This weekend, I worked on another plot point, and this time I have the jukebox quietly telling on characters. But what I wanted to say had a lot of options.

First we have the type of dance song that Tweety might admit to. Maybe. Because our main character being honest with herself is not her strong suit. Vibing to this song might be a signal. Fingers crossed change is on the horizon, but it’s the kind that might mess with the fandoms and ships from the first books…

Boyfriend – Selena Gomez

I don’t shy away from the part that Tweety is a regular late late night guest to chat with Sly. And this scene starts with Tweety heading down and having the usual chat time. So this next one fits, is the mood, but is a little too on the nose. It tells what we can already see, not quietly tell something we may not be seeing without listening. Still a great late night mood setter though.

Hey 3AM – Olivia Lane

This next one hits closer, gave me that slow late night confession mood. It even captures the vulnerability that will come into play, about wanting to dance with someone. Which, for our strong lady who knows she has to run the show no matter what she wants or how that could have hurt? Yeah, even admitting human needs in the wrong setting comes with consequences she’s not prepared for…

Dancing With A Thief – Emily James

As soon as I tripped on this next one? The Tweety in my head responded. Made me think about those awkward school dances, and how simple it was to just dance with someone. So I knew this was a contender. Once I heard the lyrics, I knew it makes the short list if not the start of the scene. It’s practically the confession of this one character if he was in the room, but of course Tweety isn’t fully listening, stuck in her 8th grade dance kinda moment. But as my reader? You should already know songs mean more than they say, or say more than the story does.

I’ll Never Break Your Heart – Backstreet Boys

The last song is also for the scene, perfect for underscoring a big moment. It has that old school lyrics that fit the two characters dynamic, but it’s modern and soulful enough for a late night thing. It’s all vulnerable heart stuff that you wish you slow danced to. So of course Tweety is doing the opposite in this scene, challenging someone in a flirt fighting way. In that moment, this song in the background provides context quietly. If you know the song, you understand more, but just knowing the title is enough of an explanation to why this scene happens, and why it’s suddenly so pivotal to the book.

The Nearness Of You – Norah Jones

I might be writing this scene for a bit since I need to nail it’s tone down more, so next week might be from the character POVs again. Until then, I hope you have a good week.