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jungkook is drunk out of his mind, belting pop ballads in the middle of the night.... you had to check in on him

description/tw/tags: ~4k words / jungkook x (f) reader / one-shot / angst and fluff / friends to lovers / inspired by jungkook's recent lives!! i just had to :') / includes drunk, flirty jungkook and mentions of alcohol and drinking / oc stays sober / jungkook gets so drunk thinks he's having a steamy dream with oc gone wrong / feedback is always welcome and it's appreciated!! it's been a while since anyone really told me their honest thoughts on my fics 💗

Celine Dion’s voice blasting through your phone was not what you expected when you got a call from Jungkook, but it was enough for you to know exactly what he was doing. It was an odd thing, you realized. Jungkook never had never admitted to listening to Celine Dion, Taylor Swift, Adele, or any other musical queen you adored - he never protested when you blasted their songs through the car radio or when you belted out their songs during karaoke nights, but he never, ever sang along or reacted much either…. except for when he was drunk… except for when he was too drunk. And it was only ever when he was drunk and alone or drunk and with you. In front of his friends or to you when he was sober, he still pretended he couldn't name a Celine Dion song besides "the Titanic one." But you knew better. Between her iconic vocals through the phone, you could hear Bam’s dog collar jingling, Jungkook’s all over the place but still excellent singing and humming, and finally… sniffles. In the blink of an eye, you were in a cab on your way to his place, not hanging up and listening to him sing “My Heart Will Go On” and "All By Myself" over and over until you got there. Right at the brief moment of silence when the song ended, you knocked on the door, extra loudly and in your signature pattern, so he’d know it was you - but it seemed to only signal Bam, who obviously knew it was you before Jungkook did, jumping up and down even before his owner opened the door in confusion.

“Bamie-,” you giggle against the dog’s nose while he licks yours, Jungkook still disoriented when you look up at him.

“H-hiiiiii,” he forces a smile on his face after realizing you were actually there. “What are you doing here?”

“I heard Celine Dion, so I came,” you say, ruffling Jungkook’s long hair and plopping down on his living room couch. He’s still standing by the door, trying to realize the situation. “You must’ve drunk-called me while trying to choose a song, idiot. Or maybe you were trying to call someone else.” You push away the thought. “Anyways, I’m here to make sure you’re okay. And to see the secret Taylor Swift setlist later.”

“Ahhhhhhhhhh. I actually called you….” Jungkook nods, trying to remember if he did while you figure out what he meant. He chuckles, clicking his tongue before offering you the gigantic, half-filled stein in his hand. “Do you want some beer?”

“I’m here to make sure you don’t do anything crazy, Koo. Don’t make me a problem, too.”

Jungkook holds back a smile while grabbing a second microphone and dramatically turning around, his long hair twirling behind him. “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem. It’s me.”

“Oh god, Jungkook,” you shake your head backwards. Were your persistent efforts at trying to get him to listen to Taylor Swift worth it if he was going to make such cheesy jokes? When you look up and see his scrunched-up nose and proud smirk, you have your answer. It was.

“Nah, I’m not done with my girl Cel-Celine Dion. You know, she’s a very good singer.” It’s only now, when Jungkook says the most obvious statement, do you notice how slurred his voice is. “I still haven't done these songs, yet. ‘The Power of Love' and 'It's All Coming Back To Me' - my… my drinking songs, join and let's GO!”

You watch Jungkook pace around his living room, belting out the song while holding his beer glass with an iron grip, and you can’t help but think about the floppy-haired boy in front of you rather than the not-so-careful steps and chugs he took mid-song, ignoring the mic in your hand. You could never count the days and nights you spent with Jungkook. It all started with the ‘Netflix and Chill’ nights. When he suggested it, you’d panicked until he insisted he meant actually chilling and watching Netflix - and whether it was cuddly, commentary-filled K-drama sessions or drunken fried chicken and reality show nights, you enjoyed every minute of it…. but more so when those nights evolved. As cute as though nights may be, they were topped. The caring, vulnerable nights where you’d slowly unravel a new emotional layer of yourself to the other and the moon - with no one else in the know… those were the ones that destroyed you and put you together again, all at once. You doubted Jungkook even had a deeper side to him until you both laid yourselves out in front of one another - little by little and without judgment or fear. You dreamed of the days the unraveling happened physically as well. When you’d see him during the days, and whether it was just the two of you or with your friends, it seemed as though the sun had an inkling of the bond that formed while she was away, shining a little brighter every time you saw his face, casting her beautiful golden rays onto the boy that shined just as brightly.

