Laurie and Firth already agreed to it. I’ll be heading the NY office when it opens in the Fall. We signed a deal with a building space in Midtown.” 

You gasped once more before playfully hitting him on the chest. “So you were just fucking around with me below deck?” 

“In more ways than one.” Bryan winked. 

“You’re such an ass.” You replied. “Wait - does that mean you’ll actually tell me what memo 618 is now?” 

Bryan responded by cupping your ass and kissing you once more.

FIN.

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[amidalogicdive]

Get to Know Me Tag Game!

Thank you @jockvillagersonly for tagging me! <3 Welp, let’s see how this goes. Name: Kai

Pronouns: she/her or they / them

Star Sign: Libra on the cusp of Scorpio

Height: 5′4″ (with shoes on... hell I’m taking it.)

Time: 1:28 am

Birthday: 10/20

Nationality: Born in American, but family wise Im mostly a mix of UK/Irish

Fave Bands / Group: Man, I can’t play favorites... I like Florence & the Machine, Imagine Dragons, L’Arc’~en~ciel, Low Roar, UNIQ, EXO... etc

Fave Solo Artist: I’d have to say Gackt, been listening to him longest. But I love HYDE, Annie Lennox, Dimash, Wonho, Taemin, Sting... etc - I just really love music.

Song Stuck In Your Head: Seriously, I didn’t have one stuck in my head until I saw @jockvillagersonly response about rick rolling - lol, thanks! XD

Last Movie I Watched: Romeo & Juliet from 1996 cuz my brain was like - hey I got a great story idea... 

Last Show You Binged: Bridgerton

When You Created Your Blog: around 2016

Last Thing You Googled: I searched for Kast, so I could make an account lol

Other Blogs: N/A - Only here.

How Many People Are You Following: 163

How Many Followers: 326 Gosh, idk who to tag, um... don’t feel you have too in at way: @the-sassiest-trixster @aithilin @merinnan @epicwalrus @prettyprompto and anyone else who wants to do it - Or you can ignore this lolol  <3

[for-a-muse-of-fire]

in the woods somewhere

the wench and the witcher

“in the woods somewhere”

Fandom: The Witcher (2019)

Paring: Geralt of Rivia x Fem!POC Reader.

Summary: Reader is foolhardy, and finds herself hunted. Geralt comes to the rescue and reader gets to see why they call him the White Wolf.

Warnings: NSFW/18+ ONLY. Rough sex, mention of blood and violence.

A/N: I wrote this while listening to that damned song on repeat with some eerie-ass haunted forest ambience going on YouTube. It was RAD. Title and lyrics below are very obviously borrowed from Hozier’s “In The Woods Somewhere” and honestly, it’s the creepiest, sexiest thing in the world. Easily in the top 10 of fave Hozier songs.

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I clutched my life And wished it kept My dearest love I'm not done yet

Honestly, you don’t think you’ve ever done anything so stupid.

 And you’ve done a lot of stupid things.

 You swear under your breath as you stumble over a rough patch in the road. The full moon offers enough light to keep you from breaking your damned neck, but so far the slog from the Aedirn border back to your small town has been arduous and fucking irritating. You’d meant to leave before sundown, safely partied with the train of journeyfolk as they made the way home, but that sure as fuck hadn’t happened. It was your own fault, and now here you were, tripping on rocks and roots and praying that you don’t end up getting eaten.

 As if on cue, something howls deep within the tree line. You swear again, pick up your skirts and your pace.

 Geralt will actively kill you if you get eaten.

 The noises get closer – the sound of breaking twigs, rustling foliage and low, ominous snarling. Irritation gives way to actual fear, thick and bitter in the back of your throat. Your brisk walk turns to a jog, and then a full-tilt run.

 Dammit, this was not how you want to die. It’s undignified, and messy, and about seventy years too soon.

 There’s a great and terrible crash as the creature leaps from the trees and onto the road in front of you – you skid to a stop, falling back on your ass with a shout. It’s fucking huge. Taller than anything you’ve ever seen with broad, fur-covered shoulders and a long, canine snout. It stands on two lanky legs, and its arms are disproportionate, dragging the ground with claws that glint in the moonlight.

 Its teeth and muzzle are already wet with blood.

 You backpedal, rocks scraping your palms as the beast advances. It lifts its great head to release a bone-chilling howl to the night sky, and in the split second it’s coal-bright eyes are torn from you, you bolt.

 Branches rip at your skirts, try to catch your loosed curls. Something whips across your face, slicing your cheek and you yelp in pain, but keep running. You can hear the monster behind you crashing through the underbrush and a terrified whimper cracks its way up from your chest. You’re not even sure where you’re running to – all you know is that you had to get away, and get away quickly. The ground is more treacherous here, rocks and roots ready and waiting to throw your balance.

 The toe of your boot finds one such root. You give a shriek as you fall, palms smarting with the impact as you try to keep moving, keep crawling before claws slice through the air to cut you to ribbons. There’s a crash as the great canine-like beast bounds through the trees; you spin onto your back, gasping for air with your heart trying to thunder its way up out of your throat. Even as you scramble back, you can’t take your eyes from it. The beast lumbers forward, stepping into a shaft of brilliant moonlight. Its bloodied maw glistens and drops open; its teeth are almost as long as your forearm.

 Those terrible glowing eyes pin you in place.

 It lunges. You cover your head, screaming, but the impact never comes.

 Instead you hear a low, basso roar – almost human – and the dull thud of bodies colliding. Panting like a wounded deer, you muster the courage to uncover your head. What you witness that night, under that brilliant full moon is both disturbing and incredible.

 Geralt of Rivia. The White Wolf.

 You understand now why they call him that.

 His already pale skin fairly glows in the moonlight, a stark contrast to the full black armor he’s clad in. By the way the creature is scrambling to stand, you can only surmise that the witcher physically threw himself in the beast’s path, using his own body to propel it away from yours. Wide-eyed, you scrabble away until your back thumps against the gnarled root of the nearest tree. The creature crouches, one clawed hand scraping the dirt before it lets out an ear-splitting howl. Geralt simply bares his teeth – the shining silver sword at his back sings when he pulls it free.

 He moves with a grace that you never would have expected in a person his size. Not a single step is superfluous. The whirling, bladed dance is like nothing you’ve ever seen– each movement able to serve as either attack or defense. Geralt takes a blow to the chest, the beast’s claws glancing off his leather armor, but you watch him lunge forward with renewed vigor. He deflects an arching swipe of bloodied claws, ducking and pivoting to counter as the creature lunges at him. Geralt’s face is illuminated by the moon in that moment and your mouth goes bone dry.

 You’d heard tell of what a witcher can do with his potions. Never thought you’d see it in your lifetime. Those black, fathomless eyes make something liquid and shivery spark its way down your spine. Adrenaline and fear mingle with the unexpected heat in your belly and gods, you can hardly breathe as you watch the black-eyed mutant swing his blade once over his wrist.

 The monster snarls and lunges. Geralt pivots, pirouettes, and strikes home – the monster’s head is removed from its shoulders in one clean swing. Blood shines black over the grass.

