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I Can Teach You (feat. Khary Payton, Laura Bailey and Janina Gavankar)

from Stray Gods by Austin Wintory, Tripod & Montaigne

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lyrics

Grace, you know that you’re lost now
You’ve been given powers you don’t understand
I’m the guy who can help you
All that you hear is at your command

Wait…

No, It’s okay Freddie. This is all me?
What do I do?

Start singing.

Now?

Why not? Time’s a wastin’...

Not about to just trust you
You barge in and take over the place
I don’t know what I must do
But here’s what you can do:
Get out of my face!

I’m doing it right now aren’t I...

Ha...You’re a natural, girl!

I don’t...follow... (Lost little girl)
Are those really actual horns?! (You’re in control)
And this singing is so hard to swallow (I know!)
Can you hear me Grace
What's going on?! (It’s your song!)

Morning fades
Then the day wastes away, Grace
You can’t wait, Grace
Don’t delay
I know where you belong, Grace
The song, Grace
I can show you the way
Time to play
Come this way

Grace, I have a bad feeling
That grin is a giveaway
That much is clear
What is this creep concealing?
How does he know you
And why is he here?

Sing it, Freddie, I hear you
We’ve only just met
Now, he’s my new best friend
Now, I’ll owe him a favor?
And what will he want in the end?

Is that gonna be here all the time?

How dare you?
You don’t know me!

If she has to be, pass me some wine.

Grace, is that how you let strangers speak to me?

Morning's gone
And the day wastes away, Grace
So give me space, then, to play (Oh, you’re going to do well out there kid!)
If it’s my time, fine
Let me shine
How can I, with you in the way? (The floor’s yours)
Time to play!

The floor’s all mine, you say?

It is now.

How about a solo then?

You sure about this?

Go for it, girl!

Lo-do-tee ta-dah dah
Lo-do-tee ta-dah dah
Lo-do-tee ta-dah dah doh doh doh doh…

I never knew I had that in me
—That said—I’ll never do that again.

Grace! You’re starting to comprehend!
Let me show you more
Or show me the door

Good idea!

I just sang soprano…

The showing or the door part?

My body’s shivering
Blood is thickening
Skin is shimmering
You guys are bickering?

Morning fades
And the day wastes away
Morning fades
And the day wastes away
I’m okay, because
I waste it with you
Freddie’s been by my side
Since the old days
And we’ll age well together too!

You think I’m the danger? You have no idea.
I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to hide
But do we make merry or should you get ready, finally grow up, and take it outside?

So, wait, are you saying you won’t work with Freddie?

She couldn’t be less qualified.

We’re in a band
You do understand

She could go solo?

Let’s let the idol decide.

credits

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

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