#trace mountains

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ok…hoo boy…there are So Many fantastic options…

at least in terms of zuko (and a few other characters), i’d probably have to go with Chinese Tattoo by Roar

this song fucks me up it’s so fucking fun and the lyrics hit me every. single. time. like get a load of this:

"Strength" doesn't mean what you once thought it to

Don't be alarmed, there's nothing wrong

No one's ever going to treat you right […]

And you're always left with nothing but anger

And lord knows that it hurts

When coming to terms with

The lessons you're learning […]

This isn't love but it still feels nice […]

Never once stopping like a shark in its sleep

Moving just to breathe

This is what you call "free?"

Harsh as it seems, maybe "love" means being naïve

ik i used some of these lyrics in chapter 19 but dude…they’re PERFECT for zuko angrily trying to find the avatar and learning what love is from iroh & the kage’s crew… like it’s INSANE

Turn Twice by Trace Mountains is also a strong contender, it’s been one of my favorite songs ever for a few years now. trace mountains’ music can be a bit of an acquired taste bc he uses some auto tune i think, but this song hits HOME:

I don't know where I'm going

Guess I'm not much of a man, am I?

Looks like my uncle pinned me right […]

Oh and the world, it is bleeding

In black and ivory

And the golden light upon the rising water through the trees

Is pleading with me

And now I know which way I'm going to go

As I wake up my own mind

Find likeness in my life

Say 'no' we won't be alike

I will be better this time

there are tons more but also shoutout to Youth by Glass Animals bc it’s so fitting for ursa and also a fantastic song:

Boy, when I left you you were young

I was gone, but not my love

You were clearly meant for more

Than a life lost in the war […]

Boy, I want you to be happy […]

Fly

Feel your mother right at your side

Don't you know you got my eyes

i could honestly go on forever to talk about music. you can probably tell from my playlist that roar, glass animals, tally hall, miracle musical, and ajj are some of my favorite bands lmao

proving myself and improving my self

Francis Forever by Mitski • Loving Vincent • Turn Twice by Trace Mountains • my photo • creature by half•alive

Pretty but forgettable.