The Wolf and the Lamb | Aesop’s (Nik Bear)

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 hill
With grumbly guts he couldn’t fill
He found a brook so cool and clear
And saw a lamb was drinking near

You muddy up my water brat
Explain yourself explain all that
The lamb looked up with worried eyes
I think the stream flows your side guys

The wolf huffed loud and showed a tooth
You whispered mean things and that’s the truth
But sir said lamb I’m new you see
Last year I wasn’t yet a me

Well then said wolf you look like kin
And if it’s not you then it’s your twin
Or daddy mommy someone close
You’re guilty that’s how justice goes

The lamb stood still with quiet grace
While wolf came snarling face to face
She tried to speak she tried to plead
But wolves don’t stop once they’re in need

And down he leapt with growl and bite
No jury called no legal right
He ate her up that hungry beast
And wiped his mouth and called it feast

So when you’re small and meek and mild
Beware the woods the dark the wild
For logic’s lost on beasts who feast
They need no reason just a beast

 

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