This was a fun assignment for me. For the 30-Day Challenge we were asked to put our music player on shuffle and write the first 3 songs that play and what our initial thoughts were about those songs. This is right up my alley. I love music. It's a constant muse for me. Music speaks to my soul. When I write, there's always music playing and if I can't find the right song, I often can't write. It's that simple. So, here we go. The first 3 songs that popped up on my iPod.
1. 21 Guns by Green Day
The first time I heard this song was during my Twilight Fandom days. I wrote a fan fiction called Don't Take the Girl and this song makes me think of my Edward in that fic. He was an absolute sweetheart and when he grew up he became a cop. My Edward was the kind of guy who wanted to be good no matter what. He was a protector of those he loved, especially his Bella. He loved to the fullest and while he wasn't book smart, he was brilliant in other ways. He was brave. He was sweet. He was considerate (after Bella got a hold of him). Most of all, he was sexy! You can't go wrong there.
It's the lyrics of this song that make me think of my Edward. I feel that they speak of giving everything up for those you most care about and that's what my Edward did. But it's really the ending of the story that makes this song ring true to my Edward. He's faced with a travesty that leaves him feeling helpless. He falls apart. And as the song says, he was in ruins. But Edward knew what he was fighting for and he kept fighting. When all hope seemed lost, he kept fighting.
If you want to read Don't Take the Girl, you can download it under the free reads tab on my website.
It's the lyrics of this song that make me think of my Edward. I feel that they speak of giving everything up for those you most care about and that's what my Edward did. But it's really the ending of the story that makes this song ring true to my Edward. He's faced with a travesty that leaves him feeling helpless. He falls apart. And as the song says, he was in ruins. But Edward knew what he was fighting for and he kept fighting. When all hope seemed lost, he kept fighting.
If you want to read Don't Take the Girl, you can download it under the free reads tab on my website.
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2. My Baby You by Marc Anthony
This song doesn't make me think of anything in particular, but it does inspire me to write. There's so much emotion in his voice and lyrics of this song. And what is so amazing to me is this song is really about a child, but the beauty of it is it can also be about a love interest. Honestly, something about his voice makes tears well in my eyes. Passion bubbles through this song. Love. Ache. Adoration. Romance. Innocence. This song has it all. It burns with desire for someone to understand the deep love he has in soul.
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3. Listen to your Heart by Roxette
The first thing that comes to my mind with this song is Brix Johnson from Indulgence. I've been working hard to get into his mind and heart lately as I prepare to write Satisfaction, and this song really sings to his character. Brix is a shy guy. Raised by his grandmother, Brix learned to respect women but struggles to talk to them. Addison George was no exception to the rule and he let her slip through his fingers. Now, he's forced to watch her face splattered all over the tabloids and television as the girlfriend of the world famous Sebastian Hawk. Talk about a kick in the teeth. He is filled with a million and one what-ifs all because he let Addison walk away. Hmmm. I need to remember this post when it comes times to write the blurb for Satisfaction. HAHA! But the one thing Brix can always take pride in is that he listens to his heart, hence the reason this song makes me think of him. He let Addison go because his heart told him she belonged somewhere else. Now, the question is. who's heart belongs to Brix?
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Well that does it for today's post. Check back later for my zodiac sign and if I believe it fits my personality or not.
Until then...
Until then...
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