Thank you for your interest in these song fics! I really enjoy using the songs to form stories. Anyway, the last song, in case you were wondering, was called "Someone Like You." This one is called "A New Life". Ironically enough, both are sung by the same character in the musical (Lucy), and the version that I have of the CD has Linda Eder as that character. (Again, go download if you like the lyrics, because you will love the song!) On the up side, apart from the actual writing of this story, I DO own a character: Anna. Do not steal her, but if you want to know more about her, check out the WiP "Stories of the Past". Oh, read and comment please! Thank you all!
A new life -
What I wouldn't give to have a new life.
One thing I have learned as I go through life:
Nothing is for free along the way!
I looked up from my pile of work to find Anna grinning like a Cheshire cat. I rubbed my temples and asked her what she was doing. "Just playing one of the best songs in the entire world," she stated, turning up her iPod a little bit louder for me to listen.
A new start -
That's the thing I need,
To give me new heart -
Half a chance in life to find a new part,
Just a simple role that I can play.
"And what musical is this?" I asked her, pretending to not be interested at all. "Jekyll and Hyde," she said with a broad smile. "But if you don't appreciate my music, I suppose I will just have to take it somewhere else," she said, turning her back. I groaned. "Alright, stay, but keep it at a normal level." Anna smiled, and I could see Danny peering curiously from the doorframe. "You're having a party and didn't invite me?" he asks sitting next to Anna at the table. I roll my eyes at him, but can't suppress a smile.
A new hope -
Something to convince me to renew hope,
A new day, bright enough to help me find my way.
I listen to the voice of Linda Eder, and put down my pen. Even Danny seems to be listening to the music. I almost snort from laughter. I wonder if he realizes that he is listening to a musical. But the next words begin to consume me.
A new chance -
One that maybe hasa touch of romance.
Where can it be, the chance for me?
I came to New York City to escape my normal country girl life. I wanted adventure, and a faster-paced lifestyle. I wanted to feel the rush of the city life. And, like Linda Eder was singing about; I wanted a new life, a new start. And I wonder now, where is the romance for me? Where is Prince Charming when you need him? I look at Danny, out of reflex, and I can tell that he is genuinely interested in the song.
A new dream -
I have one I know that very few dream,
I would like to see that overdue dream -
Even though it never may come true.
I couldn't help but think about how fitting the lyrics were to my own life. I had the same heartaches and heartbreaks like every girl had. I believe that my dream was overdue. It was my time to have a wonderful life, wasn't it? And even if it didn't come true, I could at least dream, right?
A new love -
Though I know there's no such thing as true love -
Even so, although I never knew love,
Still I feel that one dream is my due.
I bite my lip. I have never fallen in love. I think that once upon a time, I believed that what I felt was love, but when it came down to it; I really was never in love. Was there true love out there? Was it true that two people could honestly fall head-over-heels for each other? Again, I look at Danny and this time I caught him looking back at me. There was a distinct twinkle in his eyes. I felt like someone had compressed the air out of my lungs. Danny seems to have that kind of effect on me. So, instead of thinking about him, I turn my attention to the key change in the song.
A new world -
This one thing I want to ask of you, world -
Once! - Before it's time to say adieu, world!
One sweet chance to prove the cynics wrong!
I smile at the words of this song. I might have to ask Anna to burn me a CD of the musical if all of the songs are this good. I feel like I am Linda's character…whoever that might be. But this woman obviously wants a new start, she wants to break free and have a purpose. She wants to fly, and I can relate to her.
A new life -
More and more, I'm sure,
As I go through life,
Just to play the game ,
And to pursue life -
Just to share its pleasures,
And belong! -
Anna smiles and mouths 'The best part is coming up'. Already though, I think that the song is quite amazing. Danny isn't even being cynical or sarcastic for once—he is actually enjoying the music, and he sits back in his chair, soaking in the words. I can't help but wonder what he is thinking of.
That's what I've been here for,
All along!
Each day'sa brand new life!
The song's conclusion was one of sheer awesomeness. I resist the urge to gawk at the vocalist's ability to control her voice at higher notes. Danny raises his eyebrows at the end. "Woah. Not to shabby, eh Montana?" he asks with a smile. "Not at all," I say with a nod. "I told you that you'd love it," Anna says in a know-it-all voice. "And to think, Danny, you just listened to a song from a musical." Danny shrugged and Anna laughed. The two of them got up from their chairs to leave, but as he headed out the door, Danny tossed a smile and a wink over his shoulder. Each day's a brand new life, right? I think to myself with a smile. I wonder what tomorrow's life will hold.