A Cold Day in Hell - End BSL
Original Blues, Rock & Country for the Soul
Story behind the song
A song in loving memory of puppy Zeus
Zeus is a tragic victim of Breed Specific Legislation, his short life ended just over a year ago at the age of seven months old.
DDA Watch volunteers supported Zeus's family through the sad days following their painful loss of much loved canine family member Zeus who had never put a paw wrong. The words below from Zeus's mum clearly show the devastation caused by this inherently flawed and failed legislation, a law which is responsible for immense personal heartbreak for those affected.
''Missing my boy so much, still to this day my 6 year old cries about him and my 3 year old talks to a candle thinking he can hear him. BSL is such an evil system, to destroy little babies hearts as well as my own. Love my Zeus, never will we forget because we will always feel the hurt.''
DDA Watch assists families whose dogs have been seized and held under BSL and via a telephone helpline service, offer free, confidential advice and support.
As a singer/songwriter I believe some stories must be told and this is our song for puppy Zeus and the many innocent canine victims killed for the way they look.
Feel free to download Zeus's song to raise awareness and please write to your MP. Your voice can help to end this cruelty and unfairness which began in 1991. #EndBSL
The story of Puppy Zeus -
https://www.facebook.com/DDAWatch/photos/a.378518114658.159009.366883744658/10152878071454659/?type=3&theater
Our thanks to Janice Tyrrell for creating the art work for Zeus's song.
Lyrics
'A Cold Day in Hell – End BSL'
I keep looking at your pictures
On my wall
The days pass so slowly
After all…
And you should be here now
Running free…
But they told me a lie
And they took you from me
And it's a cold day in hell
Before I'll let this lie
You were just a baby
With a twinkle in your eyes
And the law rains down
On our backs and in our hearts
The day they took you from me
I vowed we'd never be apart…
And nothing cut me more
Oh nothing hurt so bad
I been knocking on their doors
But no justice have I had!
It's just a cold day in hell
This pain won't cut me loose
My children talk to your candle
They say their prayers for Zeus
It's just a cold day in hell…
Wandering around in a daze
Thinking why did they take you away?
I'm gonna make them pay every single day
It's just a cold day in hell
Before I'll let you down
You'll never be forgotten while we're around
It's just a cold day in hell
When hearts break so hard
They're killing for no reason
Breaking us apart
It's just a cold day in hell, end BSL!!
You're just a cold day in hell, end BSL!!
© Maria Daines/Paul Killington
I still find it hard to believe that this legislation was not only passed but has still never been repealed. I understand it is in effect in Canada too. With all the dog owners and lovers in these countries, one would think there would be an uprising. I can only say that if anybody ever comes for my dog, they'll be shot dead. Zeus' song hits right to the heart of the matter. The story behind the song, the lyrics, and the powerful musical arrangement all add up to yet another tragic tale of BSL bull sh** . Vocals are emotionally charged and the instrumentation carried it all home incredibly well. You and Paul are truly the voice of the voiceless...and the "powers that be" should hang their stupid heads in shame. Great job on this. I salute you!