What are your best queerplatonic / platonic songs??
*pulls up chair* HELLO ANONS! I have quite a few, I’m pleased to say.
Obligatory disclaimer that I don’t mean to speak for other aspecs, and it’s okay if this list doesn’t reflect your experience! These are songs that resonated with various aspects of my personal grayro experience, from questioning to clarity, from heartbreak to joy, and many, many emotions in between.
“Grow as We Go” by Ben Platt:
“I don't think you have to leave
If to change is what you need
You can change right next to me
When you're high, I'll take the lows
You can ebb and I can flow
And we'll take it slow
And grow as we go”
"Slow Mover” by Angie McMahon:
“Friend, old friend, it's 4 AM
What are we doing in the street?
I don't want to buy fried chicken
I wish that I was going to sleep
And I don't want to kiss you
Underneath that flashing sign
What's the hurry? We're not ready
We've got plenty of time
Maybe we’ll get married
Maybe fall in love
Could you make me fall asleep
When you're holding me?”
“First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes
“So if you wanna be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides, maybe this time is different
I mean, I really think you like me”
“I don't wanna be adored
Don't wanna be first in line
Or make myself heard
I'd like to bring a little light
To shine a light on your life
To make you feel loved
No, don't wanna be the only one you know
I wanna be the place you call home”
“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol
“If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads”
"Bloom" by The Paper Kites
“Shall I write it in a letter?
Shall I try to get it down?
Oh, you fill my head with pieces
Of a song I can't get out.
Can I be close to you?
Can I be close to you?”
“Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane
“Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?”
“Share Your Address” by Ben Platt
“I wanna be your emergency contact
You can put me down
'Cause you know I know you best
It doesn't matter where I go
Without you, I'll never be home
I wanna share your address”
“Am I cruel?
Or am I ignorant or was I fooled
By the stories I knew?
Am I ready for love?
Or maybe just a best friend
Should there be a difference
Do you have instructions?
Maybe I'm stuck on what I see on TV
I grew up on Disney
But this don't feel like Disney”
I hope some of these songs help my fellow aspecs feel a little more seen and understood. Feel free to add on your own recommendations in the reblogs!
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