Tumbao is a bilingual **** talking self-indulgent bop! Don’t worry whities I included a link to the lyrics where the Spanish is translated. It probably doesn’t come to anyone’s surprise I pick a song like this; irl I’m v. loud and extremely hard-headed and strongly opinionated. Did I mention I’m overly confident? I’ve only recently began to notice this thing tho; during my run in ATRL tournaments a few Bitter Betties have been said I’m too cocky (hihi ****) or something. Is having a high self-esteem such a bad thing doe? Like even if no one ****s with me I **** with me, so that will always be enough!
Now where would this strong sense of self come from???? Since I can remember I’ve always seen my parents hustle to get everything they have now; so, I know I’m more than capable of doing the same. This song represents my strong drive to get **** done. Ya’ll have to get out there and make **** happen for yourself; can’t wait for someone else to do it for you. I mean go do it: Sell buss, start a business, bust it wide open for some Benjamins. Idk just [Shia LaBeouf]DO IT![/Shia LaBeouf] Also, the bang bang bang sound is cute and it fit my aesthetic, so win-win.
Lastly, I end with the best song of 2015! Sonically its very a-g-g-r-e-s-s-i-v-e, in-your-face and brazen. The tone shift in Grimes vocal delivery, from sweet to screams, might be jarring to some people, but it perfectly embodies the duality I have in myself. I can be v. nice and caring (don’t go telling ppl tho), but that inner beast just always finds a way out. Atm I think the beast is winning.*eyes* I mean, I try to be nice. I really do, but these Sour Sallies try it by trying to say something slick. Then, the beast emerges. This is me. This is Bomb. I am Trouble.
I wasn't sure how to approach this round and I definitely didn't want to submit the same entry I submitted last season. It was a great entry (good for a #5 placement). I picked 3 songs that I love, that mean a lot to me and represent me. But I never told anyone how I got there, there was no backstory. Here I am now, more comfortable than ever and ready to present a music palette more developed and diverse than ever.
I never get personal here but I feel this is a safe place and it's okay to open up a little for the ME Trinity. Allow me to take you on my journey.
Few years ago, I lost my mom. Then four months later, I lost my dog Momo. When it rains it pours, isn't that the saying? Needless to say it was tough and life changing. Music was there for me and this song in particular helped me a lot. Bronte is written and sung by Gotye, who has an amazing and underrated discography, and it was inspired by the deaths of his grandmother and his neighbor's dog. It captures everything about dealing with the loss of a loved one in an extremely cathartic way. The ending "you will stay with us" means so much to me because I know just because someone isn't around anymore doesn't mean you'll stop loving them and thinking about them. This track marks the beginning of my new normal.
Then I was lost. I thought I was strong but I kept making mistakes and failing miserably at everything. I was never angry, just a little hopeless and confused. I didn't know exactly what to do and what to say. This gorgeous piece of art, Cold Out There created by Jon Hopkins perfectly soundtracks the transition period between the sad and tragic place I was and where I am now. Even though, Cold Out There is an instrumental, it speaks to me louder than words. It's a cold and melancholic piece but it always leaves me feeling hopeful and optimistic. It's one of those songs that makes me cry and happy at the same time. It forced me to think deeply and carefully about my life and my goals. It's what I needed to stop being still. It helped me find the true me which in return started to make me happy.
Now, I'm in a much better and happier place. I no longer feel like my world has ended and I see life full of colors and possibilities.
Coldplay's fun, happy, upbeat and uplifting song about turning all your struggles (teardrop) into something positive and beautiful (waterfall) has been my anthem for the last 4 years. It has helped me go through almost everything from the passing of my mom to coming out and even break ups. Many already know how meaningful this song is to me. I relate to every single sentence. Not to be cheesy but this is my light at the end of the tunnel.
So instead of making about life in general, I decided to make it about it my love life which is the only part of my life that I feel talking about it at the moment. Click on the lyrics to listen to the songs. Enjoy. (◕◡◕✿)
Being me, Musickid, pretty does hurt sometimes. lm from the city where we raise hell... ATL. My flat iron burns, my glued on lashes, my razor burns, my wig scars... lt gets a bit hectic! Perfection is the disease of da nation
But I mean, you have to be confident with yourself before getting all dolled up and sending an application to the best game in ATRL history. lts only right! lts a survival of the fittest and lt just wont be right without a little sugar and spice. Not only do l have humor and a positive aura to my advantage, l have a good head on my shoulders and a strategy to shoot me to victory. The ball is always in my court and I use my pawn accordingly. At the end of the day, I'll gladly pull all strings necessary to make something work.
Underneath all the pretty gloss and humor, I am a real person though with morals and standards. There isn't enough ammo in the world to bring me down. There is a person underneath this flawless weave, this expensive make-up, and these expensive shoes. I am a Woman, a powerful one, I am opening up to you.
wesleywalrus
wesley's ME Trinity
“You might think I'm one thing,
But I am another
You can't call my bluff
Time to back off, mother****er”
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CAN'T PIN ME DOWN
Misjudged. Different. Independent.
Can't Pin Me Down represents someone who is misunderstood for who they are. This song really captures the misperception of who I am in real life. Although it's considered as Marina's "feminist anthem," I guess it breaks the barrier of the gay stereotype for me. I'm an independent person, who lives on my own. I'm responsible for myself, and like to accomplish things alone. That doesn't make me weird, it makes me important. Everyone thinks gay people act, dress, and speak the same way, but in reality I'm different and can't be labeled.
HERE IS HOME
Passionate. Emotional. Caring.
Something I rarely ever talk about is my love life. It's something I don't talk about very much because to me, it's so complicated. I love him so much, and attending colleges on the opposite side of the country does not help. Sometimes you feel like he doesn't love you as much as you love him. It's a painful love. Here Is Home goes on about even if the world stopped spinning, I would carry and hold him in my arms. It's something I struggle and pain with everyday, but I know that he's a part of me, and what I need to be to be stronger.
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“If it takes two, I'm betting on you
To hold me tight when tides are high
What will you do? I'm waiting on you
To dry these tears you made me cry.”
“Anytime you need a friend,
I will be here.
You'll never be alone again,
So don't you fear.”
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ANYTIME YOU NEED A FRIEND
Reliable. Dependable. Genuine.
In short, I view myself as a good friend. Although I'm usually the one who is the third wheel, or the one that walks behind the group, because there's not enough room on the sidewalk, I'm always there when you need me. I'm the person you can tell anything to, I'm the person you can rely on anytime of any day, I'm the person who surprises you on your birthday when everyone else forgets. I pride myself in being that person, because it's one of the few things I love about myself.
Yvess
R O U N D 1
Y V E S S
This is my first time to play this game and I am thrilled with the first challenge. When it comes to me, I am aware that there can be a lot of pressure from the outside world as we all know that it may influence who we are. I am not a fan of changing who I am just to get what I want even if I am living in a world that is constantly developing and changing. I honestly think that it’s important for us to always be ourselves from the inside out. That's my philosophy in life and I have picked 3 songs that best decribes that philosophy of mine. I firmly believe that when you deeply understand who you are and the boundaries that you make, it is most likely to experience a happy life. My trinity is presented in a way that it tells the story of how I became to be the "yvess" that I am today.
BREAKAWAY - KELLY CLARKSON
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
It really gives me that certain warmth and that gives me chills every time I listen to it. Breakaway is the song that makes me remember that my life goal is closer to my grip. This song tells a story of how we overcome obstacles and challenges in life, we try to change ourselves to fit in the crowd and I am guilty of doing it before. Thankfully, I realized that its not what life is supposed to be. I need to be myself.
LIFE OF THE PARTY - SHAWN MENDES
We don't have to be ordinary
Make your best mistakes
'Cause we don't have the time to be sorry
So baby be the life of the party
I'm telling you to take your shot it might be scary
Hearts are gonna break
'Cause we don't have the time to be sorry
So baby be the life of the party
This song inspires me every time I listen to it, it has that morale boosting lyrics that would totally make me feel assured that it is right to be myself. I am a bit scared before of airing my opinions or even expressing my views but I was able to let go of that flaw - I am trying to be consistent about it. That's why this song is special to me because Shawn Mendes' vocals feels like a dear friend that bravely tells me that I need to accept who I am and start living my life the best and truest way that I could be.
