Written in the Margins [ ♪ The Conquered Princes Original Music ♪ ]

Beyond the pages of a book are the thoughts and lives of those who write them, often hidden in scribblings in the margins. What truths do these margin comments have that books themselves might not? From the Archives (https://tcp.annewinchell.com/media/#l... Singer-songwriter Laythe Layne, a Galion megastar before the War of Galio, survived her enlistment and was permitted to continue releasing music as part of a deal with the Rioran Empire to allow Galion culture to survive. All songs go through strict Watcher screening, though there is speculation that Laythe Layne has a powerful supporter within the Rioran hierarchy, as many of her songs have only barely passed review. Find out more about Galio, the newest member of the Rioran Empire, and The Conquered Princes, a dark sci-fi novel with intense personal stakes and galactic ramifications, at https://tcp.annewinchell.com. ⸻ Full lyrics: (Verse) I pick a book from Public Records Just to see what it's about Five pages in, an annotation That leads me deep into the weeds The hands who wrote this now lie still Yet still they speak to those who see Their words and thoughts embedded here Written for all the world to read (Pre Chorus) A comment here, correction there A conversation across the ages (Chorus) We live through words We learn through books Our history spreads across the page But underneath official tales I see the people writing Finding ways to leave the truth Written in the margins (Verse) Another book, an epic journey An Empire on the move to war A writer celebrates the triumph I notice that there's something more Below the lists of casualties A single mark, a single line Crossing out the numbered deaths Correcting it with twelve higher (Pre Chorus) A comment here, correction there A conversation across the ages (Chorus) We live through words We learn through books Our history spreads across the page But underneath official tales I see the people writing Finding ways to leave the truth Written in the margins (Bridge) Opening a book to read Is opening your mind to truth But not the truth that's written straight It's opening to all perspectives You see a number: question it You see a rule: ask why You see a fact: can it be true? A premise: can you refute it? Facts and knowledge aren't carved in stone They bend and merge with those who write We leave our souls upon the page For those who know just how to look (Chorus) We live through words We learn through books Our history spreads across the page But underneath official tales I see the people writing Finding ways to leave the truth Written in the margins (Outro) The next book I choose to read I won't be looking at the plot Not the story, not the people Not history nor accuracy I'll be looking for the truth Of those who left these words behind The words I always look to find Written in the margins #indiepop #dreampop #singersongwriter #originalsong #scifimusic #worldbuilding #aimusic #sunoai ⸻ World, concepts, and characters by Anne Winchell Original lyrics by Anne Winchell Art by ChatGPT Music and video by Suno Arranged by Anne Winchell The image was created using the lyrics as input and may contain inaccuracies. It is meant to represent the overall feel for the character and world but is not considered canon. This includes generative AI, including Suno and ChatGPT. I am not affiliated with either, and all AI-generated content is clearly labeled above. You can read more about my policies on AI use at https://annewinchell.com/ai-policy/ All specific characters, worlds, events, people, cultures, and other identifying features are copyright © 2026 Anne Winchell. However, if you'd like to create art, music, or stories inspired by any of this, please don't hesitate to contact me (https://tcp.annewinchell.com/contact-.... I'm (almost always) happy to give permission!