 Somehow, you manage to wobble to your feet, but your gaze stays trained on the monster-hunter, mesmerized by the heavy rise and fall of his shoulders as he catches his breath. He turns those black eyes to you and you’ve never seen anything so fearsome – you hear your breath catch on a short gasp, feeling your knees quake under your skirts. Geralt gives a dangerous kind of rumble and wipes the blade of his sword clean with a gloved hand. He stalks towards you as he sheaths the weapon, full mouth curled into a snarl; you stumble back against the trunk of the tree behind you and then he has you trapped there.

 “Are you hurt?” he growls.

 You whimper. He smells of leather, and blood, and his eyes are black, black, black. “No,” you breathe.

 “Good.”

 It’s more of a bite than a kiss. He crushes his mouth to yours, forcing his tongue past your lips as he grips your jaw with gloved fingers. You whine, finding purchase on the leather strap that crosses his chest. In spite of the chill in the night air, you are on fire – heat sings over your skin before settling between your legs. You can feel your pulse throbbing at the apex of your thighs, so strong that it’s almost painful.

 Geralt pushes forward, forcing his leather-clad thigh between yours and you sob at the contact. He keeps his possessive grip on your jaw, pulling back just enough to pin you with those fathomless eyes of his.

 “I can fucking smell you,” he snarls. “Smell how fucking wet you are.”

 He rips his other glove off with his teeth, spitting the blood-stained leather onto the forest floor. You feel him grope at your skirts, yanking the fabric up and out of his way until he can force his free hand between your legs – two fingers push into the quivering heat there and you mewl as your eyes slam shut. Geralt rattles out a hot, desperate noise against your neck. He works his fingers inside of you, heel of his hand crushed tight against your clit until your legs start to shake.

 “Geralt,” you whine. “Please.”

 He gives a breathless moan into your skin. When his fingers leave the clutch of your cunt you nearly cry at the loss, but then he’s tearing at the buttons on his trousers and you try to help with your own trembling hands. He shoves the thick leather down his hips just enough to free his cock, and then your knee is hooked over his elbow to spread you open.  Geralt slides himself through your slick to ease his passage, lines up, and slams forward.

 You shout, blinding pleasure bowing your spine up and away from the rough bark at your back. Your hands grip at Geralt’s hair, clenching into greedy fists. The witcher gives a low, broken groan.

 He starts to move. It is not gentle.

 Each short, vicious thrust stokes the raging fire in your belly. You cry, and gasp, and swear as you spiral up, up, up – you feel as though you are gripped with fever, delirious as you ride the thin line between pain and pleasure.  All you can do is grind down in a desperate attempt to meet the driving push of his hips into yours. Geralt lays biting kisses up your neck, panting in short, hot bursts into your skin. You can feel bruises starting to bloom on your thighs. The witcher’s free hand, still covered in black leather, grips your jaw again; he forces you into another kiss that borders on violent.

 The smell of blood floods your senses – coppery and sharp.

 When he wrenches his lips from yours, he uses the grip on your chin to keep your gaze locked on him. You can see the whites of his eyes now, the inky color brought on by his potion having receded, only just. He snarls down at you, gloved fingers pushing back to grip hard at your curls. You feel the rasp of stubble against your neck - it makes you shudder. Makes you keen.

 “Come on, sweetheart,” he growls. “Come on. Want to feel you come all over my cock.’

 His teeth lock on the juncture of your neck and shoulder. The sudden jolt of pain sends you soaring, body alight, before your orgasm tears you to pieces – the scream that rips up from your chest is more animal than human. Your whole body rocks with it and you hear Geralt roar his way through his own release. You suck down ravenous lungfuls of air, heart thundering so hard against the confines of your rib cage that you’re sure it’s going to burst its way free. Your whimper brokenly and let your forehead rest on the studded leather that covers his shoulder.

 The witcher’s careful touch on your cheek brings you back down to earth. Your dark gaze finds his, and once again you’re staring into lovely, honey-colored eyes. His breathing is labored. It takes a few moments for the both of you to disentangle yourselves from each other and rearrange your clothing, but Geralt isn’t willing to release you just yet. He keeps you trapped against the tree and the hard set of his jaw makes your already shaky knees turn to water.

 “You don’t go walking these woods alone at night,” he rumbles. His tone leaves no room for argument. “You understand me?”

 It takes a moment for you to find your voice, but you nod in the meantime. “Yes,” you whisper at last. “I understand.”

 He kisses you again. It’s gentle, almost reverent – such a shock from his violent coupling that you feel lightheaded. You’re still trembling when he scoops you up into his arms, keeping you cradled against his chest. Exhaustion sets in, keeps you from arguing when it’s clear he intends to carry you back into town.

 You press your face into his neck. The scent of blood lingers in your nostrils.

[thegrumpyjournalist]

Tagged by lovely @sunflowertea23!! Thank you dear!! <3 ;3 Name: Inga Nickname: Ingu, Ingątko. I love nicknames so if you going to give me one I will love it!! ;3 Gender: Swinging toward nb!! Sign: Cancer Current time: 12.23 Favorite artist: I don't really have just one, but I like Gorillaz, IAMX, Mother Mother, Billy Talent, Missio, BMTH, Get Scared, Low Roar, Queen, Twenty One Pilots, The Dirty Heads, Glass Animals, Man with a Mission, Linkin Park, Miike Snow, Mindless Self Indulgence, MCR, RHCP, Sufjan Stevens and many more but I like one song from them or something. Song that’s stuck in your head: Louder Than The DJ by Billy Talent Last movie I watched: Sleepers/Jojo Rabbit Last thing I googled: I’m looking for some restaurant for today’s dinner!! Other blogs: @sleepypastelmoon, @latenightautumnwalksandcuddles (thinking about deleting it) and one more but I don’t really want to share it since it has many tw.  Do I get asks?: Yeah usually from my mutuals and for ask games ;p Reason for url?: I really wanted to be a journalist when I was younger and grumpy refers to me being moody and I just really like that word!! Following: (I'm stupid is it how much blogs I follow or the other way around? xD) I have 476 followers and I follow 632. Average amount of sleep: Usually 6-7 hours, but now I'm really stressed and I can't really sleep ;x Lucky number: I don't have a lucky number but 10 is my fave!! Dream job: Psychologist or interpreter!! But rn everything in my head is a total mess so.. ksdjdks Dream trip: The Netherlands, Scandinavia, Lithuania, Canada, New Zealand!! Favorite food: Red broth...Quesadillas,,, Instruments: None!! Or maybe if you count glockenspiel (god this name is very weird...) and a bit of harmonica. Favorite song: None at the moment!!! But I have many positive memories tied to Who We Are by Imagine Dragons and Breaking The Habit by Linkin Park. I'm tagging:@pumpkinglasses, @clairles, @leneueee, @moonbowjelly @instabilitaet, @redcandieddust, @kratqa, @tellmeemoar, @dorodny, @kocham-lidle, @vinkaa and @nostalgiaiscool!!

