meme sideblog.

"what i have to say may wound you."

"i was so gay and cheery that there were several complaints."

"i confidently expect it to be one long scream from start to finish."

"it is a pleasure to hobnob!"

"why don’t you think this scheme will work?"

"when i contemplate you i seem to come up against all the underlying sorrow and horror of life with such a thud that i feel as if i had walked into a lamp post."

"i think you had better leave me, [name]. i shall need to devote the very closest thought to the situation which has arisen."

"on this occasion i must respectfully decline to cooperate."

"there are moments, [name], when one asks oneself, 'do trousers matter?’"

"and are you emboldened?"

"i anticipate a great popular success for this jacket. it is my intention to spring it on the public tomorrow."

"but why do you want me? i mean, what am i? ask yourself that."

"he is one of those fellows who, if you give them a thingummy, take a what-d'you-call-it."

"you interest me strangely."

“it seems they were all cheated of some marvelous experience.”

“i want to be wanted more than anything else in the world.”

“i was trotting along and suddenly it started raining.”

“i have been to lots of parties and acted perfectly disgraceful.”

“have you forgotten what we were like then?”

“you really are beautiful!”

“everyone will want to go to bed with you.”

“hey! i’ve been trying to wake you up for fifteen minutes.”

“in a world where you are possible, my love, nothing can go wrong for us.”

“each time my heart is broken it makes me feel more adventurous.”

“i am the least difficult of [men], all i want is boundless love.”

“how am i to become a legend, my dear?”

“now i am quietly waiting for the catastrophe of my personality to seem beautiful again.”

“that’s what we love about art, it seems to prefer us and stays.”

“what is more beautiful than night?”

"i wanna stay drunk for many days.”

"after the first glass of vodka you can accept just about anything of life."

“the elements of disbelief are very strong in the morning.”

“i think you’re wonderful and so does everyone else.”

“a lot of people in this room wish they were you.”

“your walk has a musical quality.”

“who do you think you are, anyway?”

“i realize you’ve lived in france, but that doesn’t mean you know everything.”

“an invitation to lunch, how do you like that?“

"i guess you are the hero of this day."

happy 45th anniversary of elton john’s captain fantastic album! [part 1 here]. (honky château starters here.)

better off dead.

“away in the distance, there’s a blue flashing light.” “someone’s in trouble somewhere tonight.” “the flickering neon stands ready to fuse.” “the wind blows away all of yesterday’s news.” “they always could find us but they never could catch us.” “if you ask how i am, i’ll just say ‘inspired.’” “you’re better off dead if you haven’t yet died.”

writing.

“is there anything left?” “it’s enough to make you laugh.” “relax in a nice cool bath.” “i know you and you know me.” “and we were, so you know, not the kind to dawdle.” “will the things we wrote today sound as good tomorrow?” “the weekends disappear.” “we could stretch our legs.” “i like life enough to see it through.”

we all fall in love sometimes.

“it looks like rain today.” “it’s all worth it.” “we all fall in love sometimes.” “the full moon’s bright.” “something happened.” “you wrote it.” “it’s so strange this feeling.” “did we, didn’t we, should we, couldn’t we?” “only passing time could kill the boredom.”

curtains.

“[he/she] was my song.” “the time had come to leave upon the wind.” “i once wrote such childish words for you.” “there’s treasure children always seek to find.” “you must have had a once upon a time.” “lovely, lovely, lovely.”

lucy in the sky with diamonds.

“picture yourself in a boat on a river.” “look for the girl with the sun in her eyes.” ”follow her down to a bridge by a fountain.” “everyone smiles as you drift past the flowers.” “climb in the back.” “and you’re gone.” “picture yourself on a train in a station.”

one day at a time.

“you are my weakness.” “nothing i have in the world makes better sense.” “there’s never a space in between the beat of our hearts.” “one day at a time is good for you.” “nothing else matters at all.” “now i understand.” “i am the door and you are the key.” “you’re the honey and i am the bee.”

philadelphia freedom.

happy 45th anniversary of elton john’s captain fantastic album! [part 2 here]. (honky château starters here.)

captain fantastic & the brown dirt cowboy.

“two teas both with sugar please.” “do the papers say anything good?” “are there chances in life?” “should i make my way out of my home?” “we’ve thrown in the towel too many times.” “mm, couldn’t fool us.” “from here on, it’s a long and lonely climb.”

tower of babel.

“but where were all [your/their] shoulders when we cried?” “were the darlings on the sideline?” “dreaming up such cherished lies?” “it’s party time.” “have a ball, y’all.” “watch them dig their graves.” “this closet’s always stacked.” “the dealer’s in the basement.”

bitter fingers.

"we need a tune.” “can you help us?” “it’s hard to write with bitter fingers.” “so much to prove, so few to tell you why.” “it seems to me a change really is needed.” “bitter fingers never swung on swinging stars.” “i like the warm blue flame.” “it loosens up the muscles.” “'cause we need what we can get.” “are you working?”

tell me when the whistle blows.

“me, i’m young and i’m so wild.” “there’s taxi cabs a-hooting.” “i can’t be footloose forever.” “my suitcase, it’s a cheap one.” “my darling, [she’s/he’s] a dear one.” “my head’s feeling light as a feather.” “tell me when the whistle blows.” “long, lost and lonely, boy.” “you’re just a black sheep going home.” “take my money.” “what a cool, vacant stare.” “it’s not so bad.” “has this country kid still got his soul?”

someone saved my life tonight.

“lord, you really should have been there.” “it’s one more beer.” “i don’t hear you anymore.” “we’ve all gone crazy lately.” “someone saved my life tonight.” “you almost had your hooks in me.” “sweet freedom whispered in my ear.” “you’re a butterfly and butterflies are free to fly.” “i’m strangled by your haunted social scene.” “it’s four o’clock in the morning, dammit.” “listen to me good.” “i’m sleeping with myself tonight.” “thank god my music’s still alive.” “so save your strength.”

gotta get a meal ticket.

because these honky château starters started a much-needed trend. ❤

someone saved my life tonight.

“lord, you really should have been there.” “sitting like a princess perched in her electric chair.” “it’s one more beer.” “i don’t hear you anymore.” “we’ve all gone crazy lately.” “my friend's out there.” “someone saved my life tonight.” “you almost had your hooks in me.” ”didn’t you, dear?” "sweet freedom whispered in my ear." “you’re a butterfly and butterflies are free to fly.” “i never realized the passing hours.” “i’m strangled by your haunted social scene.” “it’s four o’clock in the morning, dammit.” “listen to me good.” “i’m sleeping with myself tonight.” “thank god my music’s still alive.” “they’re coming in the morning with a truck to take me home.” “so save your strength.”

harmony.

“haven’t seen your face for a while.” “have you quit doing time for me?” “are you still the same spoiled child?” “hello, i said hello.” “is this the only place you thought to go?” “am i the only man you ever had?” “am i just the last surviving friend?” “we’re pretty good company.” “gee, i really love you.” “i want to love you forever.” “open up your heart and let your feelings flow.” “you’re not unlucky knowing me.” “in any case i set my own pace by stealing the show.”

captain fantastic & the brown dirt cowboy.