A confession forever rested on the tip of your tongue, ready to slip out whenever he flashed his bunny-toothed smile, scrunched up his perfectly round nose, or jokingly teased you. And yet… you never could say anything…. especially since you think you already did. It’s the real reason you vowed never to drink with Jungkook again - you could barely remember anything but the fleeting feeling of his lips on your forehead, being in his arms, and waking up in the morning in your underwear to see him shirtless on the floor beside the bed you lay on. Jungkook’s bed, you later found out - after a party he threw. You mainly remember walking into the kitchen and seeing his roommate and bestie Taehyung preparing breakfast in silence, which only made the morning more unbearable, given his god-awful cooking skills. You fled in minutes and, to this day, had no recollection or idea of what actually happened. Jungkook never said anything either, so you were certain you dreamt the entire ordeal. He stayed relatively the same, save for a few arm grazes that shocked you to your core - a little more than they used to. You almost consider forcing him to watch a K-drama or a horror film - just for the cuddle he'd end up giving you.

But you were here, watching him passionately wrap up a ballad and wiping away a tear that formed in his eye. He was unbelievable.

“I didn’t think she could make you cry.”

“Yeah, well, she sang the Titanic song too, didn’t she? Don’t you know me?”

“I do, Koo,” you whisper into the microphone he had handed you.

“It’s all coming back to me too. It all ends when I'm with you. And my heart will go on, Celine... You get me, Celine,” he utters as he plops down beside you, his hand outstretched behind you as he selected a song, neglecting Bam by his legs.

“Bam wants attention.”

“He always gets my attention,” Jungkook says, eyes fixated on the TV in front of him.

“I’m gonna use that line on you the next time you give me the eyes he’s giving you now.” Jungkook was always a master at pouting and the classic puppy-dog eyes, and in the split second he looked confused, you begin to wonder if it was never intentional. But he quickly looks at his pet and babies him when catching the dog’s neediness, giving you the freedom to grab the remote and pick a song.

“Remember, only pop queens,” he insists in a baby-like voice, his eyes and hands still on Bam. And you found just that - a playlist of nothing but tracks from pop queens, most on your regular playlist. Meaning you knew almost every word, and so did Jungkook. Two hours of singing later, Jungkook’s honey voice and your scratchy one both grew tired. Music videos it’d be, you thought - still in total control of the remote. By the third music video, you were bored - you’d seen them all before, while Jungkook - or more specifically, drunk Jungkook - was mesmerized. And in a flash you neglected the screen altogether, staring instead at the boy right beside you. With your hand on your chin, you study him. You never could when he was sober - his eyes would immediately find yours, and one of two things would happen next: you’d look away in embarrassment, or he’d would pull a funny face. But this was different. He was focused, well, as much as a drunk person could be, softly humming along or murmuring something about the camerawork or costume design - you could barely hear whatever it was he said. Sure, his face looked puffy and drunken, even in his dimly lit apartment…. but he was beautiful. He was beautiful in his side profile, his stare and concentration, the fluffiness of his hair, and the gigantic, soft, muscled arm he flexed beside you. He had no idea just how beautiful he was—just being.

You must’ve been staring for too long because Jungkook turns, catching you - as he always did. You expected it and waited for him to stick out his tongue jokingly, scrunch up his nose, or wiggle his brows… something goofy. The last thing you expected was the softest smile that crept up on his face - the wonder in his eyes remaining, the way you’d been looking at him. And just like that, you look away again, thinking you’d be able to stick it out this time and ignore his presence entirely or make a funny face of your own. You want to frown, but the stinging in your cheeks hurts too much from smiling at him.

“What’s up with you?” he giggles for a very brief moment before repeating the question with that same damn smile on his face. In your periphery, you see him ruffle his hair and you dig your nails into your skin to stop you from reaching out and doing the same.

“Nothing,” you let out, feeling his gaze on you as you looked towards the screen and Bam sleeping just beneath it. A whole music video later, the feeling of his eyes on you grew unbearable. He didn’t even look away when he continued to drink from the glass in his hands.

“Find something better to do, Koo,” you say, folding your arms and mustering up the courage to look at him.

“Hmmm?” the drunken, dazed smile on his face was goofier and sweeter than ever.

“I want a glass of water,” you say, looking towards the fridge, hoping he’d be a good host and stand up to get you one, finally breaking his gaze in the process.

“Well, I want you.”

You can’t help but roll your eyes. As if you weren’t being tortured enough by his adorableness already... did the flirty side have to make an appearance? But it wasn't a surprise. Jungkook flirted all the time, definitely more than usual when he’s tipsy. It was so excruciating that you damn near scolded Jimin and Chan, the friends he’d picked up the flirting from. All you wanted to say was that you wanted him too, but he’d never mean it the way you did. The giggle he let out when you rolled your eyes proved it - he just liked seeing you all riled up.

“I’m thirsty, JK,” you whine, but he keeps giggling. “Yah, drunk boy - get me a glass of water,” you insist, poking his tattooed arm and letting your finger rest there - he winces between his little laughs, touching the skin and a little of yours.

“Jungkoooook. Don’t ignore me,” you pout.

You don’t know what it is, but something about those three words makes Jungkook jump up from his spot, his laughter fading quickly as he walked over to the fridge, covering his face with his hands.

“Don’t do that,” he mutters.

“Don’t do what?”

“Don’t…,” he starts before clearing his throat. “Don’t poke me like that. I’m old and sore now. Your Jungkook works hard in the gym and can’t handle it like he used to.”