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Favorite colors: blush pink

Last song I listened to: “Nobody Loves Me Like You” by Low Roar

Fave musicians: San Holo, The Protomen, and Low Roar

Fave song: Such a hard question!!!! Maybe “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Last film I watched:  Star Trek 4 or 5 - can’t remember

Last tv show I watched: Gravity Falls

Fave original character: Literally any female lead from a Holly Black novel

Sweet, Spicy, Savory: Sweet

Sparkling water, tea, coffee: Coffee

Pets: A flat faced cat and dog

I tag (you totally don’t have to do this 🍤)

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[eurosong]

SF1 vs SF2: My preference

Morning, folks - this is the second part of my look at the semis, since one became two back in 2008, to find whether I’ve historically preferred one semi or another. Every year, we hear talk of one semi being strongest, but do I agree? Part one can be found here!

2014: Semi-final 1 had Calm after the storm, a lesson in elegance in simplicity that I still think should have won; Not alone, a divisive song, but one whose epic instrumentation  I really enjoyed; Moj svijet, one of Montenegro's highlights; and in terms of smaller pleasures, the loveably goofy Cake to bake, the roaring No prejudice, and the uplifting Amazing (which unfortunately wasn't so good live.) It also had the creepy, oedipal Mother, and Running, a fan favourite for many but which I always found very annoying and cynical.

In SF2, we had my personal pick for best Swiss song of this century, Hunter of stars; the smouldering emotion of Silent storm; Georgia bringing the experimentalism once again with Three minutes to earth; the bizarrely wronged, fierce Same Heart; but also, a hell of a lot of unexceptional, filler songs (I put Heartbeat, Something Better, Coming home and Miracle into this category tbh) and some like Rise up and To the sky which actively annoyed me. SF1 wins!

2015: SF1 had some seriously good songs for me - Rhythm inside, one of the best of the Belgian renaissance crop; De la capat, which I found exquisitely moving; the fierce and energetic Warrior; the gentle but poignant Wars for nothing; A million voices, probably Russia’s best effort in the past decade for me; and the sublime Goodbye to yesterday, which I think was well deserving of being at least top 5 that year. It also has the inexorably boring One last breath; the six soloists competing hot mess of Face the shadow; I want your love, a one-man early 2000s boyband throwback where the one member manages to be as annoying as a full quintet; the excruciatingly juvenile Walk along; Autumn leaves, whose qualification over Brod szto tone is a high crime; and Beauty never lies, which was the precise moment Serbia broke this serbophile's heart, abandoning a tradition of using their language and musical tradition with aplomb.

SF2 had the other two thirds of the Baltic annus mirabilis: the delightfully cute and catchy This time and Aminata's soaring, epic Love injected. We also had Montenegro's best ever for me, the heartbreaking and yet affirming Adio; A monster like me, Norway's best song in the past 20 years for me; and a trio of beautiful songs whose non-qualification still surprises me, the delicate Playing with numbers, delightfully saudadic Há um mar que nos separa and the baroque Hope never dies. On the other hand, it also has my least favourite winner of the decade; the worst of the two years Warriors by far from Malta; the dull, repetitive duo of songs that "helpfully" cushioned Heroes, Unbroken and Time to shine; and one of those “annual fan faves I can’t get behind”, the advert for nasal spray that was Here for you. Nonetheless, SF2 takes it!

2016: SF1 was a nightmare semi for me in that my biggest favourites, Jüri's dark but inviting Play, Bosnia's catchy fusion of traditional local music and rap in Ljubav je, and the sensationally wronged Hear them calling all ended not qualifying. Amongst the qualifiers, I quietly enjoyed the rousing Pioneer, the imperious Lovewave and the contemplative Slow down, but most of the other songs - qualifiers or not - annoyed me to some degree, like the generic Sing it away and Falling stars; the hymn to co-dependence that was I stand; the inane, repetitive, bubblegummy Loin d'ici; the dull Walk on worrah; and Miracle, whose qualification was a miracle - from the devil.

In SF2, my favourite also did not qualify - a crime of treason against queen Kaliopi and her deeply moving Dona. I also was hoping that the Slovenian Taylor Swift's quietly sweet Blue and red could get through, but no dice. Luckily, my other big favourites in this semi did get through - the defiant Shelter and perhaps the most uplifting song of the last decade, If love [were] a crime. I also really liked Heartbeat, Aminata's equally accomplished sophomore effort, and the delectable slice of mid-90s britrock that was Midnight Gold. This semi also had the whining puppy lament that was Colo[u]r of your life; the lolcow hotmess that was Last of our kind; two songs in one and neither were good in Icebreaker; and  the prissy Made of Stars. SF2 takes it!

2017: SF1 had the delicate, quietly moving City lights; the dark and experimental Skeletons, Azerbaijan's best song ever for me; Amar pelos dois, one of my most favourite ESC songs ever and whose poignancy still hits me in the heart; the soaring Fly with me, perhaps Armenia's greatest moment so far for me; as well as the inexplicable non-qualifiers Blackbird, the deep and meaningful Paper, whose message about depression really got to me; the low key lovely My turn and the banging Line. It also had a ghoulish Keep the faith; the fuckboi anthem that was I can't go on; the embarassing Space; the generic and badly sung This is love; and the equally dull Gravity, On my way, Flashlight and Don't come easy, the last three of which were real dirges.

In SF2, we had the riproaring, cri de coeur that was Origo; Belarus' best for me, the delectable, sweet Story of my life; Dance alone, which was great at least as a record;  the guilty pleasure Yodel it and the surprisingly moving Lights and shadows. We also had the twee Running on air, the dull Breathlessly, the earache-inducing Spirit of the night; the abomination that was Maaa fwenn/Moy frenndddd; Grab the moment, which left me completely cold; the generic I feel alive; the unsympathetic Beautiful mess; and the song that put me against thousands of people I know who were raving about it, the 80s throwback and awkward Verona. SF1 wins easily.

2018: SF1 had Mall, my #1 that year, which absolutely blew me away with the combination of lyrics, voice, music and pure emotion, and my #2, Nobody but you, probably the best gospel-tinged song ever sent to ESC for my money. I also really liked the quietly moving When we're old; Lost and found was one of my most listened to tracks before thát performance; and whilst I was dubious about Together's tangentially-related staging, it gave me the good kind of shivers on the night. The rest of the semi is most unremarkable for me, though I have to note that I heavily dislike Fuego, Monsters and the written in 3 minutes-feeling X my heart.

SF2 had another rock out moment with Outlaw in em; the visceral Viszlát nyár; the overlooked but superior feminist anthem of the year in Hvala ne;  the criminally underrated, poetic Inje; Goodbye, which tore my heart remembering friends lost; and the bizarrely overlooked, sad but sensual Funny girl. It also had the ironically titled That's how you write a song; the deeply irritating Dance you off; the torturous I won't break; embarassing Light me up and overblown Taboo. SF1 has the two songs that I found the most beautiful of the year, but SF2 has a higher proportion of songs that I found good, so SF2 clinches it.

So, in 11 years, it’s been really even. SF1 has been the stronger of the two semis for me 5 times, SF2 6 times. This year, it’s difficult to guess whether SF2 will go 7-5 for me or whether SF1 will tie it up, 6 years each. We’re excitingly close to seeing!

