Ukulele, voices, spoken word, drums, an excerpt of 'Caliban and the Witch' by Silvia Federici (2004), and processed sounds of a pub chat.
The Roud number (1654) links Katy Cruel to the Scottish song, Licht Bob's Lassie - which tells the story of an outcast army camp follower or sex worker.
Pub chat: “… can i buy you a drink love? … see that leaves you with a real dilemma. You want the drink but you don’t want to be called love. What's wrong with ‘Lurve…’ ….”
lyrics
LYRICS:
When I first came to town they called me the roving jewel
But now they've changed their tune, they call me Katy Cruel
Oh the diddle of the day, oh the riddle of the rightful day.
Through the woods I go
Through the bog and mire
Straightway down the road
Unto my heart's desire
Oh the diddle of the day, oh the riddle of the rightful day.
Oh that I was where I would be
Then would I be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I cannot.
When I first came to town they bought me drinks a-plenty
But now they've changed their tune, they hand me bottles empty
Oh the diddle of the day, oh the riddle of the rightful day.
I know who I love
I know who must love me
I know where I'll go
And I know who'll go with me
Oh the diddle of the day, oh the riddle of the rightful day.
Oh that I was where I would be
Then would I be where I am not
Here I am where I must be
Where I would be I cannot.
When I first came to town they called me the roving jewel
But now they've changed their tune - they call me Katy Cruel.
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