Word to Think. or to Sing.
Intensia
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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.
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AUTHOR Interview
Tell me about yourself. Where are you from?
My name is Intensia. I am a singer, songwriter, and music artist based in Munich, Germany. I am inspired by life and driven by emotions, writing poetic pop songs that feel like after a meaningful conversation with a good friend. Nice to meet you.
Favorite sports.
That would be singing for sure. I can say with certainty that it is a very healthy, holistic activity that brings several benefits. And it even burns approximately 120 calories per hour. Besides that, I really enjoy going for a relaxing walk in nature whenever possible.
Favorite thing about the state/country that you live in.
One of the things I appreciate most about the culture in Germany is that people tend to speak very honestly. Some might call it blunt, some might even call it rude. But being direct also has its advantages.
And then there is the Döner. A quick and tasty dish you can, thank the universe, also easily have plant based, which I like to enjoy every now and then. It is a warm, grilled flatbread generously filled with vegetables, sauces, and protein. Mine is usually filled with grilled narrow slices of seitan, cucumber, lettuce, grilled zucchini, grilled red bell pepper, and red cabbage salad. You can also have sauces in there, but I mostly skip them because of my diet. If you have the chance, give it a try. It is a juicy, satisfying, different kind of burger.
How long have you been writing?
If we are counting the day I discovered I am actually a songwriter, without even knowing that this is a profession, because I was a freshly schooled kid with a double radio cassette recorder, experimenting with my voice and creating melodies before it even became cool to produce music in one's own bedroom, well, that was quite a long time ago.
What inspired you to become a writer?
You know that feeling when a room full of perfect strangers starts to sing together at the top of their lungs because one of their favorite songs starts to play. That is one of the greatest feelings in the world, an instant connection. Music is always there for us, and the idea of being part of it, becoming a companion to people and offering a soundtrack for life, brings me so much joy.
What would you tell a writer who is just starting? What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?
The journey does not end when the work is finished and ready to buy. It actually begins when you start connecting with your audience on a genuine level, building a community of lovely souls genuinely inspired by your words. Oh, and whatever you are doing, it will probably take longer than expected. Try to nurture patience and good breathwork.
Tell us about your current release.
"Words to Think. Or to Sing." is more than an introductory book of lyric excerpts from my poetic pop songs in progress. It is an invitation to join me on a creative, music unfolding journey and witness how the fragments turn into tracks to stream, one at a time, at a soulful, deliberate pace. Because there is magic in the beginning and in the becoming. And it is nothing that a few behind the scenes or throwback content could ever replace. You are warmly invited to this shared experience in the making on Substack. See you there!
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AUTHOR Bio and Links: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
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Intensia will be awarding a $10 Amazon gift card to a randomly drawn winner during the tour.
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