Lyrical Literacy

A Swarm of Bees | Sing Along (Nik Bear)
 
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The Wolf and the Lamb |  Aesop's (Nik Bear)
The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a musical adaptation of Aesop's classic fable "The Wolf and the Lamb." This episode explores the timeless theme of how the powerful can manipulate truth to justify oppressing the vulnerable. Through rhythmic verse, we follow a hungry wolf who invents increasingly absurd accusations against an innocent lamb drinking from a stream. Despite the lamb's logical defenses, the wolf's predetermined verdict leads to a tragic end, demonstrating that tyranny needs no excuse and that might often prevails over right in an unjust world.
Origin
"The Wolf and the Lamb" is one of Aesop's most famous fables, dating back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. Aesop, a Greek storyteller and fabulist, created concise tales featuring animals with human characteristics to convey moral lessons. This particular fable illustrates how those in power can use false accusations and twisted logic to justify their actions against the defenseless, regardless of truth or justice.
A wolf came stomping down the hillWith grumbly guts he couldn’t fillHe found a brook so cool and clearAnd saw a lamb was drinking near
You muddy up my water bratExplain yourself explain all thatThe lamb looked up with worried eyesI think the stream flows your side guys
The wolf huffed loud and showed a toothYou whispered mean things and that’s the truthBut sir said lamb I’m new you seeLast year I wasn’t yet a me
Well then said wolf you look like kinAnd if it’s not you then it’s your twinOr daddy mommy someone closeYou’re guilty that’s how justice goes
The lamb stood still with quiet graceWhile wolf came snarling face to faceShe tried to speak she tried to pleadBut wolves don’t stop once they’re in need
And down he leapt with growl and biteNo jury called no legal rightHe ate her up that hungry beastAnd wiped his mouth and called it feast
So when you’re small and meek and mildBeware the woods the dark the wildFor logic’s lost on beasts who feastThey need no reason just a beast
 
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The Fisherman and His Wife | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Nik Bear)
 
