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Lately I have been listening to the album "The Blessed Unrest" by Sara Bareilles.

From "I Choose You" being the song my wife and I chose to walk down the aisle to (before my egg cracked) to that same beautiful woman playing "Brave" for me - giving me strength to come out as trans to family. This album has become a staple in my transition and it's easy to see my self throughout it's lyrics and melodies.

"Hercules" is also a good song about pleading for inner strength - which for me, means becoming my authentic self as Olivia. Here is a verse from that song that resonates with me:

I've lost a grip on where I started from
 I wish I'd thought ahead and left a few crumbs I'm on the hunt for who I've not yet become But I'd settle for little equilibrium
 There is a war inside my heart gone silent Both sides dissatisfied and somewhat violent The issue I have now begun to see
 I am the only lonely casualty

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[–] EmilyIsTrans@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lately "She Likes a Boy" by Nxdia. I also got turned onto a bunch of trans-ish brit-pop from reading "Little Blue Encyclopedia (for Vivian)" (highly recommend).

[–] onevia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ooo trans-ish brit pop sounds like just my jam! If you have any recommendations in that would be fantastic :D

Also, will def check out the book! Really itching to get back into reading lately so this sounds like the perfect opportunity

There are way more mentions in the book, but one prominent song that I think can be read really trans is "Mis-shapes" by Pulp. A bunch of Suede can be read the same way as well!

I really liked Little Blue, it's framing is super interesting (the main character explores their relationship and love for a fellow trans lady Vivian through a shared interest in a (fictional) show called "Little Blue"). Also highly recommend "A Safe Girl to Love" (or any of Casey Plett's work), its a bunch of short stories so easy to get into, as well as Nevada!!!