#sumluv

My Jolly Sailor Bold - Ashley Serena (youtu.be)

#SumLuv There's A LOT of songs in this book. Quill and Tack, it's "Jolly Sailor Bold." It's stuck in Tack's head, and in his head (at one point) the lyrics... change. In a way he's never heard. "There is nothing can console me but this Jolly Sailor Cold."

I have playlists with songs for specific points in various relationships, but the only song that is closest to an in-universe "their song" (so far) is fictional. Katie is inspired to write what becomes the band's first hit based on Kyle's confession of love and worry over their age gap.

#SumLuv there's a lotta music in my dang book! Danny and Nykky's old band recorded a cover of Pat Benatar's "Hell is for Children," and the music of the band they're touring with also plays a major role. There's even a playlist of songs that evoke my imaginary bands: tidal.com/playlist/7ea... (tidal.com)

#SumLuv Day 10 Oooh! I love this question. Lyric meets Zane at the grocery store. 80s music plays in the background. She refuses to give him her name, so he's forced to find a nickname that suits her. Also, the pain in the lyrics of this Aerosmith song are so symbolic to Zane and Lyric's story.

Rick Springfield - Affair of the Heart (Official Video) (music.youtube.com)

#SumLuv In my reformed rake romance WIP, Rick Springfield’s “Affair of the Heart” plays in my head during Ethan & Janell’s “big” semi-public intimacy scene.

Zac Efron & Zendaya Aerial Performance (static.klipy.com)

Yesssss. “Rewrite the Stars” heavily guided one of the ships in mine!

Sleep Token - Dangerous (youtube.com)

Not in-universe, no, #SumLuv, though I imagine if #Hitch had one it'd be something jazzy for their shared love of the genre. Song that reminds me of their dynamic though, I got that: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM1a...

The Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing (12/12) Movie CLIP (1987) HD (youtube.com)

#SumLuv I heard this song on the radio a while ago and knew that it would go on the wedding dance. This will definitely be Rita and Danny's dance as Maid of Honor and Best Man and possibly what they'll dance to when they get married. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XINd...

Phoebe Bridgers - Waiting Room (youtu.be)

#SumLuv Waiting Room by Phoebe Bridgers, 100%, which is even funnier/more fitting because the POV character's name is Phoebe. youtu.be/VUOwg6nhuzA?... (I ALSO have a song for Acanthus, my grey-ace vampire, and Cypress, a demi werewolf, who are together in the TFTNG series. Caught by AFI)

Orville Peck - C'mon Baby, Cry (Official Video) (youtu.be)

#Sumluv so with my gay cowboy novel The Only Seconds that Matter, i definitely think of Orville Peck's "C'mon Baby Cry". I mean it basically encapsulates half the plots, which is that Johnny thinks he's gotta be a tough guy and he drinks instead of just feeling things. youtu.be/DY_jTTOkGUo?...