pov: you're a heartbroken god

gods die. and when they truly die they are unmourned and unremembered. ideas are more difficult to kill than people, but they can be killed, in the end — neil gaiman.

illustration by dugald s. walker.

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F.A.Q.

✨ did you produce the songs? — no. the songs here are not made by me in any way or form. the credits go to the righteous music producers and compositors.

✨ is the music copyright free? — no.

✨ did you make the art in the thumbnails? — no. whenever i choose an illustration for a thumbnail, i always try my best to find the artistʼs name so i can credit them in the description.

✨ where do you find the illustrations? — on pinterest, mostly. they usually come from 1800-2000 fairytale books.

✨ do you accept suggestions? — yes, you can always ask me for a themed playlist. i do not promise, however, that i will make it. but i'll definitely look into it.

[selrenade]

*time stamps*
00:00 — death of a legend (trevor morris)
02:26 — hunger, thirst (johannes bornlöf)
04:40 — reflections on a hero (trevor morris)
07:04 — family (austin wintory)
09:00 — the memory of battle (trevor morris)
12:56 — into eternity (brian tyler)
16:37 — all gone (gustavo santaolalla, alan umstead)
19:32 — king of the north (ramin djawadi)
21:00 — calling home (lorne balfe)
25:10 — faith (bear mccreary)


*hello, darlings!*
here is a list of books and shows that have this playlist vibe.


*♡ books*
the odyssey (homer)
till we have faces (c.s. lewis)
american gods (neil gaiman)
the song of achilles (madeline miller)


*♡ shows*
vikings (2013)
american gods (2017)
game of thrones (2011)

[namiko]

I'm waiting for the "Pov; you're a heartbroken witch that burned down the village after they killed your lover" video. All your playlists are amazing I love them!!

[eun]

"How do you kill a god?" A human once asked.

"Make them fall in love with you, madly, without end, make them ache for you." I answer.
"Then you abandon them. Leave them without a word, and you can watch as they die every single day, for an eternity."

[karlee]

“I could recognize him by touch alone, by smell; I would know him blind, by the way his breaths came and his feet struck the earth. I would know him in death, at the end of the world.”

[lizziehammond]

I feel like the ideas for these playlists are just so god damn creative and on top of that I can actually relate the music to the feelings and emotions. Whereas for a lot of other playlists it’s not done this way, songs are repetitive and are also really mainstream and I’m not a massive fan of how they go about it. So thank you once again for a beautiful and realistic playlist.

[emmadouthat]

Her heart grew cold over time, detaching from humanity, she no longer sought to find the gift of love, the kind of love she poured out to all was the type of love they all forgotten.

[karlee]

“Name one hero who was happy."
"You can't."
"I can't."
"I'm going to be the first." He took my palm and held it to his. "Swear it."
"Why me?"
"Because you're the reason. Swear it."
"I swear it, "

[Boo-pxbx]

She was still and unmoving, her regal gown and robes mimicking her, the area around them was silent. No life dared to make a sound, not with what she was doing. Not with what she was feeling.

The other gods had warned her against it, they told her that it would end like this, but she didn't listen. She continued to fall in love and be selfish, only this once would she allow herself to be as such, never again after.

Her lover had been protected by her for years, she healed any wound or illness he had, and made him as fit as a fiddle, it was her doing that he had gotten this far in life.

But now, not even the God of Death would bring him back from this. Because he was dying, and old and frail, what once had been a fine, strapping young lad had turned into paper bones and wrinkled skin, so tired and weary, very different from what he looked like when they met.

She didn't care. She would love him in any form he took, no matter what. But now, she had to let him go, he was mortal and had to pass on, she had no choice in the matter though she desperately wished she did. She would do anything to have that.

His speech had left him years prior and so had his strength, but she had carried him and read his thoughts when he needed to. He looked into her eyes as it happened, he looked directly into her eyes as if to say 'it's OK. I'm ready', she felt him die in her arms.

Oh, how she wept for him, her wails rocked mountains and tamed seas, trees and entire kingdoms shook with the heart wrenching cries, as she cried, powerful oak trees planted themselves on his body, binding his remains to her realm of greenery and fauna, while weeping, she felt a hand on her shoulder.