[brianandthemays]

21 Questions Tag (AGAIN MAYBE IDK)

tagged by @a-night-at-the-0pera​ (as I slowly try and become her friend)

nicknames: not rlly, tbh. Most of them are plays off my first and last night which I don’t rlly wanna put on a public setting. When I was in 6th grade, my friends called me Simon cause I was the smart one in our friend group. There was also a Alvin and a Theodore ;-)

zodiac sign: T had like 3 different Zodica signs... all I know is that I’m an Aries. I’m like a hidden Aries tho according to my friends. It comes out at times but they say I’m usually like an Aquarius??? Idk anything about zodiac signs tho

height: 5��6/5′7 and I’m the shortest in my family. my brother is 6′5 and isn’t done growing

hogwarts house: Ravenclaw! HELL YEAh

last thing i googled: Nancy Drew games. Idk if anyone else knows about these games but basically you’re nancy and you have to solve these mysteries, THe graphics are shit but the games are rlly fun like roleplay games kinda but not rlly.

fave musicians: ummmmm.... Im low key embarassed. I rlly like Queen (obvi), Elton John, Fleetwood Mac (more specfically Stevie), some Springsteen, Fall Out Boy, Panic!, Twenty One Pilots, Grace Vanderwaal, MisterWIves (EVERYONE SHOULD LISTEN TO MISTERWIVES THEY’RE SO GOOD), Taylor Swift, 

song stuck in your head: like 15 at once, Dancing In the Moonlight cause I just watched that one episode of Umbrella Academy (Haven’t finished so no spoilers pls), also I’m Still Standing by Elton, 

following: 121??? Idk, I need to follow more people

followers: 902 (WTF)

do you get asks: ummm, sometimes, I get more now than i used to but I still wish I got more (YALL CAN ASK ME ABOUT ANYTHING AND EVERTHING!! PLS! ANY OF M Y FICS, OR IF YOU JUST WANNA TALK< PLS SEND ME ASKS)

amount of sleep: 6-8 usually sometimes 10-11 if I’m rlly tired. BUt I also take SOOOO MANY Naps. I’m like the depressed where you just sleep all the time.

lucky number: 7. 7 was my grandpapi’s lucky number and he survived the Bay of Pigs, the rest of the Cuban Revolution, Escaped to america where he went to school while still learning english, then started a billion dollar business... I’d say he was a pretty lucky dude.

What are you wearing:  An over size shirt that says “I only kiss avengers” with Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the HUlk on it...

dream job: I rlllly wanna act and direct. I’m going to the 3rd best school in the nation for film and tv soooo hoping for the best. 

dream trip: I want to go back to Italy, but I’d also like to go to Australia and more specifically, New Zealand.

instruments: I can sight read and I took like 7 years of Piano. BUt I stopped right before High School and I’m not super great anymore. But I can pluck out notes. I also sing? That counts right? Pretty well... I think. I was in like every musical and in a varsity choir in high school. (humble brag)

languages: English... I took 3 years of French and don’t remember any of it. 

favorite songs: I have waaaaaaaaaay too many. Currently Delicate by Taylor Swift, Brighton Rock by Queen, Roaring 20′s by Panic!, Dreams by Fleetwood Mac

random fact: I met Zendaya when I was like 13. I got to go on the set of Shake It Up and watch them film and episode. i got to meet Zendaya and Bella Thorne, and that hispanic guy who was on the show. But Zendaya was def the high light.

aesthetic: Driving through downtown houston, long warm baths, a crackling fire, the color of the trees after it rains, the color red the leaves turn in the fall, the feeling you get right before the movie starts play, watching ths sunset with someone you love. Warmnesss in general I think

I TAG @leah-halliwell92 @sweet-ladyy and @zodiacal-dust-and-curls if you want, won’t be mad if you don’t 

[smilingformoney]

Platinum Diamond Scene: Act in a Sketch with Raleigh

Josh Morello: Awesome! Josh Morello: First off, we wrote two different versions of the script. Would you rather play a parody of yourself, or a parody of Jaylen Riaz? You: Jaylen? Fiona: Playing up your beef with Jaylen would amp your popularity up immediately. Avery: Then again, Cadence, it really just depends on whether or not you want to play up your rivalry with her. You: Hmm…

Who do you play on Last Call? -Jaylen

You: The people want what they want. Besides, I don’t owe her anything. Fiona: Good call. Josh Morello: Works for me!

-Yourself

You: I’d rather just make fun of myself. I barely know her, anyway. Josh Morello: Works for me!

Josh Morello: And don’t worry, this is last minute, so we’ll have teleprompters in case you forget your lines. Shane: Go forth and slay, you guys! Shane and Josh leave together. You: Guess we’re really doing this… Raleigh: I guess we are…

Soon, it’s almost your turn to go onstage with Raleigh for your skit. The curtains roll back. The lights blink on. The studio audience roars. You wait in the wings for your entrance. Host: Hello, hello! We’re back with Pop Star Jeopardy, your favourite place to feel validated when you know a piece of trivia a celeb doesn’t. Host: With us tonight, we have… your favourite rebel and heartbreaker, currently in the head and in trouble for crashing yet another yacht… Host: …Raleigh Carrera! Raleigh Carrera: Yo, what’s good. I didn’t think I’d be able to make it tonight… but turns out it’s pretty easy to blow off community service when you’re famous. The crowd boos loudly, but they’re loving it. Raleigh Carrera: What? What’d I say? Host: O… kay! Next up! Our other contestant decided it was better for their image to do charity work in Africa for the Pictagram posts… so we found a replacement! Host: Don’t ask which country in Africa… because they won’t remember! The audience boos again! Host: Bravely taking up the mantle, we have a surprise guest, your fave pop star killing it on Charttopper…

-If you’re playing yourself

Host: Cadence!

-If you’re playing Jaylen

Host: Jaylen Riaz!

You walk on stage, trying not to trip, and place yourself behind the podium. The crowd cheers loudly, stomping their feet, when they recognise that it’s you.

-If you’re playing yourself

You: Hi, New York! I was busy… -Writing Raleigh Carrera’s name with hearts in my diary, but…

You: …I’m here now! You: Have I told you how head over heels in love I am for my wonderful partner yet?! Have you seen the thing they do when they flip their hair? They’re amaz--

-Talking about how much I idolise Avery Wilshere, but…

You: …I’m here now! You: Have I told you how big an inspiration they were and is to me, my life, and all of my music?

Host: Yes… many times! Let’s move on!

-If you’re playing Jaylen

Jaylen Riaz: Helloooo, New York! I was busy… -Adopting all the sick kittens in a shelter, but I’m here now! +2000

Jaylen Riaz: I was, like, definitely not gonna tell you guys I did this awesome, angelic thing because I hate humble bragging… Jaylen Riaz: But honest is just like, the most important thing to me, you know?

-Having ghostwriters write all my music, but I’m here now! +2000

You: Which is to say, I wasn’t busy at all!

