Name: Skulker (SHADOW)
Duration: P00H01M53S
Description: This song is inspired by Emily Brontë’s novel “Wuthering Heights,” specifically Chapter VI, in which Cathy is bitten by the Lintons’ bulldog, Skulker, and is consequently forced to remain at Thrushcross Grange for a few weeks. The song is presented from Skulker’s point of view.

Lichen Throat - Skulker (SHADOW)

from SpinTunes 17 Round 2 by Spintunes

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This song is inspired by Emily Brontë’s novel “Wuthering Heights,” specifically Chapter VI, in which Cathy is bitten by the Lintons’ bulldog, Skulker, and is consequently forced to remain at Thrushcross Grange for a few weeks. The song is presented from Skulker’s point of view.

lyrics

Strangers prowl in Thrushcross Grange;
I take off running when they loose my chain.
Close my jaws on a slender foot;
Little girl falls among the roots.
"Keep fast, Skulker! Keep fast, Skulker!
Don’t ever let go.
Keep fast, Skulker! Keep fast!
Hold on to your foe."

Now they’re pulling me off the girl
Chain around my neck.
Shake my head and try to whirl,
Spraying bloody flecks.

A half-hour later, by the fire
The girl has all that she desires:
A plate of sweets and hot spiced wine;
Her tiny hand rests on my spine.
"Good boy, Skulker! Good boy, Skulker!
Try to stay awake.
Good boy, Skulker! Good boy!
Have a piece of cake."

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from SpinTunes 17 Round 2, released March 29, 2021

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