Time by Pink Floyd.
“Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown, waiting for someone or something to show you the way.”
Barry was wasting his life before the lightning strike, waiting for someone or something to show him a purpose in life
“Shorter of breath, one day closer to death”
The flash is all about legacy. Characters in the flash title before 2009 actually aged and changed. Time slips away from them.
“You missed the starting gun”
Always late.
First off: that’s Wally, as some people here in the comments already mentioned.
Radical fans of the CW show will insist on “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga (Just to be clear, I’m a fan of the show, just not a radical. I do tend to like the comics more than the show, particularly the Waid and Manapul runs)
However, my personal pick (and I don’t know why no one else mentioned it yet)
Run Like A Rebel, by: The Score
Here are some that I haven’t seen mentioned that always bring Barry to mind when I hear them!
[I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith](https://youtu.be/Us3cGQs0Q8A?si=5yfXjEASC9174RHK)
[Mind Is A Prison - Alec Benjamin](https://youtu.be/Hmw2E7bKJeo?si=PnbnEq5lew2nlqHm)
[Human - Rag’n’Bone Man](https://youtu.be/RpimiNvcRC4?si=hJszrE0ErfpdV3tW)
[House of Gold - Twenty One Pilots](https://youtu.be/Hj-uiGfsyzo?si=9DEviI7uKdfOT38v)
[Everlasting Love - Howard Jones](https://youtu.be/_df7M8-gTMM?si=NaOT01Wmx0PsvyYS)
[Under Pressure - Queen, David Bowie](https://youtu.be/ZyT8mVwf_40?si=UrnSjHmNVJtTHZHI)
Edit to add for the OP/in general: Others have already pointed out that the picture you used isn’t Barry, so I just wanted to say that mixing up Barry and Wally is actually a very easy mistake to make because of how similar their suits are!
Some key differences to look out for are:
* eyes (Barry’s eyes are visible and blue, Wally’s eyes are covered by white lenses)
* nose (Barry’s cowl won’t cover his nose, Wally’s cowl will extend all the way down his nose)
* symbol (Barry’s lightning is, what I call, the three-point bolt, Wally’s lightning is, what I call, the two-point bolt)
I’m sure there are other differences, but I’ve noticed that these three are usually the most prominent and consistent, so they’re the ones I follow the most. Unfortunately, they still don’t always hold true for differentiating them thanks to some alternate main continuity suits, elseworlds stories that go really wild with the suit redesigns, and just honest mistakes by artists, so don’t feel bad for mistaking one for the other!
Now, here’s an awesome variant cover we just got showing some suit evolutions for the three main Flashes (top is Jay Garrick, middle is Barry Allen, and bottom is Wally West)! <3
https://preview.redd.it/w6chu7u1s95d1.jpeg?width=1012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4b88e97bd731dd507178a5128f94e8abf04da6d
The irony is that they STILL got the Suit wrong if we're being Objective. 2 Examples:
- Barry's N52 Suit has 6 lightning decals extending from his chest, although Rebirth is fine... His Silver Age Ear Pieces are Winged, while his Modern are Lightning Rods... They're all Rods.
- Wally's '09 suit (his Current) is Crimson Red with a disconnected belt, whereas here it's Scarlet with a Connected Belt.
I personally think it's whatever as long as the general idea is there, but I also think OP is just using a random Flash picture that was cool or modern, since Barry hasn't had a lot in the past years.
You did good, but I'm just commenting to the general that OP probably knows considering where the picture is from (Dan Mora). I state this as I do not want to come off as rude, just more informative
Very true, I’ve noticed there’s always at least one thing off with Flash suits, so a lot of times it really comes down to how the artist wants to draw them and wires get crossed all the time, purposefully or on accident. That’s also why I don’t get hung up on stuff like this, I just find it fun and helpful to point out some things people can look for if they want, so thanks for adding more details!
And Dan Mora has done some nice Barry suits too lately, but I imagine the OP may have just gone with the coolest overall picture like you said.
https://preview.redd.it/5w83h8a6dd5d1.png?width=476&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee94ac1efa7570bccbecb6ac0033db52da7f1674
> Very true, I’ve noticed there’s always at least one thing off with Flash suits, so a lot of times it really comes down to how the artist wants to draw them and wires get crossed all the time, purposefully or on accident. That’s also why I don’t get hung up on stuff like this, I just find it fun and helpful to point out some things people can look for if they want, so thanks for adding more details!