Your Jungkook. If only you could send him off on another errand to make you forget about him and those words for a moment. But, alas, you were in his apartment. He was too drunk. Bam was stirring in his sleep.

Jungkook returns a freshly filled stein for himself, a glass of water for you.... and a pair of thin-rimmed glasses on his face. The ones he only ever wore at home, during your late-night visits, that none of his friends ever saw. The ones that always fed your delusions of the domestic days with Jungkook you wished you could have for the rest of your life.

“Sure, you don’t want a sip?” A frozen glass swings into your line of vision, snapping you out of your daze.

“I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life.”

“…..Shame…” he whispers into the glass as he chugged down half of its contents before setting it down and hiding his face in his arms, folded on the edge of the couch.

“Don’t judge me for not drinking. Just look at the state of you.”

“I’m not. It’s… it’s a shame that that’s what you’re the surest of. What happened to being sure of yourself, hmm?”

You weren’t in the mood for one of your deep talks, which was unusual for you. You usually would jump at any opportunity to talk to Jungkook, even when he was drunk - like the time he spat out a life lesson he learned in the third grade you’d never thought of in your entire life. He was the only person who ever made it safe enough for you to express your deepest fears and insecurities. His honest and supportive advice pushed you through. And you longed for the soft embrace he always gave you afterwards. It’s been weeks since you had one of those talks, days before the night/morning that was somewhere between a dream and a glitch in the matrix. But you couldn’t go there. You couldn’t bear to. Not tonight. Not with a drunk, floppy-haired, adorable, and out of-his-mind Jungkook that was adorable as ever, laying next to you singing pop ballads for hours. It’d have to wait.... even if he didn't want to.

“Tell me, what happened to being sure of yourself? Your thoughts, your ambition….your desires and feelings…” he slurs, waving his arm.

“I don’t know, Kookie,” you let out, grazing his arm. You can’t tell him that you’re sure you love him in more ways than one and that you’re not sure what to do about it.

“If you’re sure of something, act on it. If you’re not, still do it. Better to live with regrets with lessons learned than to never know,” he murmurs, his face resting on his elbow.

“So, can I commit a crime then?” you try to joke and change the mood.

“If you want to, sure. Oh, wait, don't. You've already committed one. I almost forgot," he nods, taking another sip of his beer. "You stole my heart."

"Fuck off," you laugh, reaching out to pinch his thigh instead of the arm he told you to avoid... "We'll talk about this another time, Kookie. Give me actual advice then."

"Okay, but I'll tell you some now. Try being sure of what you want in life. Act on it. Start that business you always wanted to. But I’m thinking.... start with.. a smaller step. Get that tattoo you always talked about. I’ll take you,” he says with a clear voice now, smiling as he looked up and brushed the inside of your arm, where you’d always talked about getting a tattoo. “I’m sure of what I want.”

“As always,” you say with a laugh. “What is it this time?”

“I told you. I want you.”

“Oh shut up,” you say, lightly shoving him this time, but he doesn’t budge, not even a little bit, nor does he giggle as he did earlier, just continues to stare at you and try to hold back…. something. You assume it’s a joke.

“Jungkook, stop - this isn’t funny.” You reply before you could even realize the words he’s saying.

“I’m not being funny.”

You stop and finally look at Jungkook’s face. He desperately tries to avoid your gaze but soon can’t help but look into your eyes - his were dilated and red from all the alcohol.

“You’re drunk,” you spit out, repeating the words softly.

“I am. But I’m sure of it when I’m sober, too,” he says, fidgeting with his fingers before playing with yours. “I’m sure that I want you. I was always sure. And I’m sure I want to hold your hand.” You can’t explain why you allow him to do so, knowing his state, and soon, his fingers find the ends of your hair and the base of your neck, grazing the skin there while his thumb rubs at your cheek. “I’m sure I want to -” he whispers against your lips, and you can’t help but jump at the very instance you feel his breath against your lips.

“Jungkook, no,” you lean back, holding the tears in your eyes and hoping he doesn’t feel the goosebumps on your skin. “Jungkook, you’re drunk.”

He immediately lets go of you, and you feel the world crumble in that brief moment, in fear you’d thrown away the only shot you had at the only thing you were sure you wanted, clinging onto the hope that he'll forget it all in the morning. But instead he shakes his head and looks… confused.

“It doesn’t go like this. This is weird,” he drawls, looking at his hands, you, Bam, and the rest of the apartment.

“What?” you say, just as confused as he seems to be, ignoring a sinking feeling in your stomach at the idea that Jungkook was confused his attempts at kissing girls never went “like this” - with a rejection that you didn’t want to give him.

“It doesn’t go like this! I’m… And you’re…. You’re here, but…. you’re not wearing any clothes. Why am I? Did we not get to that part of it yet?”

“Part of what?”

But Jungkook takes a look around the apartment again before quietly murmuring to himself. “This is a weird sex dream.”

Oh. OH.

He continues, thinking he's asleep.

“We’ve done this so many times, and it never went like this. I… Can’t you at least want me back in my dreams? Why… why is this dream different?”

