The Cave

(Douglas Butler)

A unique narrative story-song written as a duet between two distinct characters: a wry, world-weary cave guide and a curious, bright-eyed visitor. The lyric is atmospheric and contemplative, exploring themes of time, wonder, and human connection against a backdrop of natural silence. Its simple AAAA chorus is highly memorable, while the dialogue structure is perfect for Indie Folk Duets, Cinematic Ballads, or Musical Theater scenes.

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The Cave  
[Intro] 
(Male vocalist, wry and human) 
Morning, old friend, the bus rolls in again 
Whispers and laughter, their curious din 
I’m half awake, but their wonder’s still new 
Come on, friend, let’s show them what’s true. 
 
[Verse 1 - Part A] 
(Female vocalist, curious and playful) 
“Hey, Mr. Ranger, is this cave really real? 
Or did giants just pile stones like giant’s will?” 
 
[Verse 1 - Part B] 
(Male vocalist, amused but tired) 
“An old favorite, that—gets me every time. 
No giants, just water, and a million years of time. 
But look close, my friend—see the way it hangs? 
Every single drop is a story that time brings.” 
 
[Chorus] 
(Male and Female vocals together, soft with echoes) 
This cave is a story written in stone, 
A quiet kingdom where light's unknown. 
Where questions and shadows find their home, 
And we’re just whispers passing through the stone. 
 
[Verse 2 - Part A] 
(Female vocalist, bright-eyed) 
“Do bats live here, or is Batman just in disguise? 
Could he swing through these caverns and surprise?” 
 
[Verse 2 - Part B] 
(Male vocalist with a smirk) 
“No capes, no masks, just a restless flutter, 
A thousand tiny heartbeats, a nervous stutter. 
They find their way home not with a signal from above, 
But on waves of sound—a language made of love.” 
 
[Chorus] 
(Together, softly) 
This cave is a story written in stone, 
A quiet kingdom where light's unknown. 
Where questions and shadows find their home, 
And we’re just whispers passing through the stone. 
 
[Verse 3 - Part A] 
(Female vocalist, mischievous) 
“Can I touch that rock there? Just a tiny chip— 
For my sister, I swear, I’ll be careful, not hard.” 
 
[Verse 3 - Part B] 
(Male vocalist, dry humor) 
“Nice try, my friend, but hands off the art, 
Each finger leaves a crack, and that breaks the heart. 
A million years for a single drop to create, 
This cave’s slow dance you don’t want to frustrate.” 
 
[Chorus] 
(Together, with a whisper) 
This cave is a story written in stone, 
A quiet kingdom where light's unknown. 
Where questions and shadows find their home, 
And we’re just whispers passing through the stone. 
 
[Verse 4 - Part A] 
(Female vocalist, thoughtful) 
“Is it always this dark? Don’t you miss the light? 
The sun’s bright blush or the birds in flight?” 
 
[Verse 4 - Part B] 
(Male vocalist, reflective) 
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