Inspired: A Summer of Songs showcases song lyrics written by myself and other bloggers. The lyrics and themes were inspired by books. The author of the books have provided their thoughts on the lyrics and how it fits their books; in the case that an author could not participate, a fellow blogger took up the responsibility. I highly encourage you to comment either on the lyrics, on the books, on the event in general, or on anything of a similar note.
My favorite part of the event was the idea that other bloggers would get involved, be inspired, and have their work be sent to the author of the book they were inspired by. Of course, lyric writing is a daunting task, so I only had two bloggers participate. However, I'm happy to say that they both wrote wonderful songs. Today's writer is Nova @ Out of Time. She's not new to songwriting, which is probably obvious by her amazing lyrics. She even one-upped me by recording her song for y'all. Enjoy!
The Song (by Nova):
The Flaw
Is it gone?
When you've lost to the drug.
But you feel like you haven't lost a thing.
Is it alright?
When you forget your page or place.
In a world we'd rather die than be erased.
You took the memories,
That were not yours to take.
To be fixed,
Don't I,
Have to break?
I'll forget him.
I'll forget hope.
I'll forget the river we used as our home.
In dark and now unharmed.
Is it better to restart?
Freedom's only as real as we're told.
It's a crack in the glass.
A pixel that's broken.
A fracture in the skeleton,
The flaw in the program.
The one I love.
Is now a stranger in a crowd.
We can't recall we anchored each other while the
world,
Tested rounds.
With your clipboard and your notes.
You disassembled all the lights that only blinked.
Contain the hurricane,
That is tearing us up.
One tear could sound the alarms!
I'll forget him.
I'll forget hope.
I'll forget the river we used as our home.
In dark and now unharmed.
Is it better to restart?
Freedom's only as real as we're told.
It's a crack in the glass.
A pixel that's broken.
A fracture in the skeleton,
The flaw in the program.
Who am I?
I don't know.
A sedated state.
Till we actually wonder.
Is it better to let it go?
Should the past stay in the past.
Is it worth hacking the system?
The pill is gone and so is our pain,
Where did it go?
Where did I go?
Woke up with a scream.
This is not a scary dream.
Missing pieces are the holes in a glass.
But I'm the diamond in the deck,
Blank faces not written yet.
My past does not define,
Who I am.
There's no way to be sure,
No way to be certain.
I could be the ruins after the storm,
If I take the treatment.
The Reaction:
When I’m starting a story, I usually create a playlist to set the atmosphere while I’m writing. The songs usually change throughout, depending on where the story goes, and THE PROGRAM was no different. Music was a huge part of the writing process for that series. Which is why the song “The Flaw” written by Nova @ Out of Time is so incredibly cool. To change a story into lyrics isn’t an easy task, and Nova nailed it.My favorite lines from “The Flaw” are:
Is it better to restart?
Freedom’s only real as we’re told
I think those lines say a lot about THE PROGRAM. I’m honored and humbled that Nova felt the story enough to be inspired artistically by it. It’s a huge compliment. Now I’m the one inspired because of her words.
The Book:
The Program by Suzanne Young
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: April 30th, 2013
In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.
Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.
Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.
Suzanne Young, The Author:
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