#but you have to understand that if you want the lyrics to a song there's dozens of websites for that right

[caligvlasaqvarivm]

do you think Eridan would listen to kpop ? (either the human or Troll variant)

if not...then which troll would be the most likely to :3c

LOL no way, he's a hipster. KPop is mainstream as hell; if anything, he'd have disdain for it (and for pop as a whole). One of the less emotionally perturbed trolls would probably enjoy that stuff, though I don't know that I'd call any of the Alternian crew the kind who'd consider it to be their favorite, since nearly all of them are at least a little alt in some way, and kpop (and idol culture as a whole) is heavily tied up in politics, propaganda, capitalism, and consumption - so the troll version of it would be that times a thousand.

I'd say Feferi, Gamzee, and Kanaya probably quite like it because they're most at ease with their society, but it's not their favorite. Equius probably sees it as being aimed at the lower castes, and therefore crass and beneath him. Everyone else would probably get the propaganda vibes and dislike it on principle, even if some of them might secretly find some songs catchy (cough Karkat cough).

If you want to get into Beforan trolls, haha, oh man. I think more of them would like it than not.

Normally, I'd say that Eridan would at least make a show of liking it, given how much he makes a show of being a Sea Dweller(TM), but his hipster tastes, like his interest in magic, don't appear to be things he can shake. Karkat even calls him a hipster, so you KNOW he's out here dissing Trollor Swift and making disdainful faces when people bring up Troll Marvel.

I have as a selection of bands for Eridan Have a Nice Life (post-rock/post-punk/shoegaze), Sprain (noise rock/experimental rock), and Tool (alternative metal/art rock/progressive rock). Generally, I find he vibes with stuff on the darker side of post/prog rock, or the more lyrical side of heavy metal - both in terms of themes (lots of darker topics, like death, murder, suicide, child abuse, etc.) and in terms of sound. It also fulfills the requirement of being "hipster" by nature. Eridan is a very troubled, angry, violent guy, and I personally like to call the linked bands "angry man music". Just a smattering of lyrics for those who don't want to listen:

I've been doing a lot of damned things without you And all the damned things I do confound you Yeah, Satan and his devils try to take my hand And the angels on my shoulders try to tell me that they understand Oh well, oh well

Imagine this: I'm the guest on some obscene talk show In a cell of moral compromise The audience is made up of everyone that I have ever met in my entire life Every sin I've ever committed is put up on display by screens hung around the stage And we watch, watch, watch, watch, watch, watch, watch The host says "I now present to you an elaborate choreography of failure!" The audience erupts with seemingly coordinated jets of jargon laughter "Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Shame on you!"

I'm broken, looking up to see the enemy And I have swallowed the poison you feed me But I survive on the poison you feed me, leaving me Guilt-fed, hatred-fed, weakness-fed It makes me feel ugly

I think even when his tastes do venture lighter, they still never really cross the threshold into pure pop. There's always going to be a hipster, indie, punk-y, shoegaze/post-rock bent to his tastes. I also list for him Dirt Poor Robins, Family Crest, Johnny Hollow...

Wisdom unearned is Intrepid and proud Till we’re dragged by the tide and nearly have drowned Entropy thrives In conditions enclosed Innovations arise When humanity chokes

Cast your heart to the floor, love Feel the sting, feel the weight Of a love, of a love not strong enough Your head's on fire Your hands and feet come off the ground Oh, sweet desire, when your mind, when your mind When your mind's not strong enough It's not that your head is gone It's just that your heart is on fire, fire It's not that the beat is off It's just that your heart is on fire, fire

Once when I was all alone I called you, and you weren't at home My heart fell like a stone, to the ground To the ground, to the ground Why, when morn had dawned on me And anger grew like ecstasy And Leda threw the swan on me and I fell to the ground To the ground, to the ground

Hilariously, this alt/hipster taste means that he runs up against stuff that's ridiculously anti-government; I personally like to believe he does actually listen to outright anti-fascist songs, but if you point it out, he's just like. No it isn't. So SWMRS, Silver Mt. Zion, Vansire.