”Jungkook…”

“Shhhh,” he lazily brings a finger to your lips. “Let me recap. It’s the same. My apartment’s the same. Why is Bam here? He’s usually in the other room. I’m here. You’re here. Wait…. are you?”

“I… I am, Jungkook.”

“No you’re not. You won’t be when I open my eyes.” he pouts, hiding his face in his elbow again.

“It’s like… It’s like that time I put you in bed when I found you drunk in your underwear in the corner at my party after you just… what did you do? Didn’t you say you just wanna dance in your underwear or some shit? Then you… said you wanted me to see you like that. I tried so fucking hard not to look. I put you to bed, and I at least expected to get some reality of waking up beside you, but… you weren’t there.

And I wanted to confess last night during karaoke, with all your favorite songs but... I didn't think I actually called you. It was just practice. Then I was so nervous I drank way, way too much, and I must've passed out. And now you're not even naked in my dreams - well, tonight's dream anyway... Is it because of the stress? And wait, why am I wearing glasses? I don't have you OR perfect vision in this dream?!" he pouts, taking off his glasses and throwing them across the couch before resting his head on his elbow, in his hands, and all over as he struggles with the realization.

Jungkook stays like that for a good minute, giving you time to take in the situation. Firstly, you’d never drink unsupervised at a party again because what the fuck… But you quickly remind yourself that it didn’t matter too much. He put you in bed. He saw you in your underwear and knew that you - or at least a part of you - wanted to be with him in that way. And not only that, he wanted to see you that way too. He wanted to wake up next to you. And Jungkook, awake and drunk, thought he was in a regular sex dream he had… with you…. and was upset at the idea of waking up without you beside him…. again. He wanted to confess. If his hands on your skin hadn't ignited your skin, the touch of him lingering there, you’d be certain you were dreaming too. He… he must’ve really been sure. Who were you to doubt that? He’s Jungkook.

Your hand reaches out to touch his face, not even knowing what you were about to say to him, but it didn’t matter. By the time you look back at him, he was already passed out, the pout still on his face, buried in his arms. Still beautiful. Any gentle attempt at waking him up proved to be futile - and more for you than it was for him. The cheek grazes, the head scratches, the arm squishes - finally yours to touch after he’d been flexing in his short-sleeves all night long. There was no way it hurt like it said he did. Standing up and tugging his arm until he got on his feet nearly did it, and you had to help his drunken and dazed self all the way to his bed. He was just awake enough to lie down on his own.

You stare at him on the bed below you, and with the quiet chirping of the birds outside his window and the early sunlight streaming in below his curtains…. you knew this was the most peaceful moment you had ever experienced in your life, so you took it all in. He'd forget about this tomorrow, but you'd remember it for the rest of your days.

When you suspected Jungkook finally drifted off to sleep again, you reluctantly turned away from the scene and made your way to his bedroom door.

“Stay.”

You’re unsure you heard correctly, but he repeats the word.

“Stay…. please.”

Turning back, you see Jungkook’s tattooed arm outstretched toward you. Inviting you in.

With the serenity of it all and your heart laid out in front of you, it was an offer you couldn’t refuse. Especially since he wasn’t the only one that was up all night. You turn over the covers, holding Jungkook’s hand before gently snuggling into his arms…. and just like that he passes out for real, a soft moan and a snore escaping him instantly. You could dash out. You could run, try to forget the night and hope he does too. But you don’t. Because he’ll wake up. Because he's sure. And because you’re sure too. And you’ll be there to tell him.

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scoobydoodean · 9 days

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Something something Sam’s favorite singer being Celine Dion (14.20) and Balthazar unsinking the Titanic and saying it’s because he hates Celine Dion

#pk rewatches spn number ?#6.17 #balthazar #14.20 #season 6 #season 14

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klbmsw · 1 month

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Too Bad, I Thought the Titanic Theme Was Perfect for His Campaign

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angelosearch · 9 months

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Overthinking "Eyes on Me" and it's 3 AM and here is my crackpot theory with cited sources:

In an interview with Nobuo Uematsu, Final Fantasy VIII’s composer, in the 2005 Ultimania Omega, Uematsu says Celine Dion was considered for the Final Fantasy VIII theme, “Eyes on Me” (GameFAQs). This fact has been rolling around in my head since I learned it a few weeks ago. I started to listening to “Eyes on Me” with fresh ears. Sure, I thought, I could imagine Celine Dion singing this. It would be great.

Tonight, I was listening to Celine Dion (to be completely transparent, stoned) and “Eyes on Me” doesn’t just sound like something Celine would sing. It is a Celine song. Sonically, it sounds a lot like “My Heart Will go On” (1997) – especially the opening of both songs. Listen to them back-to-back.

Also similar in sound is “Beauty and the Beast” (1991).

I wish I knew more about music theory to explain what else sounds similar about these songs. But anyway.

It’s not just that these songs are sonically similar to “Eyes on Me.” The vibe is the same. The love stories, especially the ones told on her “most critically and commercially successful album” Falling Into You (1996), have the same intensity and drama as Squall and Rinoa’s love story (Wikipedia).