The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a musical adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Fisherman and His Wife." This episode explores themes of greed, contentment, and the dangers of unchecked ambition through rhyming verse and storytelling. Follow the journey of a poor fisherman and his increasingly demanding wife Ilsabill as they encounter a magical wish-granting fish, only to discover that endless desire leads to ultimate loss.
Origin
"The Fisherman and His Wife" (German: "Von dem Fischer und seiner Frau") is a well-known German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm and published in their collection "Grimm's Fairy Tales" in 1812. The story teaches a timeless lesson about the perils of greed and the importance of being content with what you have.
He once was a man by the wide blue seaWho lived in a pigsty, sad as could beHe fished all day with his toes in the sandTill a talking fish flopped into his hand
Oh a wish a wish what would you sayA fish who grants when you call his wayOne wish granted and then one moreBut greedy hearts keep asking for more
Home ran the man to his wife IlsabillWho said a cottage would suit us stillSo back to the waves the fisherman spedAnd the fish made a cottage with garden and bed
But a cottage grew small in Ilsabill’s dreamsSo she asked for a castle with towers and streamsAgain to the fish the fisherman wentAnd the sea grew darker with each wish sent
Oh a wish a wish what would you sayA fish who grants when you call his wayOne wish granted and then one moreBut greedy hearts keep asking for more
Soon Ilsabill cried I must be a kingAnd the fish though tired still granted the thingShe ruled with a crown and a scepter highBut already she stared with a hungrier eye
Then came the cry for the emperor’s seatAnd then for the pope with the world at her feetEach wish twisted the sky and shoreAnd the fisherman feared what would come next door
Oh a wish a wish what would you sayA fish who grants when you call his wayOne wish granted and then one moreBut greedy hearts keep asking for more
At last Ilsabill wild with delightCried tell him I’ll rule the sun and the
The fisherman shook as he stood by the seaAnd whispered his prayer in a storming plea
The fish looked up from the churning shoreAnd said no more no more no moreAnd back to the pigsty they tumbled downNo castle no crown no emperor’s gown
Oh a wish a wish what would you sayA fish who grants when you call his wayOne wish granted and then one moreBut greedy hearts keep asking for more
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Don’t Fear That Roar | Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Lion"
Newton loves this fable too so did another take on it. 
This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a melodic folk-blues rendition of a timeless wisdom tale about conquering fear. Through rhythmic verses, the story follows a fox who initially cowers at a lion's mighty roar—a sound that "could sink a battleship." As days pass, the fox's fear gradually subsides, and eventually, the small creature finds enough courage to question the lion directly: "Why you roar? You feelin' bad?" To the fox's surprise, the intimidating beast shows no aggression. The performance concludes with the powerful moral that many fears prove groundless when confronted: "Fear's a fire you can't always trust" and "Half the monsters ain't real at all." This compelling musical fable reminds listeners that courage often comes from simply facing what frightens us.
Origin
This poem draws inspiration from Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Lion," which dates back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original tale, a fox who had never seen a lion before is terrified upon their first encounter. Upon meeting the lion a second time, the fox is still frightened but not as much as before. By the third meeting, the fox grows bold enough to approach the lion without fear. The fable teaches that familiarity diminishes fear, and what initially seems terrifying often becomes manageable with exposure and experience. This ancient wisdom about overcoming fear through familiarity has remained relevant across cultures for over two millennia.
Little ol fox with a curious nosePrancin round where the wild wind blowsTill a lion let loose with a deep down roarShook the ground and the forest floor
Fox hit the dirt tail stiff as boneEyes wide open heart like stoneWhispered low with a tremblin lipThat roar could sink a battleship
But days go on fear fades someLion walked by beatin no drumFox still twitched but stayed in viewJust noddin soft like brave folks do
Then one bright mornin cool and clearFox stood tall dropped that fearSaid why you roar you feelin badLion just blinked didn’t even get mad
No claws flashin no wild attackJust a stare from a mane leanin backFox turned slow with a little grinSometimes the danger is just the wind
Don’t go runnin from every soundSome beasts bark but don’t come roundFears a fire you can’t always trustBurns down brave when it turns to dust
So lift your chin don’t shake don’t stallHalf the monsters ain’t real at allAnd what you thought was death and flameMight just be thunder with no name
 
#LyricalLiteracy #DontFearThatRoar #FoxAndLion #AesopBlues #OvercomingFear #FablesInMusic #CourageLessons #FolkWisdom #BluesParables #FamiliarityAndFear #AncientWisdom #MusicalFables #HumanitariansAI
 
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Don’t Fear That Roar | Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Lion"
 
This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a melodic folk-blues rendition of a timeless wisdom tale about conquering fear. Through rhythmic verses, the story follows a fox who initially cowers at a lion's mighty roar—a sound that "could sink a battleship." As days pass, the fox's fear gradually subsides, and eventually, the small creature finds enough courage to question the lion directly: "Why you roar? You feelin' bad?" To the fox's surprise, the intimidating beast shows no aggression. The performance concludes with the powerful moral that many fears prove groundless when confronted: "Fear's a fire you can't always trust" and "Half the monsters ain't real at all." This compelling musical fable reminds listeners that courage often comes from simply facing what frightens us.
Origin
This poem draws inspiration from Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Lion," which dates back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original tale, a fox who had never seen a lion before is terrified upon their first encounter. Upon meeting the lion a second time, the fox is still frightened but not as much as before. By the third meeting, the fox grows bold enough to approach the lion without fear. The fable teaches that familiarity diminishes fear, and what initially seems terrifying often becomes manageable with exposure and experience. This ancient wisdom about overcoming fear through familiarity has remained relevant across cultures for over two millennia.
Little ol fox with a curious nosePrancin round where the wild wind blowsTill a lion let loose with a deep down roarShook the ground and the forest floor
Fox hit the dirt tail stiff as boneEyes wide open heart like stoneWhispered low with a tremblin lipThat roar could sink a battleship
But days go on fear fades someLion walked by beatin no drumFox still twitched but stayed in viewJust noddin soft like brave folks do
Then one bright mornin cool and clearFox stood tall dropped that fearSaid why you roar you feelin badLion just blinked didn’t even get mad
No claws flashin no wild attackJust a stare from a mane leanin backFox turned slow with a little grinSometimes the danger is just the wind
Don’t go runnin from every soundSome beasts bark but don’t come roundFears a fire you can’t always trustBurns down brave when it turns to dust
So lift your chin don’t shake don’t stallHalf the monsters ain’t real at allAnd what you thought was death and flameMight just be thunder with no name
 
