Topic: OOC - Story Playlist

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-06 09:59 EST
I find great inspiration for stories in music - there's been times when I hear a song, and a past scene pops in my head, or something clicks and a story's direction becomes clear. This thread will showcase the songs that helped craft the current stories - and those that will shape Wyh's direction in the future!

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-06 10:08 EST
Wyh's hope, when all seemed lost to darkness....

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon and Garfunkel from the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1970) Lyrics by Paul Simon

When you're weary - feeling small, When tears are in your eyes - I will dry them all.

I'm on your side, when times get rough And friends just can't be found, Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.

When you're down and out, when you're on the street, When evening falls so hard - I will comfort you

I'll take your part when darkness comes And pain is all around, Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.

-piano interlude-

Sail on Silver Girl, sail on by. Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way.

See how they shine, If you need a friend - I'm sailing right behind Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind.

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-06 10:21 EST
The perfect backdrop for Wyh's current dream state...

"Nocturne" - Rush from the album "Vapor Trails" (2002) Lyrics by Neil Peart

Did I have a dream, or did the dream have me" Did I have a dream, or did the dream have me"

Set off on a night-sea journey without memory or desire Drifting through lost latitudes with no compass and no chart

Flying through hallucination - distant voices, signal fires Lighting up my unconscious and the secret places of the heart

Dream - temporary madness Dream - a voice in the wilderness Dream - unconscious revelations The morning says, the answer is yes

Did I have a dream, or did the dream have me" Did I have a dream, or did the dream have me"

Floating through a darkened mirror, deep reflections in disguise Soaring through lost altitudes without wonder, without fear

Symbols on a field of visions behind the curtain of sleeping eyes On the instant of waking - another world of dreams appears

Dream - temporary madness Dream - a walk in the wilderness Dream - unconscious recreation The morning says the answer is yes

Dream - temporary madness Dream - a voice in the wilderness Dream - the morning says the answer is yes The morning says the answer is yes

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-06 10:30 EST
The turmoil and torment within Wyh's dreams is captured here - I've used this in the posts, marked in indigo.

"Double Agent" - Rush from the album "Counterparts" (1993) Lyrics by Neil Peart

Where would you rather be? Anywhere, anywhere but here. When will the time be right' Anytime but now. Anywhere, anywhere but here. Anywhere, anywhere but here.

On the edge of sleep, I was drifting for half the night Anxious and restless - pressed down by the darkness Bound up and wound up so tight (so tight) So many decisions, a million revisions Caught between darkness and light...

Wilderness of mirrors World of polished steel Gears and iron chains Turn the grinding wheel I run between the shadows Some are phantom, some are real

Where would you rather be? Anywhere, anywhere but here. When will the time be right' Anytime but now. Where would you rather be? The doubt and the fear I know would all disappear Anywhere but here

On the edge of sleep, I heard voices behind the door The known and the nameless, familiar and faceless My angels and my demons at war Which one will lose—depends on what I choose Or maybe which voice I ignore...

Wilderness of mirrors Streets of cold desire My precious sense of honor Just a shield of rusty wire I hold against the chaos— Amd the cross of holy fire

Where would you rather be? Anywhere, anywhere but here. When will the time be right' Anytime but now. Where would you rather be? The doubt and the fear I know would all disappear Anywhere but here

Wilderness of mirrors So easy to deceive My precious sense of rightness Is sometimes so naive So that which I imagine Is that which I believe

On the edge of sleep, I awoke to a sun so bright Rested and fearless, cheered by your nearness I knew which direction was right The case had been tried by the jury inside The choice between darkness and light...

The choice between darkness and light.

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-06 10:47 EST
I heard this - and instantly saw Wyh moving forward as she recovers.

"The Show Must Go On" - Queen from the album "Innuendo" (1991) lyrics by Queen

Empty spaces - what are we living for Abandoned places - I guess we know the score On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for...

Another hero, another mindless crime Behind the curtain, in the pantomime Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore"

The show must go on, The show must go on Inside my heart is breaking My make-up may be flaking But my smile still stays on.

Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance Another heartache, another failed romance On and on, does anybody know what we are living for"

I guess I'm learning, I must be warmer now I'll soon be turning, round the corner now Outside the dawn is breaking But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free

The show must go on The show must go on Inside my heart is breaking My make-up may be flaking But my smile still stays on

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die I can fly, my friends...

The show must go on The show must go on I'll face it with a grin I'm never giving in On - with the show...

I'll top the bill, I love the kill I have to find the will to carry on On with the... On with the show... The show must go on...

