songs for heroines
I always use sountracks for my WIP. I usually have to have the songs set up before I can start writing, and then I play them in a continous loop that seems to drive everyone but me insane. (probably because I am already insane.) But there are some songs that are universal for my heroines that I use to get me in the mood to create a new one, like this:
When I’ve shown you that I just don’t care
When I’m throwing punches in the air
When I’m broken down and I can’t stand
Will you be strong enough to be my man?
(Strong Enough by Sheryl Crow)
Or this one:
I’m a bitch, I’m a lover
I’m a child, I’m a mother
I’m a sinner, I’m a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I’m your hell, I’m your dream
I’m nothing in between
You know you wouldn’t want it any other way
So take me as I am
This may mean
You’ll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that
When I start to make you nervous
And I’m going to extremes
Tomorrow I will change
And today won’t mean a thing
(Bitch by Meredith Brooks)
I kind of imagine the heroes lining up to read the requirements the heroines have set up for them based on the lyrics. Some of them will shake their heads sadly and just walk away, knowing they are no match. Some look intrigued but aren’t ready for that kind of commitment, but assure me they’ll be back to try at a later date. And there’s always one who looks determined. And smirky, like, she’s met her match and lets see her handle this:
I would walk two miles on my, hands and knees
ain’t no doubt about it, baby, it’s you I aim to please
I’d wrestle with a lion and a, grizzly bear
it’s my life baby but, I don’t care
ain’t that tuff enough?
for you baby I would, swim the sea
nothin’ I’d do for you that’s too, tough for me
I’d put out a burnin’ building with a, shovel and dirt
and not even worry about, getting hurt
(Tuff Enough by the Fabulous Thunderbirds)
And once that hero steps into the book, there’s no turning back for them. I warned them and I can’t help it if they don’t listen well.
Steph T.
June 3rd, 2005 at 5:04 pm
How’s Jakes story doing?
I bet he just loved reading thoses lyrics.
June 3rd, 2005 at 8:31 pm
Ooh, might have to listen to the Sheryl Crow song. I don’t really like her other songs but I love that one. And I’m in the stage where the boys are lining up for this heroine.
June 3rd, 2005 at 8:50 pm
June 3rd, 2005 at 9:23 pm
Sasha - Jake is not happy with me at all. I just cut his pov from Nick’s book. He’s glowering and I know he’s planning some kind of alpha-male retaliation.
Amy - Good luck with your line-up. Don’t worry - one of those suckers, uh, heroes, will step up.:wink:
Bonnie - I’m half and half - sometimes it helps me move along and sometimes I end up listening to the music and forgetting to write.:shock:
June 3rd, 2005 at 9:31 pm
Oh, I totatlly agree with those musical choices. I’ve always thought “Tuff Enuff” was the best song and reaks Alpha male machismo. My current heroine in my historical defintely fits “Bitch.”
June 4th, 2005 at 6:59 am
Great songs! Strong Enough is another favorite of mine.
June 4th, 2005 at 9:29 am
I”m with Jake. I want his story.
June 4th, 2005 at 10:17 am
“Bitch” would definitely be a theme song for the heroine of the MS I’m sending out to agents.
Does it make me crazy if I can picture Jake glowering at you, ready to take over your keyboard?
You need a Muse basement. That’s where I send my disgruntled heroes to wait.
June 4th, 2005 at 7:23 pm
Rene - I love Tuff Enuff (and now I have to go spell it right!*ggg*) Gotta love those bitches too!
*waves to Michelle and hums Strong Enough*
Jill - stop giving him ideas or you’re getting him…
Linda - if thinking that makes you crazy than I’m certifiable since that’s exactly where I picture him too…and he says to tell you that he’s not going into the basement, but he might stop by yours to let your characters out.:shock: