DIKAJEE – Cripple and the Starfish (Antony & The Johnsons)

“We’ll grow back like a starfish!” Dikajee is a talented Russian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer known for her ethereal and dramatic vocal style, often blending elements of neoclassical, folk, and art-pop music. Her work is characterized by deeply emotional lyrics, complex arrangements, and a hauntingly expressive voice that creates an otherworldly atmosphere.

“Cripple and the Starfish” is a song written by Anohni and performed by Antony and the Johnsons, a Mercury Prize-winning music act from New York City. It was initially released on the compilation CD God Shave the Queen! in 1996. A different recording subsequently appeared on Antony and the Johnsons, the self-titled first album from Antony and the Johnsons recorded in 1998. In 2003, a live version of this song appeared on the split album Live at St. Olave’s.

Mr. Muscle forcing bursting Stingy thingy into little me, me, me But just “ripple” said the cripple As my jaw dropped to the ground Smile smile

It’s true I always wanted love to be Hurtful And it’s true I always wanted love to be Filled with pain And bruises

Yes, so Cripple-Pig was happy Screamed ” I just compeletely love you! And there’s no rhyme or reason I’m changing like the seasons Watch! I’ll even cut off my finger

It will grow back like a Starfish! It will grow back like a Starfish! It will grow back like a Starfish!”

Mr. Muscle, gazing boredly And he checking time did punch me And I sighed and bleeded like a windfall Happy bleedy, happy bruisy

I am very happy So please hit me I am very happy So please hurt me

I am very happy So please hit me I am very very happy So come on hurt me

I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish

I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish I’ll grow back like a Starfish Like a Starfish…