FREAK OUT - AVRIL LAVIGNE
Just freak out, let it go
I'm gonna live my life
I can't ever run and hide
I won't compromise
Cause I'll never know
I'm gonna close my eyes
I can't watch the time go by
I won't keep it inside
Freak out, let it go
Just freak out, let it go
Finally, when you have come to accept your flaws and decides to refuse its ways of bringing you down, you can definitely say that you are doing the right thing. I am a bit shy at first but I have learned that I need to be myself at all times. Avril just simply explains through this song how I want to live my life and it is actually how I exactly live my life right now.
Kyle.
THE "ME" TRINITY
GWEN STEFANI - RICH GIRL (FT. EVE)
Ever since I can remember, I've been obsessed with pop culture. I have always been fascinated by the lavish lives of celebrities, and I try not to, but I can't help but dream about being just as rich, famous, and luxurious as they are one day.
"Think what that money could bring
I'd buy everything. Clean out Vivienne Westwood in my Galliano gown"
ALLIE X - PRIME
"I wrote ‘Prime’ about being a young person—being self-destructive. It’s an ode to that time in your life when you know that what you’re doing is going to kick you in the ass one day, but you’re still doing it. You’re also laughing about the fact that you’re doing it. Underneath it all, there’s still that sort of foreboding feeling of knowing that one day it’s not going to be like this anymore— the scariness of all that." - Allie X
"Oh, I’ve got a feeling that it won’t be long. Got to get enough before my time is up"
HANNAH DIAMOND - HI
Having a crush is honestly one of the most important parts of being a teenager, but it's also definitely one of the most irritating parts. Literally not a day goes by where I don't stress out about what to say to my crush. I wish I could just admit how I feel instead of wasting my time. </3 The internet theme that is prominent in the song is also very relevant for me since my crush and I initially knew each other only through Twitter. Mess!
"I don't want to be alone in my bedroom
On the internet, waiting to say, 'Hi'"
Colton Haynes
Colton Haynes' 'Me' Trinity
Hell No's and Headphones | Hailee Steinfeld
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I am the type of person who likes to be secluded. I’d rather stay home and listen/create music than go to a party and get drunk. That isn’t my lifestyle, and it is not the type of life that I crave. People always ask me why I’m such a loner, but honestly, I’m not. I guess that’s just how my personality is.
Cry Baby | Melanie Martinez
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I think “Cry Baby" describes me to a tee. I’m not exactly a cry baby per say, but I am really sensitive. Everybody always teases me because of it, but honestly, I don’t really care. I’m a “cry baby” and that’s how I’ve always been since I was a child. It’s definitely not gonna change anytime soon, so I guess I’ve gotten comfortable with it.
Seventeen | Alessia Cara
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I chose this song because I am at the “end of my youth”, and in a couple of weeks, I will turn eighteen and have to face the adult life that I dread. I wish that I would’ve taken advantage of my childhood and done all the things a child is supposed to do, but instead I wanted to be a grown up and do adult things. Now I’m at the point where I have to make my own decisions and become a mature, responsible adult, and I’m afraid.
Rian.
I'm on mobile so I can't post links. Sorry
Nicki Minaj - Did It On 'Em
Rihanna - Diamonds
Beyoncé - Yonce
This trinity of songs represents me very well because my trinity in artists is Nicki Rih and Bey.
And these songs are kinda my fav songs from them.
Each song represents a different side of me.
Did It On Em represents me as a huge Nicki stan but it also represents that I'm just a hardcore person who loves to swear and be rude (sarcasticly).
Diamonds represents my staning for Rihanna and also my calm side. Just as much that I am on my Did It On Em I'm also on my Diamonds.
I'm also a very nice person that loves to help.
