By My Side Book 2 Playlist: Back Home To You

Thanksgiving ballad inspired by Josh Groban’s “Thankful, ” Ben Rector’s “The Thanksgiving Song, ” and Meghan Trainor’s “Thank You, ” 30–45 second clip from “Back Home to You (Thanksgiving Version)” by Jasmine Nieto, Adult man, adult woman, and very young boy voices with gentle dog barks, Emotional piano, acoustic guitar, soft strings, warm family tone

Emotional cinematic ballad inspired by Adele’s “Hello, ” Song title: “Hello (Mommy)” by Jasmine Nieto, Slow 6/8 tempo, piano and strings, same key and rhythm feel as Adele’s Hello but original melody, Sung by a single raspy, emotional young male voice filled with longing and hope, Theme: NICU journey and reunion, heartfelt lullaby tone, cinematic mix, gentle reverb, deep emotion

Soulful gospel piano ballad inspired by artist whose name rhymes with “Uno Cars’ “When I Was Your Man, ” Title: “Let Me Hold Your Hand” by Jasmine Nieto, Sung by a rich, soulful Black woman with warmth and pain in her voice, addressing her sister and unborn baby, Slow 6/8 tempo, emotional build, heartfelt harmonies, light organ and strings, Theme: faith, survival, sisterhood, maternal love, and coming home

Emotional ballad with warm Hispanic + Caribbean influences, Female vocal lead with soulful harmonies, Gentle guitar, light percussion, Include spelled-out chant in chorus: “D-O-U-L-A… F-O-R… Y-O-U” with rhythm like the Mickey Mouse name-spell, Theme: Jasmine and Alejandro supported by midwife Kim and doula Quay with love, culture, and calm strength

Early-2000s boy-band pop in the style of a band that’s name is an acronym that sounds like being in sync with one another, Bright harmonies, energetic beat, acoustic guitar + synth pads, Playful, clean, comedic tone, Song about a pregnant woman whose Apple Watch says her heart’s too fast; cardiologist is confused, Include repeated chorus line: “We’re all stumped, PHEW!” Fun ad-libs, layered male vocals, boy-band vibe

Upbeat comedic song with Muppets-style “mah-na-mah-na” scatting, playful percussion, and silly ensemble harmonies, Female lead with group call-and-response, Story: a prenatal visit turns serious when resting heart rate is 140, Chorus must sing: “We’ll change the plan, Triage at Big Duke! We’ll change the plan, need to induce! We’ll change the plan, no midwives with you, Or doctors that you knew, Oh and due date will change too—boo hoo hoo!” Keep music bright and goofy while lyrics feel anxious

I’m Here to Stay” — Paolo’s Arrival Song (Broadway style — child singing) 🎶 Intro — soft fiddle, gentle plucked strings (Child voice, sleepy and sweet) Mmm… hi Mama… hi Papa… Guess who decided to come early…? Me, ⸻ 🎵 Verse (child singing, tender + lil’ playful): I heard your hearts calling, So I hurried along, From the quiet warm dark To the bright world of song, Your hands were both waiting, Your eyes full of light— I came tumbling earthside In the middle of the night, ⸻ 🌅 Chorus — big Broadway sunrise lift Oh, what a beautiful morn’— well… (spoken aside, childlike) …it’s the middle of the night, but technically it’s 12:57 a, m, so it counts as morning, right? Oh, what a beautiful day, Because I can finally say— I’m here with you And Papa too, And I’m here to staaay! (held note, soft vibrato like a child onstage trying their best) ⸻ 🎵 Short Outro — hush of strings (Child, whisper-singing) Mama, Papa… I made it, Your Paolo’s here today, I’m here to stay

Style: 90s R&B / Lauryn Hill emotional soul / Whitney Houston warmth / Salt-and-Pepper groove, Smooth bass, gentle kick, warm Rhodes piano, soft harmonies, male + female voices trading lines, Child-friendly, uplifting, heartfelt, Include soulful ad-libs, a Lauryn Hill–style “OooOOOHHH-HIIIIIIII” belt in the bridge, and a warm, cinematic ending, VOCALS: • Female lead: rich, soulful, Lauryn-Hill-meets-Whitney tone • Male lead: warm R&B baritone • Background harmonies: layered 90s R&B style • Energy: heartfelt but joyful, emotional swells, big chorus Make sure all instances of Mama are changed to “Mommy” in lyrics