Well, you gotta keep it up But it will never be enough No sonrisa teenage shit pop Well, you gotta keep it up But it will never be enough No sonrisa teenage shit pop Death to the motherfucking fascist insect This shit makes me so sadistic Death to the motherfucking fascist insect This shit makes me so sadistic Death to the motherfucking fascist insect This shit makes me so sadistic Death to the motherfucking fascist insect This shit makes me so sadistic

There's fresh meat in the club tonight God bless our dead marines Someone had an accident Above the burning trees While somewhere distant peacefully Our vulgar princes sleep Dead kids don't get photographed God bless our dead marines

So I convalesced in the middle west And fell for Ohio's roads I'm standing still by the windowsill Where I once watched the world explode So when it's looking dark in your narrative arc I'm here and you can talk with me A hackneyed fool under fascist rule Wasting days singing about his dreams

It's a pretentious-ass taste, but one that fits in with the vocabulary he likes to use:

CA: all of her FRAUDULENT MAGICS cannot come close to posin threat to my mastery ovver the TRUEST SCIENCES CA: an wwith my empiricists wwand i servve as the righteous hope that wwill incinerate delusion and the deluded alike CA: my holy fire is the wwhite fury bled from the wwrath-wweary eyes of fifty thousand nonfictional angels CA: and wwhen theyre finished wweepin they wwill boww before their prince GG: wow what are you talking about

I miss the days when stars were saintly They sang to me in ways innately Before we enslaved the symphony To playing anthems for selling things I used to wonder, wander farther Into awe, but those days were squandered My ghost was lost to the grownup gallows So I find my spirit in the bottle

Those modal masterworks Atonal oeuvres it seems When I ask afterwards All message lost in between The shifting aperture Depicting sun-soaked scenes I guess they resonate That's Universal Consciousness

Fate’s a funny thing It makes a victim of the will and brings a suit of broken bands A snake so full of tail That it can barely breathe to say it “doesn’t understand.” So, what am I to think? What am I to think? I’m doing it now At least I know I am At least I caught myself before I sent this out Into a stupid world that doesn’t give a damn Oh, what kind of fool do you think I am?

Like, I really can't stress enough, but Eridan is abjectly fucking miserable, angry and violent, anxious and unhappy. And his taste in music should reflect that, his feelings of impotence, his angry and anxious energy, his desperation. Have a Nice Life is probably the band I pick for him, because their discography reflects so greatly these emotions of anger, impotence, self-loathing and self-destruction.

The thing about being a hipster is that there's, the way I see it, three main reasons people wind up falling into it - the first is that they want to feel special, feel better than other people (not really Eridan's deal); the second is that they're just generally a music liker and their taste is indiscriminate enough to include indie stuff, too (and this is also not really Eridan's deal); and the last is because there is something in their soul that cries out for validation that they can't receive in the mainstream - for example, emotions, impulses, thoughts, and urges too dark for radio play (such as an obsession with genocide and murder). It's actually really important to me that Eridan IS a hipster, and specifically the type of hipster who's super pretentious and looks down on stuff that's "popular."

He has a massive fixation on being understood - complaining constantly that people don't "get it," that "nobody understands." This would extend to his taste in music. He would seek out genuine-ness, something grungy, something real, and unfortunately, stuff that's made for mass-market consumption must have the edges sanded off by nature. Given he actually gets upset when people don't "get" him, I'd wager that he doesn't treat media that he feels doesn't "get" him pretty poorly, too.

To be clear, I'm not trying to diss KPop in any way. It's not really my thing, but I get why people like it, and I'm not saying you shouldn't. Just feel like I have to toss that in there. I just really don't think Eridan would like it. And also he would probably be mean about it if you told him you liked it.

[hjnxx]

did you hear? the door is finally open. the girl isn't clueless anymore. she knows now what she failed to understand before. she isn't scared anymore. she knows. she knows. she knows. something has shifted. SEPT 2021.

after radio silence for almost a month from their last known online presence, hijinxx would unexpectedly make their debut on september first, twenty - twenty one with the extended play attitude.

four tracks to the ep's name, the group would win nine awards during its promotional period in total. promoted as a lead single, attitude alone would receive six of those awards, while the other tracks would each receive one award. attitude was promoted for seven weeks ( from september second to october twentieth. )

ahyeon is credited on the ep with the writing, production, and arrangement of attitude and what i want. micha is credited on the ep for co-writing croquis. netizens were pleasantly surprised to see that kq was keeping the theme of having their artists involved in the creative process with their newest venture.

