Cast Out
Lyrics
I am just a humble man
Trying to make his way
But storm clouds are gathering
I can no longer stay
The Butcher’s Guild has cast me out
and sent me on my way
Cast out inside the pouring rain
They cast me in the role of upstart
And in the role of spy
They cast me in the role of traitor
Please don’t ask me why
As I look up and ponder
Beneath an open sky
Cast out inside the pouring rain
So I said a sad farewell
To the man who took me in
And left behind the wife I love
It really is a sin
But I feel this situation
Is one I just can’t win
Cast out inside the pouring rain
They cast me in the role of leper
It really isn’t fair
They cast me in the role of scoundrel
As they fixed me with their glare
Then cast their votes to cast me out
And left me in despair
Cast out inside the pouring rain
So I put my best foot forward
And take up a little ditty
And without a backward glance
Turn my back upon this city
I’ve really grown to love this place
It really is a pity
Cast out inside the pouring rain
They cast me to the four winds
Like a leaf caught on the breeze
In the hope that I would float away
Over rivers, hills and trees
Never to return
Until all Hell can freeze
Cast out inside the pouring rain
I feel abandoned and rejected
As I go on my way
I resolve to turn things ’round
I will have my day
But for now the bells are silent
There’s nothing left to say
Cast out inside the pouring rain
Maybe they’ll cast me in marble
A statue or a bust
Or more likely my memory
Will just fade into dust
But whatever happens
This fate seems so unjust
Cast outside inside the pouring rain
(Gary Miller)
© 2019 Whippet Records
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Notes
This song was commissioned and specially-written for the upcoming project 'The Butcher Baronet', in collaboration with Lone Pine Pictures, about the 17th Century Durham City historical figure John Duck.
Other songs and tunes from this project include : -
'Elementary (Turn, Turn Again)'
'Golden Journey: Through Air / Over Water / To Earth / On Fire'
'John's Jacobus (Inscription)'
'Merrily Danced The Butcher's Wife'
'Rolling on (A Hymn for John and Ann)'