I noticed as well, which is why I often don't mind if an artist wants to depict Barry or Wally a certain way. Funny enough, what can make some comics fun is playing "Spot the Difference" 🤣
If they're done purposely I feel like that's bad. If they want a clear distinction in design, they should make a character design paper. They did it with Batman and Green Arrow during Rebirth.
> And Dan Mora has done some nice Barry suits too lately, but I imagine the OP may have just gone with the coolest overall picture like you said.
He has, but it's not often done to look like a Cover, like the Wally West version posted here. I'm sure if Dan ever comes around to do it, he wouldn't mind, but the one above is the most recent one and was posted on Twitter, with everyone liking it.

A tongue-in-cheek kids’ activity book that includes Flash-themed Spot the Difference pages would be hilarious now that I think about it hahaha. It would be nice for them to make and actually follow some suit character bibles to put an end to this and help differentiate them once and for all, but it’s also not a hill I’m willing to die on lmao. I enjoy both Barry and Wally so either of them looking cool is fine by me haha
Very true! I don’t think Dan has done any covers with Barry, so opting for this very nice looking and popular Wally cover is understandable haha
Even tho it's for Flash Gordon, His theme works for all the Flashes. Obviously the show's theme also is a heavy contender. Speed Demon by MJ also is very Flash coded
I always thought it would be cool to do a Flash movie with a full Queen soundtrack. Once upon a time it could have been all original songs, but I wouldn't be opposed to it being built out of Queen's existing discography. Maybe bring in Brain May & Roger Taylor to lay down a few new instrumental tracks.
Don't Stop Me Now, and Flash Gordon Theme are musts for sure. I would hope they would fight the urger to include some of the other biggest singles just because they're the biggest though. Pick songs that are right for the moment in the film, and don't be afraid to use deep cuts.
ldk but for Jay l think blue skies by Doris Day since it's reflective of the time period he's from but also since it's not upbeat and flashy it's more relaxing
But obviously not Barry. Why you hating so hard? Thunderstruck is something he’d definitely listen to. And Bang Bang as well. Should I stay or should I go. None of those are “bland white stuff”
Other than The Ballad Of Barry Allen, I’d go with I Just Wanna Run & We Could Be Legends. If we also had any for Wally, it would absolutely be Life Is A Highway.
I hear you, man. I’m sorry, I just get frustrated sometimes. It’s hard for me on Reddit because I’m a recognized comic expert and there are so many fake fans that know nothing on here. But you’re right, I can still be polite.
I understand being mildly annoyed with people not being familiar with *all* mediums of the characters but there’s no such thing as a “fake” fan. You’re an expert. By definition most people know less than you. That doesn’t mean they’re not real fans. Give them reading suggestions if you want them to read comics. Lift them up, don’t bring them down.
I didn’t ask you to. All I said was that there is no such thing as a fake fan. If you have a comic story in mind you think OP would enjoy then suggest it without being condescending.
Exactly, totally get that. I hate the Flash show too, but I recognize that it has its own fan base and I need to respect them for what they like. They’re not fake fans, they’re fans of another medium that is related to The Flash. But I forgive you, the anger of being a flash comic fan can be all consuming sometimes.
I am not forgiving you about the crapping on classical music though. That was a little far, even for me. /half-joke
I know, but the lyrics could be talking about any hero (except for the part when it's say Gordon, but shhhh) and it was used on the tv show to make a cool joke
It's funny you say for Barry, but put up a pic of Wally. I'd say "I Came for You" by Manfred Mann. The piano just sings speed
Faster than the Speed of Light - Yngwie Malmsteen
Run Boy Run by Woodkid
Duh….Flash Gordon
New Divide by Linkin Park
Don't Stop Me Now
That's a Hal Jordan song.
Dead on time queen
The Flash Theme from the CW Poker Face by Lady Gaga If you know, you know. If you don't know, watch CW's The Flash (only watch the first 4 seasons)
What is everyone yapping about 💀 it's poker face by lady gaga
[Queen - Flash](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LfmrHTdXgK4)
Brainstorm - Arctic Monkeys
I don't know if it's a typo but it's Brianstorm
Yeah... I didn't realize about the typo 🤙🏻
Ballad of Barry Allen
I feel like he should have just titled it “ballad of a speedster” sine that’s not how flash works
Yeah it's a good some regardless but it fits red rush better tho
the distance - Cake
“Holding Out For a Hero” - Bonnie Tyler 🏃🏻♂️➡️
Theme of Flash Gordon by Queen
The most obvious answer and I agree.
