GENRE: Modern Poetry
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BLURB:
Have you ever wondered how your favorite songs really began?
Not with the words, not with the melody, but with a feeling.
Becoming a vision, becoming lines, becoming a complete piece of sonorous truth meant to be shared to unite people who resonate with it.
A mystical, fascinating process you can now be part of.
INTENSIA, a new heartfelt, poetic singer songwriter likely to belong with your favorite pop music companions, is turning the traditional release model upside down, inviting you to look into her soul and mind before anyone else.
Be among the first to witness this spark before her distinctive voice echoes through the world. This unique approach offers an unprecedented glimpse into evolving art, so you can feel and enjoy the essence of her songs before they are even complete.
Dive into this curated collection of lyric excerpts and emotional snapshots from pop songs in progress. Each piece stands on its own as a modern, poetic message, paired with brief reflections about the meaning or emotions behind the words.
It is more than something to read. It is a space to pause, reflect, and connect, with room for your thoughts and reflections too. Write what moves you, what you feel, what you dream. This book and its songs to be are meant to accompany you wherever you go.
For even more space to express yourself, the companion notebook PLACE TO THINK. OR TO WRITE. (ISBN 978-3-911445-02-3) is available as a dedicated space.
WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING. out 26 June 2025 on Amazon. Paperback (ISBN 978-3-911445-00-9), eBook (ISBN 978-3-911445-01-6).
Join INTENSIA’s free Intense Inside Club at www.intensia.music and discover this special music developing experience as it unfolds, where connection begins as songs come to life.
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Excerpt:
S T A I R C A S E
I saw red while you held my hand
on that hill in a castle of sand
being nice, coming out of the blue
you were losing me, undeniably true
I was just another trophy for your shelf
overloaded by the further rusty twelve
Dissociating from this charming place
you are a mess inside, I know it’s the case
this romance had better leave no trace
but at sunset we sat here on the staircase
THE HIGHER THE STAIRCASE, THE CLEARER THE VIEW.
About The Author:
From Munich’s vibrant core, Intensia is sparking a poetic, tuneful movement with a unique glimpse into her evolving pop songs-to-be book, “WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING.”. It combines lyric snippets with heartfelt reflections, inviting readers to discover her art in progress in a new and unexpected way.
INTENSIA’s story began in childhood with a simple radio cassette recorder, a portal to a mesmerizing world where her voice became a powerful way to explore emotions and transform them into melodies.
Her lyrics delve into self-reflection, personal growth, relationships, and empowerment. Themes that reflect the vision of her boutique flagship label, Intensia Music International, which is also dedicated to inspiring others to explore their creative side.
With a high art, down-to-earth attitude, INTENSIA stands for emotional pop tunes that feel like after a meaningful conversation with a good friend. Step into her world at www.intensia.music and you will find a new sonorous companion for life.
Artist Website: http://www.intensia.music
Publisher Website/Music Label: http://www.intensia.international
Author Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09HZ6HCH9/about
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24676392.INTENSIA
Find reflections, impulses, and progress on the lyric excerpts from the book as they turn into cinematic, emotional pop songs to stream and experience: https://substack.com/@intensiawords
Book buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9RR5TK9
Guest Post:
Topic: Things That Inspire You and Why
Dear Ellwyn’s Blog,
Thank you so much for having me and for this thoughtful question.
Inspiration can be found everywhere. There are no things too silly or too serious to spark something. I am a highly sensitive human music being, inspired by life and driven by emotions.
So it could literally be a tiny detail of a moment, a feeling, a scent, a vibe, a color. I believe that writing should happen because of genuine intention and not by fear or habit, so I do it only if my inner voice truly insists I should. It feels like a strong, clear, and undeniable impulse to express meaningful, relatable, sonorous concepts that flow gently.
Songs are like creative gifts meant to inspire, to start conversations, and to resonate on a deep level.
My work is rooted in a clear vision and purpose, which make the effort feel urgent and necessary to me.
It often begins with an impulse sparked by something that holds my attention longer than usual and leads to reflection.
From there, it could become a playful word acrobatic impulse that might then carry a melody, and if shaped further, can turn into a complete song concept.
Sometimes, it happens all pretty fast between the spark and the song draft.
And some other times, it is simply about gratefully acknowledging the idea, quickly recording or writing it down, and placing it straight, without judgment or pressure, into my imaginary creative drawer where I can return every now and then to see if my inner voice wants to spin something further.
Otherwise, no worries, just trust that my creativity is ready to make art whenever I like.
The world is already seeking constant attention. There is no need to use time or resources simply to reassure the self or to seek self-validation.
If anything, perhaps we could allow ourselves to pause a little more often instead of trying to force a state of constant productivity.
We do not need to prove that we could or should create more often to anyone, because creativity is never about pride or quantity, but about clarity, care, and resonance.
My award-winning poetic book WORDS TO THINK. OR TO SING. is also meant for that. It is intentionally spacious.
It offers glimpses paired with little reflections about their meanings and pages dedicated to the reader for their thoughts.
It contains only what is truly necessary to be memorable and relatable, teasing a whole world of songs yet to come. It leaves space for your own thoughts too. A place to breathe, reflect, and write down something of your own.
A gentle invitation to witness the development of creative lyric fragments to be completed at a deliberate, soulful pace. Words turning into songs preparing to take flight and spread their melodies.
You are invited to witness and join me on this special music unfolding journey I share on Substack. I look forward to seeing you there!
Giveaway:
Intensia will be awarding a $10 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn winner during the tour. https://kingsumo.com/g/1j25pq3/words-to-think-or-to-sing-nbtm
Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found here:
https://goddessfishpromotions.blogspot.com/2025/06/name-before-masses-words-to-think-or-to.html