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-12 09:50 EST
I found the mood of this to fit very nicely with the changing of her dreams.

"Possession" by Sarah McLachlan From the album "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" (1993) Lyrics by Sarah McLachlan

Listen as the wind blows From across the great divide Voices trapped in yearning Memories trapped in time The night is my companion And solitude my guide Would I spend forever here And not be satisfied

And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd wipe away the tears Just close your eyes dear

Through this world I've stumbled So many times betrayed Trying to find an honest word To find the truth enslaved Oh you speak to me in riddles and You speak to me in rhymes My body aches to breathe your breath You words keep me alive

And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd wipe away the tears Just close your eyes dear

Into this night I wander It's morning that I dread Another day of knowing of The path I fear to tread Oh into the sea of waking dreams I follow without pride Nothing stands between us here And I won't be denied

And I would be the one To hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd wipe away the tears Just close your eyes dear

I'll hold you down Kiss you so hard I'll take your breath away And after I'd wipe away the tears Just close your eyes.....

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-15 20:38 EST
This is the full song flitting through Wyh's mind in "Another World of Dreams Appears".

"Bravado" by Rush From the album "Roll The Bones" (1991) Lyrics by Neil Peart

If we burn our wings Flying too close to the sun If the moment of glory Is over before its begun If the dream is won — Though everything is lost We will pay the price, But we will not count the cost We will pay the price, But we will not count the cost...

When the dust has cleared And victory denied A summit too lofty River a little too wide If we keep our pride — Though paradise is lost We will pay the price, But we will not count the cost We will pay the price, But we wil not count the cost...

And if the music stops Theres only the sound of the rain All the hope and glory All the sacrifice in vain if love remains Though everything is lost We will pay the price, But we will not count the cost We will pay the price, But will not count the cost...

Wyheree

Date: 2008-02-24 21:29 EST
The absolutely perfect backdrop for "Dreams Come To Life"...

"Bring Me To Life" by Evanescene From the album "Fallen" (2003) Lyrics by Amy Lee

How can you see into my eyes like open doors? Leading you down into my core Where I've become so numb

Without a soul My spirit sleeping somewhere cold Until you find it there and lead it back home

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside (I can't wake up) Wake me up inside (Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark (Wake me up) Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) Before I come undone (Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Now that I know what I'm without You can't just leave me Breathe into me and make me real Bring me to life

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside (I can't wake up) Wake me up inside (Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark (Wake me up) Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) Before I come undone (Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Bring me to life (I've been living a lie - there's nothing inside) Bring me to life

Frozen inside without your touch Without your love, darling Only you are the life among the dead...

(All this time I can't believe I couldn't see) (Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me) I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems Got to open my eyes to everything

(Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul) Don't let me die here (There must be something more) Bring me to life

(Wake me up) Wake me up inside (I can't wake up) Wake me up inside (Save me) Call my name and save me from the dark (Wake me up) Bid my blood to run (I can't wake up) Before I come undone (Save me) Save me from the nothing I've become

Release me now (I've been living a lie - there's nothing inside) Bring me to life

Wyheree

Date: 2008-03-11 09:38 EST
This captures the mood of "Whispered Temptation in the Night".

"Savin' Me" by Nickelback From the album "All The Right Reasons" (2005) Lyrics by Chad Kroeger

Prison gates won't open up for me On these hands and knees I'm crawlin' Oh, I reach for you Well I'm terrified of these four walls Cause iron bars can't hold my soul in All I need is you Come please I'm callin' And oh, I scream for you Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Show me what it's like To be the last one standing And teach me wrong from right And I'll show you what I can be And say it for me Say it to me And I'll leave this life behind me Say it if it's worth savin' me

Heaven's gates won't open up for me With these broken wings I'm fallin' And all I see is you These city walls ain't got no love for me I'm on the ledge of the eighteenth story And oh, I scream for you Come please I'm callin' And all I need from you Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Show me what it's like To be the last one standing And teach me wrong from right And I'll show you what I can be And say it for me Say it to me And I'll leave this life behind me Say it if it's worth savin' me Hurry I'm fallin' yeah, yeah

And all I need is you Come please I'm callin' And oh, I scream for you Hurry I'm fallin', I'm fallin', I'm fallin'

Show me what it's like To be the last one standing Teach me wrong from right And I'll show you what I can be Say it for me Say it to me And I'll leave this life behind me Say it if it's worth savin' me Hurry I'm fallin'

And say it for me Say it to me And I'll leave this life behind me Say it if it's worth savin' me

Wyheree

Date: 2008-03-28 12:58 EST
This suits the poignancy of "The Tower Speaks".

