Frisk carries that stubborn, hopeful resilience. I like to imagine the playlist moving from lighthearted, skeleton-pun energy into cozy domestic moments, then into the softer, slightly melancholy tracks that acknowledge stakes and mortality without killing the warmth. 'Undertale' themes and subtle chiptune textures woven into indie, lo-fi, and acoustic songs really sell that balance for me.
- I Will Follow You Into The Dark — Death Cab for Cutie: This one is quintessential for the kind of devotion that would come from someone who knows how fragile life is. It’s simple acoustic and quietly intense, which suits Sans’s protective streak.
- Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby — Cigarettes After Sex: Dreamy, protective, and a little surreal — it captures the hush of a promise after a battle or an anxious day, perfect for late-night reassurance.
- Bones — MS MR: The chorus leans into skeleton imagery while staying wistful; it’s great for when
the pairing leans into flirting with mortality in a tender way.
- Skeleton Boy — Friendly Fires: Playful and upbeat, this one scratches the surface of the sassy, flirty side of Sans. Use it early in the playlist when the mood is light and cheeky.
- Holocene — Bon Iver: That smallness-against-the-universe vibe is great for reflective moments between them, where Frisk’s optimism meets Sans’s existential jokes.
- First Day of My Life — Bright Eyes: Pure domestic tenderness. I picture this playing while they share a quiet breakfast or walk somewhere ordinary and soft.
- Sea of Love — Cat Power: Sparse and intimate, it feels like a hushed confession. Ideal for a slow moment when things are unguarded.
- Love Like
ghosts — Lord Huron: A bit haunting but sweet — fits the ethereal undertones of someone who’s partly otherworldly and partly human.
- Pale Blue Eyes — The Velvet Underground: A melancholy, nostalgic love song that highlights longing without melodrama.
- Somebody Else — The 1975: Use this for tension or complicated feelings — it’s bittersweet and modern, great for a chapter where jealousy or distance creeps in.
- Coffee — Sylvan Esso: Quirky, intimate, and a little bouncy; perfect for playful mornings and small domestic routines.
- Skinny Love — Bon Iver: Fragile and raw, it works when vulnerability takes center stage, the sort of track where Sans’s jokes fall away and true emotion shows.
- Megalovania (piano/acoustic cover): Toss in a soft cover of Sans’s theme as a wink — it ties the playlist back to 'Undertale' and can be the playful cue that reminds listeners of Sans’s tougher exterior.
- Your Hand in Mine — Explosions in the Sky: Instrumental and cinematic, great for the ending stretch where everything feels steady and safe; no words needed, just the feeling of walking somewhere together.
When I order these, I like starting with the flirtier, upbeat tracks (Skeleton Boy, Coffee), slide into warm domestic love songs (First Day of My Life, Sea of Love), then let the deeper, reflective pieces close things out (Holocene, I Will Follow You Into The Dark, Your Hand in Mine). Sprinkle an Undertale cover or two as palate cleansers to keep the pairing’s roots obvious. Building a playlist like this feels like writing a tiny soundtrack for moments — silly puns, shared snacks, quiet confessions, and that comforting sense that someone’s always watching your back. It never fails to make me smile imagining them together.