choreographing a hip hop dance

at my friend nicole's house

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HEARTBREAK WEATHER (2020) STARTERS.

‘i haven’t felt this way for a while.’

‘it feels different when you’re with me.’

‘you were a vision.’

‘lately my heart’s been so empty.’

‘i promise that i’ll love you for the rest of my life.’

‘there’ll never be another.’

‘there’s a vision i’ve been holding in my mind, we’re sixty-five and you ask when did i first know.’

‘i always knew.’

‘i want the world to witness when we finally say i do.’

‘i can’t promise picket fences or sunny afternoons.’

‘i promise that i love you.’

‘can we share a drink and let go of the pressure?’

‘the last time that we talked seems like forever ago.’

‘feels like you don’t even know me.’

‘just me and the stars can get lonely.’

‘hey, can you show your face?’

‘can you see that i’m anxious?’

‘can you hear what i’m saying?’

‘i fall too fast, and i go down blazing.’

‘if i pour my heart out, can you keep a promise?’

‘the siutation is like a mountain that’s been weighing on my conscience, if i’m being honest.’

‘i hope that i find you, my dear.’

‘i just called to say that i miss you.’

‘i’m at your favourite place.’

‘i’m not saying that you’re lying, but you’re leaving out the truth.’

‘i’m not saying that you’re guilty, ‘cause i don’t have any proof.’

‘she’s been looking at me all night.’

‘tell me what you want.’

‘let’s skip all the small talk.’

‘small talk only gets in the way.’

‘i like the way you talk.’

‘i like the things you wear.’

‘when the morning comes, i know you won’t be there.’

‘i want to blow your mind.’

‘i want to take you somewhere warm.’

‘let me treat you to a drink.’

‘is it wrong that i still wonder where you are?’

‘are you all dressed up with nowhere to go?’

‘you’re the only one i need.’

‘is it wrong that i still don’t know my heart?’

‘you’re the only one i see.’

‘you know someone for a long time, but you never really know who they are.’

‘won’t you give me back what you took apart?’

‘you left me with nothing.’

‘why do i think of you?’

‘i guess i’m holding onto you still.’

‘your mother thinks i’m the best for you.’

‘my heart’s under control.’

‘why is loving you not fair?’

‘i see your face in people i don’t know.’

‘losing you is not an option.’

‘i just need a new distraction.’

‘i like the way you’re dancing.’

‘you can stay with me tonight.’

‘you don’t have to change when i’m around you.’

‘go ahead and say what’s on your mind.’

‘i hope we never change.’

‘you’re the one i want to wake up to.’

‘don’t you tell me it’s too late now.’

‘is there a way to make it up somehow?’

‘my mind is complicated.’

‘i find it hard to say i’m sorry.’

‘if honesty means telling you the truth, well, i’m still in love with you.’

‘did i miscalculate this?’

‘we’ll be alright.’

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ICONIC TAZ: BALANCE QUOTE STARTERS.

sentence starters taken from the adventure zone: balance. feel free to change pronouns/details as needed!

‘i have something that i really think is gonna interest you.’

‘(name)? i’ve been watching the whole time.’

‘you’re going to be amazing.’

‘you are my heart. you know that, right?’

‘are you the one that’s been hurting my brother out there?’

‘i’m going to fucking kill you now.’

‘hear that, babe? we’re legends.’

‘you’re going to have to fight, and you’re gonna win.’

‘if we meet again, somewhere in infinity, you can apologise to me and tell me you were wrong.’

‘when someone leaves your life, those exits are not made equal.’

‘haven’t we earned a little wrath?’

‘sometimes there aren’t good decisions and bad decisions. sometimes there are just decisions.’

‘do good recklessly.’

‘our capacity for love increases with each person we cross paths with in our lives.’

‘to exist, to live, is horrible.’

‘what brings me joy is life.’

‘i don’t always do things right, i don’t always do things smart, but whatever i do, i find joy in it.’

‘you owe me fifteen dollars, and i aim to collect.’

‘i’m travelling around with the boner squad, and i never get to say how i’m feeling.’

‘i have emotions!’

‘i’m multi-dimensional. i’m a fully realised creation!’

‘you fucking took everything from me.’

‘um, it’s me. hi, i’m (name)? y’know, from tv?’

‘do you know the most successful type of advertising?’

‘you’ve just had the singular sensation of having your soul knocked out of your still-living body.’

‘well, we’ll get ‘em next time.’

‘i did this world and kind of... crushed it, so i guess i’m excited for opportunities to expand the old brand, as it were.’

‘there was romance in every measure, and longing in every note.’

‘holy shit, i think it’s my birthday.’

‘it’s alright. i’ve got magic powers.’

‘you all know the story now, right?’

‘like i said before, you’re ready now.’

‘don’t be afraid. after all, you’re going to win.’

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BLACK FRIDAY SENTENCE STARTERS.

sentence starters taken from the starkid musical black friday. feel free to change pronouns/details as needed!

‘don’t be scared.’

‘what _____ wants, ______ will get.’

‘anything that he wants, he can have it.’

‘the fact you don’t wake up is no accident.’

‘someone’s gotta pay for it.’

‘and then flash, bang, nothing’s the same.’

‘all i need is some time.’

‘all i need is a break from the madness.’

‘he still lights up a room, it’s just less frequently that you catch him in bloom.’

‘there’s nothing i can’t fix.’

‘i don’t say it enough.’

