Obstruction of Love
The playlist of Helena's tragic love life
Love is full of twists and turns, as well as roadblocks and obstructions.
Throughout the book, each character flip-flopped their romantic interest various times, which led to Helena believing that one of the men was mocking her.
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Spoon - You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb
You got that cherry bomb
Blow out that cherry bomb
We lost it long ago
You and me
Bon Iver - Skinny Love
Over the course of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Helena has the misfortune of being in love with someone who doesn't love her back, Demetrius.
Spreading some salt on a wound is known to have healing properties, as it stops infection. The lyric, "Pour a little salt we were never here" could mean that the relationship is deteriorating, but they need to try and mend it, hence the lyric, "Just last the year." Helena might listen to this song when her and Demetrius' relationship is falling apart.
Superchunk - Driveway to Driveway
My hand on your heart had been replaced
And I thought it was you that I had chased
The one singing the song was heartbroken about their split, and from the verse above, It appears the other had already found someone else (much like Helena's situation). Helena would probably listen to this song right after their separation, probably while crying into her pillow.
Arcade Fire - Crown of Love
If you still want me, please forgive me,
The crown of love has fallen from me.
If you still want me, please forgive me,
Because the spark is not within me.
It's pretty evident that all the artist wants is forgiveness, much like Helena wants to be back together with Demetrius. She would maybe listen to this song while riding in a train car, staring out of a window into the distance.
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
Radiohead - Creep
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so very special
I wish I was special
the artist repeats how he wishes he was "special," maybe like how Helena feels about herself whenever she thinks about Demetrius and their relationship.
Oasis - Wonderwall
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you.
There's really no escaping the fact that this is a creepy song, something that Helena would listen to while she's gunning her nondescript van, hiding behind a tree, or crouching in the bushes.
Emotions - Best Of My Love
Demonstrating sweet love and affection
That you give so openly, yeah
The way I feel about ya, baby
Can't explain it