"Send Me an Angel" by The Scorpions From the Album "Crazy World" (1990) Lyrics by Klaus Meine

Wise man said just walk this way To the dawn of the light The wind will blow into your face As the years pass you by Hear this voice from deep inside Its the call of your heart Close your eyes and you will find Passage out of the dark

Here I am Will you send me an angel Here I am In the land of the morning star

Wise man said just find your place In the eye of the storm Seek the rose along the way Just beware of the thorn

Here I am Will you send me an angel Here I am In the land of the morning star

Wise man said just raise your hand And reach out for the spell Find the door to the promised land Just believe in yourself Hear this voice from deep inside Its the call of your heart Close your eyes and your will find The way out of the dark

Here I am Will you send me an angel Here I am In the land of the morning star

Here I am Will you send me an angel Here I am In the land of the morning star

Wyheree

Date: 2008-03-29 23:12 EST
"The Choice"

"What Love Can Be" by Kingdom Come From the album "Kingdom Come" Lyrics by Lenny Wolf

Come to me now I want to be your best friend for all of time I want to be the tissue for your tears I never want to be alone I never, never, never really thought that I could feel A feeling that awakened me so I was astray, not knowing where I belonged Living out of time, living out of time

Now that you've come and set me free Now that I know what love can be All that I want is you with me That's all I want

You allow, allow, allow, allow, allow, allow me to be, what I wanna be Thanks for helping me I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be, I feel like a bright shining star For only you to see - for only you to see...

Now that you've come and set me free Now that I know what love can be All that I want is you with me That's all I want

Hold me tight, hold me tight I won't let you go Close to you, close to you Touch me, don't let go Give me all your love

Close to you, oh, oh close to you, close to you Give me all your love

All that I want Is for you to be with me...

Wyheree

Date: 2008-11-28 02:39 EST
The following songs are ones I found after the Dreams story was finished, but they fit the mood so well - I had to include them.

"Sleepwalker" by Nightwish From the album "Wishmaster" (2000) Lyrics by Tuomas Holopainen

Close your eyes Feel the ocean where passion lies Silently the senses Abandon all defences

A place between sleep and awake End of innocence, unending masquerade That's where I'll wait for you

Hold me near you So close I sear you Seeing, believing Dreaming, deceiving

A place between sleep and awake End of innocence, unending masquerade That's where I'll wait for you

Sleepwalker seducing me I dare to enter your ecstacy Lay yourself now down to sleep In my dreams you're mine to keep

(Sleepwalk with me...)

Sleepwalker seducing me I dare to enter your ecstacy Lay yourself now down to sleep In my dreams you're mine to keep

Wyheree

Date: 2008-11-28 02:54 EST
"Ever Dream" by Nightwish From the album "Century Child" (2002) Lyrics by Tuomas Holopainen

Ever felt away with me Just once that all I need Entwined in finding you one day

Ever felt away without me My love, it lies so deep Ever dream of me

Would you do it with me Heal the scars and change the stars Would you do it for me Turn loose the heaven within

I'd take you away Castaway on a lonely day Bosom for a teary cheek My song can but borrow your grace

Ever felt away with me Just once that all I need Entwined in finding you one day

Ever felt away without me My love, it lies so deep Ever dream of me

Come out, come out wherever you are So lost in your sea Give in, give in for my touch For my taste for my lust

Ever felt away with me Just once that all I need Entwined in finding you one day

Ever felt away without me My love, it lies so deep Ever dream of me

Your beauty cascaded on me In this white night fantasy

Ever felt away with me Just once that all I need Entwined in finding you one day

Ever felt away without me My love, it lies so deep Ever dream of me

Wyheree

Date: 2008-11-28 03:01 EST
"Come Cover Me" by Nightwish From the album "Wishmaster" (2000) Lyrics by Tuomas Holopainen

Come wet a widow`s eye Cover the night with your love Dry the rain from my beaten face Drink the wine the red sweet taste of mine

Come cover me with you For the thrill Till you will take me in Come comfort me in you Young love must Live twice only for us

For me For you Time devours passion`s beauty With me With you In war for the love of you

For me For you Time devours passion`s beauty With me With you Tonight any dream will do

Not a world but your fine grace Seduction in sleepwalker`s land November dressed in May on your face Holding us now the lovecropper`s hand

Come cover me with you Come cover, come cover me now

Come cover me with you For the thrill Till you will take me in Come comfort me in you Young love must Live twice only for us

Come cover me with you Come cover, come cover me now