‘i’m scared you blame me for your luck.’

‘all i need is a smile.’

‘it’s time to flip the switch.’

‘when the sun shines down upon me, i know i’m righteous babe.’

‘i’ll be an actress ‘cause i’ve had practise selling hope.’

‘we survived the crisis, babe.’

‘it’s been real. real bad.’

‘i think they dated in high school.’

‘i heard ______ is seeing things.’

‘what do you say, when you love each other?’

‘oh my god, it’s a train wreck. my favourite!’

‘just skip to the fucking!’

‘i missed you.’

‘if you spend money, your kids will love you maybe.’

‘you never should settle for a lifetime that’s handed to you.’

‘take what you want, return what you get.’

‘do you have a death wish?’

‘so, join the fight.’

‘make a solemn vow to become your best self now.’

‘you look just the same as i always remember.’

‘you and i were meant to be something more than a faded memory.’

‘take me back in time to love you.’

‘take me back when things were light.’

‘i already lost it once, what i already won.’

‘you don’t look the same at all as i remember.’

‘the light has left your eyes, something has changed.’

‘but i know that something’s still there.’

‘jealousy has a bit of a stench.’

‘why should you give when you can get?’

‘your thirst for stuff is never slaked.’

‘i’ve come to tell you to leave us alone.’

‘the gambit is done.’

‘is this what i lived for?’

‘there’s something that’s beautiful, being awake for my funeral.’

‘is there some lesson to learn?’

‘were the decks always just this stacked?’

‘i don’t want your half-baked sympathy.’

‘at first i didn’t know what she was to me.’

‘did i need her more than she needed me?’

‘everyone’s dying, and that includes me too.’

‘i was gone long before you.’

‘if i fail you one more time, the punishment won’t match the crime.’

‘she liked to loosen me up just to get at my heart.’

‘i failed you once, but i won’t fail again.’

‘do you all see what i see?’

‘do you all see the memories? tomorrow reminds me.’

‘what if tomorrow comes and takes the night away?’

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PLAYLIST SENTENCE STARTERS (P3).

starters from character playlists i have. feel free to change prounouns/details etc!

‘tell me your weakness.’

‘you are a handful.’

‘i can hardly stand the sight of it all.’

‘tell me your fears.’

‘i haven’t smoked in years.’

‘talk about space.’

‘it’s a beautiful place.’

‘it’s like paradise, spread out with a butterknife.’

‘everyone’s fucked and they don’t even know.’

‘i could be your new addiction.’

‘i’m a sorry sucker, and this happens all the time.’

‘that was when i kissed her.’

‘never thought i’d live to see the day when everybody’s words got in the way.’

‘i’ve got two hearts and no brain.’

‘our souls have not always been open plan.’

‘what’s my name?’

‘you called me someone else the other day.’

‘i’ve always had no brain and two hearts.’

‘i could go off the deep end.’

‘i could kill all my best friends.’

‘god knows i could make amends.’

‘i’ve got an angry heart.’

‘i’m afraid to leave the house.’

‘if i go out, i’ll outwear my welcome.’

‘i don’t have any big, lasting plans.’

‘my friend has problems with winter and autumn.’

‘sometimes you’re born with it.’

‘time takes its toll on him.’

‘all day i’ve been wondering what is inside of me, who can i blame for it?’

‘if wellness is this, what in hell’s name is sickness?’

‘strange how we’ve found ourselves exactly how we left off.’

‘are you recounting all my faults?’

‘could it be that i’ve changed?’

‘stop asking why we had to waste so much time.’

‘time is a bastard.’

‘aren’t we so brave to give up our fight?’

‘i don’t even care if it’s been a while.’

‘tell me again about how it hurts.’

‘isn’t it weird, to be so mean?’

‘i can tell i’ve rotted in your brain.’

‘no one listens to the dead.’

‘i’ve said my speech.’

‘let the devil in.’

‘are you still in there?’

‘this ends bad, then.’

‘how easily passion twists.’

‘i didn’t mean to do it.’

‘it loved me in my head.’

‘i tried to be a charmer, but got a bit hopeless instead.’

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ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE SENTENCE STARTERS (P1).

starters from the soundtrack of ‘anna and the apocalypse’ ONLY. feel free to change prounouns/details etc!

‘i’m ready to turn my life around.’

'it’s a brand new day.’

‘i’m miles away.’

‘i feel lighter.’

‘there’s nothing left to fear.’

‘for a new world i am bound.’

‘everybody’s dying to tell me how to live.’

‘i got so much more to give.’

‘i feel chained and bound to this hopeless town.’

‘there’s a world out there.’

‘why does no one care?’

‘i’ve been fooling myself.’

‘i’ve been hiding away.’

‘i don’t wanna live that way.’

‘sooner or later, it ends in goodbye.’

‘why should they listen to what i have to say?’

‘am i just another nobody?’

‘i’ve gotta find my own way.’

‘i dream of my escape.’

‘how much longer must i wait?’

‘if i still had some faith, i’d pray.’

‘there’s no such thing as a hollywood ending.’

‘things don’t work out that way.’

‘if this was a movie, maybe she’d want to share my world.’

‘sometimes the nice guys don’t always get the girl.’

‘life’s not like the books, or the films, or the songs.’

‘let them all talk, i don’t give a shit.’

‘we’ve been living a lie for far too long.’

‘i’ve got the one i want right next to me.’

‘i hope to god it works out perfectly.’

‘what if this was all just meant to be?’