"He's gone, Amnikara. His soul has moved on" It was the God of Death, Hybarikus, she still wept for him. She cried until she couldn't anymore and stood up "Let me do this" She said, raising the saplings she had cried into a magnificent oak tree that could be seen from miles around.

The God of Death wrapped his arm around her shoulders "Come, my dear friend. Let me bring you home" He said gently, so not to upset her. She was Amnikara, Goddess of Life and Nature, but she fell for a mortal who had loved her so sweetly and devotedly that she almost believed she was human.

In time, she would learn and stop grieving, she would be her usual self again. But she could never love another, for he heart had been broken and unrepaired

[beepbeep]

“May I stay here? Oh, lonely god?”

The cat who was sat in front of the god’s open door said.

As graceful as a swan, the god lifted their slender arm that was clear of any fine jewellery to gently part their hair.

The cat watched in amazement at how the god’s floor-length hair, white as snow, moved with the wind as the god placed it behind their ear.

Peering down at the little feline, the god’s head tilted to the side.

“How did you find me, little one?” the god asked.

“I have always been up on this hill, dearest god. My family have resided within these mountains for years.”

The god’s expression did not falter.

“My owner has joined the rest of my family up in the clouds, my god. It is just me left behind now.”

The cat’s ear twitched as it caught a glimpse of the god’s eyes. They were a magnificent sunset amber, mimicking the sun itself once it had done its bidding. Like the rarest of jewels, hidden away from the rest of humanity.

But the cat was puzzled. The god’s eyes shined like the brightest sun. Yet they seemed so hollow. No life resided within.

Tap tap tap

The sound of the cat’s paws went across the floorboards of the god’s little house. The god glanced down in astonishment to see the tabby cat perched down in front of them, but a few inches away from their robes.

“May I stay here, with you, oh lonely god?”

The cat asked once more.

The god’s expression was hidden under a mask. A mask decorated with a painted face of a red fox.

“Why are you not afraid of me, oh little one?”

The cat smiled up at the beautiful god.

“I have watched you all my life, my dearest god. You move with elegance, that of a kind spirit. You bring the plants life, that of a gentle being. You are as beautiful as no other. You are unmatched, my god”

“Yet you remain here in this desolate place. I have watched you sit here all my life, without moving, not even once. You are all alone, my dear god.”

The god continued to stare down at the tiny cat. The god had no specific thoughts or feelings towards the cat. The god hadn’t had any thoughts or feeling for centuries.

Without reason, the god brought their hand to rest on top of the little cat’s soft head, earning a delighted meow from it.

The cat watched again in awe, as the god brought their other hand to the chin of their mask, sliding it off to finally reveal their face.

Their eyelashes were that of their white hair, light and fluttery. Their skin was as clear as glass, it seemed as delicate as porcelain. Their lips were the reddest rouge, so full of colour and vibrancy.

The cat was not sure if even the god realised, but among these ethereal features, the most tragic smile was worn on their lips. It made the cat’s heart ache.

Tap tap tap

The cat buried itself into the god’s very lap, nuzzling it’s head into their robes.

“Oh my lonely god, may I stay with you here?”

The god’s neck craned down at the poor cat.

“Why do you weep, little cat?”

But the cat did not answer and only continued to sob.

“My my” the god smiled, softly stroking down the cat’s fur.

Craning their neck up, the god stared up at the sky. The house they resided in was worn down with the beats of time. The roof was no more, nothing but an open space above their head.

Staring up at the clouds that moved in sync, the birds that flew freely through the endless sky, the god’s eyes closed with satisfaction as they felt their ancient tears roll down their cheeks and down their slender neck.

“We both weep now, little one. Do not hold back your great tears. For they hold the most power in the world.”

As they both wept, the god slowly opened their eyes back again. Their eyes, had the faintest glow of life returned to them among the pool of tears.

“Let me tell you a tale, little one. Of a great god, the greatest there had ever been. And the story of a human, the greatest human to had ever had the pleasure of walking this earth….”

