Inspiration for 'Love Lives On' fic
When I first came across the idea of writing this fic, I was listening to my iPod in my car. The song Love Lives On by Mallary Hope was playing, and I realized that, with a few word changes, the song could be appplied to the Janto pairing. I was immediately hit by inspiration to, at last, get a Live Journal of my own and try my hand at fanfiction. I believe I'll be writing song-inspired fics for awhile.
I only meant for this fic to be a one-shot, but then, I was never one to agree with Russell T. Davies. After the unfortunate events of Children of Earth, I have refused to acknowledge what he says as truth. As a result, this will be a COE fix-it. Hurray!
Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge of Welsh names, particularly the little girl's. I chose it for it's meaning, and decided the nickname based on what seemed to be natural.
The lyrics are below in case anyone is unfamiliar with the song. After making the connection to Jack and Ianto, I have cried often enough when hearing this song. The words I have changed (and I warn you now: they don't go with rhythm of the song) will be in brackets and starred with an asterisk to tell you what the original lyrics were.
Here you go:
I reached for you this morning
woke up with empty arms
once again it's sinking in
how far away you are
I still pour two cups of coffee
and tell you all about my dreams
this kitchen's way to quiet
you should still be here with me
and even though I cry like crazy
even though it hurts so bad
I'm thankful for the time god gave me
even though we couldn't make it last
I'm learning how to live without you
even though I don't want to
and even with you gone
love lives on
I still call your [sister]* on Sunday
it's good to hear her voice
she always tells me that same story
about [that]** stubborn little boy
and I kept your favorite [outfit]***
you know the one [we]**** used to hate
ain't it funny how it's the one thing now
I just can't throw away
and even though I cry like crazy
even though it hurts so bad
I'm thankful for the time god gave me
even though we couldn't make it last
I'm learning how to live without you
even though I don't want to
and even with you gone
love lives on
she comes with me on your birthday
little flowers in her hands
she's always known there's something missing
but to young to understand
and someday she's going to ask me
what kind of man you were
I'll tell her all the ways I loved you
and all of you I see in her
and even though I cry like crazy
even though it hurts so bad
I'm thankful for the love god gave me
and she's the perfect way to make it last
learning how to live without you
[Yan]***** I don't want to
but even with you gone
love lives on
* = mom
** = her
*** = t-shirt
**** = I
***** = baby
Hope this helps! : )