‘i want a love neverending.’

‘ladies, why don’t you get behind me?’

‘mate, pass me that bat.’

‘the streets are chaos, and the outlook is dire.’

‘we’re close to extinction.’

‘this is my moment, and i’ll fight with distinction.’

‘rule one: stay focussed, keep your concentration.’

‘rule two: have fun, and use your imagination.’

‘no time for weakness when the undead are waiting.’

‘tool up, get out there.’

‘when it comes to killing zombies, i’m the top of my class.’

‘while you’ve been hiding i’ve been kicking some ass.’

‘i know the best form of defence is attack.’

‘i know what i’m fighting for.’

‘once it’s over, you’re done for.’

‘i’m setting my aim for the maximum high score.’

‘stick with me and i’ll show you just how the game’s played.’

‘saving humanity is no laughing matter.’

‘when there’s a job to do, i don’t fuck around.’

‘i will fight for you.’

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PLAYLIST SENTENCE STARTERS (P2).

starters from character playlists i have. feel free to change prounouns/details etc!

i smoke when i drink.

must be nice not to think twice about everything always.

keep me in the know.

when i looked at her i thought of only you.

we’ll make this work second time around.

you’ve got a lot to say for the one who walked away.

i give, you take, that’s the way it’s always been.

you’ve got a lot to say for the one who pushed me away.

please teach me how to turn such simple things into light and beauty.

i try and transcend my ego, but don’t we know that will never work.

my mind is playing awful tricks.

why has constructing sentences become like pulling teeth?

i’ve never felt comfortable with the concept of things ending.

i’m trying to recognise myself when i feel i’ve been replaced.

i am not a slave.

i still feel alive.

i’ll wake up soon.

have i misplaced a part of my soul?

i’d find a way to make you stay.

i just want to make this last.

go ahead, rip my heart out.

i want you to want me this way.

i need you to need me to stay.

if you don’t know, let me go.

let’s forget the past.

i don’t mind if you take what you need from me.

why are you so hard to find?

we’ve been here so many times before.

i can do do anything that i want.

i can design an engine, sixty-four miles to a gallon of gasoline.

me and my friends understand the future.

i can split the atom of a molecule.

my reach is global.

my cause is noble.

it feels so good to be alive and on top.

for all i know the best is over and the worst is yet to come.

i hate to say i told you so.

they love to say they told me so.

at least i try to keep my cool when i’m thrown into a fire.

you hurt me bad this time.

i don’t pick up when you call.

you want forgiveness, but i just can’t do it yet.

i can barely hang onto myself.

you want forgivness, but i just can’t give you that.

i just can’t do it yet.

i’ve waited way too long.

i love you more than you’ll ever wrap your head around.

i’m everything that i am because of you.

i’m a man ‘cause you taught me to be one.

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PLAYLIST SENTENCE STARTERS (P1).

starters from character playlists i have. feel free to change prounouns/details etc!

it’s okay to say you’ve got a weak spot.

better to be hated than loved for what you’re not.

you are not a robot.

guess what? i am not a robot.

you are so magnetic.

you never really committed to anything.

i’ll show you how to be a metal man.

you cannot sleep.

what is real?

why do living things need feelings?

are you ready?

you cannot feel.

will i ever be something with feelings?

am i just a boiler with nothing inside?

you can’t do that.

you’re not a living thing with feelings.

jesus christ, that’s a pretty face.

do you believe you’re missing out?

everything good is happening somewhere else.

when i arrive, i won’t know anyone.

i’m alone again.

what did you do, those three days you were dead?

i’m not scared to die. i’m a little bit scared of what comes after.

i thought i saw the devil this morning.

i never meant to start a fire.

i never meant to make you bleed.

i’ll be a better man today.

i’ll be good, and i’ll love the world like i should.

my past has tasted bitter for years now.

grace is just weakness, or so i’ve been told.

i’ve been cold, i’ve been merciless.

the blood on my hands scares me to death.

dear love, how’ve you been?

do you still play our records on your record machine?

i found the key to the box beneath your bed where we hid everything.

i know it’s kind of selfish, but i need a friend.

has your heart got warmer now your bed’s cold?

when i fall asleep, will this fade away?

oh my god, i am so full of shit.

i’ve been playing a part ever since i was a kid.

the bullshit is adding up, and i’ve had enough of it.

the crash will be incredible to see.

there’s something out there for me, so i think i’d better split.

there sure as hell ain’t nothing here for me.

keeping up appearances is key.

i think you’re cute, my name is _______, and i work at the computer store.

i always pick the wobbly stool.

i just cannot play cool.

the clear and logical solution is to send a robot in my place.

been working on her forty weeks or so.

her parts are custom, all that’s left are just some last circuits i must complete.

i wish i were you.

i wonder what they see.

if i wrote this program perfectly, i won’t need to make corrections.

no one can tell you what to do.

the things you feel are real and true.

i wish i knew how it feels to be so free.

i’m not a good person.

i’m not a good person, ask anyone who loves me.

i’m mean, and bitter, and a failure.

i never write, i never call, i never think about anyone at all.

i’m not a good person, no matter what i do.

i’m too tired for the truth.

i’m not a good person. i’m sure you’re not surprised.

i don’t know why i am this way.

i’ve been like this since i can remember.

i’m not a good person, not even to you.

i can’t stand the sound of another heartbeat in the room.

fuck it, you know it’s true.

