TSC characters as some of my favorite songs from my favorite artists, a self indulgent post to re-emerge from the shadows
"don't know where I went wrong, don't know where I went, no, but I keep singing"
it reminds me of how resilient Simon is, especially after CoHF and his memory loss, he knows how life can change fast and tries to make the best out of it.
Delilah, Florence + The Machine • Cordelia
"and my feet are spinning around, never knew I was a dancer 'till Delilah showed me how"
"drifting through the halls with the sunrise (holding on for your call)"
the first lyric reminds me of the scene in which Cordelia dances and acts, shocking herself after her performance.
the second one represents the longing she feels for James, she's usually quiet about it but her feelings are strong through it all.
I'm not a woman I'm a god, Halsey • Charlotte
"I'm not a woman I'm a god, I'm not a martyr I'm a problem"
Charlotte is a very powerful woman, she's the first female Consul and she commands respect from her male peers. her strength and boldness are what enabled her to pave the way for more inclusiveness in the Clave.
Glory and Gore, Lorde • Isabelle
"no one 'round here's good at keepin' their eyes closed, the sun's startin' to light up when we're walking home, tired little laughs, gold-lie promises, we'll always win at this, I don't ever think about death"
these lyrics make me think about Isabelle, Alec and Jace going demon hunting, pre CoB. she's so fast forward, full of audacity, but soon things will start to change. if you re-read these lyrics thinking about a more grown up Isabelle, you'll find her caustic side, how she tends to downplay what worries her; the dangers of being a Shadowhunter and her loved ones.
Queen of Peace, Florence and The Machine • Emma
"like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer, blood is running deep, some things never sleep"
this song always makes me think about chivalry, I don't know why, but Emma is as stubborn as these lyrics. some things never sleep indeed, like her passion and the need to find answers about her parents. plus, she wields a mythical sword, like a knight; now the chivalry thing makes more sense.
Dead Weight, PVRIS • Julian
"I can't take it over and over, dead weight hanging off of my shoulder, nothing changes I'm getting colder"
Jules always had a big weight weighing down on him, from an early age, that progressively became bigger. he got through it all, but sometimes he can get as cold as ice and he needs some cuddles.
Hold Me Down, Halsey • Matthew
"saying that I want more, this is what I live for"
Matthew has this way of seeking solace in autodestructive habits, like drinking and enjoying the finest mundane things, so he just continues searching for more while struggling to cope with his problems.
Only If For A Night, Florence and The Machine • Clary
"and the only solution was to stand and fight, and my body was bruised and I was set alight"
Clary never thought of backing off a fight, never. she understood what needed to be done, she understood her pain and just did what was best. I always admired her for having both heart and guts.
Devil In Me, Halsey • Will
"I won't let anyone down if I crawl tonight"
Will struggled a lot with his supposed curse, when he was young, he would never let that be the cause for someone's pain, so whenever he felt down he just picked the pieces up on his own.
"you're a snake, you're a snake, just like the spitting image, fate how's it taste it's your own medicine, make no mistake got 20/20 vision, if I see your face don't think I'm forgiving"
Jace is the best Shadowhunter of his generation, come on, he beat every bad guy and made no mistake. these lyrics just give me his vibes.
"and I never felt more alone, it feels so scary getting old"
"laugh until our ribs get tough, but that will never be enough"
the first lyric makes me think about the last moments in Mexico after her fight with the Rosales brothers, how she feels things changing and the effect time has on people.
the second one is about how she misses being close to Diego, but now she has the clarity to understand that they both grew up and chose different paths.
Is There Somewhere, Halsey • Tessa
"is there somewhere you can meet me? cause I clutched your arms like stairway railings, and you clutched my brain and eased my ailing"
this reminds me of Tessa feeling alone after Will's death and her subsequent distance she took from her family, the only person she has is Brother Zachariah and how he, even though they see each other once a year, helps her cope through the decades.
Homemade Dynamite, Lorde • Christopher
"blowing shit up with homemade dynamite"
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