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anfie-in-the-box · 2 years

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You didn't expect another gift today, did you? Well, have it nonetheless, surprise-surprise!

An official X-tra Dark Cream playlist! It's mostly done, although there is always a possibility I'd add another song or two later whenever I find something fitting. Also feel free to suggest your songs as the story progresses! I know right now there's not much to base off of, but there'll be more eventually and I'll be happy to hear you out!

What's more is that you get my ramblings about why I chose every song, songs order and all these details! See further!

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Mess of Me by Citizen Soldier is a pre-Dark Cream song about Dream's state before eating the black apple.

I breathe in, I breathe out, so sick of holding it down, when no one sees this mess of me. It's okay, I'm alright, even though I'm dying inside. I'm never free of this mess of me, this mess of me, no, I'm never free.

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Villain by K/Da (Male cover) is Dark Cream (before Never be the same again) song. Dream is easily turning into a villain of his own story; perhaps too easily. Cross tries to save the one he loves, but the curse is stronger... Or is it?

I'm alive, but I'm dead. Hear my voice up in your head, watch it fill you full of dread, 'til you go pow! Is it really a surprise if I'm playing with your mind? And I treat you like prize, then I throw you to the side? And am I really that bad if l love to make you mad? And get happy when you're sad.

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My Demons by Starset is Dark Cream (after Never be the same again) song. You might think it's obviously about Dream and Cross, but that's not all. It's about the twins as well. Dream's finally himself once again, not allowing the curse to spread. But it can't last forever.

I cannot stop this sickness taking over, it takes control and drags me into nowhere. I need your help, I can't fight this forever. I know you're watching, I can feel you out there.

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Divide by Bastille is the song of the first chapter of Turns, twists, and paradoxes. It's a love song, but does this love have to be romantic? I don't think so. It's a song about the reunion and the parting of two brothers. About Dream's reluctance to let Nightmare go, about his wish to hold him forever, now that they're finally, miraculously together.

In these darker days I push the limits to the love you offer. There's a riot in my head demanding we do this forever. Why would we divide when we could come together? Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other. So don't, don't leave me alone, leave me alone, leave me alone. Why would we divide when we could come together?

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Demons by Alex Goot is about Dream and his relationship with Cross. Dream's unsure how to proceed and if he's even still himself — was it truly him who hurt Cross so much during the events of Dark Cream? Cruelty is against his nature, yet now he has to be cruel. He's yet to find his new self.

When I speak I cross my fingers. Will you know you've been deceived? I find a need to be the demon — a demon cannot be hurt.

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A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay is about Cross and his relationship with Dream. He is Cross' light despite the curse, despite everything. Cross sees the light in Dream even when Dream himself cannot see it.

Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars, I'm gonna give you my heart. 'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars, 'cause you light up the path. I don't care, go on and tear me apart. I don't care if you do, ooh-ooh, ooh. 'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars I think I saw you.

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Different Songs by Set It Off is about Dream and Nightmare and is a direct opposite of the Divide before. They're twins who just reunited, but there're also hundreds of years of separation and animosity to death. A lot changed. They're not who they used to be, and although it's obvious, it's also a shock.

Face to face, so far apart — we're worlds away from what we were before, before, before... We started singing different songs, forgetting how to sing along together.

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Echoes of You by Marianas Trench is once again about Dream and Nightmare and is a nod to Different Songs. Did you already notice how I turn love songs into familial ones? Get used to it, because I'd lie if I said there isn't more. Dream's haunted by memories of his brother and the way Nightmare is now.

You know I tried to make it vanish, I just want to make it vanish, but the notes of an old mistake still ring louder every day — from a, from a little to a manic, a cacophony, a frantic, a relentless refrain is the only thing that remains.

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The Killing Kind by Marianas Trench is finally about Cross and Dream. There's a nod to Dark Cream comic, where Cross says, "I was tired and racked with guilt... and I took it out on you. But I didn't notice... you were on edge." It's a song of pressure and not knowing what's next, what's best, who they are themselves and to each other. Should they even stay together, or is this the end? It's a song-way, a song-process.