attitude is described as the presentations of the four selves. a series of different emotions being showcased in each track, it is a look into the psyche of each girl. attitude is a state of mind, hence the eerie sounding and low register of the backtrack and most of the vocals. next page’s lyrics are very self explanatory with its lyrics of heartfelt devotion, but weaves in bits of uncertainty despite the insistence on wanting more. what i want is bold in its declaration of seeking companionship, a connection, a bond. and in deriving its name from the sketching of a live—usually nude—model, croquis is a lighthearted take on the difference between a bland sketch and a breathing body.

styling

with attitude, while each member would dress in formal attire, ahyeon’s looks would be more contained ( dressing rigidly, less accessories, minimal makeup ) while the others would have a little more creative flair. this is to distinguish the mind’s conservatism in contrast to the other three in the realm of creative expression. despite so, it’s clear that mind is the one holding down the foundation, evident in ahyeon having most of the killing parts in the stages for this song.

with next page, the styling for the girls becomes a lot more whimsical with flowing dresses, dangling jewelry, and dainty heels. the goal was to capture the feeling of falling in love with eunji as the center focus. her styling is more focused on the youthfulness and naivety of a hopeless crush, with the other’s styling being a lot less extravagant.

what i want’s styling is different from the rest. in searching for a connection, we tend to gravitate towards people with the same values and views as our own–which is showcased in the outfits being the same ‘bland’ color. however, since connection is not based on individuality, we often encounter people with different personalities and opinions, represented in the stylized attire of each member’s outfits. our differences are set aside for the sake of companionship.

and lastly, with croquis, the body centric track focuses on micha’s mannequin inspired styling while the others have more free flowing attire. it’s noted that micha had a hand in designing the looks for the stage outfits, wanting her outfit to represent constriction and awkwardness—while her movements are more rigid, like an unmoving sketch, the others are able to move freely, much like a live model.

left to right — ahyeon, micha, yuina, eunji. in order — attitude, next page, what i want, croquis

debut notes

the girls promoted the hell out of attitude, which granted them the many wins they earned. it's not as if debuts haven’t been blessed with many accolades before. micha, when asked about the netizen reaction to the amount of awards they won on a variety show, would simply say, ‘we put in the work. we’re very thankful that it has been received so positively. we are reaping the rewards of nearly two months of preparations.’

much to the surprise of fans of ateez, it was revealed that hongjoong was also present in the studio due to writing and producing credits also being given to his name. it’s then that it was revealed that ahyeon and hongjoong have been friends since their trainee days, which explained the comfortableness the two exuded together.

when asked how she felt at the end of the ep’s completion, ahyeon would go on to state that it was only just the beginning. ‘‘attitude’ as a body of work can really be taken at face value. it’s four songs released by a new group that debuted out of dozens this year. but to me? ‘attitude’ is the product of us coming together and putting our heart into our work. it’s more than just an ep. it’s someone’s story. it’s our story.’

attitude ( lead single ) entered the gaon music chart at number two for its first week, then topped the chart for another two before dropping back to second place. it would also enter at number five on the billboard’s k-pop hot 100 for two weeks, before peaking at number two for the week of september 18th. attitude ranked fifth on gaon’s year end digital chart, making it the second best-performing girl group song of 2021 just behind brave girls’ ‘rollin’’.

many would praise the song for its addictive and alluring sound, said more specifically for the song’s chorus, post-chorus, and the bridge.

at the end of the year hijinxx would be nominated for and claim a few music awards as well, namely rookie of the year and stage of the year, the latter giving them their first daesang. during the acceptance speech of the rookie award, all the girls were brought to tears, but it was eunji who would capture the hearts of netizens as she tearfully thanked their new fans for supporting her dreams. a clip of her mic picking up the words i never thought i would be here as ahyeon hugged her would gain widespread and heartfelt congratulations from both online viewers and seasoned idols alike.

the music video for attitude received 4 million views within 24 hours of its release on september first. the girls would celebrate this achievement with an acapella version of the song on the eighteenth–debunking rumors of them not singing live while promoting. netizens were quick to highlight eunji’s high runs and vocal adlibs during the bridge and last chorus, praising her for her vocal talent.

out of all four tracks, attitude was unanimously voted as the group favorite, though eunji claims a special place in her heart for next page.

yuina stood out the most as her fancams went viral for her expressive facial features, drawing some to claim overperformance while others flat out called her weird for it. in response, during a live set up in one of kq’s studios, yuina would jokingly minimize her movements as the other three flailed around with much more wilder movements. the joking atmosphere would be abruptly cut short with micha stopping in dead in her tracks to bluntly tell netizens to ‘get a job because she already has one.’ the clip would soon become victim to the clutches of stan twitter.