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Mama Walk It Straight | Aesop Blues
This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a bluesy retelling of the ancient fable about a mother crab and her child. With rhythmic verses and colorful characterization, the story unfolds as Mama Crab criticizes her little one for walking sideways "like a broke-down steer." When the clever youngster politely asks for a demonstration of proper walking, Mama Crab's attempts at straight walking hilariously fail as she scuttles, stumbles, and spins in circles. The little crab observes with knowing restraint, ultimately delivering the powerful moral: "Before you preach on how to go, try takin' that walk nice and slow." The performance concludes with the timeless wisdom that actions speak louder than words, especially when it comes to parenting and teaching.
Origin
This poem adapts Aesop's fable "The Crab and Its Mother" (sometimes called "The Crab and Its Parent"), which dates back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original brief tale, a mother crab criticizes her child for walking crookedly, but when asked to demonstrate proper walking, she can only walk sideways herself—revealing her hypocrisy. This concise fable illustrates the principle that example is more powerful than precept, and it warns against criticizing in others what you yourself cannot do. The fable has endured for centuries as a reminder about the importance of practicing what you preach, particularly for parents and leaders.
Mama Walk It Straight
Mama crab with a sideways sneerSaid why you walkin like a broke down steerZiggin and zaggin like a ship gone wrongYou oughta walk straight like a crabs headstrong
Little crab blinked polite as can beSaid mama won’t you walk straight for meShow me the way and I’ll follow in lineI’ll walk like a soldier I’ll walk just fine
Mama stepped out legs all wideTried to go straight but veered to the sideNo wait she said this way insteadBut she danced in a circle and bumped her head
She scuttled left she stumbled rightHer shuffle looked more like a barroom fightShe twirled in sand kicked up a waveAnd tripped on a shell she meant to save
Little crab watched with a knowing grinDidn’t laugh though it tickled withinSaid mama you talk a mighty fine gameBut you walk like me just the same
So before you preach on how to goTry takin that walk nice and slowWhen your feet find that perfect lineI’ll be right behind steppin just fine
He spun around and hit the seaWith a click in his step and a rebels gleeSometimes kids see clearer trueWhen mama don’t do what she tells you to do
 
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The Donkey in the Lion's Skin |  Aesop's
The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a bluesy re imagining of Aesop's classic fable about authenticity and false pretenses. Through rhythmic verses and colorful imagery, the story follows a downtrodden donkey who discovers a lion's pelt and wears it to frighten other animals. Initially successful in his deception, the donkey struts proudly as smaller creatures flee in terror. However, his masquerade crumbles when he attempts to roar but can only produce his signature bray. A wise fox sees through the charade, delivering the cutting truth: "You can fake the fur, but you can't fake pride." The performance concludes with the timeless moral that borrowed identities ultimately fail, as true nature inevitably reveals itself despite outward appearances.
Origin
"The Ass in the Lion's Skin" (or "The Donkey in the Lion's Skin") is one of Aesop's most famous fables, dating back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original tale, a donkey finds a lion's skin, puts it on, and takes delight in frightening all the animals he encounters. His deception is successful until he opens his mouth to roar but can only bray, revealing his true identity. The fable warns against pretentiousness and illustrates how our essential nature will always reveal itself despite outward appearances. This ancient wisdom about authenticity has remained relevant across cultures for over two millennia and has inspired numerous adaptations and cultural references.
Well that donkey was dusty feelin lowSaw a lion’s coat in the sunlit glowHung out to dry by some huntin menHe said if I wear that I’ll never crawl again
He slipped it on like a rockstars coatThough it dragged and snagged at his scrawny throatBut baby when the critters saw that maneThey scattered like thunder in a midnight train
He strutted and growled like a beast on stageWhile the mice ran off in a panicked rageOh look at me I’m king todayAnd then he tried to roar but brayed
Then came the fox with a smooth slow strideEyes like secrets he never could hideHe didn’t flinch didn’t run didn’t budgeJust leaned back cool with a bluesmans grudge
Said nice disguise but I know your tuneThat voice don’t howl it howls outta tuneYou got the fuzz but not the flameA lion’s just a donkey with a better name
Donkey stood still feelin kinda thinThe coat too big to be bold withinThe fox just laughed tipped his head back wideYou can fake the fur but you can’t fake pride
So don’t go struttin in someone else’s roarYou’ll trip on lies you can’t ignoreCause truth sounds clear and fools wear goldBut shine don’t matter when your soul ain’t bold
 