And isn’t that what Final Fantasy VIII (1999) is all about, an epic love story? Look at the logo. It’s literally Squall and Rinoa holding each other. The other Final Fantasy logos are not like that.

Celine is at the top of her career in the mid-to-late 90s. She is internationally known as the “Queen of the Power Ballad” (MTV). She tours in Japan in 1998 on her “Let’s Talk about Love” tour (that’s the album my “My Heart Will Go On” is on) and her tickets sell out in a day (Wikipedia).

And this videogame, where the love story is the focus, has the special opportunity of being the first Final Fantasy with a full-length live-recorded vocal track, something Squaresoft had been wanting to do for years (finalfantasy.fandom.com). This is a moment that needs to blow people’s mind.

Celine Dion would be the perfect choice for this song, from a marketing perspective. I believe she was a strong contender for the performance, and, honestly, I think they tried to get her but couldn’t.

Why do I believe they shot their shot with her and failed? Okay, this is where I go full conspiracy theory.

Because the song was such an integral part of the game, the developers wanted Julia to share similarities with the actual singer of the song. This is why, in the final game, Julia was animated to look like Faye Wong (finalfantasy.fandom.com).

But it turns out Julia has some things in common with Celine Dion. Celine started her career singing in a piano bar. Like Julia, she became an instant success with her public debut. Celine first got famous singing in French, and while I know she is French-Canadian, I find it interesting that Galbadia has a lot of French symbolism. Deling City, where Julia performs, has the Arc de Triomphe after all (finalfantasy.fandom.com).

Those are the strongest comparisons. But also, for your consideration:

The first song that she recorded ("Ce n'était qu'un rêve" which translates as "It Was Only a Dream" or "Nothing But A Dream" – also Final Fantasy VIIIish title) was sent to René Angélil who first became her manager, and, later, her lover. He was 26 years her senior. To me, this has a lot of tonal similarities to Julia/Carraway’s relationship.

Does anyone else think this red cut-out Versace gown at the American Music Awards in 1993 kinda looks like Julia’s dress? Even if not, look through Celine Dion’s outfits from the 90s. This is the kind of thing she would have worn, and also red seems to be her color (BAZAAR).

Final Fantasy VIII also SEEMS like it was heavily influenced by “My Heart Will Go On” and/or Titanic in general. I think there’s a reason there are dozens of “My Heart Will Go On” Final Fantasy VIII AMVs on YouTube – The song fits the game perfectly. Have you SEEN the official music video for this song? I don’t know, I see lots of parallels.

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Some of the most romantic scenes in Final Fantasy VIII either take place on a balcony or in view of the ocean, just like in Titanic. Titanic has a dance scene too, though I cannot speak to how similar these are. This seems too outlandish to be relevant but I am going to throw it out there: River Phoenix, who Squall’s facial features were based on (Wikipedia), was considered for the role of Jack in Titanic (IMDb). Maybe the developers wanted a “Jack” of their own.

And DO NOT GET ME STARTED on the Final Fantasy VIII/Beauty and the Beast parallels. I’m just going to link to these gif sets: [x] [x]

And then in FREAKING 2007 Celine Dion comes out with, GET THIS, “Eyes on Me.” But it’s a completely different song. So if you Google “Celine Dion Eyes on Me,” you can’t find anything about them considering Celine for the videogame theme under all the other search results. CELINE WHAT ARE YOU HIDING?!

So here is my stupid conspiracy: I think the game was written, at least in part, as a love letter to Celine Dion in an attempt to do anything to get her to sing for them. I am pretty sure videogames did not have big artists featured at the time, and she was literally the artist of that moment. It would not be easy to convince her to work with them, so they put in Celine easter eggs to try and get her to agree. Because imagine how much bigger Final Fantasy VIII could have been if they could say Celine Dion was attached to it? Hell, I am pretty sure my mom would have played it if that was the case.

I know that the story is that they went through CDs and Faye Wong was the top choice—and don’t get me wrong, she did a great job, and she still made the song super famous—But I just think this is A LOT OF PARALELLS to just ignore.

All I am saying is, what the fuck is Final Fantasy VIII about if not “The Power of Love”?

Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

#I wish I could use my research skills for something useful but instead I do this #celine dion #julia heartilly #final fantasy viii #eyes on me #squinoa #squall x rinoa #90s culture #ff8 #ffviii #final fantasy 8 #titanic #Spotify #Youtube

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veileranthonypopularmusic · 2 years

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'My Heart Will Go On': how is the song connected to Mediations and Histories? & New question for my topic research

Today’s post will be devoted to this iconic song from Celine Dion, who is by the way one of my favourite female singers. Even though she is a Canadian singer, she composed several English songs, among which ‘My Heart Will Go On’ is undoubtedly one of the most famous ones. It is a 1997 song recorded by her, which, as everybody know, has been used as the soundtrack to James Cameron’s epic romance and disaster movie, Titanic. I assume that there is no need to summarise it, is there? ‘My Heart Will Go On’ is often said to be Celine Dion’s signature song in that its worldwide sales are estimated to 18 million copies! In addition, it is the second best-selling physical by a woman in the music industry and one of the best-selling physical selling of all time. The song’s music was composed by James Horner and the lyrics were written by Will Jennings. The music video was directed by Bille Woodruft and was released at the end of 1997. In 2017, Celine Dion performed the song to honour the 20th anniversary of Titanic at the Billboard Music Awards.