Yonce represents my stanning for Beyoncé and my ****tines. For me it's such a thot anthem. Not that I'm a **** or a thot, it's just that everytime I see someone hot I imagine stuff in my head
It's a song that I listen to and feel sexy, and let's be real, everyone needs that.
So this trinity if songs by the one and only THE HOLY TRINITY represents me VERY well.
genetic fail
I've been out on that open road...
Quote:
I'm a free spirit. I do what I want. I do what will make me happy at the moment. I do it without thinking of the consequences it will have on my future. I just ride. I make bad choices. I do not learn from them. I believe things happen for a reason. I don't regret. I just ride.
I'm out on my own again...
Quote:
I was a free spirit. I did what I wanted to do. I did what made me happy at the moment. I did it without thinking of the consequences it will have on my future. Now I'm lost. I made bad choices. I didn't learn from them. I often find myself thinking of what could have been. I guess I do regret after all. I'm lost.
I guess right now you've got the last laugh...
Quote:
I'm still a free spirit. I'll still do what I want I want to do. I'll still do what will make me happy. I guess I don't have to think of the dreaded future anymore. Because now I'm here. I have to come out of my bad choices. I have to think of what could be. I have to turn my regrets into possibilities. I guess things really do happen for a reason. Because now I know I don't have to be here.
Third and final batch, along with Banned Artist list, coming soon!
"Everyday I try to look my best
even though inside I'm such a mess"
the past // concealed
The first song of my trinity is Skylar Grey's "Invisible". Gosh, this song is so precious to me because I felt that the song was literally ripped from a page of my diary back in secondary school. Life was horrible then, I wanted to be friends with the cool kids who all secretly didn't like me, while I didn't like my actual friends who were always there for me. I found myself constantly pretending to me someone I'm not and having to be the "happy pill" who cheers people up without fail when in fact, I'm probably the saddest person in the clique. This song got me through the darkest days of my life and I'm thankful for that. "Invisible" is a song that I will hold closely to me even when I have already cleared all the obstacles in my life.
"Wanted to belong here but something felt so wrong here, so I prayed I could break away"
the present // liberation
"Breakaway" is another personal song to me because it helped me got out of the mess I landed myself into in secondary school. This song allowed me to understand that I should be with the ones who actually love me instead of people who I do not belong to. It was a huge turning point in my life because I finally realized my closest friends are actually the ones who have always been standing behind by back and I've been neglecting them all this while. In addition to that, "Breakaway" has also inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and seize the opportunities that I have because they don't come by often.
"Come with me. Airplane. Love."
the future // soar to greater heights
Okay, after all, my favorite type of music is still the fun and feel-good bops instead of the sappy ballads. Therefore, I want to represent this side of me by this song called "Airplane". This is my all-time favorite K-pop song and I felt that my trinity would not be complete without something Korean, so here it is. This song is amazingly dreamy, poppy and anthemic and every time I hear it, I dream of what I want to achieve in the future - to be a positive, open-minded and energetic person. I want to be appreciated by my dear friends and enjoy life to the fullest. I'm working towards that inch by inch and I will definitely reach there one day.
rl231
rl231's ME Trinity
I chose the now ubiquitous Hello as part of my trinity, mainly because I think it represents me right now in my life. The way I interpret the song is that Adele is talking to her former self about her past life. I related to the song immensely because I’m constantly in a state of flux in my life where I’m yearning for part of my old self yet loving my new self while juggling school and trying to find my way through life. I was innocent back then, and now I’m not, as cheesy as it sounds. Also, “Hello, it’s me” is a great opener to a trinity about ME .
Next is Smile. The way this song builds upon itself is incredible to me. I love all of Mikky’s music, and he’s probably one of my favorite artists right now. I chose Smile because I’m the person who tries not to be cynical towards others in real life, which is exactly what this song is about. Also, I’m getting to this stage in my life where I’m caring less and less of what others think of me, which is another theme in this song.