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P.HEMIEC LYRIC STARTERS (P5).

these sentence starters may just trigger your fight or flight reflex. if you know, you know. playlist here. please consider supporting phemiec on bandcamp, and bear in mind they use they/them pronouns!

LEVIATHAN, THE GIRL.

‘i am the beast.’

‘i am the god who created a world.’

‘i can do it on my own.’

‘you’re a hero, after all.’

‘we may think our sacrifice is just, but pride comes right before the fall.’

‘i am the light.’

‘we can do it on our own.’

I AM AN ISLAND.

‘no man is an island but me.’

‘no man is an island, but i’m not a man.’

i give what i can.’

‘when loneliness knocks, she lets herself in.’

‘someone out there is watching the stars.’

‘the light’s only on in your head.’

‘i took to the tundra.’

‘i climb every mountain and fight every monster i can.’

‘in my head, i’m a beacon.’

‘just ‘cause we are distant, doesn’t mean we are lost.’

‘you and i have something in common.’

‘you and i are sinking in tandem.’

‘both of us are doomed for certain.’

‘you and i are on our own now.’

‘lately, i feel the tides shifting.’

‘a new world is taking its shape.’

THE GODS MUST BE LYING.

‘he’s born of gods.’

‘you once swore you’d pay.’

‘when i am on this side of you, i’d say my gods are always lying.’

‘i could cut her down to size.’

‘it’s half as hard as compromise.’ 

‘picture you and i forgetting why we let each other in.’

‘she will not let me chew the cud.’

‘your law was always lying.’

‘my gods must be lying.’

SYLPH SET ON FIRE.

‘you’ve got a new dress.’

‘you’re my neon-veined dayglow dame.’

‘you’ve got a lot of dead friends.’

‘come with me, please.’

‘in all honesty, i expected to be exceptionally unimpressed.’

‘i do not trust kindness.’

‘in kindnesses, lies are hid.’

‘you’ve got a mind, and if you don’t mind me saying, it resides in a beauty not slightly betraying.’ 

‘i guess you’re no liar.’

AN IDIOT.

‘i have lived a hundred lives.’

‘i have died a dozen times.’

‘the reaper hasn’t caught me yet.’

‘i have learned a trick or two, though i’ve forgotten quite a few.’

‘i might have told a hundred lies, twice as many half as true.’

‘i have been an idiot.’

‘i lived adrift on luck and looks.’

‘my skills were nil.’

‘my friends were none.’

‘i could not trust my empty mind.’

‘i barely cared and rarely tried to find some reason i should fight.’

‘at my side, you, my heart.’

‘now i will know how i will rise.’

‘how on earth could i forget?’

‘knowing you has made me wise.’

‘i am not an idiot.’

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P.HEMIEC LYRIC STARTERS (P4).

these sentence starters may just trigger your fight or flight reflex. if you know, you know. playlist here. please consider supporting phemiec on bandcamp, and bear in mind they use they/them pronouns!

HOME.

‘there is a place that i’m home.’

‘up to the roof for a snowball fight.’

‘we both know i’m too young.’

‘it’s way too late.’

‘what’s up?’

‘what did you get?’

‘what was your christmas like?’

THE PATH.

‘i’ll leave you my bottles, babe.’

‘i’ll miss what might have been.’

‘i’ll leave you my swords.’

‘i’ll put all my good into one place.’

‘in seconds, my time will end.’

‘when space invades again, we’ll light the way.’

‘when the time comes, do not be afraid.’

‘follow the path we made.’

8=D < NOBOD1ES.

‘do you remember being nobodies?’

‘do you remember feeling that anger?’

‘your touch didn’t sting.’

‘i made so many mistakes, and yet you helped me make them.’

‘i know i’ve got to turn the final page.’

‘is our story really done yet?’

‘i guess i’m still afraid.’

‘do you remember just being honest?’

‘it takes so much work to be with you.’

‘i’d say that i miss you, but for that you’d have to leave.’

‘once, forever seemed too short a time.’

‘i would’ve thought eternity would eventually make me wise.’

‘why do i feel changed when we both have stayed the same?’

‘it feels like something’s different.’

‘do you love me yet?’

OUR AFTERMATH.

‘it’s uncertain when the tables turned.’

‘you will get burned.’

‘i wasn’t going anywhere fast.’

‘don’t think about before.’

‘you’ve got enough fight inside to fill five world wars.’

‘the last thing we need is another broken clock.’

‘if i die for the thousandth time, i’m unafraid, for i outnumber hell.’

‘i wasn’t going anywhere good.’

‘i did what i had to do.’

‘damn, it’s hard not to look back at the time.’

THIN LINES. :o)

‘it was loud and glorious.’

‘you heard it best.’

‘you held me.’

‘where the world ends, that’s where we begin.’

‘was it a blessing or curse?’

‘nobody knows the whole story.’

‘nobody hears me but you.’

‘if you knew what i knew, would you object?’

‘are we madmen or soothsayers?’

FoOl.

‘heaven sent, that you are.’

‘you’re my habit.’

‘i’d say that’s a fair trade.’

‘i’d trade my habit to get you back.’

‘i’m like a fool without a calling.’

‘you like to play the martyr.’

‘would you hate it if i said you looked delicious?’

‘stay beside me here, and guide me.’

‘you’re my miracle.’

‘i’d say that’s a fair trade, wouldn’t you?’

‘i’d trade a miracle to get you back.’

