Most of the chapters in this story are some of my favorite songs or inspired by my favorite songs so I'm gonna share them with you before I release the sequel to this story entitled "Cheers, Here's to Loving You." If you fancied the ups and downs of Ziall and Larry in my last book then I'm positive the sequel will drive you nuts ;)
If you love music as much as I do, then continue on.
If not, then go fold some socks or somethin'.
Chapter One: Time to Unwind by Chester French
Such an awesome song. It's very playful and seriously puts you in a good mood. I thought it was a chill song since that's what Zayn and Niall do in the chapter. They just hang until things turn heated.
"Baby I've been lookin' for a little time to unwind for a minute."
Chapter Two: Speak Low If You Speak Love by My American Heart.
Mellow with heavy guitar and straight forward lyrics. Good stuff. A lot of sweet things happend in this chapter and we see the soft caring side of Zayn.
"Whisper softly, softly in my ear. Say all the things I want to hear so speak low if you speak love."
Chapter Three: Thnks Fr Th Mmrs by Fall Out Boy
You probably think my spellcheck is off but that is really how the song is spelled. I think the band said they wanted the title to look like a text message. This is song has a little bit of a bitter edge to it but I think it expresses the way Niall feels when Zayn's bitchass leaves him alone at the diner.
"And I want these words to make things right but it's the wrongs that make the words come to life."
Chapter Four: Lovesick by Nevershoutnever!
If you've heard it, you know how heartbreakingly sweet the tune is. Perfect for sweet Nialler <3
"You tell me that you love me then you go and leave, why you do this to me baby? I'm lovesick."
Chapter Five: Hot Mess by Cobra Starship
It's a sassy in your face song about a hot drunk person. Drunk jealous Zayn? 'Nuff said.
"Well you're a hot mess and I'm fallen for you. And I'm like hot damn, let me make you my boo."
Chapter Six: Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't) by All Time Low
An all-around good song. Catchy and sweet like most All Time Low songs.
"Something's telling me to leave but I won't 'cause I'm damned if I do ya, damned if I don't."
Chapter Seven: Don't You Want Me by Human League
I have a very soft and random spot for music from the eighties lol don't judge me. This is the chapter where Harry tries to get a piece of Niall. The song doesn't have much to do with the chapter but the title does hah
"Don't you want me? - You know I don't believe you when you say that you don't need me."
Chapter Eight: No special song or anything for the title of this chapter. I just liked the sound of it. I was struggling with the title and "What I've Been Waiting For" just seemed right.
Chapter Nine: Let My Love Find You by REO Speedwagon
Again, a rather old song from the eighties. So romantic and pretty. Listen to it if you're ever in a sentimental mood. Perfect for expressing your love. It's also the chapter when Zayn gets Niall to say 'iloveyou' using drastic measures….lol.
"Let my love find you. It will be alright."
Chapter Ten: Shake Me Down by Cage the Elephant
I loved this song for a while now it won't go away. It's always stuck in my head or playing on the radio. Sadly, this doesn't even have relevance to the actual chapter hah.
"I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun."
Chapter Eleven: Nothing Left to Hide by Hot Chelle Rae
Sweet band. Sweet song. And catchy as fuck. A song about hiding something....obviously.
"The darkness changed the light, when you've got nothing left to hide."
Chapter Twelve: Sweat it Out by Breathe Carolina
Not one of my favorite songs by Breathe Carolina (My favorite will always be "Lovely") but the song had relevance. This chapter was about the aftermath of the note Harry leaves for Niall that ends up in Louis' hands. If you remember, Louis gets quite pissed.
"I feel the heat creepin' up to me. It's in my bones. I just might sweat it out."
Chapter Thirteen: Calm Before the Storm by Fall Out Boy
Ah I used to adore this song AND band. Their album is like a soundtrack to this story but all the titles are so damn long.
"You said, between your smiles and regrets: Don't say it's over."
Chapter Fourteen: Toxic by Britney Spears
I used the line 'A Guy Like You Should Wear a Warning' which is a line I've been waiting to use for quite a while. I dunno if I used it in this story. I hope I did. This is my favorite Britney track ever. This was like when she was at her prime.
"With the taste of your poison paradise, I'm addicted to you. Don't know that you're toxic?"
Chapter Fifteen: The Carpal Tunnel of Love by Fall Out Boy
Third Fall Out Boy song so far. Damn, I still love this song.
"Whoah oh, we're so miserable and stunning."
Chapter Sixteen: Look Alive, Sunshine by My Chemical Romance
I was listening to MCR recently and forgot how much I loved them. Random little song that has nothing to do with my story.
"This one's for all of you rock'n'rollers."
Chapter Seventeen: 'Counting the Seconds Til' You're back is just a random title. I thought it'd be cute since Zayn's away and Niall's without some sweet Zayn lovin'.
Chapter Eighteen: I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
It'd be plain absurd to write a love story without some kind of influence from The Beatles. It's one of the best love songs written in the fuckin universe. I don't care if you think otherwise. Sorry for the sassiness *blushes*. If you notice, there is an awful lot of handholding in the chapter but I think I might've been too subtle about it.
"It's such a feeling that my love, I can't hide."
Chapter Nineteen: 'Truly, Madly, Deeply', I'm pretty sure it's a song. I just remember the title and I felt it was right for the end. To quote Harold Edward Styles: Simple but effective.
Techinically this story is twenty chapters since I didn't include the first chapter that's basically the name of the story. I called it Cheers, Here's To Love because of a song in a movie I really like. The movie is Down With Love.
Ah, cheers to romantic comedies and shipping bromances so hard it hurts. xx
(But mainly cheers to Ziall. I know it’s real!)