To complete the ME trinity, I chose probably one of my all-time favorite songs ever with U2’s version of One with Mary J. Blige. I’ve had an affinity to this song ever since I was looking through iTunes, found The Breakthrough, listened to this song, and bought it. It even had my senior quote, which is in my sig. I think this song best encapsulates me because there’s an underlying theme for social justice throughout the song and how we all need to stick together and be one. I’m a guy that’s all about sticking up for myself and others when I see that it’s becoming unfair, whether it be someone like the Syrian refugees to freaking Halsey. Also, I relate to the song because I’m in a minority as I’m an Iranian-American. I’ve always been privy to many types of injustices up until high school because of what ethnicity I am and I’ve always yearned for a “one-ness” in the universe of love and support, filled with diversity. It’ll probably never happen, but I’m very hopeful that it can happen at some point.
8thPrince
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Now calm yourself and now press your fingertip gently on the bow...
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Marvin
Adele - Million Years Ago
This song is not on YouTube, so I don't have any audio for it. I've wrote the lyrics instead.
I only wanted to have fun
Learning to fly, learning to run
I let my heart decide the way
When I was young
Deep down I must have always known
That this would be inevitable
To earn my stripes I'd have to pay
And bare my soul
I know I'm not the only one
Who regrets the things they've done
Sometimes I just feel it's only me
Who can't stand the reflection that they see
I wish I could live a little more
Look up to the sky, not just the floor
I feel like my life is flashing by
And all I can do is watch and cry
I miss the air, I miss my friends
I miss my mother; I miss it when
Life was a party to be thrown
But that was a million years ago
When I walk around all of the streets
Where I grew up and found my feet
They can't look me in the eye
It's like they're scared of me
I try to think of things to say
Like a joke or a memory
But they don't recognize me now
In the light of day
I know I'm not the only one
Who regrets the things they've done
Sometimes I just feel it's only me
Who never became who they thought they'd be
I wish I could live a little more
Look up to the sky, not just the floor
I feel like my life is flashing by
And all I can do is watch and cry
I miss the air, I miss my friends
I miss my mother; I miss it when
Life was a party to be thrown
But that was a million years ago
A million years ago
Never has a song connected with me so instantly. It feels as if I am living in another world compared to my childhood. Life was easier, happier, stress-free. There are times when I wish I could go back to those simpler days, but we all know that is impossible. Accepting who we've become is possibly one of the hardest things to do in life, and Adele makes it very clear on this song. She speaks to my soul when she says, "I wish I could live a little more / look up to the sky, not just the floor." Being hopeful for the future is a struggle when there are so many barriers to overcome in the present, but is a struggle that I must endure, and hopefully overcome.
I think this is a song that everyone can relate to, but it means to so much more to me. Because I'm such a private person, there are not many people that know everything about me. This song plays in my head whenever someone tries to tell me something about myself. No one can control me, and that's just they way it's going to be. "It's MY life" and I plan on living it however I please. I do not have to explain anything to anyone, and if anyone doesn't like that, then oh well. Ariana is more unapologetic on this song than she's ever been; as I get older, I become more unapologetic everyday. I refuse to let anyone else stop me from doing what I want to. If I wanna lick a donut at some irrelevant store, I will! Just kidding, but you know what I mean.
All I know is I'll be runnin'...
That single line embodies everything for me. No matter what has happened in the past, no matter what is happening now, and no matter what happens, I'll keep moving forward. I'll admit that this is not a simple task, but to truly be free from any pain it is a necessity. As Ciara says, we're all just "living on borrowed time" anyway. I've wasted countless hours thinking and thinking how life could all be different, but frankly the only way life will different is by moving forward. Let go of the past and just live. The tropical sound makes this song even more assuring and comforting for me - it gives me hope when I have none. Just like Ciara, I must be determined to keep moving forward.
O'la, o'la aye...
