SONG RAMBLES | the curse of milhaven (skidad)
───── YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DAY NOR THE HOUR ...
if there's a song that captures the overall lore of spooky month and skidad as a manipulator and possible god complex, i think it's the curse of milhaven.
you might be familiar it by the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds BUT i'm using the polish cover by Bartek Kulas & Katarzyna Groniec specifically (explained below)
───── ONLY GOD KNOWS THAT !
i want to note that the lyrics in the video are apparently a little inaccurate so i'm using this translation instead!
Millhaven is a small, colorless town
Neighbours treat the cold-hearted with respect
Though there are unnerving days
When the golden evening sun
Burns hearts with a caring kiss
I warn against danger
Reciting the Bible with devotion
An introduction to the town in Spooky Month and Skidad's feelings towards religion. He's dedicated.
I don't know if he grew up in the cult or joined in his adulthood (I think it's only implied that he met The Eyes as an adult) but regardless, he is dedicated.
You do not know the day nor the hour - only God knows that!
This repeats throughout the song and it's very important. Keep note of it for later!
I'm fifteen years old, though they assume I'm older
I don't actually have any specific opinions on this but I thought it's a fun line for people who think about the cult's motif of immortality; I kinda think Skidad will gain his immorality in the series, or has already gained it pre-series.
You've had to have heard that there's a curse on Millhaven
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Blake's son - Billy, disappeared somewhere
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Priest O'Rye has went crazy
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When someone found the Handyman's cut off head
It was splashing around in the town's fountain
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Next, old lady Colgate's soul had left her
And before she became one with God
She wheezed out, with her last breath
Loretta* killed me with her own hands
*Loretta is the MC/singer in the song btw; that's Skidad
All is not as it seems in the small town. There are a number disappearances and murders happening in the area, regardless of age or status. No one is safe.
It is finally revealed that Skidad has been involved or did the crimes above.
I was named the spawn of devil and the town's curse!
But it was Millhaven that brought me bad luck
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All fall down to your knees!
I know the easiest road to the Lord
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This inquiry is depressing and unfair
How do you dare to punish me in the name of the law
The earthly passions aren't for me
I was the one that crossed the step to eternity
I know very well that death is not a game
Over the world rings the bell of despair
So may God's hand protect you
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It was me that drowned Billy, and while stabbing lady Colgate
I unfortunately hesitated for a moment
But while I took care of the Handyman
I was happy, because I saw
The sunrays reflecting on the chainsaw
I didn't crucify the dog, though*
I always had an A+ for religion class!
Now, he is facing the consequences of his actions... but why are they consequences if he is doing God's work? He is angry; he knows what is right! These people in the court and town do NOT.
In the bold text, it emphases his path to immorality.
I don't exactly believe Skidad is directly involved in the disappearances or child sacrifices for the cult but he's somewhere there.
*Not necessarily related to the Spooky Month lore but this is an interesting thing to think about as, apparently, there's a number of religious believes of animals not having souls; or at least not the same souls as humans (I'm only familiar with Buddhism lol). If the dog was killed, was it not seen as a true murder...?
I'm quite content on the daily
the doctor helps me
When I fall into depressive states sometimes
Electric shots or hypnosis
the golden medicine for everything - Prozac
And I can imagine my euphoric plans again
I dream about fast recovery
A dramatic change from the violent words from before, these ones are soft and soothing, as if to manipulate or gaslight someone... (looks at Lila).
When I get out, I'll show you all
This foreshadows Skidad's eventual arrival in the series; "out" of death's grip.
You do not know the day nor the hour - only I know that
Finally, I can finally talk about the importance of this specific phrase. Throughout this song, Skidad has always been saying it piously; only God knows this and that.
However, with this one, it's finally confirmed that he has had a God complex all this time. He is the God.
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btw! I was made aware that many people don't know that we're boycotting Eurovision this year, so.
we are boycotting Eurovision, as per BDS guidelines.
don't watch the stream, don't engage with the videos, don't post it about it on social media using hashtags that are going to trend. whatever you're getting from the show isn't worth it
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