“Saffron”
(to the tune of “Evil Ways” by Santana)
by Heather Daniel
You’ve got a lot of evil ways….Saffron
You gave Mal a good-night kiss
You stole his shuttle….Saffron
And you led his crew amiss
You left them running and shouting
All about you
Mal went looking and searching
He finally found
And knocked you out
Don’t cross the crew again….Saffron
Saffron….
When Mal saw Monty….Bridget
There was a change and the beard was gone
You’re only trouble….Bridget
Your name had changed but you still were you
You maybe Saffron or Bridget or Yolanda
You’ve been married too many times to have count
This can’t go on
The Verse knows you got to change
(Organ solo)
Mal took you in….’Londa
With a plan to swindle you
You got cheated….’Londa
You thought you’d beat them, but who beat who?
Inara found you, and left you right in the trash
Though Mal was naked and getting a rash
You got the worst, yeah yeah yeah
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From the creator:
“I’ve written one Serenity Filk before that I’m planning to perform at a small con (Shore Leave, July 13-15) in Baltimore, MD. I wrote Joy to the Verse (to Joy to the World by Three Dog Night). Since that went over so well with friends and con people, I thought I’d give a try at a couple of Saffron songs. I wanted to find songs that would work for her before I filked it and the two I’ve chosen do that rather well, I think. I hope you enjoy. I’m just doing this for the fun of it, but isn’t that the point?”