song prompt ideas

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Hello, everyone! We are thrilled with the number of sign-ups we've had so far! I hope everyone is thinking about what kind of awesome stories/art/mixes they can make. :)

We'll try to post some prompts up as reminders/inspiration at least once a week until the due date at the end of February; remember, anything posted here or in the prompt post is fair game for you! If something sparks an idea, run with it!

Below, you'll find a handful of songs (all by awesome female artists!) that might inspire something. If you know of a song - something you think might inspire a great story or piece of art, but you just don't know what characters/pairings it would work for - feel free to post it in the comments! Maybe someone will know exactly what to do with it!

Carrie Rodriguez - "Infinite Night"

When it’s more than you can bear
let the silence fill the air
get a glimpse of the holy light
Well the sun is just a star,
it reminds you of where we are,
a little part of the infinite night

Heather Nova - "Ruby Red"

I've got a ruby red desire
Like a virus like my last hope
I've got a ruby red desire
I've got to hear the red bird sing
I've got to rip this cord
And rinse this lazy blood
Clear a path and walk away

I've been waiting for the sky to fall
I've been worried I could lose it all
I've been waiting for the safety net
Tell myself that I'm not ready yet

Eilen Jewell - "Queen of the Minor Key"

The day I was born a gypsy looked at me
She told my mama she could easily see
Just how bright my future would be
For I was gonna be royalty

No crown will sit on her poor head
A barstool will be her throne she said
Instead of riches and finery
She'll have a wealth of sad songs and whiskey

She'll be the queen, the queen, the queen,
The queen of the minor key

Within Temptation - "Forgiven"

Couldn't save you from the start
Love you so it hurts my soul
Can you forgive me for trying again
Your silence makes me hold my breath
Time has passed you by

Oh, for so long I've tried to shield you from the world
Oh, you couldn't face the freedom on your own
Here I am left in silence

Sara Bareilles - "Gravity"

Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.

You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.

Amanda Ghost - "Empty"

This shallow need to feel wanted.
Worshipped and adored and ever be ignored.
I give you love but you don't see it.
You never understand my world is in your hands.
I have this thought in my head and it's about being noticed.

Remember, you can leave any and all prompts for stories centering around Dragon Age's female characters here, and if you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, do so here! We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with! :D