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P.HEMIEC LYRIC STARTERS (P3).

these sentence starters may just trigger your fight or flight reflex. if you know, you know. playlist here. please consider supporting phemiec on bandcamp, and bear in mind they use they/them pronouns!

LiTtLe ClOwN.

‘i rotted little holes in all my flaws.’

‘i and also i will be your gods.’

‘did you forget i was here?’

‘did you mistake me for tame?’

‘things will never be the same.’

UGLY STORY.

‘grab your gun, let’s have some fun.’

‘i have responsibilities, i cannot run.’

‘i do not wish the death of any living thing.’

‘one day, i shall be queen.’

‘until then i’m keen to stake my claim to land and sea and everything between.’

‘when have angels ever helped me yet?’

‘magic isn’t real.’

‘i’m too bitter, better off alone.’

‘so, what? do you want me to say sorry?’

‘should i apologise when you ignore me?’

‘didn’t ask to be right or to be lonely.’

‘i guess i bored them both to death.’

‘i’m impressed you’ve managed to survive.’

‘rest assured we’d all be better off dead than alive.’

‘i’m surprised that nobody’s considered switching sides.’

‘i don’t mean to be hurtful.’

‘don’t you think i will?’

‘i used to wish the death of every living thing.’

‘you’ll never be my queen.’

‘i won’t be overlooked.’

‘i’m past the point of fishing to get back up on your hook.’

‘i’ve made a manifesto.’

‘i’ve been bested by a crook.’

‘i’m planning on reclaiming what he took.’

SAV-E YOU.

‘there was a darkness that soothed me.’

‘i’ll save you all.’

‘you’ve seen all the things i’ve seen.’

‘you’ve been all the places i’ve been.’

‘you know all the things i know.’

‘i’ve made mistakes along the way, but who said things should stay the same?’

‘the universe is filled with so many exciting new things to see for you and me.’

‘you don’t need saving.’

‘you’re all so special.’

‘look how far we’ve come.’

‘you’ve done everything that you could.’

‘you feel like there’s something else you’re supposed to do.’

‘i’ve lost a friend.’

‘what’s a friend but a means to an end?’

‘i’m sorry that i couldn’t save you from darkness inside your heart.’

mY NIGHTM8RE.

‘i’m gonna have a nightmare tonight.’

‘i’m gonna be my nightmare tonight.’

‘you’re pretty picky.’

‘surely i’m not the only gun you’ve got loaded?’

‘how do you keep from gloating?’

‘i couldn’t possibly feel worse.’

‘you’re pretty ugly when you get down to it.’

‘i’ve got half a mind to just say screw it.’

‘i thought i’d have the chance to be my own.’

‘i had so many irons in the fire.’

‘what has been done to me?’

SWEET!

‘hello, my candy-coated darling.’

‘it’s your vanilla baby.’

‘i’ve come to say i love you and i always have.’

‘i find it so amusing.’

‘i used to be confused and afraid that you would never love me back.’

‘now i see that you and me were always meant to be.’

‘now i see that you and me were always meant to be, forever planting lots of family trees.’

‘we’ll name the boys for you and we’ll name the girls for me.’

‘never want to be myself again.’

‘i just wanna be sweet.’

‘goodbye to heartbreak.’

‘i can’t even remember what i was so upset for.’

‘no more crying.’

‘dry those tears, i’ll end your pain.’

‘heaven is a grinning face without a trace of shame.’

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P.HEMIEC LYRIC STARTERS (P2).

these sentence starters may just trigger your fight or flight reflex. if you know, you know. playlist here. please consider supporting phemiec on bandcamp, and bear in mind they use they/them pronouns!

FRIEND, LEADER.

‘should’ve expected this, i guess.’

‘it was my problem, once.’

‘i used to blame myself, then i blamed everybody else, but never you.’

‘you were just a messed up kid.’

‘when you would reach out, well, i’d run my big mean mouth and make it worse.’

‘maybe i deserve that hurt.’

‘if you’ve got to beat somebody up, don’t make it her.’

‘i’m sorry, i messed up.’

‘i’m not a leader anymore.’

‘i tried, he succeeded, oh well.’

‘i know enough about doubt and hating myself to know that you now know it too.’

‘i used to blame myself, then i blamed everybody else, including you.’

‘you were perfect as you were.’

‘i’d run my big mean mouth and make a mess.’

‘i wasn’t there.’

‘i didn’t guess that you were slipping ‘till you slipped right off the edge.’

‘i’m not the only one who’s changed.’

‘i knew you first.’

‘i knew you best.’

‘i wish i’d stopped it way back then.’

‘things were bad, but still made sense.’

:33 < FUREVER.

‘we all have a role to play.’

‘his thrashing makes him easier to follow.’

‘the writing on the wall is drawing us together.’

‘if you are terrified of what you hide, remember that i’m still on your side.’

‘until then, we’re killing time.’

‘i’ll never make you blue or make you pay.’

‘i am on your side, and that’s forever.’

‘i don’t have to argue.’

‘everyone knows you have issues.’

‘i’ll be there when you finally decide to bare your heart.’

‘it’s a part i want to share.’

MARY.

‘how’d i ever come across a tapestry so fine?’

‘i’m meddling with murderers who still deserve to pay.’

‘many fell, but only i arose.’

‘who’s to say if the colours have faded?’

‘i feel like mary in this dress.’

‘who would make the sacrifice? who but i is suitable?’

‘i mean no insult, but i’m fed up.’