What if I was wrong by never moving on and didn't realise who's gone. The ghost in me was true but you were haunted too, just didn't see it all along.

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Down With The Fallen by Starset is Dream's first step in acceptance of his new self and Cross' loyalty and support after all the uncertainty of The Killing Kind.

Turn away from all that I know, burning this bridge behind me. Light the way, and I'll follow where you go. Can you tell me what is real? 'cause I lost my way again. Can you tell me how to feel? 'cause I don't feel anything, now that I'm down here again. I'm down with the fallen again... I will not run, I will not fall, I will not bury it... This is war!

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Survive by Lacuna Coil is a further exploration of Dream's relationship with himself, the curse he took, and the world around him.

The voice inside of me that keeps on teasing, as sweet as like a whisper from the lips of pain. And so many steps that I can't make, I can't take the chance, release the brake, and the breath just keeps on getting away. Am I dreaming it all? I will never be afraid. I'll survive in this nothing, leading nowhere. I survive, feeling strong for how much longer? I'll survive in this nothing, leading nowhere. I survive, survive.

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Killer In The Mirror by Set It Off is about Dream's inner darkness and the way the curse stirs and strengthens it.

Tell me that I'm cut-throat; I think you got your eyes closed. Feel the fear and swallow back the tears, let weakness disappear. There's nobody but me here — the killer in the mirror.

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Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift (Alex Goot cover) is the song that started it all and gave me the idea of X-tra Dark Cream. Dream and Cross fully take their new roles of the Multiverse villains, angry at the unfair world. It's the whole world whose name is red underlined.

But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time, honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time, I've got a list of names and yours is red underlined — I check it once, then I check it twice... Oh, look what you made me do!

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Us Against The World by Westlife is about Dream and Nightmare and is, once again, an opposite of both Divide and Different Songs. The twins finally, inevitably find their way.

There'll be days we'll be on different sides, but that doesn't last too long. We find ways to get it on track, we know how to turn back on.

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The Death of Me by Marianas Trench is the Nightmare towards Killer's song. There's a complicated relationship between the two of them, not quite subordination anymore and not quite love yet, but something. And Nightmare doesn't know what to do with it.

What was simple, now there's questions, the kind that I don't look my best in, and the ghost of me will keep us far apart. And you know you don't deserve this, and I don't know how to word this, but — before you go, before you go I just wanted you to know that I would, that I would, I would love you if I could, but my unsteady heart's not ready, and you would only get what's left of me. Only this, only this is gonna be the death of me.

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I Bet My Life is the Nightmare towards Ccino's song. There's also a very complicated and abusive past between them, and Nightmare's unsure how to proceed now that he's not under the influence of negativity. But when Nightmare chose to seek sanctuary in Ccino after Dream took the curse from him, it meant something.

I've been around the world and never in my wildest dreams would I come running home to you. I've told a million lies but now I tell a single truth — there's you in everything I do. Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me, remember when I broke you down to tears? I know I took the path that you would never want for me, I gave you hell through all the years. So I, I bet my life, I bet my life, I bet my life for you.

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Landslide by Oh Wonder is the Ccino towards Killer's song. Calm and quiet but powerful songs fit Ccino very well, and this one's perfect for his relationship with Killer. Killer's lost now he's not a servant of his king, and Ccino is there for him.

I know it hurts sometimes, but you'll get over it, you'll find another life to live, I know you'll get over it. I know you're sad and tired, you've got nothing left to give, but you'll find another life to live, I know you'll get over it.

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Warrior by Beth Crowley is the Ccino towards Nightmare's song. Ccino loved Nightmare at his worst, and definitely still loves him now that the curse is gone.

I kept on pushing through, standing resolute which you in equal measure loved and hated. You take me by the hand, I'm seeing who I am. Teach me how to fight, I'll show you how to win. You're my mortal flaw, and I'm your fatal sin. Let me feel the sting, the pain, the burn under my skin. Put me to the test, I'll prove that I'm strong. Won't let myself believe that what we feel is wrong. I finally see what you knew was inside me all along — that behind this soft exterior lies a warrior.