Warm nostalgic Ben Rector–style ballad with piano, acoustic guitar, soft drums, and a smooth melodic saxophone solo, Male and female vocals, friendly and heartfelt, Include spoken conversational Ben Rector–style moments, Kid-friendly, Uplifting, emotional, joyful, References to Aunt La-La, Mommy, goddaughter Brooklyn, her brother Coop, and the pink iPhone 3 in the OtterBox, Themes of chosen family, friendship, support, and meeting baby Paolo, Bright “Joy” and “Sunday Morning” energy

(Bilingual salsa/merengue/bachata fusion) Style & Production: Emotional, family-centered Latin fusion song, Smooth salsa intro, uplifting merengue pre-chorus/chorus, and warm romantic bachata guitar in verse 2 and outro, Use bright percussion (congas, güiro, timbales, tambora), soft horns, warm bass, and expressive acoustic guitar, Bilingual vocals (English lead with Spanish ad-libs), Soulful tone filled with tenderness, gratitude, and family devotion, Gentle harmonies throughout, No explicit artist references, Musical flow: – Start with a soft salsa intro (warm piano montuno + light percussion), – Move to energetic, upbeat merengue for the pre-chorus and chorus, – Transition into tender bachata for Verse 2 (acoustic guitar arpeggios, romantic rhythm), – Final chorus blends all three styles for a joyful family celebration, – End with a soft bachata lullaby outro, intimate and warm, Emotion: Hope, family devotion, gratitude, gentle joy, Latin warmth, A celebration of love

Start with high-energy gaga as in the lady icon electro-pop: sharp theatrical vocals, heavy synth bass, claps, robotic echoes, playful attitude, After the Gaga chorus, CUT to an intimate “A Star Is Born” cinematic moment with soft piano, acoustic guitar, breathy emotional male vocal as Frank meets Paolo, Then shift to an Adele-style warm piano + gentle sax outro for Drewby with a soulful male vocal, End with a dramatic spoken VH1-style tag

Style / Mood: A heartfelt acoustic-soul ballad blending the warm, protective energy of Protector with the gentle friendship-anthem feel of Count on Me, Inspired by the emotional storytelling of Queen Bee and the melodic sincerity of We Don’t Talk About Him and the Red Planet, Soft guitar, light percussion, tender harmonies, and intimate vocals, Warm, comforting, and deeply loving, Vocal Direction: • Soft, nurturing female lead • Warm acoustic guitar foundation • Light rhythmic sway like a lullaby mixed with a friendship song • Emotional build in the chorus • Gentle layered harmonies in the bridge • Whisper-soft intimate outro

Start with soft, breathy R&B vocals over light piano: emotional restraint, gentle phrasing, warm tone, Slowly build intensity, At the PRE-CHORUS, shift into a stronger, soaring vocal style with more projection and emotional lift, then escalate into full power-ballad belting with a dramatic KEY CHANGE on the line “And I am telling you I’m not going, ” Use big chest voice, gospel-inspired vibrato, long sustained notes, expressive slides, emotional breaks, and passionate growls, Instrumentation should feature piano, warm pads, subtle strings that build into a full musical-theater orchestral swell, The BRIDGE should feel like an emotional Broadway moment with expressive vocal riffs and rising strings, The OUTRO shifts into a gentle lullaby-style motif: soft piano, intimate breathy vocals, warm and tender, Performance arc: soft storytelling → rising emotional strength → explosive power-ballad climax → soft, comforting lullaby-style finish, Final line should be whispered and tender

A warm, reggae lullaby with gentle acoustic guitar, marimba, steel drum, soft bass groove, light percussion, and a cozy nighttime ICU atmosphere, The vocal should feel tender, soulful, and comforting, with spoken interludes that are playful, chaotic, and emotional, Smooth melodic singing for choruses, soft falsetto touches, and intimate whispering at the end, Include comedic spoken moments with personality and excitement, especially during the collectible card section, Overall vibe: calming lullaby meets joyful dad chaos, uplifting, heartfelt, and lightly humorous

STYLE: Playful musical-theater duet that begins like “Anything You Can Do” (light, comedic back-and-forth rhythm), transitions into a warm emotional acoustic ballad with gentle guitar and soft piano like the “By My Side” universe, Include dog-voice personality acting: one energetic and bouncy (Weasley), one cautious and gentle (Bella), Add soft puppy barks, whines, tail-thumps, and baby coos as background textures, VOCALS: Two distinct character voices (Weasley = upbeat, protective, goofy; Bella = calm, cautious, tender), Natural spoken banter between lines, Harmonies in the emotional sections, INSTRUMENTATION: Light theatrical piano and plucky strings at the start, Gradual shift to warm acoustic guitar, piano pads, and soft chimes, Keep everything kid-friendly and whimsical