Moonchild
Moonchild
The "Me" Trinity
Favorite lyrics: “Fly me to the moon
Let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like on
Jupiter and Mars”
“Fill my heart with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore”
“In other words, please be true
In other words, I love you”
"Fly Me to the Moon" - Frank Sinatra
"Fly Me to the Moon" #1 favorite song of all time, without exception, and my username partially derives from it. "Moonchild" is a nickname my brother gave me. He used it to refer to my sleeping habits and how pale I am, but I came to identify with it a lot and connected it to other parts of my life, like this song. I attached it to small things like my love of video games (referencing Majora's Mask) and pop (referencing Cher via Moonstruck). "Fly Me to the Moon" connects to my love of nighttime and romantic things rich in symbolism like the moon. It's simple, honest, timeless and full of wonder. It embodies a rather childlike carefree attitude I often have.
Favorite lyrics: “Do you believe in rock 'n' roll?
Can music save your mortal soul?
And can you teach me how to dance real slow?”
“The day the music died”
"American Pie" - Don McLean
"American Pie" is a classic; widely considered one of the greatest songs of all time. It has seemingly nonsensical lyrics that McLean has long refused to elaborate on, letting everyone draw their own personal meaning from the song. It's one of the first songs I remember hearing, and my mom always played it when I was with her. So, for me, this song represents drives and sing-a-longs with my mom on the road. It represents my childhood and nostalgia for distant memories.
Favorite lyrics: “I hope that you can see
You are the greatest, greatest thing to me”
"The Greatest Thing" - Cher (feat. Lady Gaga)
Obviously. "The Greatest Thing" was my previous namesake and I love it to pieces. I've never tired of it and it represents bliss and happiness for me. It's always picked me up or at least helped whenever I've felt down, and it represents my current taste in music (thanks to ATRL). Gaga, Cher and dancepop, what could be better?
URBAN
SWEET
Hello...it's me, URBY and I’m probably one of THEE nicest members on this forum. Don't believe me? Ask some of the members in this game! I'm sure they can attest to it; well most of them I should say .
I have a very outgoing and bubbly personality on and off ATRL . I’m always trying to cheer people up, make them feel special, and I always try to see the brighter side of things! For this category I chose Pharrell’s “Happy” because it represents all of the above, and most importantly, it represents my sweet and charismatic personality!
BLUNT
One thing I will say though, it’s not to take my kindness for weakness.
Yes I’m sweet, but I can be an asshole when crossed, so think it through before you try me . I should honestly change my name to “Zero ****s Given”, I be going 0 to 100 real quick .
To quote the Queen of Rap: “You gotta be careful when you pick fights…you just never know…”.
I picked “Romans Revenge” because I don’t get mad, I get even. I’ll let you clap once, but just know that I’m going to clap back twice as hard, so don’t play with me . Join #TeamUrby or jump out the window like Lil Kim’s career.
FLIRTATIOUS
I mean, do I really gotta explain how flirtatious I am? I got beaus, I got baes, I got zaddy's, mommy's and then there's Buddy!
I don't discriminate, I'm an international lover and an equal opportunity *****, just like Jason Derulo.
Sweet, blunt and flirtatious…so just take me now zaddy.
I mean, I’m the total package! I’ll wine and dine you, put you in your place when needed, and then I’ll take ya back to my room for some deep conversation .
That or you can have the first class seat on my lap. Just know that I like it dirty….the conversations, I mean. Ya’ll are so nasty!
My PM’s are always available if ya’ll wanna talk. (Dirty to me)
lovesong
Believe it or not, only two artists were used three or more times. Those artists, which are now BANNED until the Banned Artist list is reset, are...
banned
Kelly Clarkson
Katy Perry
Some artists on the verge (used twice):
close to being banned
Rihanna
Tove Lo
Beyoncé
Lady Gaga
Avril Lavigne
Marina and the Diamonds
Adele
Alessia Cara
A Bomb
THE "ME" TRINITY 
Literally not a day goes by where I don't stress out about what to say to my crush. I wish I could just admit how I feel instead of wasting my time. </3 The internet theme that is prominent in the song is also very relevant for me since my crush and I initially knew each other only through Twitter. Mess!
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. I should honestly change my name to “Zero ****s Given”, I be going 0 to 100 real quick 
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. Join #TeamUrby or jump out the window like Lil Kim’s career. 
