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Cast a Spell - Blue Edition (feat. Rahul Kohli, Allegra Clark, Laura Bailey & Janina Gavankar)

from Stray Gods by Austin Wintory, Tripod & Montaigne

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I’ll set up a vibe and you go for it!

I’m not great at words, I’m…I’m more of a dancer.

Just speak from the heart—be honest.
You can do it!

You’ve cast a spell on me
Not literally, obviously
But I feel, in summary
You and me
Are meant to be

Cause you put a hex on me
You didn’t do it to me, directly
I’m—I’m not blaming you, specifically
Just that, metaphorically...
Shit... Can someone help me?

Right off the bat, I’m done
Cause you gone all quiet
Deaf’ning silence
We’re just jokin’
Havin’ fun
So, let’s ignore
That bit before

I knew this would come
It was written
A confession, unbidden
You say that you’re smitten?
Perhaps you’re possessed?
I have one request
Is this real how you feel?
Or is this part of some elaborate jest?

It’s not, my love.

My love?

Yes! Keep going!
Try again!

You’ve cast a spell on me
It’s a feeling that’s killing me
But let’s say categorically
Oh Katie
It's just you and me

Everything I do for you
Is perfect for this Minotaur
And sure, I killed your cat, Babu
But watch me move this shelf all by myself

I saw this day, long ago
What to do?
I do not know
I was dismissive
Of any true kind of love
Of my own

Yet I’m not alone.
You have always been true.
It is all too…

I don’t mean to confuse you, my love.

My love?

Is that too weird?

I… have yet to decide, Asterion.

Then, uh…

Keep it together Asterion, don’t lose it!

Hecate, you’ve cast a spell on me
And I’m ashamed of what your magic has done to me
I could’ve kept my mouth shut
Now it’s agony
You’ve gone all weird and that’s what I feared
Someone, please rescue me!

Stand back there’s nothing to see
Everyone move along
It’s a car crash of a song

But you’re wrong, make no apology!
See, she hasn’t disappeared

She is standing right here

I know when I stand next to you
I don’t feel like such a freak
I know you feel that way too
You’re not like other gods
My love, what are the odds
That we’re here?

Us outsiders should cheer
That we found each other

Why didn’t you open with that?

Oh…Was that good?

I’m tempted, but what you’re all telling me
Is nothing will go wrong, for it’s destiny?
Have you truly considered this carefully?
Black magic takes a toll
And if you lose control
The cost is paid by reality

Is my heart worth everything going amiss?
I cannot protect you from the dark abyss
So, don’t dismiss
Just resist

You think that I don’t know the darkness inside of me?
You know the stars but do you remember your history?
I love the person I have become
You changed me
Come with me
Come with me
Come with me
Come with me

I...cannot do this, Asterion.
The pain you feel now is nothing compared to what would come.

But the pain I feel now...Kate, it’s killing me!

I can take it away
You need only say the word.

Do it.

Wait!

I have to do this, Grace! I want this.

I call on the heralds
Of an ancient darkness
To guide this sweet creature
Off this treacherous road
In all of creation
Love is most leaden
I beg of the cosmos
To lighten his load

For he may love
But will not be in love

Your love was never a lie (For he may love)
It is simply no longer true (But will not be in love)
And I know, in my heart (For he may love)
I am rescuing you (But will not be in love)

The Arrow of Eros
I force to undo
I put a spell on you

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from Stray Gods, released August 10, 2023
Cowritten by Austin Wintory & Tripod
Produced by Austin Wintory & Joris Hoogsteder

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