The audience laughs appreciatively, which encourages you. +5000 Audience Member: Cadence acting onstage? What a twist! She’s so multitalented! Host: In Pop Star Jeopardy, all of the winnings go toward our celebs’ charity of choice… Host: …which typically means their next booze cruise in Ibiza! But we deal with it because of the ratings! Isn’t that right? Raleigh looks up from texting. Raleigh Carrera: Oh, sorry, you were saying? Something came up with my private island off the coast of Bora Bora. Host: …I think that means it’s time to start the actual game! Host: Today, our categories are… ‘Living Frugally,’ ‘Methods Of Public Transportation,’ and ‘How To Be Relatable.’ Host: Raleigh Carrera… You’re up. Raleigh Carrera: Thanks, Josh, you’re the man. I got this on lock. I’ll do ‘Living Frugally’ for 400. Host: Alright! You’re on a first date, but you only have $20 on you. How do you make that money go far… and win your date’s heart? Raleigh Carrera: Easy. What is… ‘Take them back to my penthouse for a topshelf nightcap…’ Raleigh Carrera: ‘…and spend the $20 on a Ride XL Lux Black so send them home and make sure they don’t spend the night?’ The crowd erupts into more jeers, but they’re all grinning. Raleigh Carrera: What, come on? It’s cost effective! Raleigh Carrera: I’m just saying what I know y’all are thinking.

-If you’re playing yourself

Host: That is… an incorrect answer! Cadence, take us home.

You: Well, Josh, what is… ‘Skip the date and donate $20 to…’ -‘Singer-Songwriter Broken Hearts Foundation?’

You: It’s for a good cause. We pour everything into our music. We have a lot of feelings. You: We also say ‘heart on our sleeve’ a lot.

-‘Escaped My Hometown And Never Shut Up About It Club?’

You: No one even knows where my hometown is, but I feel like it’s important to remind people of this a lot. And I support other people who do the same.

-If you’re playing Jaylen

Host: That is… an incorrect answer! Jaylen Riaz, take us home.

Jaylen Riaz: Well, Josh, what is… ‘Skip the date and donate $20 to…’ -‘Yachts for Tots?’ +1000

Jaylen Riaz: Because no one should have to grow up and not have a Tubular Two birthday bash along the lush, golden sands of Turks and Caicos.

-‘Screens for Teens?’ +1000

Jaylen Riaz: This foundation puts 4K TVs with 3D options into every classroom. Jaylen Riaz: Because no student should have to suffer through low-res movies.

-‘Equestrian for Pedestrians?’ +1000

Jaylen Riaz: Because no one should have to get to their destination in anything less than a gold-plated saddle.

The name of the organisation gets a big laugh, and you see Josh smile at Shane backstage in the wings. That must have been one of Shane’s lines! Shane: … Host: And that response is… also incorrect! In order to win, you have to actually go on the date! Host: Who hurt both of you? Host: Let’s just skip forward to our final round!

-If you’re playing yourself

Raleigh Carrera: Alright, let’s go, Cadence. It’s getting real now.

-If you’re playing Jaylen

Raleigh Carrera: Alright, let’s go, Jaylen. It’s getting real now.

Host: The category is… ‘What do you do for fun?’ As long as you write or draw your answer, you will win! Host: So please… be sure to follow directions! Host: And don’t forget to select a wager!

-If you’re playing yourself

You glance behind the podium to see two notebook props.

Pick a notebook! -Diary with hearts -Journal titled ‘Poetry’

Host: And now… It’s time to reveal the answers of our celebrity contestants! Cadence, you go first. You lift the notebook up so the crowd can see.

DEFINITELY YOUR OWN, ORIGINAL WORK! -Show the hearts diary/poetry journal

You: In my spare time, I love to write beautiful songs… And let people know that I wrote my own songs! You: Like, I really, really write my own songs. Did you know how much I hate using ghostwriters? Host: Oh, yes, actually! This is a well-publicised fact! Host: You know, you only had to write a sentence or draw a picture on the lectern, not author a whole book… You: In my pursuit of authenticity and art, I cannot be silenced. Host: Marvellous, I suppose! And what did you select as your wager? You: I went all in.

-If you’re playing Jaylen

You glance behind the podium to see two painting props.

Pick a painting! -Rembrandt Self-Portrait prop +1000 -Mona Lisa prop +1000

Host: And now… It’s time to reveal the answers of our celebrity contestants! Jaylen Riaz, you go first. You lift the painting up so the crowd can see.

DEFINITELY YOUR OWN, ORIGINAL WORK! -Show the Rembrandt/Leonardo da Vinci painting

Jaylen Riaz: In my spare time, I love to create beautiful art… Especially those already created by other people! Host: Beautiful, Jaylen! Most people just, uh… Use the pen we offer on the podium. Not create a whole painting. Jaylen Riaz: In my pursuit of truth, my art cannot be restricted by any medium. Host: Marvelous! And what did you select as your wager? Jaylen Riaz: I went all in, so to speak, just like my ailing grandmother raised me to do. Host: How moving! You mention your ailing grandmother so often, I feel like I already know her!

Host: And Raleigh, what do you have to share with us today? Raleigh lifts up something from behind the podium. Raleigh Carrera: This is what I like to do for fun, no doubt.

BOTTLE OF ABSINTHE -Watch Raleigh take a swig!

Raleigh hiccups. Raleigh Carrera: Is this show over yet? I have places to be. Host: Uh, Raleigh… That definitely does not qualify as a written entry or a drawing! Host: In that case… given that she wagered all of her earnings thus far and won this round, I’m pleased to announce that the winner is…

-If you’re playing yourself

Host: …Cadence! You: Ohmygod, thank you so much! You: I’d like to thank my family and my best friend Shane, who I talk about repeatedly even though none of you know who he is…

-If you’re playing Jaylen +2000

Host: …Jaylen Riaz! Jaylen Riaz: Ohmygod! Ohmygod! I��m so moved! I’m speechless! Jaylen Riaz: I’d like to thank my family, my life coach, puppies, marshmallows, rainbows, the cat I definitely didn’t kick on the way here…

The audience oohs, ahhs, and explodes into laughter as confetti bursts from the ceiling and begins to rain down above you. +45,000 Host: Congratulations! Raleigh: And now, live from New York… +50,000 You: …IT’S LAST CALL! Josh Morello: We got a great show for you tonight! Cadence is here! Stick around!

You run backstage together with Raleigh, giddy from the rush of performing. Soon, you can hear Josh beginning his opening monologue… Josh: Now, I don’t know about you, but I have been keeping up-to-date on the newest season of The Debutante… You: (That monologue must be what Shane helped write! I’m so proud of him!) You head back to wardrobe and change…

Raleigh: That was pretty wild, huh? You: That was… thrilling! My heart’s still pounding in my chest. Raleigh: Well, congrats, superstar. Looks like you’ve got a back-up career in comedy if this whole singing thing doesn’t work out. You: Oh, hardly. I had to keep biting my lip to not break into laughter because of you and Josh. Raleigh: Happens to the best of us. You: You know, it’s cool that you didn’t mind making a bit of fun of yourself. Raleigh shrugs. Raleigh: Yeah, it’s good to not take that stuff too seriously. I had a blast up there. Raleigh: Besides, it’s like my image has a life of its own, one that’ll carry on even without me. It’s not fully mine anymore. You: You think so? That must be unnerving. Raleigh: We have images of ourselves, whether we want them or not. I’d rather have this one. You: Rather than…? Raleigh just grins, not answering your question. You: Okay, have it your way. You: So… I guess I’ll see you later after my performance? Raleigh: Sure. Unless… Raleigh’s eyes gleam mischievously.

