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You Will Be Okay by Sam Haft: Protective sad boy uncle vibes- probably talking to Athena but any of his nephews work here
Surface Pressure by Lin-Manuel Miranda: Let's see, a song about being defined by one's usefulness and slowly going insane due to both external and internal expectations as well as the duties the person feels like they have to fulfill because no one else can carry the burden? Wow, who could have guessed?
Dead Mom by Eddie Perfect: Orchid, anyone?
Able by Jack Stauber: Discusses the singer's capabilities as well as the fact that the singer is obviously going insane and desperately insisting that they can keep going
When He Sees Me by Sara Bareilles: Bruh the Ghae confession took sooooo long to happen because the gays are hopeless fools :)
Main Character by Will Wood: He was forced into a role he didn't want by the expectations of others and himself as well as needing to survive. Also, the last chorus... this is what Rae would say if he allowed himself to be angry ("But I ain't done a fucking thing to you...").
dumb dumb by mazie: "I just wanna go from here... close my eyes and disappear." Also, the fact that "Everyone is dumb" and Rae is the only one that seems to be consistently working to fix things? Again, this is what Rae would say if he got mad. Also also, tell me the line about the comic relief isn't Rae being jealous of Sherbert.
Are You Satisfied by Marina: "High achiever", "It's my problem if I wanna pack up and run away", etc. The vibes fit. Also, the first verse is Rae being forced to pull out his eye to save his friends.
Rockabye by Clean Bandit: Again, uncle vibes. Need I say more?
Only Exception by Paramore: Why does all of Ghaae have "I was alone until you came and helped me heal" vibes?
Top of My School by Katherine Lynn-Rose: Again, defining one's worth by your usefulness. Rae kinnies feeling called out yet?
Overwhelmed by Ryan Mack: "Why's it always right before I fall asleep that I get overwhelmed..." Like... Rae do be having nightmares and Warden issues and terrible sleep schdules tho :)
What's Gonna Happen by David Yazbek: ANXIETY VIBES (I know the lyrics don't fit but listen-)
Valentine by Laufey: Ghosty was his first love :3
Do I Deserve It by Sushi Soucy: "I have so many friends who've left me on a whim... and yet I can help feeling I'm the one to blame..." Honestly, this whole song just describes Rae's self-esteem issues.
Murders by Miracle Musical: It's a song about doing something innocent and then getting involved in something confusing and scary. Also, "all for nothing at all" talking about how all of Rae's efforts still haven't gotten him off the hook.
Diagnosis by Milo McAllister: Just... listen to the song. No explanation required, this is Rae's entire life. It's probably Centross or Ocie that Rae is talking to in this song tbh.
Two Birds by Regina Spektor: Rae could be talking about Sherb or Centross
I've Had Enough by Melina KB: Honestly, how many people have taken advantage of this man? He deserves to get mad.
A Pearl by Mitski: Rae when Ghaae be angsty :(
First Love/Late Spring by Mitski: Rae doesn't feel like he deserves to be loved )3
Be Nice To Me by The Front Bottoms: Rae slowly cracking under pressure. Also, "You're a killer and I'm your best friend" is so Eye Duo during corrupt arc (or End Duo tbh).
Used to Be Mine by Sara Bareilles: Rae reflecting on the fact that he isn't who he used to be and not all of the changes were positive or by choice
Interlude: I'm Not Angry Anymore by Paramore: Rae trying to process his feelings about all the people who have hurt him (Rae. Deserves. To. Get. MAD.)
Shit by Bo Burnham: Rae is not ok guys
God Must Hate Me by Catie Turner: Like Rae said, he is not a lucky man
Body Terror Song by AJJ: Rae sure is constantly being biologically and nonconsensually altered :( But who is singing to him?
Are We Still Friends by Tyler the Creator: Rae really wanted Sherb and Centross back no matter how many times they hurt him
Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold: "Do you ever get a little bit tired of life, like you're not really happy but you don't wanna die..." :(
Body by Mother Mother: Rae is willing to hurt himself to get rid of the skulk
New Invention by I Dont Know How But They Found Me: Ignore the first verse, but Rae sure does have EXTREME sleep issues :,(
I Hear A Symphony by Cody Fry: Rae was alone before Athena and Jamie came along :)
jealousy, jealousy by Olivia Rodrigo: "I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be anyone, anyone else..."
If We Have Each Other by Alec Benjamin: Banner Fam vibes (3
Problems by Mother Mother: Rae doesn't believe he deserves to be loved :( :(
Sweet Hibiscus Tea by Penelope Scott: "Here's the thing, I can't do anything right, try as I absolutely, totally might... And I am not your protagonist, I'm not even my own, I don't know anything, I don't even know what I don't know... You're already halfway out the door and I'm so tiny and so old and God it's never been so cold..."
Coward by Su Lee: I just... I could quote every lyric and it would fit perfectly
Somewhere Only We Know by Keane: Ghaae sure does have a lot of benches and gardens and special places that belong only to them :)
Rider's Lullabye by Jessie Mueller: UNCLE VIIIIIIBES (3
Could You Love Me While I Hate Myself by Zeph: I mean... need I say more?
Home by Cavetown: "Are you tired of me yet? I'm a little sick right now, but I swear when I'm ready, I will fly us out of here... But strangely he feels at home in this place." Also, the part where it's like "get a load of this monster" is at first Rae defending Centross and then calling himself a monster and other people comforting him.
Be Glad I Love You (Go To Bed) by Bug Hunter: Like... look at what's in the parentheses. This is Ghaae. Also, LOOK AT THE THIRD VERSE (3
Losing My Mind by Montaigne: Mans is not ok guys :(
Brother by Kodaline: Is this End Duo or Eye Duo? I think it's End Duo, but I could be biased :)
Ordinaryish People by AJR: Rae feels inferior to everyone else. Also, "I guess the last time you had any fun was way back when you weren't anyone..."
Why by Derivikat: Rae calling out Enderian's bullshit
American Healthcare by Penelope Scott: "Well I fucking helped people... I did not become a doctor just to suck the devil's dick..." He just wants to help guys.
Pierrot by Hatsune Miku: This just describes Rae's whole life story you guys
Turn It Down by OR3O: Rae knows so many secrets and he just wants to help but it's all so MUCH
The 30th by Billie Ellish: Rae is always worried about the worst case scenario, as in what could have happened and what could happen later
Karma by AJR: He does so good but he keeps getting screwed over :,(
Any suggestions for things to add?