Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)

Four Small Feet Through Oz |  Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)

 

The song: https://open.spotify.com/track/454uS0uJgGaBlvK12Y8l0A?si=8844b9debe794b23

 

The Lyrical Literacy Podcast presents a unique retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" from Toto's perspective. This episode features a reggae-inspired musical journey that reimagines the classic tale through the loyal dog's eyes. The song explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the unspoken heroism of Dorothy's faithful companion as he navigates the strange world of Oz, from the initial tornado landing to the final confrontation with the wizard. Through poetic lyrics, we experience how Toto perceives the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, while highlighting his unwavering devotion to Dorothy throughout their adventure.

Origin

This episode draws inspiration from L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," published in 1900. The classic children's novel has become one of the most well-known stories in American popular culture, especially after the 1939 film adaptation. The original work is now in the public domain, allowing for creative reinterpretations like this one that shifts the narrative perspective to a previously secondary character.

 

Four Small Feet Through Oz

Never begged for skies so high
Or houses fallin’ from the sky
One minute I was chasin’ cats
Next thing I know—crash—Dorothy’s flat

A cloud of dust, a witch’s scream
But Dorothy stayed strong in the dream
She held me close, heart full of shock
While I just scanned the yellow rock

The air was sweet but strange and wrong
With singin’ trees and rainbow song
The lion growled, I didn’t move
He shook like leaves with somethin’ to prove

The strawman smiled with stitched-up pride
But lost his stuffing every stride
And tinman stiff, with hollow tone
Would freeze up solid if left alone

Oh Toto love, you brave, you true
You walked through fire and followed through
When skies turned dark and witches flew
You stayed by me, you always do

Through poppy fields so deep, so wide
Where dreams did pull and truth did hide
I barked and bit, I kicked and fought
To keep her safe—that’s all I thought

The wizard roared, the fire rose high
But I could see it was a lie
I tugged the curtain, showed his face
And barked the truth in that wild place

You never spoke in words, it’s true
But every bark said what to do
You were my compass through the mist
Each time I feared, you would persist

No need for medals, scrolls, or fame
No lion’s badge, no wizard’s game
Just her soft voice, her hand in mine
That’s all I need, and I’ll be fine

So if you think I’m just a pet
You haven’t heard my journey yet
Through Oz I ran on four small feet
With rhythm strong and reggae beat

You’re more than dog, you’re heart and flame
Through every storm, you knew my name
If Oz was wild and full of fright
You were my roots, you were my light

So if you think I’m just a pet
You haven’t heard my journey yet
Through Oz I ran on four small feet
With rhythm strong and reggae beat
You’re more than dog, you’re heart and flame
Through every storm you knew my name
When Oz was wild and full of fright
You were my roots, you were my light

 

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Nik Bear Brown
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQ
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275
https://nikbear.musinique.com

Parvati Patel Brown
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/parvati-patel-brown/1781528271
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tYk1RYgGD7k9MN0bd1p8u?si=kgAinxuRT3CNV9kF_5K3Zg
https://parvati.musinique.com