Original Song: Wall of Roses (Inspired by Thornwatch)
In celebration of Lone Shark Games' latest game, Thornwatch, I wrote the following song with Aviva Schecterson. We took to the woods and river for some inspiration, where we constructed a Southern gothic duet reflective of the struggle between the brave forest folk and the Judge (game master). I sang and wrote the forest folks parts, while Aviva sang and wrote the Judge parts.
WALL OF ROSES
FOREST FOLK VERSE
I crossed through the valley, where two rivers meet
My blood and my arrows, I lay them at your feet
Daybreak may find me fallen in defeat
My body's yours for taking but my soul will not retreat
CHORUS
Unison: Souls in, souls out
The Judge: I've got debts to pay, you see
Forest Folk: I hate to disappoint you, but I humbly disagree
The Judge: A wall of roses sanctifies this tree
Forest Folk: A wall of roses keeps our spirits free
JUDGE VERSE
I watch you in the river, listening to the beat
The heart of the forest - that's where we will meet
I am an almighty, the judge of all of you
If you dare cross me, you know what I can do
(CHORUS)
FOREST FOLK VERSE
Gliders howl in sorrow, they know the death you bring
Our voices join together, against the night we sing
You may be ready, full power at midnight,
But I stand tall and steady against he beast I fight
(CHORUS)
JUDGE VERSE
A deafening in your ear, a bite in your arm
This vice it will consume and only cause you harm
So run, run away, and let your spirit breathe
Leave me alone, and let my evil be
(CHORUS)
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Copyright Alexandra Lucas & Aviva Schecterson 2016