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Polaroid by Imagine Dragons is the Killer towards Nightmare's song. Killer already offered his love, but it were other feelings that got accepted. He's not trying again.

I'm a hold my cards close, I'm a wreck what I love most, I'm a first class let down, I'm a shut up sit down. I am a head case, I am the color of boom that's never arriving, at you are the pay raise, always a touch out of view, and I am the color of boom. All my life I've been living in the fast lane, can't slow down, I'm a rollin' freight train. One more time gotta start all over, can't slow down, I'm a lone red rover. Oh, how did it come to this? Oh, love is a polaroid — better in picture, but never can fill the void.

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Stitch Me Up by Set It Off is the Killer towards Ccino's song. Killer's still not ready to offer his feelings, but...

No, it's no wonder I feel broken. Are you the one to fix me up, patching up the work they done? Try and sew me. So thread the needle, tie it off, teach me how to trust someone. Really hoping that you stay, that you never walk away. Every word I shouldn't say, I shouldn't say, I shouldn't say it. Do you feel the stress in me, steady bursting at the seams? You're the only one I need to make me complete, yeah! Stitch me up, stitch me up, don't tear me apart. I've been stuck in the rut, patched up in the dark. Stitch me up, stitch me up, there's pins in my heart, oh! Pardon all my precious scars.

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Stand By You by Rachel Platten (cover by Megan Nicole, Alex Goot) is Cross and Dream's song. It's Cross' devotion and Dream's trust.

I'll be your eyes 'til yours can shine, and I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite. And when you can't rise, well, I'll crawl with you on hands and knees 'cause I, I'm gonna stand by you, even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through. Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you. Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you.

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С тобой ничего не случится by Немного Нервно, the only Russian song in the playlist yet very important one since it wraps up the whole thing. It translates as Nothing will happen to you. It's a song about all five of the main protagonists and the way they stick together through everything.

And the cities on the horizon go round in fiery dancing, and not saying goodbye for the last time — come back to me. I love you, so nothing is going to happen to you. I love you, so nothing is going to happen to you. Here is my wing — it will be your protection. I love you, so nothing is going to happen to you.

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And that is it! Hope you enjoyed my birthday gifts for everyone. Thank you for reading, and stay tuned for more!

Take care 🌻

#anfie talks #about #x-tra dark cream #dark cream #fluffynightkiller

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starstruckwillows · 1 year

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Hi! Can I request swan boat 🦢 for the Marauders era? I'm just going to copy paste my trading cards description with a few additions (and is it okay if I'll send this same description in a seperate ask with the Golden Era? 😅)

I'm a straight small (153 cm ~ 5'2 ft) Hungarian woman with wavy, shoulder lenght dark blonde hair. I wear glasses because of astigmia. My favourite colors are black, yellow, blue and purple. Besides my native language I can speak German and English. And I always considered myself as a Hufflepuff, despite being a bit more like Luna. For most of these MBTI tests I got INFP (though I don't believe in this I think our personality grows, changes)

I'm not the most talkative person, I have problems with communicating with others since I was in elementary. I have a hard time to warm up to others, got anxious about it, but if I find my people I slowly open up, and even crack some jokes and can be really sarcastic. I always say sorry about everything, even if it wasn't my fault. I have a huge imagination and do a lot of day-dreaming. I don't like being dropped into a situation without being prepared, but if I can use some skills well, sometimes it looks like I can improvise. Like for example I got drama lessons in the local theater and I could pull off some characters better (mom, serious director etc.) than others.

I consider myself as someone who deeply cares about people. I want to help others but I don't know how and am afraid that someone only wants to use me. And no matter what philosophies I grab to navigate myself in this wild world, I always return to people. We are ugly and beautiful at the same time and it's so devastastating seeing people treating each other shit.

My hobbies: I love listening to music, it always got my back when I was alone. And reading some good character-driven book always moves my imagination. I like spending time with a friend of mine and talking about films, music, and dirty jokes (they're mostly about JoJo and JJK lol) and maybe I'm the one who would stop the chaos between the two of us. Like to search for different languages and cultures on Google and different playlists on youtube or 8tracks. Oh and watching playthroughs of videogames on Youtube.