You: (I should…) -Make out with Raleigh.

You lean in close, and cup Raleigh’s chin in your hands, placing one soft kiss on their lips. Raleigh: Oh, I see. Trying to wind up in the headlines with your fake partner, huh? Raleigh: Starring in a Last Call sketch together, making out backstage… You: I’ve got a taste for the headlines now… Although I doubt anyone will find us back here. Your lips meet again, and Raleigh’s arms enfold around you. They draw one of your knees up, pulling you closer. Raleigh: Cadence… You jump and they catch you, holding you at the thighs as you wrap your legs around her. Raleigh walks backward until they reach the couch, and you fall down upon it together, hopping on their lap and kissing them more. You: Mmm… You intertwine your hands together, until they gently push you back so you lie against the cushions. On top of you, they trail kisses down your neck. You reach a hand back behind you to brace against the couch. Raleigh: Shouldn’t you be getting ready soon? You: Shhhhh… You groan as they press against you, your fists clenching, bunching up cloth on her shirt. They slip a hand under your top… You: I… The door opens. Zadie: Ugh, I’m so glad I moved my silk swatches away from that couch before you all got to it. You break apart from Raleigh, blushing furiously. Zadie’s standing behind a rack of costumes, blinking rapidly. Zadie: Not to bust this up, but Cadence needs to get dressed. Not un-dressed. You: I should, uh, go do my fitting… Raleigh: No problem. Gotta give the people what they want right? You: See you later? Raleigh gives you one last kiss on the lips. Raleigh: Maybe. Raleigh squeezes your hand as they slip away.

-Give Raleigh a hug.

You lean in close, and wrap your arms around Raleigh. You: See you later, partner. Raleigh: Yeah, we did great up there. Good luck during your show. You give Raleigh one last squeeze, and then you let them go.

[dyrwoodan]

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Nickname: rav is fine

Zodiac: nah

Height: no idea but for the sake of not leaving this one out every time i would say i’m about uhhhh 169cm?? i have no perception.. of... numbers and heights

Last Movie I saw: the devil wears prada.......... i rarely watch other movies than lotr/the hobbit and this is that one (1) rare time when i did. idk i just suddenly felt like watching this last week

Last Thing I googled: the nearest grocery store. i’ve been living here for months now and i still google the nearest one as if they sprout from the ground every day. but i need nearer i’m fucking lazy.............

Favorite Musicians: god idk. i just listen to whatever slaps. florence and the machine, imagine dragons, placebo, hozier, low roar..........

Song Stuck in my Head: seven devils by florence. been listening to this on repeat so it’s always in my head

Other Blogs: none. we cram all our interests in one blog like men

Do I get Asks: yeah i think i do!! y’all crazy.............. i’ve talked about this before but i really really love and appreciate when people send me asks out of nowhere. you make a bitch feel.. real. ty

Following: 91

Followers: 259

Amount of Sleep: about 7 hours i would say. i try to get those 8 hours at least but ‘tis hard sometimes

Lucky Number: i hate numbers

What I’m Wearing: my grey comfe pjs. idk why but i feel SO good in grey...... not even the material but the color is so soothing to me

Dream Job: idk like,, a writer or a photographer or something. i don’t think about this much anymore. like i just want to live lmao

Dream Trip: iceland, norway, rome.

Favorite Food: lasagna? french potatoes too

Play Any Instruments?: nah

Languages: english........... and like, my mother tongue. thatse it

Favorite Songs: so many?? but the ones i’m currently obsessed with apart from seven devils: before you snap by yonderboi, the breach by lazy habits, falling by florence, bird song by florence, natural by imagine dragons, shrike by hozier...........

Random Fact: every time i get free style questions like these i just..... hhhhhh brain machine empty. i just really love dishonored (2012). it’s so different from my usual faves which are all about elves, magic and fantasy but like...... dh is so fucking good i just

Describe Yourself as Aesthetic Things: green tea, breathing in the cold air, frost on the leaves, grey accessories, pine forest, cat hair on black clothes, angry glares, elves, white winter, loose formless clothing

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Eurovision 2018 my top 43

Hello, and welcome to another episode of this ESC tops series, and ending with the retro season, I go back to May 8, 10 and 12, 2018, when the 63rd edition of the contest was held in Lisbon, Portugal, after Salvador Sobral’s victory in Kiev last year, making this the first time Portugal hosted the contest. 43 countries took part, and Russia returned after their little issue last year, so nobody withdrew or was disqualified that year. This year was historic because Russia, Azerbaijan and Romania lost their 100% qualification record and many countries achieved amazing results never seen before. The contest was won by Israel and Netta with the song Toy, making this their 4th victory overall and the first one after 20 years. And now, let’s review the songs and see you until June for another post of this kind!

1st Place: CYPRUS/Eleni Foureira-Fuego (Real Placing: 2nd-436 points) 

QUEEN ELENI FOUREIRA GAVE US SLAYAGE DURING HER PERFORMANCE, the song is everything I love in a pop song, the music is so good, I love it, also her voice was better than I expected it to be, and I was so surprised because all the performance was literal fire, and the dancing is so catchy and I learnt all the choreography, well, I’m clumsy but I try, and i think this song deserved to win because it’s amazing, this had all the winning elements, and maybe one day Cyprus will actually win this contest motivated by this awesome woman. 

2nd Place: BULGARIA/Equinox-Bones (Real Placing: 14th-166 points) 

Seriously this song finished outside the top 10? IT’S AN AMAZING ENTRY, it’s mysterious, dark, and I loved the performance so much, all of them are amazing singers and they deserved a better result, I was so hypnotized by this song when it came out and I thought this might do it for Bulgaria, but they flopped so hard. Still this is an amazing song and I always listen to this song. 

3rd Place: GERMANY/Michael Schulte-You let me walk alone (Real Placing: 4th-340 points)  

YAAAAAS FINALLY GERMANY IS IN THE TOP AGAIN, and what a beautiful song, his voice is amazing, the performance is very wonderful and it’s such a perfect entry, the lyrics are so sad yet amazing and they make me cry so much. The best German entry since 2013 IMO, and it had a perfect result, I’m so happy for them. 

4th Place: CZECH REPUBLIC/Mikolas Josef-Lie to me (Real Placing: 6th-281 points)

Finally, their first top 10 placing ever, and what a banger this entry is!!! He’s so hot, the music is amazing, maybe the lyrics are a bit cringy but I enjoy this entry so much, also the performance is perfect and despite his accident he did marvelously, this entry always stayed at my top 5 and it’s the best Czech entry ever. 

