Book Tunes (22)

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The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

From Goodreads:

I've seen him on the news. Followed the stories about what happened in Ohio. John Smith, out there, on the run. To the world, he's a mystery. But to me . . . he's one of us. 

Nine of us came here, but sometimes I wonder if time has changed us—if we all still believe in our mission. How can I know? There are six of us left. We're hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another . . . but our Legacies are developing, and soon we'll be equipped to fight. Is John Number Four, and is his appearance the sign I've been waiting for? And what about Number Five and Six? Could one of them be the raven-haired girl with the stormy eyes from my dreams? The girl with powers that are beyond anything I could ever imagine? The girl who may be strong enough to bring the six of us together? 

They caught Number One in Malaysia. 

Number Two in England. 

And Number Three in Kenya. 

They tried to catch Number Four in Ohio—and failed. 

I am Number Seven. One of six still alive. 

And I'm ready to fight.

 The Tune: The Royal We by Silversun Pickups

The Lyrics:
we are ready for the siege
we are armed up to the teeth
be careful how you live and breathe
release what's brewing underneath

how many times do you want to die
how many ways do you want to die

to feel safe again look over your shoulder
very carefully look over your shoulder

we can laugh about it now
we hope everything works out
be careful how you lick your wounds
believe the change is coming soon

how many times do you want to die
how many ways do you want to die

to feel safe again look over your shoulder
very carefully look over your shoulder

you used to do a little but a little wont fly
and right before you hit your prime
that's when we fell in love but not the first time

can it please you still
renaming your father's will
or does it make you ill
let us bruise their knees
we will aim straight for the feed
you will be relieved
so relieved so relieved
turn on desire
feel the sparks of the friendly fire
misery inspires
your throat has been cut
several times before
never noticed the size of the flow
it can't be ignored
to feel safe again look over your shoulder
very carefully look over your shoulder
you said you believed it but believing wont fly
and right before you hit your prime
that's when we fell in love but not the first time
and when it's all over and you open your eyes
to see the room turned on it's side
you'll be lying by a note on the floor signed...
...the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
the royal we
love, the royal we


Why this tune?:


Not only is this John's fight but it's all six of the remaining nine Loriens who came to Earth. I feel sort of like this is their anthem to the Mogadorians. They took everything and now John and his people, the "we" in this song, are preparing to push back. I'm willing to bet that when they band together, the Mogs aren't going to know what hit them!