‘i’ve lost my way.’

‘my hopeful days are just as dead as i am.’

‘unsettling, to mother nothing.’

‘hear me, ‘cause no one else is left.’

AN AP8LOGY.

‘i’ve only ever taken what’s mine.’

‘so, what? if i help you, i’m helping myself, too?’

‘no, i’ve got too much pride.’

‘i fought for every last inch that i got.’

‘one thing’s for sure, if i were you i never would have let it stop me. i never have before.’

‘how could i be so blind?’

‘you’ll never let me settle the score.’

‘i fought for every last one of you schmucks!’

D --> INHERIT NOTHING.

‘if you touch her, she’ll break.’

‘her blood is so annoying.’

‘you’d rather be unmade.’

‘it’s not my place to interfere, my dear.’

‘will you embrace me and erase my fear?’

‘by your judgement of my merit, i’ll inherit nothing.’

‘nothing is what i deserve,’

‘nothing is what i have earned.’

‘if nothing is what you have chosen to give me then nothing is for what i yearn.’

‘nothing lasts forever.’

‘nothing really matters.’

‘i’ve never had a weakness that couldn’t be destroyed.’

‘i’ve never had a sinful thought that couldn’t be avoided.’

‘control your temper.’

‘control your language.’

‘i just presumed that you’d refuse me.’

‘excuse this common fool.’

‘i will not fight, for of course i would win.’

‘i’m not trying to give in and bare it all.’

‘i must obey the order.’

‘i’ve order to restore.’

‘if none of this means anything, then what’s my anger for?’

‘through your direction, i am freed.’

‘i won’t stand in the way.’

[elimemes]

P.HEMIEC LYRIC STARTERS (P1).

these sentence starters may just trigger your fight or flight reflex. if you know, you know. playlist here. please consider supporting phemiec on bandcamp, and bear in mind they use they/them pronouns!

MAID 0F DEATH.

‘i’ve found a few spare milliseconds i’m prepared to waste.’

‘please, trust in what i tell you.’

‘at least we’re good at one thing, i suppose.’

‘it’s nice to feel excited once again.’

‘i used to feel i stood for something.’

‘i’ve fallen prey to feeling some emotions that weren’t mine.’

‘i was never really gone at all.’

‘i’m sorry that i left.’

‘i’ve returned to help our cause.’

fINALLY, i’VE FLOWN.

‘falling down is not as scary as never finding confidence to stand.’

‘i guess i’ll never know.’

‘i never will grow old.’

‘finally, i’ve flown.’

‘i tried to measure up to this adventure, to fantasise and make believe i’m strong.’

‘if i give my all and still amount to nothing in the end, i guess it was pretend.’

‘i thought i could help protect my friends.’

‘look for me by the light of the second star.’

‘i used to feel so small and wary.’

‘maybe growing up means many things.’

‘if you miss me, let me go.’

‘you can dream of me.’

‘i am fine, here.’

‘i am not alone.’

DOUBLE TIIME.

‘this is ridiculous.’

‘one of me is my enemy.’

‘the other me is a pretty cool guy.’

‘we don’t see eye to eye.’

‘there’s too much noise.’

‘i think i got the hang of it.’

‘wait, i mean -- fuck it.’

‘would you just get out of here?’

‘i’m trying to concentrate.’

‘what do you see in him?’

‘what could i say to convince you not to hop his way?’

‘ha, get it?’

‘i’m already on the other side.’

‘i’ll work for you, double time.’

‘would that be fine?’

‘come on, seriously?’

‘okay, cut it out.’

‘that’s it. i’m serious.’

‘second place still wins a trophy.’

‘remind me how i died.’

‘now i’ve found a player two in you.’

‘i’m only making up for lost time.’

‘here -- give it over here.’

‘you’re just making it worse.’

‘don’t bug me any more, unless it’s an emergency, okay?’

4 CONF3SS1ON.

‘you cause nothing but trouble wherever you burn.’

‘i’ve got experience dealing with repeat offenders.’

‘found wanting when weighed.’

‘with all of the evidence laid out in front of me, i can almost taste a confession.’

‘so if the court would stay quiet for only a second, i’m pleased to make my case and tell my story.’

‘wait just a second, i’m passing a motion; i also am the judge and the jury.’

‘you should worry.’

‘where are you leading us?’

‘deciding your fate is no simple matter.’

‘part of me knows that i would miss you.’

‘now you’re becoming an issue.’

‘i’m a witch hunt of one.’

‘was all of it, everything, just a big game?’

‘was it luck of the throw, your misrepresentation?’

‘am i villain or victim? why can’t i be neither or both?’

‘it’s not multiple choice, you stupid girl.’

‘confess, you silly girl.’

[elimemes]

‘ #my muse my muse and me’ YOUVE CRACKED THE CODE

[elimemes]

MY  FAVE  MB.MBAM  BITS  (PT2)  SENTENCE  STARTERS.

these sentence starters are not experts, and their advice should never be followed. also, this sentence meme isn’t for kids, which i mention only so the babies out there know how cool they are for reblogging. what’s up, you cool baby?

‘um, um um um um, one moment please.’

‘i haven’t forgiven you, and i never will.’

‘my boyfriend keeps on going into the pantry and grabbing handfuls of raw fettuccine.’

‘you’re a monster.’

‘words mean things!’

‘hold on. was this a prank you pulled on me?’

‘do they give you raw fettuccine to chew on at olive garden?’