I have a wide taste in music I guess? From Starset through Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco to mashups and videogame OSTs I listen to anything. But my favourite band is Starset. I'm always afraid to show other people my music taste because one time I've got booed that it's not danceble 😅 (the song I put in then was Anna Sun by Walk the Moon) I don't think I have a special aesthetic; my outfits are 99% simple T-shirt + Jeans combo. Indoor I wear one of my oversized band T-shirts I inherited from one of my cousins. So I would say my aesthetic is casual I guess? Though my favourite aesthetic is spacecore but I like dark, light, chaotic academia and a bit grungecore too.

i'll do both eras in this one lovely <3

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marauders era - i ship you with... james potter!!

very different music tastes, always fighting for control over which tape (or aux cord in modern!au) and which cd, but you usually win because he could put up with much worse than music he doesn't love if it means he gets to see you smiling. loves your simple outfits but will constantly chuck accessories at you, like sunglasses, hair clips, his jumpers, ect. really admires your philosophical stand points, but sometimes worries he's not smart enough for you. your trope is forced proximity - neither of you considered the other a potenial love interest until stuck in a detention that the teacher forgot to let you out of. instantly hitting it off, however. your relationship moves pretty quickly at first but it mellows out <3

golden trio era - i ship you with... fred weasley!!

he loves all the styles and aesthetics, in a modern!au he'd scroll through pinterest with hours and make a joint account with you. like i said in your playing cards, the twins are you best friends, so expect a slowburn friends to lovers, where an oblivious you puts your feelings aside to preserve your friendship, but one night at a celebration party in sixth year, that all flies out the window. listens to music with you. muggle film nights but you always end up making out instead. matching halloween costumes, but with george too cos you could never abandon that friendship. able to tell them apart, after years of confusion <3

#jessie's 🍰&🌷#swan boat 🦢

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haunted-hunter · 3 years

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You're the pulse in my veins You're the war that I wage Can you change me? Can you change me? From the monster you made me?

#starset #music #endless playlist #one song a day continues!#fan made video bc tumblr was bein stupid with the audio option but I do love this vid #really just... the whole song man. Every lyric is on point for them #this song has actually inspired a lot of WoW!Hunter's backstory #get used to starset they're on his/their playlist a LOT #good shit

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starstruckwillows · 1 year

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Hi! Happy birthday! (even if it's a bit early for that) This event sounds so fun! Is it okay if I have a:

playing cards 🃏 - send me a fandom and some information about yourself, and i'll tell you what your life would be like there + character profile moodboard 🂱

With Harry Potter?

I have a huge imagination and do a lot of day-dreaming. I don't like being dropped into a situation without being prepared, but if I can use some skills well, sometimes it looks like I can improvise. Like for example I got drama lessons in the local theater and I could pull off some characters better (mom, serious director etc.) than others.

I consider myself as someone who deeply cares about people. I want to help others but I don't know how and am afraid that someone only wants to use me.

I love listening to music, it always got my back when I was alone. And reading some good character-driven book always moves my imagination. I like watching the stars (when the light pollution let's me) I like spending time with a friend of mine and talking about films, music, and dirty jokes and maybe I'm the one who would stop the chaos between the two of us. Like to search for different languages and cultures on Google and different playlists on youtube or 8tracks. Oh and watching playthroughs of videogames on Youtube.

anyone who can speak multiple languages is incredibly impressive to me

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best friends with fred and george weasley, reigining them in just enough so they don't get expelled, but for the most part just watching the chaos unfold. they're fast paced people mostly, but that doesn't mean they don't have time for others, especially their friends.

playing music while the three of you do homework (or, you do homework, they plan elaborate schemes you refuse to participate in). immature, dirty jokes every three seconds. teaching them swear words in other languages. introducing them to muggle films. group halloween costumes.

you don't aspire to become an auror, but the war forces you into something like that. when it's over, you're life and career are much more peaceful and lowkey.

#jessie's 🍰&🌷#playing cards 🃏

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