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The Bone Job Blues | he Wolf and the Crane Fable
Lyrical Literacy presents a bluesy re-imagining of Aesop's "The Wolf and the Crane" fable. Through gritty lyrics and vivid storytelling, it follows a desperate wolf who gets a bone lodged in his throat while feasting. In his moment of vulnerability, he promises riches to a passing crane if the bird will use its long beak to remove the obstruction. The kind but foolish crane performs the dangerous task, successfully extracting the bone from between the wolf's sharp teeth. But when the crane asks for the promised reward, the wolf mockingly refuses, suggesting that escaping with its life should be payment enough. The performance concludes with the timeless warning about the dangers of helping the ungrateful and powerful, reminding listeners that predators rarely feel indebted to their prey.
Origin
"The Wolf and the Crane" is one of Aesop's most enduring fables, dating back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original tale, a wolf gets a bone stuck in his throat and promises payment to any creature who can remove it. A crane uses its long beak to extract the bone, but when it asks for its reward, the wolf replies that having put its head into a wolf's mouth and withdrawn it safely should be reward enough. The fable warns against expecting gratitude from the wicked or powerful, and demonstrates how self-interest often trumps promises. This ancient wisdom about the nature of ingratitude and exploitation has remained relevant for over two millennia.
The Bone Job Blues
That wolf was eatin like the end was nearTore through meat with a grunt and a sneerBut a bone went wrong slid deep in his throatHe coughed and he gasped like a busted note
He wheezed and fell on the forest floorClawed at his neck then looked once moreSaw a crane with a neck so fineSaid come on over friend of mine
You got the tool you got the reachPull out this pain I’ll make a speechI’ll pay you good I swear on my nameYou’ll be rich you’ll rise to fame
Crane was kind a fool that dayStuck his beak where wolves do playReached in deep past teeth and jawPulled that bone without a flaw
Wolf stood up said ain’t that niceYou saved my life no need for priceNext time I’ll chew like a gentleman oughtNow get gone before you get caught
Crane stood tall said where’s my goldWolf just laughed eyes dark and coldYou lived bird ain’t that enoughNow flap away before things get rough
So if you’re fixin to save a beastDon’t expect a dinner feastKindness counts but don’t forgetA wolf remembers every debt except
 