5th Place: BELGIUM/Sennek-A matter of time (Real Placing: 12th SF1-91 points) 

ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROBBERIES OF THE YEAR, I WAS SO ANGRY WHEN THIS STAYED AT THE SEMI AAAAAAAAAAAA. The music is so beautiful, the lyrics are nice and I fell in love with this beautiful woman, maybe the performance was a bit mediocre but it’s what this song needed, a simple one, and I must admit her vocals were a bit shaky but I’M IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG SO MUCH, IT’S PERFECT. 

6th Place: FRANCE/Madame Monsieur-Mercy (Real Placing: 13th-173 points) 

Poor France, they sent another amazing song and they were snubbed by the public, they sang amazingly well and the performance was beautiful, they managed to create a perfect atmosphere on the arena that night and I loved them so much, this is so French pop and I thought this was going to be top 5, merci France pour une chanson tres belle. One of my favorite entries ever. 

7th Place: ESTONIA/Elina Nechayeva-La forza (Real Placing: 8th-245 points) 

Estonia singing in Italian, how interesting, and this entry is pure grace and preciousness, she’s so stunning on stage, her voice is just like the voice from an angel and I’m crazy for her, I’ve seen many of her performances and they are all flawless, the staging here is beautiful, and loved the projections of the dress, simply a stunning entry and I think this deserved more on the night. 

8th Place: SWEDEN/Benjamin Ingrosso-Dance you off (Real Placing: 7th-274 points) 

The words “with 21 points... Sweden” are marked in my soul because I laughed so hard. This song has a perfect sound, it’s very retro and it reminds me of Justin Bieber somehow, his voice is nice, the performance was so slick and perfect and he’s so cute as well, and it’s one of my most listened entries last year, however I thought Felix Sandman or Jessica Anderson would’ve been amazing entries as well. Well done Benjamin!!! 

9th Place: AUSTRIA/Cesár Sampson-Nobody but you (Real Placing: 3rd-342 points) 

One of the biggest surprises of the year, and it was such a pleasant one, he’s so sexy and he has an amazing voice, also the music has that gospel feeling that makes it so enjoyable and pleasant, and I loved so much the performance. When I saw it topping the jury vote I was confused but happy, and I thought this was going to win, but then the televote came and it was a bit sad. This entry grows day by day with me. 

10th Place: ALBANIA/Eugent Bushpepa-Mall (Real Placing: 11th-184 points)

YEEEEEES ALBANIA IN THE FINAL, this man is so handsome and has a powerful and beautiful voice, the music is so amazing and I love his high notes so much, I was surprised by his result but I think this deserved so much more, one of the best Albanian songs in the contest. 

11th Place: LITHUANIA/Ieva Zasimauskaitė-When we’re old (Real Placing: 12th-181 points) 

Awwww another lovely ballad with a lovely meaning, her voice is so sweet and the performance was so intimate and I loved it so much, and the fact her husband appeared at the end was so romantic. IMO it’s one of the best Lithuanian entries ever. 

12th Place: FINLAND/Saara Aalto-Monsters (Real Placing: 25th-46 points)

Another one of my faves from that year, I was so happy when this song was selected, and when it qualified because it was a deserving result, but then she came second... to last and I couldn’t understand why, the performance maybe was too much but her vocals were on point. 

13th Place: UNITED KINGDOM/SuRie-Storm (Real Placing: 24th-48 points) 

SURIE YOU QUEEN, this song is so lovely, the music is very nice and her voice is so strong and powerful, the performance was perfect, and despite the incident with that men, she managed to do an amazing job and she finished with a loud roar from the public, and I was clapping so hard in my house. I love this song so much and it deserved more. 

14th Place: IRELAND/Ryan O'Shaughnessy-Together (Real Placing: 16th-136 points) 

Oh I’m so happy for him, he did amazingly well, this is a very lovely ballad with sad lyrics, his voice is amazing, the music is beautiful and the performance was an absolute delight to see, at first I thought this was a mediocre song but it slowly grew up on me, and I’m so happy because they got in the final after many many years. 

15th Place: MOLDOVA/DoReDos-My lucky day (Real Placing: 10th-209 points)

One of the most cheerful entries this year, the music reminds me of the songs of the late 00′s and I love the traditional sounds mixed with modern ones, also they are amazing singers and the performance is so catchy, funny and perfect, I can’t help but smile with this song.

16th Place: SPAIN/Amaia & Alfred-Tu canción (Real Placing: 23rd-61 points) 

Poor Spain, they performed in second place so everybody forgot about this song, they sang so lovely together and the performance was very simple, maybe too simple, I think some pyro would’ve been amazing at the ending, and this song will remain as one of my favorites from that year, it’s very romantic. 

17th Place: AZERBAIJAN/Aisel-X my heart (Real Placing: 11th SF1-94 points)

Also Azerbaijan failed to qualify for the first time, and I can say that this is a very guilty pleasure of mine, the song is very nice, the music is good and her voice was a bit shaky that night, but still the performance was so lovely and I was very sad that she didn’t get through to the final. 

18th Place: PORTUGAL/Cláudia Pascoal-O jardim (Real Placing: 26th-39 points/last) 

WHY THIS SONG CAME LAST?!? IT’S A VERY UNDERSERVED RESULT. Her voice is beautiful, the song is breathtaking and the performance was so intimate and beautiful, I was amazed by this the first time I heard it and the lyrics are so beautiful as well. I still don’t understand how this masterpiece finished last. 

19th Place: ITALY/Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro-Non mi avete fatto niente (Real Placing: 5th-308 points) 

This entry always makes me cry because the lyrics are so strong but true, and the music is also very special and they are amazing singers together, also the performance was simple but effective and wow, I’m so touched by this song, i feel so bad because of placing it so low. 

20th Place: ISRAEL/Netta-Toy (Real Placing: 1st-529 points) 

Finally I have to say this, there are parts I love about this and parts I hate, the chorus is good but the verses are a bit weird, the lyrics are so good and her voice is strong but in the live performance it was a bit bad, I don’t think this was a deserving winner but I love the message of it. 

21st Place: GREECE/Yianna Terzi-Oniro mou (Real Placing: 14th SF1-81 points) 

Another one of my faves that didn’t qualify, I love this song so much, the ethnic elements blend perfectly with modern sounds, and her voice was a bit shaky but it’s a very good one, the performance was such a disappointment and I expected dancers with her, I’m hypnotized by this song, and it’s one of my fave Greek entries of the decade. 

22nd Place: SWITZERLAND/ZiBBZ-Stones (Real Placing: 13th SF1-86 points)

Speaking of unfair results, this is added to my list of favorite non qualifiers, the music in this song makes me feel amazing, her voice is so amazing, she’s gorgeous and the performance was so good, so I can’t understand how this song didn’t make the final, I fell in love with this song since it won the NF. 

23rd Place: UKRAINE/Mélovin-Under the ladder (Real Placing: 17th-130 points) 

This entry is so good, I love the music so much because it’s beautiful, also his voice is so powerful and cool, and the performance is perfect, I loved the beginning, and when I saw this last in the jury vote I was confused, but thanks to the televote this rose up and it was a decent result, also he performed first which was cool. 

