Expiration Date | Varian and the Seven Kingdoms

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Context: A song exploring the parallels between Varian and Hugo's relationship in the present and Donella and Ulla's relationship in the past. The gays are suffering lol.
Something a little simpler this time around.
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♫ LYRICS ♫
HUGO:
I was a light packer
With nothing much to lose
Until I met you
Now everything’s confused
There’s a weight on my shoulders
A crevice in my heart
And you have made a home there
Made me crave a fresh start
I count every hour
Knowing one day we’ll go sour
DONELLA:
Tear out the pages
Toss the notebooks
Torch the files
‘Cause I would give it all away
For one of your smiles
We look good on paper
But ink is not real life
And you will go back home
And make a wonderful wife
I can feel your power
I can feel us going sour
HUGO & DONELLA:
Oh, darlin’ we have an expiration date
Oh, darlin’ you’re moving on
One day you’ll wake up and realize we’re tempting fate
One day I’ll wake up and you’ll be gone
HUGO (overlapping):
I was a light-packer
With nothing much to lose
Until I met you
Now everything’s confused
There’s a weight on my shoulders
A crevice in my heart
And you have made a home there
Made me crave a fresh start
DONELLA (overlapping):
Tear out the pages
Toss the notebooks
Torch the files
‘Cause I would give it all away
For one of your smiles
We look good on paper
But ink is not real life
And you will go back home
And make a wonderful wife
HUGO:
I curse every hour
DONELLA:
I shrink from your power
HUGO & DONELLA:
As we go sour
Oh, darlin’ we have an expiration date
Darlin’, it’s simply a matter of time
And though I know you’re mine
You’ll find
That I’m not your soulmate
And so you’ll leave me
Rotting in the grime
But when you reach your hand
I’ll take the stand
I’ll take the bait
‘Cause darlin’
You’re my favourite waste of time

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

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[@YouveBeenMegged]

Hugo over here singing about how his relationship is gonna expire: 🥺🥺🥺 Varian: **kicks down the door** I BROUGHT PRESERVATIVES

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

LOOOOOOOOL this is now canon in my mind

[@YouveBeenMegged]

@@DanielleKeikoEyer And Disney can’t say it’s not, mwahahahahaha

[@sunshadowkitten8487]

Put it in the freezer!

[@pinatapaws]

varian INVENTED preservatives, he told me himself 😌😌

[@YouveBeenMegged]

@@pinatapaws Honestly I wouldn’t doubt it

[@mariepigen08]

"Cause Darling, you're my favorite waste of time..." Man, that hit hard..

[@veronicasawyer6414]

hugo and donella parallels always make me cry

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Same 😭😭😭

[@lizlovescookies2689]

I'm so excited! You should seriously see a chiropractor though from carrying this entire starved fandom on your back lol, you seriously deserve all of the praise in the world

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh my GOSH this made me laugh 😆 Thank you so much, that's so nice of you to say!!

[@swordquillinc.5335]

I see you both are of cultured comedic ilk.

[@ADHDismysuperpower]

I think this comes after Donella's reprise, as Hugo, having been revealed before he could explain that he stopped giving Donella information and chose Varian, was abandoned in grief. After the song, Varian could have a reprise: Oh, darling, you gave us an expiration date, was it real or were we just a lie? Did you ever care? Did you know this was our fate? Or did she do this? Could it be that you're still mine?

[@dimitramantzourani9565]

I discovered your talent and joined the Fandom yesterday. I have been blasting your songs ever since. I desperately wanted another Hugo song (he and Varian are my favorites). Now, this is what I call luck. ❤️

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh no way! Welcome to the fandom, we have fun here! 😊

[@dimitramantzourani9565]

@@DanielleKeikoEyer I just heard the song, you are amazing!

[@ShapeShifterVee]

Bro same

[@Red_Lotus202]

“We look good paper but ink is not real life” GETS ME EVERY TIME! UGH I LOVE THIS SONG 😭

[@holadicehola24]

Omg, I remember now why I loved your songs so much. After being out of the fandom for a while I decide to go back to your songs, and I got just as exited as when Donella's song was coming out. And now I hear it and it's truly amazing, I love the melody and I've always had a love for guitars, I'm definitely gonna try learning this one, just in the first notes I could feel the sorrow and it hit me when I first heard it, that moment when Hugo and Donella start singing at the same time sounds so beautiful and well done, and the lyrics just say so much about both of them and their feelings, the parallel between the two and their stories feels so tragic when it becomes clear how one of their stories ended, and you can feel their feelings about that, how Hugo thinks that exactly how his story is going to end too, and how resigned he is to that, and I could keep rambling about it but this comment is long enough. Amazing job and thank you for creating content that inspires people and makes them happy.

