These Famous Love Songs Make Eerily Perfect Horror Story Book Covers in Stephen King's Style
Love and horror do go hand in hand...
There's something that love songs and break-up songs have in common with horror: eerie undertones. If you can't quite visualize it in your mind's eye, renowned relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon offers insights into the darker aspects of love.
Dr. Solomon explores how heartache songs and love ballads can evoke feelings similar to those found in horror narratives, suggesting that "the emotional intensity of love and loss can mirror the suspense and fear in horror stories." The art of blending these themes, much like the mash-ups seen in Stephen King's book covers, creates a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with audiences.
Speaking of the intersection of love and fear, Dr. Solomon states:
"Love has the power to evoke our deepest fears and vulnerabilities, and this series captures that essence beautifully, merging the tragic with the thrilling."
1. Every Breath You Take / The Police
Every single day; every word you say; every game you play; every night you stay; I'll be watching you
Butcher Billy2. Careless Whisper / George Michael
Time can never mend; the careless whisper of a good friend
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You send my soul sky-high; when your lovin' starts
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4. Lady in Red / Chris de Burgh
And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away, and I have never had such a feeling.
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5. Total Eclipse of the Heart / Bonnie Tyler
Every now and then I get a little bit lonely; and you're never coming 'round
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6. You've Lost That Loving Feeling / The Righteous Brothers
Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you; if you would only love me like you used to do, yeah
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7. I Will Survive / Gloria Gaynor
I should have changed that stupid lock; I should have made you leave your key; if I'd known for just one second you'd be back to bother me
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8. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now / The Smiths
Why do I give valuable time; to people who don't care if I live or die?
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9. Hooked On A Feelin' / Blue Swede
Lips as sweet as candy; its taste is on my mind; girl, you got me thirsty; for another cup of wine
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10. Love Hurts / Nazareth
Some fools fool themselves, I guess; they're not fooling me
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11. Strange Love / Depeche Mode
But when you think I've had enough; from your sea of love; I'll take more than another river full
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12. You Know I'm No Good / Amy Winehouse
By the time I'm out the door; you tear men down like Roger Moore
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13. Hello / Lionel Richie
I sometimes see you pass outside my door; hello, is it me you're looking for?
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14. Bizarre Love Triangle / New Order
Every time I see you falling; I get down on my knees and pray
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15. Head Over Heels / Tears for Fears
I made a fire and watched it burn; thought of your future
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16. Bad Romance / Lady Gaga
I want your ugly; I want your disease; I want your everything as long as it's free
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17. Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High / Arctic Monkeys
But I'm not finished, 'cause you're not by my side...
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18. Maneater / Hall & Oates
So many have paid to see what you think you're getting for free
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19. Wish You Were Here / Pink Floyd
So, so you think you can tell; heaven from hell? Blue skies from pain?
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20. Heaven Is A Place On Earth / Belinda Carlisle
When the night falls down, I wait for you, and you come around
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21. Eyes Without A Face / Billy Idol
It's easy to deceive; it's easy to tease; but hard to get release
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22. How Deep Is Your Love / Bee Gees
'Cause we're living in a world of fools
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23. Love Will Tear Us Apart / Joy Division
Is my timing that flawed, our respect run so dry?
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24. The Killing Moon / Echo & the Bunnymen
Fate; up against your will; through thick and thin; he will wait until; you give yourself to him
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25. A Light That Never Goes Out / The Smiths
And if a double-decker bus crashes into us; to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
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26. You're So Vain / Carly Simon
You had me several years ago when I was still quite naive
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27. Every Time You Go Away / Paul Young
Can't you see we've got everything going on and on and on?
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