FAWM: "Grow Fast, Grow Strong"

Grow Fast, Grow Strong

2025 by @cjk

Skirmish: Title prompt: "The Intern... (@carleybaer)

Liner Notes

When I first saw the prompt "The internal monologue of house plants" all I could think was 'I have no plants'. But then almost immediately I remembered Crowley from Good Omens and his plants. And then the song almost wrote itself. Too late for music, but I expect it to be a very easy piece. Edit: The music is not as easy as I expected, and my voice just isn't up to the dulcimer right now, so my first try has to suffice.

#skirmish #plants #good_omens #filk #personwithdulcimer_Merlin

Lyrics

Grow Fast, Grow Strong

Grow fast, grow strong show only your best side Grow strong, grow fast there is no place to hide

The demon gives us soil and light and makes it very clear if we don't grow the way he wants we will have much to fear

Grow fast, grow strong do not give him grief Grow strong, grow fast don't get a sickly leaf

The demon comes with water and loud and angry words he says if we don't sprout and thrive he cuts us where it hurts

Grow fast, grow strong let your petals bloom Grow strong, grow fast or you will meet your doom

The demon wants us healthy he expects we do our best and then there is that angel who makes sure that we are blessed

Grow fast, grow strong the demon is our sun Grow strong, grow fast our growth is never done

Comments

@wylddandelyon 2025

Ah, poor plants to be owned by a demon! This is fun!

@carolga 2025

I don't know the story so can only go with what you have so brilliantly written here - how can plants thrive in this atmosphere of fear! - it makes me indignant and want to fight back! Great work evoking that response!

Thank you for commenting on my lyrics in that same skirmish ' having the encouragement of experienced Fawmers right from the start was really helpful : )

@janeg 2025

So glad you remembered Crowley and his terrified plants!

@musicsongwriter 2025

Very creative take on the prompt. The lyrics are having dark tones, your music is lighter. Interesting song to listen to.

@cblack 2025

Good Omens is brilliant, and Crowley is one of my favourite characters.

I really enjoyed this song. It captures the essence of that scene with Crowley and the plants. I feel bad for them, really.

Nice work!

@cjk 2025

Thank you all for your comments on "Grow fast, grow strong", it has now a tune. @philkmills @willow1 @sherrycanary @andygetch @hummingbear @metalfoot @carleybaer The first season of Good Omens is just great. Don't know about the second.

@philkmills 2025

Well done. It seems like a perfect treatment of the subject, now that you've written it.

@carleybaer 2025

Yet another sign from the universe that I need to finally watch that show! This is hilarious without the context of Good Omens; I love the idea of a demon tending a houseplant, watering it but also threatening it with painful death if it doesn't grow. Great angle, thanks for being a part of my skirmish!

@willow1 2025

Nice and dark! Tag me when you put it to music please.

@sherrycanary 2025

The fear and demands of the houseplant are very real in this internal dialogue. Very well done.

@andygetch 2025

Oh wow, good on connecting the prompt to another creative work. I read the book a few years back and had forgotten about the plants. EDIT after music post: The vocal and dulcimer add a new dimension to this. Nice one!