Thirteen’s Dash Playlist (Long Post)
Or, Songs from Thirteen’s Phone that Reminds Him of His Coworkers (and Himself) and Why.
@amplifyingcockatoo & @yamadahizashit
Try Everything from the movie Zootopia [link]
“Energy! Mic hits his passions with everything he has and is willing to try anything at least once. He puts great stock in personal progress, and knows that everyone’s measure of progress is different. He wants more than anything to help those around them grow to be the best ‘them’ they can be, and though he can be a little bombastic, his passion and encouraging nature will always shine through.”
“This song has the same energy as before, but this time all that energy is being channeled into putting a foot up your ass. Mic has little patience for toxic people and is more than willing to throw down if it means getting a toxic person out of his face or away from his loved ones. He can still get hurt, of course, but don’t expect that to hold him back for long, if at all.”
Silhouette by Owl City [link]
“This song’s a somber one, but not entirely sad. Aizawa has dealt with a lot over the course of his career. Heck, he probably dealt with a lot even before then. The stress shows sometimes, and his tired demeanor does little to hide it. The song talks a lot about dealing with depression, loneliness, issues of self-worth, and pushing others away, but it also talks a lot about going home. Aizawa deals with a lot, but as long as we have something to say about it, he will always have a home to come back to.”
Gravity from the anime Wolf’s Rain (Covered by Omar Caban) [link]
“Another somber song, but with a bit more focus on motivation and hope. Gravity is a song that deals with a feeling of disconnect from the world around you and a general feeling that you don’t quite fit where you are now. It does, however, urge you to keep hope and keep moving towards that place where you belong. As I said before, Aizawa deals with a lot, but he strong (both inside and out) and has the drive to keep going (and help hands when he doesn’t). He has a place where he fits, and that ‘place’ is happy to have him.”
Lone Digger by Caravan Palace [link]
“Hot, fast, and ready to kick your ass! This song screams Midnight with it’s night club beat and provocative tones. Lone Digger meshes casual and pushy so well that the song’s chanting feels more like encouragement than coercion. Midnight never makes you feel entirely out of control, but you’re never in control either. If you’re not careful you can quickly find yourself in over your head with a woman who is ready and willing to put you through the wringer. You better hope she likes you if that’s the case. If not, this lovely lady’s gonna enjoy watching you squirm.”
Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra (Covered by Bayonetta) [link]
“This songs a lot more smooth and matches Midnight’s usual grace to a ‘T’. The smooth tones are back, but they’re more compassionate this time. True, honest, and mutual connections with Midnight can be a bit rough (she likes it that way), but be good to her, and she’ll definitely do the same for you.”
It’s the Right Time from the anime Parasyte (covered by Jesse Hurx) [link]
“A bilingual tune, It’s the Right Time is a song of comfort. The song focuses on moving forward without reserve, and doing what needs to be done despite the fear such actions may cause. All Might is the kind to walk by your side come Hell and high water, so no matter what hardships may come (and no matter what form he’s in), you can count on him to be there. As the song says, ‘when you’re with him, it will be fine’.”
I Smile by Kirk Franklin [link]
“This song is as upbeat as All Might is and does a great job representing how he brings people together. All Might is always ready to put up a smile, even when the situation is grim, and that beaming grin is highly infectious. He would probably deny it, but smiles in his true form are just as comforting as they are in his hero form. All Might does not lie, so if he believe things are going to be okay, that’s how things are going to be. No bones about it.”
King by Lauren Aquilina [link]
“What? I’m not doing one on myself, am I?”
((Nope. I’ve got this one.))
((King is a song about wresting control of your own life and being king of yourself. Thirteen has spent his entire life living in fear of his quirk. Of himself. The knowledge that one little slip up can kill hundreds, if not thousands, weighs on his mind everyday and the anxiety that causes often makes him physically ill, and he need medication to get through the worst of it. He hates himself, not just for what he could do, but for what he has done. His quirk has killed someone before. Years of training has honed his control to a point, but the fear is probably never going away, and as a result he’s avoided making lasting relationships in the past. Ever since he became a hero and teacher, however, he has reached a better place, as he feels confident that his fellow heroes would be able to intervene if he ever lost control. Slowly, but surely, he is becoming the king of his own life, and he loves his coworkers dearly for helping him get there.))
I’m with You by Avril Lavigne [link]
((Socially, Thirteen is a bit of a wreck. His ever present fears and anxieties make it difficult for Thirteen to initiate relationships of any kind, and part of him feels that he would only be inviting disaster if he tried. That does mean, however, that the strong relationships he does make are unspeakably precious to him. Despite that, he feels a little disconnected from the people he cares about due to his suit. Very few people know what he looks like and just as few people actually know his name, so Thirteen often wonders if he’s more emotionally invested in his relationships than his friends are. He’s terribly afraid of being abandoned. After all, how do you care for someone who’s face you’ve never even seen? Regardless though, Thirteen’s loyalty to his loved ones is endless, and I’m with You is a symbol of that loyalty despite his feeling of disconnection from others. He’d be one of those most devastated by one of his friends turning out to be the traitor.))