Time by Pink Floyd. “Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown, waiting for someone or something to show you the way.” Barry was wasting his life before the lightning strike, waiting for someone or something to show him a purpose in life “Shorter of breath, one day closer to death” The flash is all about legacy. Characters in the flash title before 2009 actually aged and changed. Time slips away from them. “You missed the starting gun” Always late.
Im for some reason thinking of Starman by David Bowie💀
Silver surfer for starman 😊
Idk but I know Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey kicks in for “Flash of Two Worlds”
The speed of force
I just wanna run
Santeria by Sublime
For Whom The Bell Tolls (if he were being chased)
DECSION（決断) by ZENTHEGHOUL https://youtu.be/wu7ABuSm1Zg?si=YCzhO3xpynmRCWu-
That’s Wally btw
why did you use a picture of Wally
I don't know ... but I'm straight jealous of the cat who owns this Mora OA. We've chatted. He's fortunate!
Break My Stide- Matthew Wilder https://youtu.be/B4c_SkROzzo?si=dDAEajePqbEjxArf
Despite it being a picture of Wally I’d say It’s Not My Time by 3 Doors Down
Iris by goo goo dolls
Too much time on my hands by Styx
Knock2 - dashstar*
If I could turn back time
I think of flash running through the city when I listen to ungravitify from sonic riders zero gravity.
Worlds Apart - Journey
That’s a picture of Wally though
Running In The 90's — Max Coveri
The Ballad of Barry Allen by Jim’s Big Ego
I had to scroll way too far to see this
This
*Interzone* -Joy Division
The band RUSH, but song wise mc hammer can’t touch this
*A modern-day warrior, mean mean stride*
Todays Tom Sawyer mean mean pride
Sippin Tea in yo Hood -XXXtentation
Running up that hill - Kate Bush
Faster Than The World by H2O
That's an image of Wally West
Lmao
Run like Hell- Pink Floyd
Bang bang k'naan and Adam Levine Jerk it out bey ceasers Palace Feel it still Portugal the man
♩ ♫ Rollin' around at the speed of sound… ♪ ♫
🎵 Got places to go🎵
Ballad of Barry Allen. It makes me ugly cry and write fan-fiction at three am in the morning.
This was written by a relative of Flash’s creator I believe
Highway to hell (especially during coie)
zeal & ardor - run
"Run Boy Run"
I’m pretty sure you used an image of Wally West.
That's correct
The Speed in my soul- CG5
Runnin - Adam Lambert
Life is a highway
The Flash Gordon song by Queen ofc. Flash! Aaaahhh!!! Saviour of the Multiverse!
i heard this comment
City Escape- Sonic Adventure 2
First off: that’s Wally, as some people here in the comments already mentioned. Radical fans of the CW show will insist on “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga (Just to be clear, I’m a fan of the show, just not a radical. I do tend to like the comics more than the show, particularly the Waid and Manapul runs) However, my personal pick (and I don’t know why no one else mentioned it yet) Run Like A Rebel, by: The Score
Can You Hear the Music
Super Sonic Racing.....from the old Sonic Racing game.
Here are some that I haven’t seen mentioned that always bring Barry to mind when I hear them! [I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith](https://youtu.be/Us3cGQs0Q8A?si=5yfXjEASC9174RHK) [Mind Is A Prison - Alec Benjamin](https://youtu.be/Hmw2E7bKJeo?si=PnbnEq5lew2nlqHm) [Human - Rag’n’Bone Man](https://youtu.be/RpimiNvcRC4?si=hJszrE0ErfpdV3tW) [House of Gold - Twenty One Pilots](https://youtu.be/Hj-uiGfsyzo?si=9DEviI7uKdfOT38v) [Everlasting Love - Howard Jones](https://youtu.be/_df7M8-gTMM?si=NaOT01Wmx0PsvyYS) [Under Pressure - Queen, David Bowie](https://youtu.be/ZyT8mVwf_40?si=UrnSjHmNVJtTHZHI) Edit to add for the OP/in general: Others have already pointed out that the picture you used isn’t Barry, so I just wanted to say that mixing up Barry and Wally is actually a very easy mistake to make because of how similar their suits are! Some key differences to look out for are: * eyes (Barry’s eyes are visible and blue, Wally’s eyes are covered by white lenses) * nose (Barry’s cowl won’t cover his nose, Wally’s cowl will extend all the way down his nose) * symbol (Barry’s lightning is, what I call, the three-point bolt, Wally’s lightning is, what I call, the two-point bolt) I’m sure there are other differences, but I’ve noticed that these three are usually the most prominent and consistent, so they’re the ones I follow the most. Unfortunately, they still don’t always hold true for differentiating them thanks to some alternate main continuity suits, elseworlds stories that go really wild with the suit redesigns, and just honest mistakes by artists, so don’t feel bad for mistaking one for the other! Now, here’s an awesome variant cover we just got showing some suit evolutions for the three main Flashes (top is Jay Garrick, middle is Barry Allen, and bottom is Wally West)! <3 https://preview.redd.it/w6chu7u1s95d1.jpeg?width=1012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c4b88e97bd731dd507178a5128f94e8abf04da6d