The song had a huge cultural impact and was said to become imprinted on the movie’s legacy and that every listen is a reminder of the blockbuster and the hype that goes with it. In this sense, the song will forever be linked with the movie. According to The Washington Post, it is the marriage of music and image that contributed to the its incredible success.

Here is a list of all the numerous awards the song got:

As I have said before, the music video was directed by Bille Woodruff, a film director. It shows Celine Dion who is singing at the bow of the ship. What is interesting to know is that the she actually provided one special effect on set and she sung in a high speed version of the signature song.

Originally, it was James Horner who had composed the music for the song and it was portrayed as an instrumental motif, which he used in many scenes during the movie. On the lyricists part, it is said that they wanted to wrote lyrics which would reflect the following : ‘from the point of view of a person of a great age looking back so many years’. However, James Cameron did not want this type of song in the first place but it turns out that Will Jennings wrote the lyrics anyway. In the same way, Celine Dion, when she heard out the song for the first time, she did not want to record it, believing that she was pushing her luck by singing another film theme song. In fact, she sang for ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Because You Loved Me’. But James Cameron felt the need to include a theme song to promote his fim. Celine Dion recorded the song for her album release when the movie was released with its considerable success. It definitely became a hit song.

According to me this song have close links with Mediations and Histories. Let's see how:

On the one hand, I believe the song is connected to Mediations in the sense that it perfectly feats with the movie and thus it sets a world around the music. I am sure that whenever a person ears the song, he or she instantly visualizes plenty of images : Rose and Jack, the ship, and many other things Titanic represent. Besides, I think the movie contains many symbolic images which we can remember so easily. The film has really made it possible to illustrate the sounds conveyed by the song.

On the other hand, I think that the song can also be linked with Histories. Indeed, since the movie is based on the real sinking of Titanic in April 1912, the song, even though it is not at all its main theme, can in some ways relate to its historical impact, given that this tragic accident had cost the lives of so many people. I think we can agree on the fact that if we listen to the song, it is somehow remeniscent of the real sinking of the Titanic, even though the song is obviously made to illustrate the movie above all.

Alright, I'll finish here.

Did you see the film? Did you like it? What about the song? Do you think it can be representative of Mediations and Histories?

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Concerning my research project :

I decided to simplify my question, which was a bit ambitious, so instead of talking about Maryline Monroe as an American figure of culture imperalism, I would rather ask the following:

How did Maryline Monroe succeed in providing an image of sex-symbol into the music industry as part of an American centered culture?

Hopefully, this question will be more manageable to approach my topic on M.M

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heavenboy09 · 1 year

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Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 To The 1# Most Amazing, Talented, Beautiful, Extraordinary, Canadian French Music Artist Of All Times

Hailing All The Way From Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦

She is a Canadian singer. Referred to as "Queen of Power Ballads" and noted for her powerful and technically skilled vocals, She is the best-selling Canadian recording artist, and the best-selling French-language artist of all time. Her music has incorporated genres such as pop, rock, R&B, gospel, and classical music. Her recordings since have been mainly in English and French, although she has also sung in Spanish, Italian, German, Latin, Japanese, and Chinese.

Born On March 30th, 1968. Into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec, She emerged as a teen star in her home country with a series of French-language albums during the 1980s. She gained international recognition by winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland with "Ne partez pas sans moi". After learning to speak English, she signed with Epic Records in the United States. Her debut English-language album, Unison (1990), established her as a viable pop artist primarily in North America and several English-speaking markets, while The Colour of My Love (1993) gave her global superstardom.

She continued her success throughout the 1990s with several of the bestselling English-language albums in history, such as Falling into You (1996), Let's Talk About Love (1997), These Are Special Times (1998), and A New Day Has Come (2002), which were certified diamond in the US with more than 30 million sales worldwide each. She also released a series of international number-one hits, including "The Power of Love", "Think Twice", "Because You Loved Me", "It's All Coming Back to Me Now", "My Heart Will Go On", "I'm Your Angel" and "I'm Alive". She continued releasing French albums between each English record; D'eux (1995) became the best-selling French-language album of all time, while S'il suffisait d'aimer (1998), Sans attendre (2012), and Encore un soir (2016), were all certified diamond in France. During the 2000s, she built her reputation as a successful live performer with A New Day... on the Las Vegas Strip (2003–07), the highest-grossing concert residency of all time, and the Taking Chances World Tour (2008–09), one of the highest-grossing concert tours of 2000s.

She has been named one of the greatest singers in music. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with record sales of more than 200 million worldwide. Seven of her albums have sold at least 10 million copies worldwide, the second-most among women in history.