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Wow, thank you so so much for this wonderful comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and if you ever do a cover I'd be thrilled to hear it! 😊

[@veronicasawyer6414]

NOOO I FELL ASLEEP WITH LIKE TEN MINUTES LEFT IM.SOBBUNG

[@dagrayzone4421]

“We look good on paper, but ink is not real life.” That line had me SHAKING oh my gosh I love this song

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you, I liked that line too 😊

[@creature_under_your_bed]

I'm so exited for it i knew it was coming out soon but today when I was at school the teacher let us listen to music while we worked and without hesitation I went straight to youtube to listen to the vat7k playlist and this was there I got so exited and this was my first week of school so we've done a few get to know me papers two have asked for my favorite musician/singer or songwriter i thought for a while and then I was like DUH! its you anyways I'm so exited about this and that they're going on Spotify thank you so much for your services to the vat7k community you are no doubt the most important member

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh my gosh!!! This comment is so nice and made me smile so hard, thank you so so much for your kind words, it means the world to me! 💕💕💕

[@haydensauer1700]

Aaaaahhhh it’s so wonderful!!!!!! Are they talking about varian and ulla??? I’m only asking cause I don’t wanna get the wrong idea but I’m pretty sure that’s what’s happening . I live the harmonies and the lyrics and agh!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so much! And yes, that was the concept behind the song 😊

[@misternonamekid2685]

STELLAR JOB AS ALWAYS I love this so much, I had to physically restrain myself from screaming with every lyric, especially in the chorus. Damn, this one really strikes the heartstrings.

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so so much, I'm so glad you liked it! 😊

[@fvkedupgirl]

oh… my…… god………. i saw this and when i realized it was this channel and it was NEW when i tell you i actually screamed. it took me so long to actually fully get into the vat7k fandom and i really don’t know why bc it’s so good and ive always loved varian. i love to see that the fandom is still alive

[@kateescario6677]

Oh god, i loved this. Just… donella and hugo and their ‘temporary’ loves. Its beautiful. Yours songs are so beautiful. I love the fact that its a duet between the two.

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Aww thank you! 😊

[@zoeluvsnge]

everytime you make a song twenty years are added to my lifespan, my skin is cleared, my plants are water, and money is added to my bank account

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

LOL love that!! 😂😂😂

[@arachnits]

WOWOW THIS IS GORGEOUS :(((( the subject of the song is so unique and powerful i love this so much.... i love the imagery in both of their lyrics sooooo much your work never disappoints!!!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!!

[@TheMerchantThief]

Wait I didn't actually see this because -time, projects, school, my life outside of youtube- BUT ITS HEART WRENCHING 🥺😭❤❤ I LOVE EVERY SONG YOU MAKE

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so much!!! 💙

[@leastrife6266]

Oh my gosh I had no idea this was coming out oh man!! A Donella and Hugo song! This is going to be good I already know it all of your songs are great.

[@kimberlymcfarland1706]

Wow, this turned out beautiful. I loved it. Please do more with at least Varian and Hugo

[@RheniumIodine]

I haven't heard this yet but I just wanna say I appreciate you and your work so much, you're practically carrying this fandom by yourself and you make my day better every time you upload, you're incredibly talented and a really sweet person :]

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh my gosh thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say!! 😭💕

[@beetlebri]

Beautiful, absolutely heart wrenching yet gorgeous at the same time. Your voice is so soft and smooth and GOSH the overlapping in the song and that last line “you’re my favorite waste of time” AAAA I love it love you Danielle thank you for what you do for this fandom omg

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!

[@CaseyEatsPaste]

THEM PARALLELS HWITH SKGFNFSUT

[@Cassaneah]

THIS SONG IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! Ur work is awesome, Disney should hire you!!!

[@haydensauer1700]

I’m so excited!! I always love seeing ur work! Especially shoot for more Hugo and donella content!

[@catboy_mars2769]

This is my favorite song now

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Wow, thanks so so much!!

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

IM SOOOO HYPE BRO LETS GET THIS ANGST AND MISERY READY

[@lenathefirst_4574]

AAH. Crying about this one at 2 AM (: it fits so beautifully, all your music is simply epic. In the words of another comment, you deserve every chiropractor in the world, and I am so happy to have found your little VAT7K corner of the internet.

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you, this little corner has been incredibly kind to me. 😊

[@Tsukino101]

You bringing these songs to life is really inspiring! You deserve a lot for making this happen!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh my gosh thank you so much!!

