Scarlet Tears: A Journey of Lyrics and Melody
Sometimes, creativity strikes in the most unexpected ways. For me, the creation of the duet song Scarlet Tears was no exception. It's a piece that holds a special place in my heart, not only because it ties into the narrative of Scarlet Veins, but because of the unique and personal journey that led to its creation.
It all started on a quiet Saturday morning around 5 AM, the kind of moment when the world is still and everything feels surreal. I woke up with a melody echoing in my mind that wouldn't fade, no matter how much I tried to ignore it. It felt like something important, something I needed to hold onto. As I lay there in the stillness, the first verse came to me, Sera's verse, to be exact. I had no idea at the time how significant it would become.
You see, when I started working on Scarlet Veins, I swore I wouldn’t add any more songs to the story, except for Stay. The songs had to serve a deeper purpose, not just be a collection of random tunes. But as the day went on, I couldn't escape the melody that was playing in my head. It lingered, growing stronger with every passing hour, and before I knew it, Scarlet Tears had come to life.
Sera and Azriel’s journey is at the heart of Scarlet Tears. Their story is one of deep emotional turmoil, unresolved tension, and the search for redemption. This duet represents the rawness of their feelings, their intertwined fates, their struggles, and the moments of vulnerability that they share. For Sera, Azriel is both a source of pain and solace, a complicated figure whose presence looms over her heart. For Azriel, the journey is about grappling with his past and finding a way to move forward, even if it means confronting his darkest fears.
The song reflects this duality: the conflict between love and loss, hope and despair. It’s a moment where their hearts break in unison, yet there's also a sense of healing. The lyrics mirror their emotional journey, of what they’ve lost, what they seek to find, and how they come to terms with their destinies, no matter how painful it may be.
I can’t tell you how often I’ve wished I knew how to write music in notes and chords. It would be amazing to share that with you, Scarlet Tears in its full musical form. But alas, my skills only extend to writing the words that fill the spaces between the beats and the notes, which I hope still resonate with you. The lyrics, the story, and the emotions tied to the song were my only tools.
Scarlet Tears isn’t just another song. It’s a deep dive into lyric writing for me, a manifestation of how words, melody, and emotion collide into something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s a reflection of Sera and Azriel’s journey, the ups and downs, the hopes and heartbreaks that echo throughout Scarlet Veins. This song became more than just a soundtrack to the book; it became a way for me to connect with the characters on a deeper level.
I hope that, even though I can't offer the full musical score, the words alone are enough to let you feel the spirit of the song. Scarlet Tears was born from the silence of a quiet morning, but I believe it speaks volumes to those who listen closely enough.
