Soon-To-Be Bride Chooses "Dark And Disturbing" Songs On The Wedding Playlist, Gets Threatened By MIL

A 28-year-old bride-to-be picked songs for her wedding playlist, and it sounded like a harmless “dark and disturbing” vibe at first. Sure, her families grumbled, but the weirdness got parked and everyone moved on, at least on paper.

The trouble started when people actually dug into the lyrics. Buried in a 64-song playlist, one track, “Gomenne Gomenne” by Kikuo, hit like a grenade, with comments going off the rails once its meaning was shared: a graphic metaphor tied to child sexual abuse. Then the MIL got involved, and suddenly this wasn’t about taste, it was about control.

By the time the threat landed, the playlist had turned into a family feud with one song doing all the damage.

The OP writes...

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There was some grumbling about it, but eventually their families accepted it

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Since they learned the lyrics, they keep saying it's inappropriate and weird

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That’s when the grumbling over the “dark” picks became real, right after the families finally learned what the lyrics meant.

Weddings can amplify underlying family dynamics.

The OP has a feeling that it's not about the songs themselves but something else

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The OP says that its only 3 songs from a playlist that has 64 songs

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You might be wondering which particular song is being talked about but the OP revealed it in the comments

A Redditor even went ahead to give more details about the song and here it is:

Gomenne Gomenne by Kikuo. It's a song about a young girl being sexually abused by her dad, using an EXTREMELY graphic metaphor of being eaten alive. It's a song that's disgusting on PURPOSE. A lot of Research is about how Japanese society's treatment of children is deeply horrific and offers them little recourse against those who've abused them and harshly punishes kids who don't conform to societal expectations.

The comments went wild after this revelation and you can check out some of them below

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Once OP revealed that it was only 3 songs out of 64 causing the uproar, the comments still zeroed in on “Gomenne Gomenne” like it was the whole problem.

This also feels like the husband forced to repay $150K for a house he never agreed to accept.

Conflict in wedding planning often stems from differing expectations, and understanding these can help.

This Redditor believes this is not appropriate

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It doesn't mean that other people will not find it weird

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This Redditor says the OP is definitely messed up

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This Redditor says that it is dark and disturbing

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It's a messed up lyrics to have for a wedding

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This Redditor had to revoke their verdict as soon as they found out

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The second people connected the song to its brutally graphic subject matter, the wedding planning conversation flipped from “inappropriate” to “how dare you.”

And with the MIL threatening OP over that one track, it became clear this was never just about music, it was about who gets to decide what’s allowed at the wedding.

Therapists recommend that couples create a shared vision for their wedding playlist, which can help mitigate family tensions. This collaboration fosters a sense of unity between partners while allowing for individual expression. An effective approach is to compile a list of songs that each partner loves, alongside a few that honor family traditions.

This way, the couple can present a balanced playlist that respects both their preferences and familial expectations, ultimately leading to a more enjoyable celebration.

And yes, it's true most guests will either not notice it or not even understand what is going on.

Still, it only takes one person who knows the song's meaning to hear it on the day of OP's wedding and it can spell trouble. The fact that OP's partner's mother threatened to not show up adds significant pressure to the situation.

The outcome will depend on how OP and her partner navigate this challenge together. Hmmm! Let's be frank, the songs are weird and Redditors attested to that.

This scenario underscores the complexity of personal choices in wedding planning, particularly when they intersect with family dynamics.

The tension surrounding the wedding playlist of the soon-to-be bride illustrates the intricate dynamics of family relationships during wedding planning. The selection of "dark and disturbing" songs has not only sparked controversy but has also drawn threats from the future mother-in-law, highlighting the clash between personal expression and family expectations. This situation underscores the delicate balance couples must strike between honoring their own tastes and accommodating familial traditions.

To navigate these challenges, it is crucial for couples to engage in open communication and find common ground. By creating a shared vision that honors their unique love story, couples can transform a potentially divisive issue into an opportunity for collaboration, ultimately enhancing the joy of their special day.

The playlist wasn’t the issue, it was the fact that one MIL couldn’t handle a bride choosing her own dark weirdness.

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