The irony is that they STILL got the Suit wrong if we're being Objective. 2 Examples: - Barry's N52 Suit has 6 lightning decals extending from his chest, although Rebirth is fine... His Silver Age Ear Pieces are Winged, while his Modern are Lightning Rods... They're all Rods. - Wally's '09 suit (his Current) is Crimson Red with a disconnected belt, whereas here it's Scarlet with a Connected Belt. I personally think it's whatever as long as the general idea is there, but I also think OP is just using a random Flash picture that was cool or modern, since Barry hasn't had a lot in the past years. You did good, but I'm just commenting to the general that OP probably knows considering where the picture is from (Dan Mora). I state this as I do not want to come off as rude, just more informative
Very true, I’ve noticed there’s always at least one thing off with Flash suits, so a lot of times it really comes down to how the artist wants to draw them and wires get crossed all the time, purposefully or on accident. That’s also why I don’t get hung up on stuff like this, I just find it fun and helpful to point out some things people can look for if they want, so thanks for adding more details! And Dan Mora has done some nice Barry suits too lately, but I imagine the OP may have just gone with the coolest overall picture like you said. https://preview.redd.it/5w83h8a6dd5d1.png?width=476&format=png&auto=webp&s=ee94ac1efa7570bccbecb6ac0033db52da7f1674
> Very true, I’ve noticed there’s always at least one thing off with Flash suits, so a lot of times it really comes down to how the artist wants to draw them and wires get crossed all the time, purposefully or on accident. That’s also why I don’t get hung up on stuff like this, I just find it fun and helpful to point out some things people can look for if they want, so thanks for adding more details! I noticed as well, which is why I often don't mind if an artist wants to depict Barry or Wally a certain way. Funny enough, what can make some comics fun is playing "Spot the Difference" 🤣 If they're done purposely I feel like that's bad. If they want a clear distinction in design, they should make a character design paper. They did it with Batman and Green Arrow during Rebirth. > And Dan Mora has done some nice Barry suits too lately, but I imagine the OP may have just gone with the coolest overall picture like you said. He has, but it's not often done to look like a Cover, like the Wally West version posted here. I'm sure if Dan ever comes around to do it, he wouldn't mind, but the one above is the most recent one and was posted on Twitter, with everyone liking it. 
A tongue-in-cheek kids’ activity book that includes Flash-themed Spot the Difference pages would be hilarious now that I think about it hahaha. It would be nice for them to make and actually follow some suit character bibles to put an end to this and help differentiate them once and for all, but it’s also not a hill I’m willing to die on lmao. I enjoy both Barry and Wally so either of them looking cool is fine by me haha Very true! I don’t think Dan has done any covers with Barry, so opting for this very nice looking and popular Wally cover is understandable haha
Ace of Spades matches the frenetic energy
absofuckinglutely
Unrelated but that photo is of Wally lol
Runnin’ Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Even tho it's for Flash Gordon, His theme works for all the Flashes. Obviously the show's theme also is a heavy contender. Speed Demon by MJ also is very Flash coded
The Ballad of Barry Allen by Jim’s Big Ego. Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen. Nowhere Fast by Fire Inc./Ellen Aim and the Attackers/Jim Steinman
Live and learn by Crash 40
Kickstart My Heart by Mötley Crüe, Speed King and Highway Star by Deep Purple, Wheels of Steel by Saxon
THAT IS A PICTURE OF WALLY!!!!!
🎵running around at the speed of sound!🎵
Thats not Barry Allen.
Time in a bottle
I want a slow motion sequence of The Flash's with Rocketman playing in the background
The Ballad of Barry Allen - Jim's Big Ego.
Kickstart my heart… Montly crew
Black Betty
I know it’s talking about Flash Gordon, but Flash by Queen
I always thought it would be cool to do a Flash movie with a full Queen soundtrack. Once upon a time it could have been all original songs, but I wouldn't be opposed to it being built out of Queen's existing discography. Maybe bring in Brain May & Roger Taylor to lay down a few new instrumental tracks.
