Tomorrow is the read-a-thon, and as usual I will be cheering for all of the readers. If you are participating, it’s entirely possible that I will be leaving a cheesy cheer on your blog. I know…you can’t wait.
To get you all in the mood for the read-a-thon, I have a new song. Hey, I heard that groan! This one is meant to be sung (rapped?) to the tune of Cypress Hill’s “Insane in the Brain.” If you’re not familiar with the song (and please don’t judge me when I confess to having it on my iPod), you can listen to it here. You might even want to bookmark it…I’m sure that video will be especially trippy after your brain is fried from 24 hours of reading. 
Also, I think my rendition will flow better at that time, too. It’s a little clunky…but damn, have you ever tried to parody a Cypress Hill song?!?
Reading Makes My Brain Sing
Say what? Are you tryin’ to talk to me?
Don’t you know I’m readin’?
To all of you readers and cheerleaders
I just flip that page
Let my mind engage
I’m assuaged
But now the book’s over
Eh…
Maybe I shoulda gone slower
Don’t make me dog ear, hear
Whatta I gotta do to get a cheer
Whoa
The lights are blinkin’
I’m thinkin’
It’s not over ’til my brain’s unthinkin’
Book’s makin’ my mind blow
I can’t stay away from the cookie dough
Gobbledygook got no hook
Does a reader like me even need this book?
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Read the whole thang, kept me sane)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Was up reading ‘til midnight, if you say that’s not right -
Bite me – watch my brain ignite
Put me on a book diet? Don’t try it
I’ll shush yo’ ass like a librarian says quiet
This book’s fat, it’s a chunkster, not a door stop
Use it for that – karate chop
‘Cause you know, I don’t take that abuse lightly
Books mistreated are just unsightly
Hey, try a new genre, might be good
I hear YA is misunderstood
Plots mundane, water stains, eyestrain
Makes a reader like me go insane
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Read the whole thang, kept me sane)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring, ding-a-ling)
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
Like Jane Austen, wrote P&P
I wonder what she’d think of all these zombies
Watch out for the narcs
Those cops, tryin’ to snatch my ARCs
FTC wants to know about provenance
Take a stance, with my own finance
Send their police dog to read my blog
I’ll put their brain in a fog
I’m a reader I try not to be a speeder
I’ve got more books than Carter has pills
So many it gives me chills
All designed to give me thrills
Look, just don’t call them inane
That’ll make a reader go insane
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring ding-a-ling)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Read the whole thang, kept me sane)
Reading makes my brain sing
(Hear it ring ding-a-ling)
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
Insane in da brain
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And if Neil Diamond is more to your taste, check out my other song, Sweet Readathon, over at 24 Hour Readathon Cheerleading HQ.
I ♥ your songs. GO READATHON!! woo hoo
.-= Care´s last blog ..Chow Hounds =-.
I love it! I’m sure your cheers are the highlight of the read-a-thon for lots of people.
You are a genius! I love your lyrics! Good luck in the read-a-thon.
.-= chasing bawa´s last blog ..Terry Pratchett’s Going Postal =-.
I love the song! And I’m so jealous. I thought I was going to be able to participate, but my family sprung a surprise trip on me this weekend for my mom’s birthday. Have fun!
.-= Trisha´s last blog ..Book Review: Glengarry Glen Ross =-.
Hope the readathon goes well for all those participating
.-= LindyLouMac´s last blog ..The Cupid Effect by Dorothy Koomson =-.
Too funny! I’m even more hyped up now for the readathon!
Hilarious! I remember that song. Serena used to play it a lot in college. I like your version better.
.-= Anna´s last blog ..Review: The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli =-.
This has a much better effect on the brain than Cypress Hill’s music usually does
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.-= Florinda´s last blog ..Brand management, the Catholic Church, and me =-.
Whahahahaaaa! Your brilliance knows no bounds! I’ll be home tomorrow if there isn’t a baby trying to exit my bod, so I might function as an unofficial cheerleader. Doubt I’ll have the gumption to try reading.
.-= Andi´s last blog ..Stalking Books =-.
Haha! That’s terrific. You could put out your own album for us book bloggers. Do you sing too?
.-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Happy April Fool’s Day from Riley and Literary Feline =-.
I’m not participating this time around but oh, how I LOVE your cheerleading songs!
I love your cheesy cheers!
This was great. I can’t wait for the read-a-thon tomorrow.
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.-= Colette A Buckeye Girl Reads´s last blog ..Read A Thon Warning
I do know and like this song … and for all I know, these might be the real lyrics as they are quite unintelligible in the song I think!
.-= Jenners´s last blog ..I’m Back! My Week In Review =-.
Wow – this is awesome! Too dang funny!
This is beyond awesome!!!! You are one talented chick! I am cheering for everyone reading. Would love to participate, but two little ones would not cooperate, lol. I do swear that one of these years… lol!
.-= April´s last blog ..Huge Giveaway!!!! My Little Red Book by Rachel Kauder-Nalebuff =-.
Um, hm, not sure what to say..but I had the song playing in the background while reading your lyrics – Hi larious!!! explains the Readathon poem on my blog. thank you for that BTW, and um, thank you for this, sorta…:)
.-= The Brain Lair´s last blog ..ReadAthon April 2010 – Update 1 – Gregor The Overlander by Suzanne Collins =-.
Thanks for all your encouragement! Whenever there’s a read-a-thon, I know I can count on your support.
.-= EL Fay´s last blog ..Read-a-Thon Update #4 =-.
Thanks for the cheer!
.-= Katy´s last blog ..Hour 4 Read-a-thon Mini-Challenge =-.
LOVE the song! LOVE the cheer. You are awesome!
.-= Tammy Dahle´s last blog ..Dewey’s 24 Hour Read A Thon!! =-.
Love the song! Thanks for cheering me on.
.-= Whitney´s last blog ..Read-a-thon Midway Point =-.
Jill…very cute! BTW..thanks for Lark and Termite–it arrived; much appreciated.
.-= diane´s last blog ..Sunday Salon ~ April 11, 2010 =-.
Love the song! Thanks so much for stopping by to cheer me on. You are made of awesome!!!
.-= tanabata´s last blog ..Read-a-thon/Sleep-a-thon: Update Two =-.
Thank you so much for cheering me on during the read-a-thon, you’re awesome, and made the event even more fun for me! I like Insane in the Membrane, and love song parodies! Great Job, you rock!
.-= Shaunesay´s last blog ..Read a thon #12 – The End! =-.
Hi! I just want to say thanks for cheering for me during the readathon! You are the best!
Next time you should do a vlog of yourself singing your songs!
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Readathon: Denoumet =-.
Thanks for visiting me during the Read-a-Thon, and for answering my question about a location for all the participants’ blogs. Although it didn’t inspire me to comment more (I was in a Read-a-Thon funk this time around for some reason), I’ll keep that info in mind for next time! Hope you had as much fun as I did!
.-= Lexi´s last blog ..Read-a-Thon Wrap-Up =-.
Thanks for all the cheerful and encouraging thoughts during the readathon last weekend!