Who is Silvia Passiflora?

Silvia Passiflora is a Southern Gothic Folk singer-songwriter, poet, and founder of Scriptaluna LLC. Known for her botanical themes and Appalachian influences, she has authored over 1,850 poems and released the albums 'Incarnata' and 'Florentinae'.

What is Southern Gothic Folk music?

Southern Gothic Folk is a musical tradition of witness within Americana. It draws from folk, blues, and country to document the history and landscape of the American South. Silvia Passiflora's work in this genre often explores the intersection of nature, mythology, and the human condition.

How does horticulture influence Silvia Passiflora’s music?

As a Certified Master Gardener, Silvia Passiflora uses botanical expertise to inform her poetic voice. Her artist identity and lyrics are deeply rooted in provenance and the natural world, often featuring botanical naming and imagery from the Southeast United States.

What is Silvia Passiflora's 'Year of Public Works'?

The 'Year of Public Works' is Silvia Passiflora's 2026 performance season. It is characterized by a sustained commitment to public-facing creative work, featuring a series of landmark broadcast appearances, songwriter rounds, and literary events across the Southeast United States.

The Scorpion and the Frog by Silvia Passiflora

From the recordings Florentinae: Spoken Word Concertinas in Sacred Gardens and The Scorpion and the Frog

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THE SCORPION AND THE FROG — A blues-inflected Florentinae retelling a classic fable. Themes of instinct, betrayal and impossible hope coil beneath a single haunting line.

SILVIA PASSIFLORA submits her spoken poetic memoir FLORENTINAE; SPOKEN WORD CONCERTINAS IN SACRED GARDENS for Grammy® Consideration in Best Spoken Word and Poetry Album

First released July 13, 2025, widely released August 4, 2025.
All works written and performed solely by Silvia Passiflora
Produced by John Pineiro
Recorded and mastered at Perfect Image Recording, Nashville
ISRC: QT-48A-25-00009 | UPC 737558709702
© 2025 Scriptaluna LLC
℗ 2025 Scriptaluna LLC

Lyrics

Once upon a time
There was a scorpion and a frog
They were creatures of the water
They were creatures of the land
They had a lot in common
They were fast friends
Also they were in love

These two met at the bottom of a well
How they got there, it’s hard to tell
But when they both started singing
The echo of their song
Coming out of that well
Drew the whole village out
And they were saved
By a bucket ride - outta hell

They were creatures of the water
They were creatures of the land
They had a lot in common
They were fast friends
Also they were in love

Time went by

And one day the scorpion turned to the frog
and said,
“I’m tired
and I’m hungry….”