[@cindya.5566]

Absolutely gorgeous song Danielle 💖 You were not kidding when you said they were suffering😅. It's interesting to see how in some ways Hugo and Donella are not that different. Will you make a Varian and Ulla song next? You don't have to if you don't want to of course it just sounds like an interesting other side of the coin. Have a wonderful time making more music about whatever your heart loves 💕

[@xtimido_]

HOW DARE YOU MAKIN ME ALL EMOTIONAL 😭😭😭😭

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

It's what I do 😂😂😂

[@evakazoo]

Dang this one hit hard, the acoustic was a really good choice man this sounds beautiful

[@camou6294]

I'M LITTERALLY CRYING I LOVE IT SO MUCH 😭😭😭 It's really so accruate to the characters and the LYRICS ARE AWESOME !

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you, so glad you liked it!!

[@sicily3414]

MORE FOOD FOR THE STARVING FANDOM WOOO

[@pinatapaws]

this is my FAAAVORITE ONE OH MY GOD,,,, meltingpoint and varigo parallels hurt me so bad I love them so much

[@LadyBubbles_art]

I tear up every time I listen to this 😭

[@micah1841]

Bro I ain’t even lying I’m tearing up

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Aww love that!

[@TheMerchantThief]

I can't wait!!! I am so excited!!

[@sabrinacabrera1938]

Ya quiero que empiece!!! Aaaa!!

[@zucchiniduck9779]

Listening to this on repeat again!! Such an awesome and sad song that just itches something in my brain and I love it!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Ahhhh thank you!!!

[@veronicasawyer6414]

THIS IS SO GREAT IM SOBBING

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Awww thank you and I'M SORRY 😂😭

[@originalname5528]

I'm so late to this fandom and found ur songs. OMG I THINK THIS ONE'S MY FAVORITE. THE HARMONIZING IS SO GOOOD ILY SM DANIELLE KEEP UP THE GOOOD WORK

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Oh my gosh thank you so so much!! And welcome to the fandom, we have fun here! 😊

[@fmdoodles9205]

Ahhhh the parallels!! Amazing amazing! Loved this so much!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you!

[@snowspirit7670]

Aaaaaa this was so good!!!!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you!!!

[@GhostBestCat]

Since my friend gave permission I meant to say that while I liked your Could've Been Me cover, my friend, aka the user Kimberly, is the one that commented on your group song about VAT7K where she said she was imagining the group song exactly the way you did it

[@mikalamathews8065]

Amazing job as always. Keep it up.

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so much!!

[@LolLittleSunflowergirl]

AHHH I LOVE THE INSTRUMENTAL SO MUCHHHH

[@caitlin7162]

Dang this got me crying at 1am. Another beautiful song for the gays haha

[@iceluvndiva21]

"A heart's a heavy thing" - Sophie, Howl's Moving Castle

[@therevolutionarymanumissio466]

Omg I love it!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thanks!

[@tigerhawklabs5033]

This is genuinely gorgeous Danielle! Probably my favorite VAT7K song you've done. ...You'll never convert me to Varigo tho :3

[@Valelebee]

THIS IS INSANE

[@Valelebee]

Oh Im OBSESSED obsessed with this one

[@-orczy-5111]

This hurts after reading chapter 22 of Varian's Tangled Trials :(

[@SkylarKuzuf]

Where did you read the series?? I can’t find it!!! (Was it deleted?? I know I’m way late to this fandom)

[@Cup_Cake_]

@@SkylarKuzuf i feel you- but uhm…i have no idea either 😭😭

[@dnpanimationstudio382]

Amazing!!!! Such a beautiful melody💖🎼

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Ahh thank you so much!!!

[@Cup_Cake_]

Every time I’ve heard a guitar in these past few months this song kept coming to mind…and after I’ll have it stuck in my head for the rest of the day. But, finally listened to it for hours on loop 🥲

[@Bowl_o_no0dles]

Ever need a cover singer for hugo.... 👀👀

[@pissgaming]

I have an urge to teleport bread for unknown reasons

[@dottieprock6855]

❤️

[@Pheep5671]

I'm very confused... isn't that a young adult/teenager and his middle aged mentor? I wish this got made, it really seems like it should have been.. but executives don't like making money... but I don't know the story here and I need to!

[@YouveBeenMegged]

In the description, it says they’re both singing about their own separate love interests

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

It's a parallel love song, so they are indeed singing about separate people!

[@danielaphantom9743]

Hey, won't you upload the instrumental? So I can make the cover in the future

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

The instrumental for this one is available on my Patreon!

[@danielaphantom9743]

@@DanielleKeikoEyer I don't have patreon, and I can't afford it 😕

[@princesscrystalofthejewelw9178]

😃👌

[@nicholashudson6783]

@DanielleKeikoEyer Im huge fan and im writing a vat7k musical so can I use your songs in it and I swear I will give you credit for the songs you wrote