I know, there are plenty playlists for our gorgeous Wizard of Waterdeep, but I just had to let it out of my system.
What strikes me the most about this one is that like almost every song for me is associated with some stage during Gale's life (well, almost, I'm still filling the gaps). And I just can't stop and listening to it, imagining all these events in my head.
I hope someone will find this interesting.
Goddess of the Rain - the stage of ultimate devotion of Mystra. Young Gale, had just gotten the attention of the Goddess of Magic herself and is eager to prove himself worthy.
Take me to your churchTeach me how to singShow me how to pray
Break me as you willLet me be your priestLet me be your prey
Let me rise to standHere beside your formAs your right handHere within the storm
Paradise - we've gotten Stockholm syndrome, guys :) Gale is still devoted to his Goddess but started to realise all toxicity of their relationships. Is he able to go away? Well, not now.
"In the most nights, she keep returning in her weaves..."
Toxic, kinda' crazy, hotKeeps me underneath her thumbRobs me of my dignity tonightAlways wants to take a pieceAnd chew me up and spit me outJust enough to get me through the nightBefore I know it—I'm just doing what she saysYes, I'm doing this...
Wrong Side of Heaven - Gale has already gotten the Orb and was abandoned by Mystra. He feels frustrated and lost and locks himself in his tower.
I spoke to God todayAnd she said that she's ashamedWhat have I become?What have I done?I spoke to the devil todayAnd he swears he's not to blameAnd I understood'Cause I feel the same
Goodbye Cruel World - Gale lost himself in self-pity.
Whoa, goodbye cruel worldI'm off to join the circusGonna be a brokenhearted clownPaint my face with a good-for-nothing smile'Cause a mean, fickle womanTurned my whole world upside down
Can't Find a Way - Gale finally left his tower, hoping to make a brand new start. This is when he was captured by the Illithids and the events of the game had taken the place. He started to accept Mystra's decision and tried to disassociate from the past.
Now that youve gone againIve found other friendsYou ask what you areYou don't even care for meIm tired of belivinNow that youve gone awayNothings left to sayYou ask what you areYou dont even care for meIm tired and leavin
A Place in Your World - gods, isn't it the most Golden Retriever song?)) Gale meets Tav, slowly falling in love, seeking their attention.
Would you like to see within my heart?Would you like to be there when I fall apart?The sun might scorch my eyesBut no one ever cries a tear for meIs there nothing more that I can stand?I feel so displaced now I'm the lonely manBut look into my eyesAnd maybe you can see what's in my heart
Repentance - Gale has gotten the message from Mystra and considering to follow her order. I imagine him sitting alone in his tent, illuminating only by candle on his table; his hands in his hair, his head lowered and eyes shut closed.... Oooogh, it's a tough one.
Staring at the finished page before meAll the damage now so clear and evidentThinking 'bout the dreaded task in store for meA bitter fear at the thought of my amends
Hoping that the step will help restore meTo face my past and ask for forgivenessCleaning up my dirty side of this unswept streetCould this be the beginning of the end?
The Cross - Tav persuades Gale not to follow Mystra's order and claim the Crown of Karsus. Gale meets Mystra to threaten her. "Not happening" Gale's line is in my mind forever.
I was young and so naiveYou were God and I believedYou made me kneelYou made me feelLike it was all my faultBut now I know it wasn't mine at all
Lose Control - I mean, guys. You know what it is about ;)
Something's got a hold of me latelyNo, I don’t know myself anymoreFeels like the walls are all closin' inAnd the devil's knockin’ at my door, woahOut of my mind, how many times did I tell youI'm no good at bein' alone?Yeah, it's taken a toll on me, tryin' my best to keepFrom tearin' the skin off my bones, don't you know
First Light - classic! Gale and Tav find comfort in their tower in Waterdeep and themselves. I don't think I need to explain anything here))
One bright mornin' changes all thingsSoft and easy as your breathin', you wakeYour eyes open at first, a thousand miles awayBut turnin' shoot a silver bullet point-blank rangeAnd I can scarce believe what I'm believin' inCould this be how every day begins?
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