#31DC2013 Inspired by a Song

I've seen what you have made

In all it's beauty

What I cannot create I recognize

Let's watch the night explode

Just hold onto me 

I'll whisper you this truth

Uncompromised

Wait for a heart that never lies

But not this time

Watch those explosions in the sky

And you'll go blind

Not this time

Will you live in hope

Or dark desire

What can I say

Fuck love, gimme fire

Have you seen what I've made

Beneath the wreckage

Just suffer through the dust

And there you'll find

The color of a night

That burns out from us

Surrounded by it's glow

Our city lies

Wait for a love that never dies

And you've lost life

One overdose just to survive

We'll shine this time

Make headlines

Will you live in hope

Or dark desire

What can I say

Fuck love, gimme fire

I really, really hope that at least one of you knew that song immediately! It's one of my all time favorites, by a band I absolutely love! I'll embed it after the pics and explanation. The band is Blacq Audio, and the song is Cities of Night, from the debut CexCells album. If you're not familiar with Blaqk Audio, you're probably familiar with their "parent" band, AFI. Lead singer Davey Havok and guitarist Jade Puget got together to create a synth/electronic side project, and Blaqk Audio was born. Now, I've been an avid AFI fan for awhile (since about The Art of Drowning), and of course I'd support artists that I feel passionate about either way, but I think my adoration for Blaqk Audio has surpassed that of my love for AFI. So I HIGHLY recommend you check them out. Listen to the song below, then start clicking through to whatever other songs pop up! 

Now that the shameless plug is through, we can get down to business :) I used acrylic paints for the very first time ever in this mani, as I wanted to be able to just wipe them off and start over without completely redoing my base coat. Luckily, the only nail I had to do twice was my thumb! My base color is Sinful Colors Black on Black. I created the fiery galaxies ("watch those explosions in the sky") on my index and pinky fingers using Revlon Spirit, Daring Digits Girl's Night Out, Sally Hansen Red Carpet, Wet N Wild 9021Orange, Sinful Colors Let's Meet, Sally Hansen Lightning and Wet N Wild Kaleidoscope. The "Fuck Love" and "Gimme Fire" on my middle and ring fingers were made using red, copper and gold metallic acrylic paints and a tiny paintbrush.

The Blaqk Audio logo on my thumb was freehanded with white acrylic paint.

                                 

         Please enjoy one of my absolute favorite songs, and then stop by and enjoy the other song inspired manis in the InLinkz below! You can also search for them on your favorite social media using hashtag #31DC2013.