‘why don’t we eat fruit hot and microwaved?’ 

‘we eat spaghetti and pizza hot, but why not grapes?’

‘instead of popping the grapes in your mouth, you get ‘em all hot and warm in the microwave.’

‘don’t eat those grapes yet. they need time to cool.’

‘blow on that strawberry, it’s not ready yet.’

‘if you put grapes in a microwave, i’m pretty sure they explode.’

‘what if we put strawberries on pizza?’

‘i take grapes out of the fridge, i get them hot in the microwave, and now i’m eating hot grapes, baby.’

‘what’s the difference between cooking them and getting them hot?’

‘you’re on the wrong fucking side of history right now.’

‘in the case of a draw, both players are killed.’

‘if you lose, you’ll be killed, and i’ll live.’

‘really think hard about what you wanna do here. one of us can walk away from this.’

‘if i’m going down, you’re coming down with me.’

‘why are you DOING this?’

‘you’re watching this killing game, and you’re gonna walk away with one friend or no friends.’

‘i was walking back to my dorm room, probably to masturbate.’ 

‘i even said ‘heads up’ when i did it!’

‘i show the fish the cigarette tricks, you dumbass! why would the fish do it? they got wet mouths!’

‘can fish vape?’

‘i’ve always got fucking mints on me, but no one calls me the mint man.’

‘i cook an egg with a spoon.’

‘fall in love again with me.’

‘do i have to form the meat into the shape of a steak, or does it do it automatically in the pan?’

‘i am into and knowledgeable of the kink scene.’

‘should truck nuts be made illegal?’

‘those are tools? great, great.’

‘his anxiety over the situation will cripple him.’

‘what a pickle.’

[elimemes]

MY  FAVE  MB.MBAM  BITS  (PT1)  SENTENCE  STARTERS.

these sentence starters are not experts, and their advice should never be followed. also, this sentence meme isn’t for kids, which i mention only so the babies out there know how cool they are for reblogging. what’s up, you cool baby?

‘does anybody know how to curse a real sword?’

‘does he wanna curse a nerf sword?’

‘can i ask what’s bothering you about this?’

‘it seems like you’re upset about literally every word in this sentence.’

‘what did you want to happen to the real sword?’

‘i see that you have a real sword that you brought with you.’

‘can you enchant a real sword?’

‘what kind of enchantment are you wanting?’

‘that wasn’t even the question!’

‘... why did it increase?’

‘are you gonna curse this fucking sword for me or what?’

‘i will, if you keep your voice down.’

‘i also need you to buy some of these unicorn figurines.’ 

‘as long as it is not... ah, gosh, i can’t even say it.’

‘why can’t you just walk into a store, take something and walk out? like, who is going to stop you? you could just walk in, take whatever and go out, as long as it doesn’t have one of those things that make the alarms go off on it.’

‘if no one sees you, then you’re good.’

‘i’ve never shoplifted anything in my life.’

‘you’re not exactly pink panther-ing this shit.’

‘i’m a fucking adult and they have no legal authority over me.’

‘are you implying that all of capitalism is just a smokescreen, and we only do it because we think we have to do it?’

‘you’re not my dad, like, later.’

‘they can’t touch me, that’s for fucking sure. it’s like haunted house rules.’

‘he’s not gonna fucking shoot me.’

‘he is not a cop, later dog. later.’

‘peta called the cops on the furry convention?’

‘i can’t arrest a fucking dog.’

‘HOLD UP! YO! YO YO YO! FURRIES CAN DO INFINITE CRIME!’

‘what are you talking about? that’s a big dog.’

‘nice try, that’s a panda.’

‘we call it the safety zone, that’s the spider-free castle.’

‘so you have brought approximately two hundred thousand spiders into my home.’

‘here’s an interesting thought: actually, fuck this!’

‘let’s always have at least two spider cups open at the same time.’

‘you yelled! you’re the spider guy, and you yelled at it!’

‘this is not a joke. this is not a goof.’

‘please don’t touch me right now when we talk about spiders.’

‘don’t hit!’ 

‘don’t do that shit again.’

‘did you really think we were gonna find the illuminati?’

‘we can’t do easy things, and you wanted us to do a hard one?’

‘you’re a jerk person.’

‘hold on, let me look up your address in the yellow pages. oh, it says ‘a trashcan.’‘

‘you know what i like to say with doughnuts? oooooooooooooooo!’

‘you dumb piece of shit. i can’t believe we share genetic material, you make me so angry. i hate your guts!’

‘you look like a businessman with a very specific fetish.’

‘you look like the halloween costume for farts under a blanket.’

‘you look like if hepatitis was a person.’

[elimemes]

YOUR  TURN  TO  DIE  (CH1)  SENTENCE  STARTERS.

a collection of starters taken from chapter one of the visual novel your turn to die. feel free to change pronouns/names when necessary. **MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS AND VARIOUS TRIGGERS. DISCRETION ADVISED.**

‘do you know what a majority vote is?’

‘looks like somebody’s over there.’

‘what? you didn’t know they’d die?’

‘thanks for your tireless service.’

‘you stuck around this late for clubs?’

‘i ate a donner kebab in one bite today.’

‘drumroll... we held hands!’

‘for how gaudy you look, you’re awfully shy.’

‘wanna hold hands?’

‘wouldn’t it help things if you got a boyfriend?’

‘if you just feel like being grateful, i won’t stop you.’

‘at the least, i bet i could make eggs benedict.’ 