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The Fox and the Sour Grapes | Blues Fables |Lyrical Literacy
This engaging podcast presents a bluesy reimagining of Aesop's classic "Fox and the Grapes" fable. Through rhythmic verses and vivid imagery, the performance follows a hungry fox who discovers a vine laden with tempting purple grapes hanging just beyond his reach. Despite multiple energetic attempts—jumping, leaping, and charging—the fox fails to reach the fruit. Rather than acknowledge his limitations, he dismisses the unattained prize, declaring the grapes "prob'ly bitter, not ripe, too dry." The lyrics conclude with the timeless moral that we often disparage what we cannot obtain and invent excuses rather than admitting our shortcomings. This folk-blues rendition transforms ancient wisdom into an accessible, soulful meditation on human nature and self-deception.
Origin
"The Fox and the Grapes" is one of Aesop's most renowned fables, attributed to the Greek storyteller who lived around the 6th century BCE. This concise tale has become a cornerstone of Western moral literature and gave rise to the common idiom "sour grapes," which describes the tendency to disparage something desirable after discovering it's unattainable. The fable illustrates how people often rationalize their failures by devaluing what they failed to achieve, rather than acknowledging their limitations or continued desire. This psychological defense mechanism (later termed "cognitive dissonance" by psychologists) demonstrates how Aesop's ancient wisdom continues to provide insight into human behavior thousands of years later.
Hot sun beatin and the fox felt beatHis belly was growlin for somethin to eatSaid lord above I’d eat a bootA bug a bone or a chunk of fruit
But there they were like heaven’s smilePurple grapes hangin high in styleA vine full of sugar just outta reachA fox’s dream on a preacher’s speech
He jumped once nearly brushed the vineSaid I’ll get em next time they’ll soon be mineCrouched down low gave a mighty leapBut the grapes just laughed and stayed up deep
He zipped and soared made the dust flyBut landed flat with a grunt and sighBacked up charged like a fire in bootsAnd hit the dirt with broken roots
He sat on a stump licked his prideThose grapes still swingin side to sideSaid they’re probly bitter not ripe too dryToo tart for a fox as fine as I
Then strutted off with a wounded grinPretendin he’d never wanted them inSometimes when you miss your prizeYou make up lies to soothe your cries
So don’t talk trash when your reach falls shortYou can’t always change the final reportBut dreams don’t spoil from bein too highOnly from quittin before you try
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Who's Gonna Bell That Cat? | Aesop's Fables
Lyrical Literacy presents a bluesy, poetic retelling of the classic Aesop's fable about mice plotting against their feline predator. Through rhythmic verses and vivid characterization, the performance follows a midnight meeting of mice conspiring to hang a bell around their enemy's neck. The ambitious plan receives enthusiastic support until the sobering question arises: "Who's gonna tie it round her end?" As each mouse makes excuses—White Whisker has "a limp and a twisted twig," Gray Ear "near got snapped"—the impossible plan unravels. The performance concludes with the timeless moral that talk is cheap when no one is willing to take action in the face of real danger, delivering ancient wisdom through contemporary folk-blues storytelling.
Origin
"Belling the Cat" (also known as "Who Will Bell the Cat?") is one of Aesop's most famous fables, dating back to ancient Greece around the 6th century BCE. In the original tale, a group of mice hold a council to determine how to deal with a cat that hunts them. They devise a seemingly perfect plan to tie a bell around the cat's neck to warn of its approach, but their scheme falls apart when none of the mice volunteers to perform the dangerous task. The fable teaches the practical lesson that ideas—especially those involving risk—are worthless without the courage to implement them, and has been used throughout history to illustrate the gap between theoretical solutions and practical action.
Who’s Gonna Bell That Cat?
Late one night behind the wallLittle mice held a midnight callSaid that cat’s got claws and a silent treadOne more scare and I might drop dead
Brown back grumbled ain’t no peaceI dive for crumbs and lose my fleeceShe’s a ghost with fangs and golden eyesWe gotta act before one more dies
Gray ear said let’s bite and runA hundred squeaks and she’ll be doneBut white whisker said I’ve got a planWe’ll hang a bell on that devil if we can
Ding a ling they all cried loudFreedom’s ringin sang the crowdWe’ll hear her jingle we’ll dance with gleeShe’ll never again sneak up on me
But brown back hushed the rebel cheerWith a voice like truth and a touch of fearThat bell won’t ring itself my friendWho’s gonna tie it round her end
White whisker coughed well not my gigI got a limp and a twisted twigGray ear said that ain’t my trackSince I near got snapped I don’t go back
So one by one they slunk to bedNo bell was hung no word was saidYou can preach and plan and talk real flatBut baby someone’s gotta bell that cat
 
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