I Love You to Death was hugely inspired by music. The simple act of me making a “mixed tape” was what created Luke in the first place and when it did, that boy just did not leave me alone. The music became his character and it inspired the whole relationship between Luke and Ash, because it’s an escape for her and a form of expression for him. It’s also what brings them together, so I had the idea of giving each chapter in I Love You to Death its own playlist, which gives you a glimpse into their growing relationship. Both the song’s title and lyrics describe so much of what’s happening in that particular chapter as well as between the two of them. When combined, the songs make up the soundtrack of their story. Every single one of these songs inspired me when writing this book and they also brought everything to life in my head. I can’t tell you how many times I listened to Alibi whilst getting a certain scene in A Perfect Ten exactly right….that voice, that sexy voice…if I was to pick it, that is exactly how I imagine Luke sounds. This is music from some of my most favourite bands and includes what I think are some of their best songs.
1. The Kill – 30 Seconds to Mars
2. One – U2
3. Cut – Plumb
4. Running Up That Hill – Placebo
5. A Beautiful Lie – 30 Seconds to Mars
6. Bad – U2
7. Straightjacket Feeling – The All-American Rejects
8. Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
9. Count On Me – Bruno Mars
10. Make It Without You – Andrew Belle
11. Dakota – Stereophonics
12. Talking To The Moon – Bruno Mars
13. Punching In A Dream – The Naked & Famous
14. Hurricane – 30 Seconds to Mars
15. White Blank Page – Mumford & Sons
16. Poison & Wine – The Civil Wars
17. A Modern Myth – 30 Seconds to Mars
18. Fall At Your Feet – Boy & Bear
19. Infinite Arms – Band of Horses
20. I’ve Got This Friend – The Civil Wars
21. Friends – Band of Skulls
22. To Whom It May Concern – The Civil Wars
23. Lay It Down – The Rubens
24. Girls Like You – The Naked & Famous
25. Bloodstream – Stateless
26. Undisclosed Desires – Muse
27. Unchained Melody – U2 version
28. Kiss Me – Ed Sheeran
29. Alibi – 30 Seconds to Mars
30. All You Wanted – Sounds Under Radio
31. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
32. Done All Wrong – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
33. Wait – M83
34. Everything Will Be Alright – The Killers
35. 100 Suns – 30 Seconds to Mars
36. Tongue Tied – Grouplove
37. It Ends Tonight – The All-American Rejects.
38. How To Save A Life – The Fray
39. Saviour – 30 Seconds to Mars
40. Timshel – Mumford & Sons
41. Everlasting love – U2 version
