FCSS Week 3: Playlist for "Ascedant" by Diana Peterfruend

1) Unbreakable by Fireflight- This is Astrid's theme song. Everyone in this book betrayed her but she is a warrior. She relies on herself to live and nothing can bring her down when she finally sees her own strength. This song absolutely represents her

Here are the lyrics:

Where are the people that accused me?
The ones who beat me down and bruised me
They hide just out of sight, can?t face me in the light
They'll return but I'll be stronger

God I want to dream again, take me where I've never been
I wanna go there, this time I'm not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me

Sometimes it's hard to just keep going
But faith is moving without knowing
Can I trust what I can't see to reach my destiny?
I want to take control but I know better

God I want to dream again, take me where I've never been
I wanna go there, this time I'm not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me

Forget the fear it's just a crutch
That tries to hold you back
And turn your dreams to dust
All you need to do is just trust

God I want to dream again, take me where I've never been
I wanna go there, this time I'm not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me

God I want to dream again, take me where I've never been
I wanna go there, this time I'm not scared
Now I am unbreakable, it's unmistakable
No one can touch me, nothing can stop me

2. I Don't Think That I Love You Anymore by Hoobastank- It stinks but first loves sometimes come to an end. I feel like this song fits Astrid's mind frame perfectly.




3. Moving To Seattle by The Material- This is another one that really fits the lessons Astrid learns in this novel. When everyone else disappoints you, you can still turn inward to find strength.





The Lyrics:
I can smell it on the pavement, 
it's about to rain.
And you can feed me all the pills you want, 
but you cannot stop the pain.

Am I forcing my hand to write this down? 
Today is the day I finally realized 
That I can't rely on anyone except myself.

So you think you understand me... 
You're so anxious to evaluate.
Maybe I'm well, maybe I'm fine, maybe I'm in love...

Am I forcing my hand to write this down?
Today is the day I finally realized 
That I can't rely on anyone except myself.

Don't just stand there, it's about to rain. 
You were never one to worry. 
Maybe my dreams are just more interesting than my reality. 
All this time... See it through my eyes


Am I forcing my hand?
Am I forcing my hand?

4. Privilege by Incubus- This is definitely a fitting song for all the hunters towards the rest of the world. Most people don't have the burden of fighting unicorns and can give themselves fully to those they love. For the hunters, and Astrid in particular, there really is no choice. It's his or let people die.





The Lyrics:
Isn´t it strange that a gift could be an enemy?
Isn´t it weird that a privilege could feel like a chore?
Maybe it´s me but this line isn´t going anywhere,
maybe if we looked hard enough, we could find a backdoor.
(find yourself a backdoor).

I see you in line, dragging your feet
you have my sympathy.
The day you were born, you were born free.
That is your privilege.

Isn´t it strange that the man standing in front of me
doesn´t have a clue why he´s waiting, or what he is waiting for?
Maybe it´s me, but i´m sick of wasting energy.
Maybe if i look in my heart I could find a backdoor.
(Find yourself a backdoor).

I see you in line, dragging your feet
you have my sympathy.
The day you were born, you were born free.
That is your
That is your privilege.

(Find yourself a backdoor).

I see you in line, dragging your feet
you have my sympathy.
The day you were born, you were born free.
That is your privilege.

I see you in line, dragging your feet
you have my sympathy.
The day you were born, you were born free.
That is your privilege.


5. Again by Flyleaf- This is the part in the end where Astrid has to start over. She has to make the tough decisions. This is her theme song.





The Lyrics:
I love the way that your heart break.
With every injustice and deadly fate.
Praying it only be new.
Living like it all depends on you.

Here you are down on your knees again.
Trying to find air to breathe again.
Only surrender will help you now.
I love you please see and believe again.

I love that youre never satisfied.
With face value, wisdom, and happy lies.
You take what they say go back and cry.
You were so close to me that you nearly died.

Here you are down on your knees again.
Trying to find air to breathe again
Only surrender will help you now
I love you please see and believe again

They dont have to understand you
Be still
Wait and know i understand you
Be still
Be still

Here you are down on your knees again
Trying to find air to breathe again
Only surrender will help you now
The Flood gates are breaking and falling out

Here you are down on your knees
Trying to find air to breathe
right were I want you to be again I love you please see and believe
Here you are down on your knees again
Trying to find air to breathe again
Right where I want you to be again
See and believe.


So hears my soundtrack to Ascendant after reading it. What do you think? What are your picks?