[doedipus]

I do find it kind of grating that people on this site love passing around articles about how the youth don't have a very good command of computer systems, but then also never seem to fully understand that it's possible to engage with media (esp music) (yes, legally) outside the context of streaming services, or what that does for you as a consumer. Like, the call is coming from inside the house kiddos.

[flashanimated]

BEEN DOWN THIS ROAD BEFORE,

ALREADY KNOW THIS STORY.

[dummerjan]

i just came across ai covers on youtube and people are requesting songs in the comments instead of getting enraged and i am further losing hope in humanity and turning to misanthropy

[burningcomputerpersona]

Well fuck, I'm miserable

Which means it's me that hasn't changed

Or moved an inch out of this place

That doesn't mean I want to end up this way

[yellow-yarrow]

reading fayde (again). just found this line of Egg head referencing Never ending story by Limahl

Egg Head - "Rhymes that keep their secrets will unfold behind the clouds!"

does anyone know what this might reference? (if its a reference at all) he says this after they "tame" the sound recorded from the swallow for the music :

Egg Head - "THIS IS BEAUTY, THIS IS LIFE!"

I thought it could be a lyrics but I didn't find anything, except a sermon from G. Campbell Morgan which could be a coincidence but also the dolorian church is kinda based on christianity so maybe...?

I behold Him [Christ], and I say already to myself, Yea, verily, this is glory, this is beauty, this is life, this is perfection! But I am not that, I cannot be that. Therefore am I filled with fear, and the fear is generated by the apprehension of the glory and the beauty of Christ.

it's between Scooter references:

You - "THIS ONE IS FOR THE ANODIC GENERATION!" Egg Head - "INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE SOUND!" Egg Head - "DOLORIAN CHURCH -- THE PLACE TO BE!" Egg's losing himself in the sound. "Pump it, pump it!"

listening to the pale is described like this:

Andre - "Guys, what's going on?" There's alarm in the man's voice, as he steps back to scan the surroundings

Egg Head - "HOSIANNAH! MOTHER OF MEGA!" You hear Egg Head yell -- then something else, but his voice is growing faint... Empathy - In his mind, a tidal wave approaching from afar, swallowing entire coastlines on its way... salvation. Electrochemistry - He's peaking -- the worst high he's ever been on.

Egg Head - "Yeah! It was awesome, and scary. Very hard core!"

[puppyeared]

[hanzajesthanza]

I know, I risk wolfish hostility If my words offend anyone But to speak about what others keep quiet of Is after all, the role of poetry

bonus:

they are together do not separate them

[bisexualgerardway]

shadoop shooby do . etc .

[seventh-district]

I'm probably far from the first person to say this, but you can't tell me that this song doesn't just scream Aventurine, c'mon.

[theragamuffininitiative]

I so desperately need a real Secret Garden musical revival, and yet I know that Lucy had reworked some things and in particular seemed to hate "Race You to the Top of the Morning" and how could you cut the song/scene that is the strongest link between Archibald and Colin, and making Archibald sympathetic to the audience more than just a pining widower, weaving him more into the children's story which is the real story anyway, and showing the little detail that he wants to stay with Colin but believes it is best for Colin that he doesn't which hints at the real villain, and explains what Colin means in "Round-Shouldered Man" and and and????

[synthshenanigans]

Round 6!

-Vote for what you think is more underrated but also what you still like a lot-

Again, as HEAL isn't as well known, I give the link to whoever wants to hear it.

I particularly want people to hear this one as his Majora's Masks songs aren't as known. I really REALLY love this one, so I recommend listening to it especially if you like LoZ or even just Majoras Mask.

(Tho its still a good song even if you don't know it)

[RB for more votes if ye'd like]

[autumnrory]

lyrics that don’t make any sense being about who they’re purported to be about (an incomplete list):

“i get mystified by how this city screams your name”

“i don’t belong and my beloved, neither do you”

“i hate accidents except when we went from friends to this”

“you and me, we got big reputations”

“you’re the west village”

“if someone comes at us, this time i’m ready”

“leave with my head hung, you are the only one who seems to care”

“i want to transport you to somewhere the culture's clever, confess my truth in swooping, sloping cursive letters”

[snekdood]

everyone who says they hate rap is required to listen to this song first

[locallibrarylover]

started thinking about the implications.....!!! (<- tgwdlm is on grims brain)