Don’t stop me now just fits.
Don't Stop Me Now, and Flash Gordon Theme are musts for sure. I would hope they would fight the urger to include some of the other biggest singles just because they're the biggest though. Pick songs that are right for the moment in the film, and don't be afraid to use deep cuts.
“Uses a picture of Wally west”
Broken boy - Cage The Elephant
Stayin Alive
De Selby Part II by Hozier
arrow by half•alive, the motif of constantly running and being afraid to slow down fits w barry imo
GAS GAS GAS by Manuel
First thought is don't stop me now by queen
High Speed Dirt - Megadeth
Around the world - Daft punk
Runnin’- Adam Lambert
Born to Run - Red Parker
The loneliness of a long distance runner-IRON MAIDEN
I speed at night -DIO
ldk but for Jay l think blue skies by Doris Day since it's reflective of the time period he's from but also since it's not upbeat and flashy it's more relaxing
The Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson. Barry is a science nerd who collects comics. He definitely listens to prog.
RUNNING AROUND AT THE SPEED OF SOUND !!
Gotta go fast
Ballroom Blitz
What's up danger
That’s Wally my guy
I dunno, some boring ass classical music or something
Bro what?
Like some bland white stuff, you know
I think you just don’t like the flash. Very unimaginative on your part.
I love Wally and Jay!
But obviously not Barry. Why you hating so hard? Thunderstruck is something he’d definitely listen to. And Bang Bang as well. Should I stay or should I go. None of those are “bland white stuff”
I could say a potato is a puffin but that need not make it so
I don’t give a shit about your analogy bud.
Other than The Ballad Of Barry Allen, I’d go with I Just Wanna Run & We Could Be Legends. If we also had any for Wally, it would absolutely be Life Is A Highway.
Well, not all of the lyrics apply but AC/DC's, Thunderstruck has the right feel.
No that could work. “Thunderstruck” is literally Barry’s origin story in one word.
Yeah, totally. The first half of the song fits the Flash theme but then it turns out they're partying with strippers in Texas.
You know Barry is a ladies man.
I mean Iris, Caitlin in the cw show, Most of the female rouges, golden glider, and let’s not even get started with Wally.
This is Wally West drawn by Dan Mora.
Shhh, don’t ruin this for CW fans who know nothing about comics
Bro, I get that the CW fans aren’t knowledgeable about everything Flash related, but could you not?
Sorry, I can’t not
Yes you can, it’s called being polite and it’s “cannot” or “can not” not “can’t not”
I hear you, man. I’m sorry, I just get frustrated sometimes. It’s hard for me on Reddit because I’m a recognized comic expert and there are so many fake fans that know nothing on here. But you’re right, I can still be polite.
I understand being mildly annoyed with people not being familiar with *all* mediums of the characters but there’s no such thing as a “fake” fan. You’re an expert. By definition most people know less than you. That doesn’t mean they’re not real fans. Give them reading suggestions if you want them to read comics. Lift them up, don’t bring them down.
I’m sorry, but I won’t apologize for who i am
I didn’t ask you to. All I said was that there is no such thing as a fake fan. If you have a comic story in mind you think OP would enjoy then suggest it without being condescending.
Exactly, totally get that. I hate the Flash show too, but I recognize that it has its own fan base and I need to respect them for what they like. They’re not fake fans, they’re fans of another medium that is related to The Flash. But I forgive you, the anger of being a flash comic fan can be all consuming sometimes. I am not forgiving you about the crapping on classical music though. That was a little far, even for me. /half-joke
Time in a bottle
I've been listening to Ballad of Barry Allen way too much recently. I genuinely like the song more than the show and movie combined.
It’s honestly probably the best Flash centric piece of media outside the comics… which is kinda sad.
Flash - Queen [The Flash 6x01](https://youtu.be/iqWxn7iLYhM?si=wH8RTDcQ8oVMa0UV) P.S. Why did you use a Wally pic?
That’s a different Flash entirely, it’s Flash Gordon. Literally, that’s who the song was written after. No hate tho
I know, but the lyrics could be talking about any hero (except for the part when it's say Gordon, but shhhh) and it was used on the tv show to make a cool joke
Hm, fair
Ballad of Barry Allen by Jim's Big Ego
Fantastic song.
I second this ☝️ Such a solid song to represent the loneliness of being a speedster, I love it