Life, Death, and Time - A Books Of Beginning Collection

Playlist: Eternity Time

A/N: To go with Lili's playlist, one has been created for Eternity. As always, explanations for each song choice are below the song, and feel free to comment.

Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen 

Look, this song is so many strange things but it somehow works and pulls you in too, and I just feel like that suits the many faceted, bold and strange person that is Eternity.

Believer: Imagine Dragons

Eternity has suffered through a lot of pain and that's even where a lot of her artistic influences come from, as the song describes.

Boulevard Of Broken Dreams: Green Day

For a long time (6 years) Eternity spent most of her time wandering New York alone, unable to allow herself to make connections with people.

Deep Water: American Authors

I feel like this song represents the deep trust Eternity has for Lili, and how she would put her life into the other girl's hands if need be.

Feel Again: One Republic

It's through her time with the Wibberly family that Eternity starts to find herself, whether that be opening up about her past or learning to listen to her emotions again. 

Stand By You: Rachel Platten

This song represents Eternity's loyalty and the way that she would follow the people she cares for anywhere, even if she would rather not admit that fact.

Wings: Little Mix

Eternity really is a strong woman and an independent one at that. She's quick to voice her opinion and doesn't have time for people who are weighing her down. For all her issues, Eternity has no problem telling someone when to shut up and get out of her way.

Just A Girl: No Doubt

Eternity is easy to underestimate when she goes through most of her life without flashy powers or family by her side. She's feminine and colorful and full of wonder, but that doesn't mean she isn't also a badass.

Piano-Man: Billy Joel 

This song less represents Eternity and is more of something I Imagine shows her perspective towards her storytelling and piano playing best friend. This is on here because Eternity definitely listens to it and thinks of Lili, not because of some profound connection (though there is something to be said about the bar setting and the array of messed up people fitting with all Eternity has seen).

This Is Me: Keala Settle

A large part of Eternity's story arc is embracing herself, standing up to her past, and moving beyond the pain, and this absolutely amazing song is all about that.

Somebody To Love: Queen

After so long spent on her own, Eternity really did need the care and support of others. Luckily, she found it with the Wibberlys. But this song is big and heartfelt and shows how vulnerable and lonely she really can be.

Idontwannabeyouanymore: Billie Eilish 

For a long time Eternity lived in the moment and shoved away all real feelings out of fear. She's trying to change and grow, so as to not be that broken human who couldn't handle her feelings anymore

Stupid Girl: Garbage

First of all, the grunginess and edgy vibe of this song is great for Eternity, and second, "don't believe in fear, don't believe in fate, don't believe in anything-" was exactly how Eternity operates for a while.

Piece By Piece: Kelly Clarkson 

Eternity has dad problems. Her dad failed her in so many ways and made her feel like all family and friends were eventually just going to leave or let you down or break your heart. This song is about healing from those experiences and learning to trust again.

Sick Of Losing Soulmates: Dodie Clark

Eternity has also lost a lot of people, notably her mother who she loved and misses dearly. She's afraid of getting attached only to lose people again, but this song is about finding someone as messy and strange as you and not letting them go. I think it's obvious who's becoming that person for Eternity.

Crazy = Genius: Panic! At The Disco

Look, Eternity is a reckless and stubborn person, and strange ideas plus borderline idiotic bravery are very familiar to her. She can be brilliant from time to time, but often she's just crazy, and we love her for it.

Luck: American Authors

Eternity really is independent and making her own way in the world. She chose a name for herself to distance her life from her family, and really is her own person. She does, "make her own luck."

New York State Of Mind: Billy Joel 

Eternity spent the entire first sixteen years of her life in NYC, she's a proud and strong city girl and there is nothing that could stop me from putting this song on her playlist.

Lovely: Billie Eilish

I think "isn't it lovely, all alone. My heart made of glass, my mind made of stone" fits vulnerable and broken hearted yet outgoing and strong. This song fits Eternity's many layers.

Rainbow: Kasey Muskgraves

Eternity has triumphed over adversity and she's still a good person overall, and able to find joy in art and friendship and songs. She hasn't completely lost all hope yet and that's a powerful thing. Also, kind of off topic, but I would like to appreciate that a song called 'Rainbow' fits so well with the badass bisexual that is Eternity time.