I know that this took me much longer than it should have. I know that I promised this to you guys a long time ago. I think that it's been worth the wait and I hope that you agree with me. Unfortunately, I have a deep-seated dislike for "Tarnished Gold" and was unable to come up with a single decent song for that book. I think it was totally unnecessary to the plot of the series. ::Ducks the flying tomatoes:: Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy what I came up with for this album. Comments and criticism are always appreciated!
Dido
A kind of strange song from the girl that brought us the Roswell theme song. ::Big grin:: I think it sums up Ruby's confusion about her mother, her estranged relationship with Grandpere Jack, as well as her happiness with Grandmere Catherine and her friend Paul....
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering
Why I got out of bed at all
The morning rain
Clouds up my window
And I can't see at all
And even if I could
It'd all be gray
But your picture on my wall
Reminds me it's not so bad
It's not so bad
I drank too much last night
Got bills to pay
My head just feels in pain
I missed the bus
And there'll be hell today
I'm late for work again
And even if I'm there
They'll all imply
I might not last the day
And then you call and it's not so bad
It's not so bad and
I just want to thank you
For giving me the best day of my life
Oh just to be with you
Is having the best day of my life
Push the door, I'm home at last and
I'm soaking through and through
Then you hand me a towel and
All I see is you
And even if my house falls down now
I wouldn't have a clue
Because you're near me and
I just want to thank you
For giving me the best day of my life
Oh just to be with you
Is having the best day of my life
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Nada Surf
I'd say this was Giselle's and Beau's song. This is the song for Ruby's new life in New Orleans....
Three important rules for breaking up.
Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to.
Prolonging the situation only makes it worse.
Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly.
Don't make a big production.
Don't make up an elaborate story.
This will help you avoid a big tear jerking scene.
If you wanna date other people, say so;
Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected.
Even if you've gone together for only a short time,
And haven't been too serious,
There's still a feeling of rejection
When someone says she preferes the company of others
To your exclusive company,
But if you're honest, and direct,
And avoid making a flowery emotional speech when you break the news,
The boy will respect you for your frankness,
And honestly he'll appreciate the kind of straight foward manner
In which you told him your decision.
Unless he's a real jerk or a cry baby you will remain friends.
I'm head of the class
I'm popular
I'm a quarter back
I'm popular
My mom says I'm a catch
I'm popular
I'm never last picked
I got a cheerleader chick
Being attractive is the most important thing there is.
If you wanna catch the biggest fish in your pond
You have to be as attractive as possible.
Make sure to keep your hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks,
Once every two weeks.
And if you see Johnny football hero in the hall
Tell him he played a great game,
Tell him you like his article in the newspaper
I'm the party star
I'm popular
I've got my own car
I'm popular
I'll never get caught
I'm popular
I make football bets
I'm a teachers pet
I propose we support a one month limit on going steady.
I think it will keep you both more able to deal with weird situations
And get to know more people.
I think if you're ready to go out with Johnny
Now's the time to tell him about your one month limit.
He won't mind. He'll appreciate your fresh look on dating
And once you've dated someone else, you can date him again.
Everyone will appreciate it.
You're so novel, what a good idea
You can keep your time to your self
You don't need date insurance
You can go out with whoever you want to
Every boy, every boy, in the whole world could be yours
If you'll just listen to my plan
THE TEENAGE GUIDE TO POPULARITY
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Godsmack
This is the song I selected for Giselle's car accident. I think it does a wonderful job of expressing the guilt that Ruby felt, as well as showing the "magic" involved in the incident....
I'm not the one who's so far away,
When I feel the snake-bite
Enter my veins,
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came.
Candles raise my desire
Why I'm so far away
No more meaning to my life
No more reason to stay
Freezing feeling,
Breathe in - breathe in
I'm coming back again.
I'm not the one who's so far away,
When I feel the snake-bite
Enter my veins,
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came.
Hazing clouds rain on my head
Empty thoughts fill my ears
Find my shade by the moon light
Why my thoughts aren't so clear
Demons dreaming,
Breathe in - breathe in
I'm coming back again.
I'm not the one who's so far away,
When I feel the snake-bite
Enter my veins,
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came.
Voodoo, I'm not the one who's so far away.
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Hole
A lovely song for Ruby as she is shipped off to boarding school with Giselle. I like it for both her separation from Beau and her relationship with Louis.
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And I cry and no one can hear
Inhale. The blinded eyes that see the chaos
Bring the pitiful to me
Even though I'm wide-awake, I will,
& blackest night & I wait for you
It's cold in here there's no one left
& I wait for you & nothing stops it happening
& I knew, I'd cherish all my misery alone
And I wait staring at the Northern Star
I'm afraid it won't lead me anywhere,
He's so cold he will ruin the world tonight
All the angels kneel into the Northern Lights
Kneel into the frozen lights
And they paid, I cry and cry for you
Ghosts that haunt you with their sorrow
I cried 'cause you were doomed
Praying to the wound that swallows
All that's cold and cruel
Can you see the trees, charity and gratitude,
They run to the pines
It's black in here blot out the sun & run to the pines
Our misery runs wild and free
& I knew, the fire and the ashes of his grace...