Please Wish This Iconic & Legendary Singer Of Canada 🇨🇦 A Very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

You Know Her

& You Are Going To Love Her Anyway ❤

The 1

& The Only

MS. CELINE MARIE CLAUDETTE DION AKA CELINE DION

HAPPY 55TH BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 TO YOU MS. DION & HERE'S TO MANY MORE TO COME

#Celine Dion #Spotify

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Creating a list of the top 25 female pop singers of all time involves evaluating artists based on their vocal talent, impact on the music industry, cultural influence, longevity, and overall contributions to the genre. Here's a detailed list of 25 female pop singers who have left an indelible mark on music history, along with reasons why they are considered among the best:

### 1. **Madonna**

- **Details**: Known as the "Queen of Pop," Madonna has had an unparalleled influence on pop music and culture. Her ability to constantly reinvent herself and her image has kept her relevant for decades.

- **Why**: Madonna's innovation in music videos, fashion, and live performances set the standard for female pop artists. With hits like "Like a Virgin," "Vogue," and "Material Girl," she pushed the boundaries of what pop music could be.

### 2. **Whitney Houston**

- **Details**: Whitney Houston was a vocal powerhouse whose influence on pop and R&B is undeniable. Her version of "I Will Always Love You" remains one of the best-selling singles of all time.

- **Why**: Houston's voice was often described as one of the best of all time, with a range and emotional depth that few could match. Her success in both music and film made her a pop culture icon.

### 3. **Mariah Carey**

- **Details**: Mariah Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range and her use of the whistle register. She holds the record for the most number-one singles by a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100.

- **Why**: Mariah's influence extends beyond her vocal talent; she is also a prolific songwriter and producer. Her Christmas hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" has become a modern holiday classic.

### 4. **Aretha Franklin**

- **Details**: The "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin's music crossed over from gospel to pop, making her a pivotal figure in both genres. Her hit "Respect" became an anthem for the civil rights and feminist movements.

- **Why**: Aretha's unmatched vocal ability and her role as a symbol of empowerment make her a towering figure in music history. Her impact on pop, soul, and R&B is immeasurable.

### 5. **Celine Dion**

- **Details**: Celine Dion is one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with hits like "My Heart Will Go On" from the Titanic soundtrack becoming synonymous with her career.

- **Why**: Dion's powerful voice and emotional delivery have made her a global superstar. Her ability to convey deep emotion through song has earned her a devoted fan base worldwide.

### 6. **Beyoncé**

- **Details**: Beyoncé began her career with Destiny's Child before becoming a solo sensation. Known for her powerful voice, energetic performances, and business acumen, she has become a symbol of female empowerment.

- **Why**: Beyoncé's influence extends beyond music; she's a cultural icon who has used her platform to address social issues. Her albums "Lemonade" and "Beyoncé" are critically acclaimed for their artistry and messages.

### 7. **Janet Jackson**

- **Details**: Janet Jackson revolutionized pop music with her blend of R&B, dance, and socially conscious lyrics. Her albums like "Control" and "Rhythm Nation 1814" are considered pop classics.

- **Why**: Janet's innovative music videos, choreography, and stage presence influenced an entire generation of performers. Her ability to address social issues in her music set her apart from her peers.

### 8. **Tina Turner**

- **Details**: Known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," Tina Turner had a career resurgence in the 1980s with hits like "What's Love Got to Do with It." Her life story of resilience and triumph over adversity is legendary.

- **Why**: Turner's powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and perseverance have made her a beloved figure in pop and rock music. Her influence spans multiple genres.

### 9. **Barbra Streisand**

- **Details**: Barbra Streisand is one of the few artists to achieve success in multiple entertainment fields, including music, film, and theater. Her distinctive voice and emotive singing style have made her a legend.

- **Why**: Streisand's versatility as an artist and her ability to convey deep emotion through song have earned her numerous awards and accolades. She is a true icon of American music.

### 10. **Adele**

- **Details**: Adele's soulful voice and deeply personal songwriting have made her one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century. Her albums "21" and "25" broke numerous records.

- **Why**: Adele's ability to connect with audiences through her raw and emotional performances has made her a global sensation. Her music resonates with people of all ages.

### 11. **Cher**

- **Details**: Cher's career spans over six decades, during which she has reinvented herself multiple times. Known for hits like "Believe" and "If I Could Turn Back Time," she is a pop culture icon.

- **Why**: Cher's ability to adapt to changing musical trends while maintaining her unique persona has made her a lasting figure in pop music. Her use of Auto-Tune in "Believe" was groundbreaking.

### 12. **Lady Gaga**

- **Details**: Lady Gaga burst onto the scene with her debut album "The Fame" and has since become known for her vocal talent, eccentric fashion, and activism. Her album "Born This Way" is an anthem for LGBTQ+ rights.

- **Why**: Gaga's influence extends beyond music; she's a fashion icon and a vocal advocate for social issues. Her theatrical performances and genre-bending music have pushed the boundaries of pop.