‘i don’t recall earning anyone’s ire...’

‘this is some messed up shit.’

‘you’re the reliable one, here. what should we do?’

‘if you can’t trust me, that’s fine.’

‘feels like there’s some kind of puzzle or trick to this place.’

‘hey, i grew a centimetre since last year!’

‘i’ll be calling you ‘shorty’ someday.’

‘thinking about it logically, you don’t have much ground to stand on.’

‘what’s important is a cool head.’

‘you were unlucky.’

‘forgive me. my hand must have slipped.’

‘so, even dolls bleed red.’

‘i don’t think it’s good to suspect.’

‘the more i try to believe, the more suspicious i get.’

‘pretend i never asked.’

‘because he wants to believe, he suspects.’

‘i’ll be fine with telling you and you alone.’

‘you got whacked in the back of the head.’

‘heh. chicken, are you?’

‘it feels like you could stay positive while the whole world’s ending.’

‘i was so nervous, i couldn’t talk at all.’

‘i sorta asked her why she wanted to go out with me.’

‘if you think i’m useless, take responsibility and kill me.’

‘i suppose i can’t expect you to trust me.’

‘you don’t always follow logic.’

‘maybe i’ve just got a rough disposition.’

‘i mean, it wasn’t an accident.’

‘you’re never going to solve anything like this.’

‘bad people always feign innocence.’ 

‘even a forceful whack with this will not kill.’

‘doubting me now... it’s illogical.’ 

‘don’t you doubt when others are kind?’

‘it’s only a matter of time for you. that’s the way weaklings live.’

‘i’ve given up on all you incompetents.’

‘you want us all to be killed off?’

‘that’s too bad. you lose.’

‘don’t you feel bitter?’

‘you need to go home to them, don’t you?’

‘how boring. have you been broken?’

‘unfortunately, i will not let you do as you wish.’

‘as if i’ll allow you suicide...’

‘i killed a person, once.’

‘you’re the one who said that you wanted to know everything.’ 

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TOGAMI BYAKUYA SENTENCE STARTERS.

the worst of the worst.

‘that much should have been obvious.’ 

‘it shouldn’t even need explaining.’

‘you don’t ‘think’ so?’ 

‘why didn’t you say so in the first place?’

‘if you don’t mind, i’ll proceed from here.’

‘case closed, as far as i’m concerned.’

‘why? what makes it so impossible?’

‘the why of it is probably more trouble than its worth, so let’s forget about that for now.’

‘there’s only one logical answer i can think of.’

‘the answer is yes... and no.’

‘i do believe you misunderstood.’

‘she told me a most interesting story.’ 

‘you have only yourself to blame.’

‘you came to me with your tragic little story. i didn’t ask you to.’

‘this is the real world, not some romantic fantasy fairytale.’

‘you broke your promise first.’

‘how many times do i have to tell you? i never said that.’

‘your efforts were useless. what a disappointment.’

‘the opening act is almost finished.’ 

‘if a secret like that came to light, (name)’s life would have been ruined.’

‘we get it. you’ve clearly explained.’

‘i see. so now the suspicion falls on me.’

‘when did i first start acting suspicious?’

‘surely you must have an answer.’

‘go ahead. share with the rest of the class.’

‘there was no time for pointless distractions.’

‘that’s a good answer, i must admit...’

‘interesting. very interesting indeed... but your reasoning is still too weak.’

‘what’s wrong? is that it? surely, you’ve got more than that.’

‘what’s the matter? you’re not finished already, are you?’

‘and what, pray tell, is still bothering you?’

‘what kind of question is that?’

‘even in this world of disappointments, this is a huge let-down.’

‘please tell me you have a reason for saying all of that.’

‘so that’s your thinking, huh?’

‘no, i am not... effing with you right now.’

‘i’m telling you the truth. go ahead, find it hard to believe.’

‘all things have a proper order.’ 

‘i wouldn’t be caught dead using a tacky piece of garbage like that.’

‘i’m surprised. it seems there’s some semblance of a brain knocking around that skull of yours after all.’

‘i can’t help but admire their cunning.’

‘shush. the adults are talking now.’

‘each piece isn’t much by itself, but start putting them together and the picture starts to get very ugly indeed.’

‘hm. idiot.’

‘can someone tighten the screws on his brain?’

‘stop wasting my time.’

‘just go away and die your meaningless death alone. don’t drag me into it.’

‘this is the conclusion i’ve arrived at, and so there can be no mistake.’

‘ugh, that tastes awful.’

‘what’s so high quality about this stuff?’

‘honey-d words like ‘friendship’ don’t matter. what matters is outwitting the opponent. defeating them.’

‘in the end, we’re all in it for ourselves.’

‘how many times do you have to repeat yourself?’

‘waste your time if you like.’

‘how can you know what i don’t know?’ 

‘there’s a limit to how much ridiculousness i can take.’

‘if you bothered to put that lump of grey-matter between your ears to use, you’d know that wasn’t the answer.’ 

‘that’s all well and good, but how do you intend to solve the problem standing in your way?’

‘what? are you broken again?’

‘you’re not actually trying to encourage me, are you?’

‘i will live, and i will win.’ 

‘no matter. continue.’ 

‘i’m fishing. what does it look like i’m doing?’

‘can’t i get a second’s peace and quiet around here?’

‘you know how much i hate being annoyed.’

‘i can’t guarantee i’ll actually bother listening, but, y’know.’