And I wait staring at the Northern Star
I'm afraid it won't lead you very far
He's so cold he will win the world tonight
All the angels kneel into the frozen lights
Feel their hearts they're cold and white
And I want you
And blessed are the broken
And I beg you
No loneliness, no misery is worth you
Oh tear his heart out cold as ice it's mine
And I wait praying to the Northern Star
I'm afraid it won't lead you anywhere
He's so cold raining on the world tonight
All the angels kneeling to the Northern Lights
And I pray begging to the Northern Star
I'm afraid it won't lead you anywhere
He's so cold he will rule the world tonight
All the angels kneeling to the Northern Lights
Kneeling to the frozen lights
Feel their hearts they're cold as ice
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Aimee Mann
Another song for Pearl in the Mist - Greenwood School for Girls is just crawling with scandal....
Let's assume you were right
And play the game of charm and strange
And satellite
And when we've all had our fun
Deflate the stars and put away the Sun
And so we can call it a day
Cause I'll never prove that my motives were pure
So let's remove any questions of cure
'Cause even though you've made it pretty obscure
Baby, it's clear, from here
You're losing your atmosphere
From here, you're losing it
So let's assume it was true
'Cause baby can't lift up a hand to swear to you
And what's the use of defense?
The hangers-on are too far gone for evidence
And that one was lost from the first
'Cause I'll never prove that my motives were pure
So let's remove any questions of cure
'Cause even though you've made it pretty obscure
Baby, it's clear, from here
You're losing your atmosphere
From here, you're losing it
So have it your way
Whatever makes the best resume
Whatever you can throw in
Wash, rinse, and spin
'Til it's spun away - Okay
But I won't be sticking around
'Cause I'll never prove that my motives were pure
So let's remove any questions of cure
'Cause even though you've made it pretty obscure
Baby, it's clear, from here
You're losing your atmosphere
From here, you're losing it
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Dido
And, here we have Ruby running away at the end of Pearl in the Mist to live in the swamp and have Pearl on her own....
What I choose to do
Is of no concern to you and your friends
Where I lay my hat
May not be my home
But I will last on my own
Cause it's me and my life
It's my life
Oh the world has sat
In the palm of your hand
Not that you'd see
And I'm tired and bored of waiting
For you and all those things
That you never do
Cause it's me and my life
It's my life
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The Cranberries
A very sweet song for the beginning of All That Glitters. A definite Paul and Ruby song.
Ah, the things you said to me today
Changed my perspective in every way
These things count to mean so much to me
Into my faith you and your baby
It's out there
If you want me, I'll be here
It's out there
If you want me, I'll be here
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there's no other place
That I'd lay down my face
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
It's out there
If you want me, I'll be here
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
And there's no other place
That I'd lay down my face
I'll be dreaming my dreams with you
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Bjork
In which Paul and Ruby do some things that they shouldn't....
I got a girl and Ruby is her name
She don't love me but I love her just the same
Ruby Ruby how I want you
Like a ghost I'm gonna haunt you
Ruby Ruby when will you be mine
Each time I see you baby my heart cries
I'm gonna steal you away from all those guys
From the sunny day I met you
Made a bet that I would get you
Ruby Ruby when will you be mine
I got a girl and Ruby is her name
I'd give the world just to set her heart aflame
Got some lovin, money too
Gonna give it all to you
Ruby Ruby when will you be mine
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Nine Inch Nails
A not-so-sweet song that illustrates the deception that clouds Ruby's relationship with Beau. I also think it does a good job of showing the pain and sadness Ruby felt over Paul's and Giselle's deaths.
I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But i remember everything
What have i become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know
Goes away in the end
You could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear my crown of shit
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stain of time
The feeling disappears
You are someone else
I am still right here
What have i become?
My sweetest friend
Everyone i know
Goes away in the end
You could have it all
My empire or dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
If i could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way
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Jars of Clay
The first song chosen for Hidden Jewel. I think this song could apply to both Ruby and Pearl, although the art allusions are definitely Ruby's.
Look what I've done
This picture I've painted
It looks like my heart
Or what still remains
Convinced of the weight
Your interpretations
Are not what I see
I wish they could be
I remember it much redder
I remember it much brighter
Can you stay for a while
Try to imagine this
Could you be for a while
I can't remember it
Could you fall for a while
I can't escape from this
I'll try to explain
The way that the frame
Doesn't quite fit the image
Or surround the edge
It stands on display
What do you see?
Behold all the new grey
What's become of the old me
I remember it much redder
I remember it much brighter
Can you stay for a while
Try to imagine this
Could you be for a while
I can't remember it
Could you fall for a while
I can't escape from this
Calling, crying, ashamed of what I am not
Really failing, falling into this cage
and I can't escape
I can't escape
Look what I've done
This picture I've painted
Doesn't quite fit
Or surround the edge
I remember it much redder
Can you stay for a while
Try to imagine this
Could you be for a while
I can't remember it
Could you fall for a while
I can't escape from this
I can't escape
I can't escape
I can't escape
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