### 13. **Diana Ross**

- **Details**: Diana Ross first rose to fame as the lead singer of The Supremes, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Her solo career further solidified her status as a music legend.

- **Why**: Ross's contributions to Motown and pop music are significant. Her elegance, style, and timeless music have influenced countless artists.

### 14. **Christina Aguilera**

- **Details**: Known for her powerful voice and wide vocal range, Christina Aguilera became a pop sensation in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like "Genie in a Bottle" and "Beautiful."

- **Why**: Aguilera's vocal prowess and ability to adapt to different musical styles have earned her critical acclaim. She is considered one of the best vocalists of her generation.

### 15. **Britney Spears**

- **Details**: Britney Spears became the "Princess of Pop" in the late 1990s with hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Toxic." Her impact on pop culture is undeniable.

- **Why**: Spears' influence on pop music and culture in the early 2000s was immense. Despite personal struggles, she remains a beloved and iconic figure in pop music.

### 16. **Taylor Swift**

- **Details**: Taylor Swift started as a country artist before transitioning to pop with albums like "1989." Her songwriting ability and storytelling have set her apart in the music industry.

- **Why**: Swift's ability to connect with her audience through deeply personal lyrics has made her one of the most successful artists of her generation. She continues to evolve as an artist, with each album marking a new chapter in her career.

### 17. **Rihanna**

- **Details**: Rihanna's unique voice and ability to blend pop, R&B, and reggae have made her a global superstar. Hits like "Umbrella" and "We Found Love" are pop anthems.

- **Why**: Rihanna's influence extends beyond music; she's a fashion icon and a successful entrepreneur. Her versatility and ability to cross genres have made her one of the most successful artists of the 21st century.

### 18. **Amy Winehouse**

- **Details**: Amy Winehouse's soulful voice and unique style made her a standout artist in the mid-2000s. Her album "Back to Black" is considered one of the best albums of the decade.

- **Why**: Winehouse's raw and emotional music resonated with a wide audience. Despite her tragic early death, her influence on pop and soul music is profound.

### 19. **Dolly Parton**

- **Details**: Though primarily known as a country singer, Dolly Parton has crossed over into pop music with hits like "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream." Her songwriting and larger-than-life persona have made her a cultural icon.

- **Why**: Parton's ability to transcend genres and her influence as a songwriter have made her one of the most respected figures in music. Her philanthropy and charisma have endeared her to fans around the world.

### 20. **Katy Perry**

- **Details**: Katy Perry became a pop sensation with her album "Teenage Dream," which produced five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Her playful and colorful image has made her a pop culture phenomenon.

- **Why**: Perry's catchy pop anthems and distinctive style have made her one of the most successful artists of the 2010s. Her influence on pop music and culture is significant.

### 21. **Ariana Grande**

- **Details**: Ariana Grande is known for her powerful voice and wide vocal range. Her music blends pop, R&B, and soul elements, making her one of the most versatile artists of her generation. Her albums like "Sweetener" and "Thank U, Next" have been critically acclaimed.

- **Why**: Ariana Grande's ability to deliver emotionally charged performances, along with her vocal range and distinctive style, has solidified her place in pop music. She has quickly become one of the defining pop voices of the 2010s and 2020s.

### 22. **Sade**

- **Details**: Sade Adu, the lead singer of the band Sade, is known for her smooth, soulful voice and timeless songs like "Smooth Operator" and "No Ordinary Love." Her music blends elements of jazz, soul, and pop.

- **Why**: Sade's unique sound and style have made her a beloved figure in music. Her ability to create music that is both sophisticated and accessible has earned her a dedicated following.

### 23. **Shakira**

- **Details**: Shakira is known for her distinctive voice, incredible dance moves, and blending of Latin, rock, and pop music. Hits like "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie" have made her an international superstar.

- **Why**: Shakira's influence extends beyond her music; she has been a significant force in bringing Latin music to a global audience. Her energetic performances and global appeal have made her one of the most successful female artists of all time.

### 24. **Annie Lennox**

- **Details**: Annie Lennox, known for her work with the Eurythmics and her solo career, is renowned for her powerful voice and androgynous image. Songs like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Walking on Broken Glass" are iconic.

- **Why**: Lennox's ability to blend pop with other genres and her distinctive voice have made her one of the most respected artists in the music industry. Her work has influenced a generation of musicians.

### 25. **Stevie Nicks**

- **Details**: Stevie Nicks, known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and her solo career, is a rock icon with a mystical image and a distinctive voice. Her songs like "Edge of Seventeen" and "Landslide" are classics.

- **Why**: Nicks' unique voice and songwriting ability have made her a beloved figure in both rock and pop music. Her influence on female artists in these genres is immense, and she continues to be celebrated for her contributions to music.

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These 25 female pop singers represent a wide range of styles, influences, and eras, but all share a common thread: their ability to connect with audiences, push the boundaries of pop music, and leave a lasting legacy. Whether through their vocal talent, songwriting, performance ability, or cultural impact, each of these women has made significant contributions to the evolution of pop music.

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