The god smiled up at the clouds.

“….and who I ever had the pleasure to call mine.”

[honey-jdor]

I feel so weak, so inconsequential... what wretched state has become of me? It is bitterly ironic, I thought, wringing my hands on my dress in a feeble attempt to calm myself : the silken texture offered little comfort. I am the Queen of goddesses, the divinity of divinity!

Who dares to break my heart?

How could _she_ break my heart?

[emkay]

I’m convinced Selena has the Midas Touch—every playlist is just pure gold ✨🖤🖤

[touch_of_fear]

This is honestly insane, but the minute I started playing this I just felt a connection. Like I was meant to hear it. Something clicked in me. Thank you.

[vimmiv]

this playlist is VERY VERY VERY FITTING to our d&d game rn and my characters backstory OMG ty

[delicatestanasishould.]

I'm currently reading The Song Of Achilles so its a perfect theme for me.

I love your playlists sm 💜 Usually people make playlist of singing music and I can't concentrate in my reading when I hear the singer's voice, I can only do it when it's melodies.

[lilithstudionow]

Some people were making up stories inspired by these songs so I thought I’d share a small part of mine .

“ the man stood at the end of the cemetery with a clock in hand, a watch from the pat rised from his pocket . As he turns the hand backwards the time when backwards too . Two extra graves disappeared and he didn’t stop till one small coffin was seen being brought down . He stopped the clock and time froze . As he opened the coffin he saw his dear, the love of this life, his joy and hope . Not a wife or a suitor but a daughter . The coffin so fancy for such a small beautiful thing in it . Her small nightgown glimmered in the setting sun light . Finally the man could say good bye to the gift he lost too soon . “

Thoughts ? Sorry if it’s stupid just thought it’d be nice to share

[elysian.]

She gathered all her strength to caress his face for what might be the very last time. A sad smile formed on her lips as tears trickled down her face. He looked just like the very first day that they had met. His dirty blond hair, deep blue eyes, and soft thin lips remained, but his warm smile had been replaced by a tear stained face. So many decades had already passed, yet his appearance still remained the same, unlike her own. She sighed. Time flew by too quickly. The day had already come for her to say goodbye.

"Will you forget me?" her quiet voice rang out amidst the sobs.

He gripped her hand a little tighter, as if he were to let go, she would slip away into nothingness at any given moment.

I hope you will. I know that you will live for a very long time, and I don’t want to become the memory that will haunt you at every waking moment.

The last tear drop rolled off of her wrinkled cheeks as she slowly closed her eyes to rest for eternity, never to be awakened again.

"Silly little girl. Don’t you know that once a god falls in love, it will follow them for the rest of their lives." He finally broke down into a mournful cry, as he watched the love of his life leave quietly without a sound.

[iminkneadofsomecats]

What's next? "pov: you're an heartbroken accurately depicted bible angel, trying to tell the human 'be not afraid'"

[aurathenomnom]

Can we just take a moment for the magic, Selena truly captures the essence of every title, if there were competitions for this, Selena would win every single time.

Also, ideas: "POV: You are an angel asending to the heavens", "POV: You are a pair of star-crossed lovers", "POV: You are a new fairy in Pixie Hollow", "POV: You are a heartbroken deamon", "POV: You're a Fairy who finally got their wings", "POV: You're a heartbroken Werewolf", "POV: You're Watching Icarus Fly, then Fall", "POV: You are Cinderella Dancing at the ball", "POV: You just found the magical cave behind your university's walls"

Also, thanks so much for reading my comment in advance

[shacameos]

playlists suggestion :

1. about an assassin who's sent to kill their lover
2. cursed princess
3. you're a black swan fulfilled with envy and anger
4. you're a lonely queen but people thought you're evil
5. betrayal
6. you're dying on your lover's hand
7. you disappeared
8. you're a social reject
9. after all you've done for your lover, you watch them falling in love with someone else
10. the end of the world

[pepinella]

Listening to it on endless loop while reading Heaven Official's Blessing (TGCF). This matches the god-theme so well! Great work!