24th Place: DENMARK/Rasmussen-Higher ground (Real Placing: 9th-226 points) 

Another powerful song, his voice is amazing, and the performance is so vikingesque which is perfect, and I love the lyrics so much, and the music makes me feel so strong and wanting to do a change in the world, I was so happy when I saw him on the top 10. 

25th Place: SLOVENIA/Lea Sirk-Hvala, ne! (Real Placing: 22nd-64 points)

Another surprise for me, but this was a pleasant one, I was so happy because of this song going through the final, Lea’s voice is perfect, the music is so amazing and the performance was perfect, also that pause was cool. I think this is a very amazing song and I enjoyed it so much.  

26th Place: HUNGARY/AWS-Viszlát nyár (Real Placing: 21st-93 points) 

AWWWWW YESSSS PURE HARD ROCK, I love this entry so much! It makes me feel so amazing, his voice is an absolute delight to listen and I’m crazy about the music and the performance, this gives me a lot of energy. I think this song deserved so much more in the final, and I feel so bad because of putting this so low. 

27th Place: FYR MACEDONIA/Eye Cue-Lost and found (Real Placing: 18th SF1-24 points) 

Okay, I have mixed feelings after this performance, this song was top 5 material because it’s a very amazing song, and I love the different rhythms here, but the performance, her dress and her voice were so bad that I felt so bad because of putting this so low, and this had a lot of chance to get through the final. PLEASE IMPROVE YOUR STAGINGS FYROM (or North Macedonia) 

28th Place: THE NETHERLANDS/Waylon-Outlaw in ‘em (Real Placing: 18th-121 points) 

OH WAYLON YOU’RE SO HANDSOME, this song is so good and it’s amazing, I love the country rock vibes here and he has an amazing voice, the performance was a bit of a letdown but I still enjoyed it so much, certainly this is a very nice entry, and oh my God his eyes are beautiful. 

29th Place: POLAND/Gromee feat. Lukas Meijer-Light me up (Real Placing: 14th SF1-81 points) 

One of my favorite songs ruined by an awful vocal performance and a very flat performance, this was a breath of fresh air from recent Polish entries, the music is so modern and cool, i think with another singer this would’ve been so much better. 

30th Place: LATVIA/Laura Rizzotto-Funny girl (Real Placing: 12th SF2-106 points) 

Awwww another good song that failed to qualify, and I was sure about this one as well, because she had a flawless performance, and it’s a very good song, I love the music, the lyrics are so strong as well, but overall this entry was very good, and I think this deserved more. 

31st Place: MALTA/Christabelle-Taboo (Real Placing: 13th SF2-101 points) 

One of my growers that year, at first I hated this, and then I ended up liking it, that performance was stunning and her voice was on point, so I was so sure she was going to the final because she deserved it so much, and then it didn’t qualify, which was unexpected for me. I hope she’ll come back soon because she’s an amazing singer and she deserved more. ALSO WHY THIS CAME LAST IN THE TELEVOTE IN THE SEMI. 

32nd Place: NORWAY/Alexander Rybak-That’s how you write a song (Real Placing: 15th-144 points) 

A former king of Eurovision is back, but with a mediocre song, the music is so funky and it’s lovely, but I can’t stand the lyrics, his voice is so good but I can’t connect with this song, still I was so sad about his result in the final. 

33rd Place: CROATIA/Franka-Crazy (Real Placing: 17th SF1-63 points) 

Poor Franka as well, her voice is so stunning, she’s beautiful but I was so bored of the performance, I expected something as in the music video, but it was so flat. The music is so sexy and the lyrics are so nice, but there was something missing here. 

34th Place: RUSSIA/Julia Samoylova-I won’t break (Real Placing: 15th SF2-65 points) 

Russia is out of the finals for the first time ever... that’s so historic, and I saw this coming when the song was released, it was a very flat song, and Julia’s voice was so broken on the performance, which was a shame because it was so beautiful. Also they lowered the song and made it sad and uninspiring, I think she deserved a better song and I admire her so much. 

35th Place: MONTENEGRO/Vanja Radovanović-Inje (Real Placing: 16th SF2-40 points) 

A Balkan ballad, it was a long time since one of this songs, and sadly this is one of the most forgettable songs ever, the music is lovely but this is a bit flat, but his voice is perfect and beautiful, also what’s with that blue suit, it’s so funny to see. 

36th Place: ROMANIA/The Humans-Goodbye (Real Placing: 11th SF2-107 points) 

The first time Romania failed to qualify from the semi, and I can see why, this is a bit boring, and it fails to catch my attention until the last part comes, I must admit she has an outstanding voice and it’s a melancholic rock song, but this is a flat song.  

37th Place: ICELAND/Ari Oláfsson-Our choice (Real Placing: 19th SF1-15 points/last) 

Poor Ari, he has the voice of an angel, but this song is so boring and forgettable, the lyrics are so cliché but the performance was very nice, unfortunately this doesn’t go anywhere. 

38th Place: SAN MARINO/Jessika & Jenifer Brening-Who we are (Real Placing: 17th SF2-28 points) 

This had a promising start but then the chorus arrives and everything fades away, also Jessika’s voice wasn’t so good in the life performance and she was like scared, also the robots were a bit weird in the performance, but they were lovely. I don’t know why this won 1in360 but I’d wanted to see Sara de Blue here. 

39th Place: SERBIA/Sanja Ilić & Balkanika-Nova deca (Real Placing: 19th-113 points)  

IMO one of the most unexpected qualifiers in that year, this was my favorite song of the Beovizija but I thought this wasn’t going to qualify, so I was so surprised, this has a very nice melody and it’s pleasant to listen, but sadly this is all I have to say about this one. 

40th Place: GEORGIA/Ethno-Jazz Band Iriao-For you (Real Placing: 18th SF2-24 points/last) 

This entry is... interesting, I never expected to see this genre at ESC, they have nice harmonies and voices, and the music is cute, but there are some parts that I find so weird, and it’s a bit annoying because I was expecting more from them, and this came as an effortless so I was 

41st Place: AUSTRALIA/Jessica Mauboy-We got love (Real Placing: 20th-99 points) 

This entry is my definition of flat, the music is so basic and her voice was so shaky, and the performance was so boring and uninteresting, also the lyrics are a bit cheesy and I usually like those songs, but this was so boring for me, and I must admit I expected more of this song. 

42nd Place: BELARUS/Alekseev-Forever (Real Placing: 16th SF1-65 points)

I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but I never liked this song at all, I find it a bit boring and flat, even if the revamp made it a bit better, his voice was so shaky and I was so disturbed by the performance, it creeped me out. I’d preferred to see Hmarki in the contest. 

43rd Place: ARMENIA/Sevak Khanagyan-Qami (Real Placing: 15th SF1-79 points)

Ummm I didn’t like this entry since it was selected, surely he has a nice voice and it’s so strong, but this is a boring and uninteresting entry, and I was sure this wasn’t going to qualify, despite being in Armenian which is a lovely language.