Kaladin, Knight Radiant (Alexander Hamilton)

[Lindel he/him]

I wrote the first verse for a song/rap based around the opening song from Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton. I might come back and write some more verses. Let me know if you have any suggestions for improving this verse or what to do with the other verses! (I originally had the line corresponding to "What's your name, man?" as "What's your name, gon?" But it didn't rhyme with "Kaladin, Knight Radiant" or with "what little strength I haven't spent," so I decided to switch it for something that fit better, even though it was fun.) I'm not totally happy with the "Keep them safe," at the end, it doesn't sound quite right, but it's the best I could come up with in the middle of the night. Which is, of course, when it came to me to write this thing. 

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How does a darkeyed, bridgeman, son of a surgeon

With depression, dropped in the middle of a forsaken spot

In the Shattered Plains, by Amaram enslaved, left

impotent, go on to be a hero and a Radiant?

 

A Windrunner, this fighter’s load ain’t gettin’ lighter

Got a lot farther by working a lot harder,

And being a fearless charger,

Never fallin’ to the archers.

For months, he kept on running, thinkin’ he’d die like a martyr

And while kings were being slaughtered by the Assassin in White

Across the plains, he struggled and kept his guard up

Inside, he was wishing all the pain and darkness would stop

The brother was ready to jump, to end it forever.

Then an Honorspren came, with an invitation to stay

Our man saw a glimmer of hope, turning night to day

With Stormlight like the old Knights, started fighting in a new way

Swore an oath in the frey, a storming brilliant display.

Well, the word got around, they said, here comes a Desolation

Started speaking the Ideals, like Journey before Destination.

Honor may be dead, but I’ll see what I can do.

All of Roshar’s gonna know about you.

When you gonna relent?

I’m Kaladin, Knight Radiant

That’s right, I’m Kaladin, Knight Radiant

And with what little strength I haven't spent

I’ll keep them safe, keep them safe.

EDIT: This should be in Sanderson Fan Works, sorry. Not sure if there's a way to move it. I also tweaked a few words to make some stuff sound better, and correct a couple typos. 

(Also, @Cheyenne Sedai and @voidlightx created a completed version, which is pretty amazing! Click here to check it out.)

Edited March 2, 2021 by Lindel

[Aspiring Writer]

1 hour ago, Lindel said:

EDIT: This should be in Sanderson Fan Works, sorry. Not sure if there's a way to move it. I also tweaked a few words to make some stuff sound better, and correct a couple typos. 

Got you covered. (I think)

[+JesterLavorre she/they]

This is amazing 

[Lindel he/him]

3 hours ago, JesterLavorre said:

This is amazing 

Thanks, glad you like it! 

[AonEne he/him]

Moved to Fan Works

[Kingsdaughter613 she/her]

Nice!

[Eugenides]

Love this! 

 

[Cheyenne Sedai she/her]

This is amazing. Its a coincidence I found this today since we were just discussing a Stormlight version of Hamilton on the Worldhoppers Discord. 

Edited February 18, 2021 by Cheyenne Sedai

[The Windrunner Supreme he/him]

This is Amazing!

[Lesser spren]

Alternative lyrics "Kaladin Stormblessed, my name is Kaladin Stormblessed, and I can't believe I'm under so much stess....  but just you wait, just you WAIT....."

[Cheyenne Sedai she/her]

I've been thinking about this a while, and I want to try my hand at completing the lyrics. Is that all right @Lindel? 

[Moltin he/him]

Just watched Hamilton for the first time yesterday. Gotta say this is amazing, great work!

[Argus the Awful he/him]

I love Hamilton and Kaladin, so its the perfect crossover! Good job

[Lindel he/him]

On 2/22/2021 at 0:06 PM, Cheyenne Sedai said:

I've been thinking about this a while, and I want to try my hand at completing the lyrics. Is that all right @Lindel? 

Yeah for sure! Sorry, I've been real busy with midterms and haven't been checking in here but yeah, I'm excited to see what you come up with! 

[Cheyenne Sedai she/her]

On 12/24/2020 at 0:50 AM, Lindel said:

I wrote the first verse for a song/rap based around the opening song from Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton. I might come back and write some more verses. Let me know if you have any suggestions for improving this verse or what to do with the other verses! (I originally had the line corresponding to "What's your name, man?" as "What's your name, gon?" But it didn't rhyme with "Kaladin, Knight Radiant" or with "what little strength I haven't spent," so I decided to switch it for something that fit better, even though it was fun.) I'm not totally happy with the "Keep them safe," at the end, it doesn't sound quite right, but it's the best I could come up with in the middle of the night. Which is, of course, when it came to me to write this thing. 

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How does a darkeyed, bridgeman, son of a surgeon

With depression, dropped in the middle of a forsaken spot

In the Shattered Plains, by Amaram enslaved, left

impotent, go on to be a hero and a Radiant?

 

A Windrunner, this fighter’s load ain’t gettin’ lighter

Got a lot farther by working a lot harder,

And being a fearless charger,

Never fallin’ to the archers.

For months, he kept on running, thinkin’ he’d die like a martyr

And while kings were being slaughtered by the Assassin in White

Across the plains, he struggled and kept his guard up

Inside, he was wishing all the pain and darkness would stop

The brother was ready to jump, to end it forever.

Then an Honorspren came, with an invitation to stay

Our man saw a glimmer of hope, turning night to day

With Stormlight like the old Knights, started fighting in a new way

Swore an oath in the frey, a storming brilliant display.

Well, the word got around, they said, here comes a Desolation

Started speaking the Ideals, like Journey before Destination.

Honor may be dead, but I’ll see what I can do.

All of Roshar’s gonna know about you.

When you gonna relent?

I’m Kaladin, Knight Radiant

That’s right, I’m Kaladin, Knight Radiant

And with what little strength I haven't spent

I’ll keep them safe, keep them safe.

EDIT: This should be in Sanderson Fan Works, sorry. Not sure if there's a way to move it. I also tweaked a few words to make some stuff sound better, and correct a couple typos. 

(Also, @Cheyenne Sedai and @voidlightx created a completed version, which is pretty amazing! Click here to check it out.)

Aww, thanks!

I'm glad you liked it