Music of The Covalent Series

[image error] As you know, dear readers, every book in The Covalent Series is dramatic, but The Vengeance Season takes it to new heights. Fitting, given the emotion presented by the title and the fact that this novel concludes a major story arc. 

Music is Zan's steadfast companion after she suffers a terrible trauma. Her guitar helps her find her way back. Through her skill and talent, she finds a place to be capable and strong. For Rainer, the connection that he and Zan share when they play together is one of the greatest joys of his life. 

The songs that follow sometimes reflect the action in the story, and sometimes they reflect its emotions. I've shared quotes from the lyrics of every song. I hope you enjoy them. If you'd like to listen to all these songs continuously, visit my YouTube channel.

KYEO – Fugazi
The troops are quiet tonight
But it's not alright
Because they're planning something
 
She’s a Woman – the Beatles
My love don't give me presents
I know that she's no peasant
Only ever has to give me
Love forever and forever
 
Way Down in the Hole – Tom Waits
We'll all be safe from Satan
When the thunder rolls
We just gotta help me keep the devil
Way down in the hole
 
Sweat Loaf – The Butthole Surfers
“Daddy?”
“Yes, son?”
“What does regret mean?”
“Well son, the funny thing about regret is that it's better to regret something you have done, than to regret something you haven't done. And by the way, if you see your mom this weekend, will you be sure and tell her –
Satan! Satan! Satan!”
 
Requiem, Op. 48 (Pie Jesu)
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
 
Take No Prisoners – Megadeath
War is peace, sure man
A retreat for the damned
A playground for the demented
A haven for those who walk this world bereft of heart and soul
 
Nobody’s Fault But My Own - Beck
Tried to tell you I never knew
It could be so sweet
Who could ever be so cruel,
Blame the devil for the things you do
 
Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
You've torn your dress, your face is a mess
You can't get enough, but enough ain't the test
You've got your transmission and your live wire
 
Careening With Conviction – Mission of Burma
She said fuck it all
Who's gonna catch me when I fall
Someone's locked out in the hall
It's me, I am
 
To Be Without You – Ryan Adams
It's so hard to be without you
Used to feel so angry, and now I only feel humble
Stinging from the storm inside my ribs where it thunders
Nothing left to say or really even wonder
 
Awaken - Yes
Like the time I ran away
and turned around
and you were standing close to me.
 
Monkey Puzzle – Brian Jonestown Massacre
I think about almost her every night
To live without her well it wouldn't be right
When I see her, yeah she looks so fine
I can't give up till I know she's mine, yeah
 
How I Could Just Kill a Man – Cypress Hill
Time for some action, just a fraction of friction
I got the clearance to run the interference
Into your satellite, shinin' a battle light
 
War Pigs - Black Sabbath
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds
 
Ride My Seesaw - The Moody Blues
Ride, ride my seesaw,
Take this place
On this trip
Just for me. The Covalent Series. A shared life is the strongest bond.