Plot
The Hotel Splendide is on a remote and cold island, accessible only by a once-a-month ferry. It's a dark and dreary spa created by the late Dame Blanche, whose grown children now run the hotel according to her specificiations, serving up ghastly seaweed and fish-based food and enema treatments. Kath, once the sous chef, arrives when she receives an anonymous letter telling her of the matriarch's death. Will she bring light into the place with her wonderful cooking?
Keywords: black-comedy, boat, boiler-room, breaking-a-window, brother-brother-relationship, cake, chef, cook, cooking, crab
...The Last Resort
[first lines]::Stanley Smith: [narration] The Hotel Splendide is a unique and marvelous place. It's an ideal spot to rest or convalesce, with full hydro-spa facilities, no shortage of fresh fish, and a friendly family atmosphere, which hasn't change since Mrs. Blanche died last year.
Stanley Smith: There's a time and a place for everything, Dezmond. That's the beauty of routine.
Stanley Smith: Odor sharper than a serpent's tooth. A simple omelet can be a dangerous thing in the right hands.
voice of Mrs Blanche: [on record player] Blanching and poaching is also acceptable. But ingredients may never be fried or sauteed. Better to submit to intestinal surgery than to allow one french fried potato to find its way into the colon.
Dezmond Blanche: I'm going to kill your fucking cake!
Stanley Smith: Desmond's brother, Ronald, is a cook and has created a distinct cuisine based on seaweed and eels.
Morton Blanche: Lovely stew! Chicken, was it?::Ronald Blanche: Yes. Long, black slippery sea chickens.
Waiter: [to kitchen boy] Get your thumb out of your arse and wash those dishes up.::Ronald Blanche: Oh, but please, wash your thumb first.
Kath: [to Ronald] You wouldn't know a cuisine if it came up and bit you on the arse!
Stanley Smith: The great thing about the Chinese language is that the word for crisis also means opportunity. What I want to know is, if being gassed to death by your own waste counts as opportunity.
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Hope you don't believe a word
Of all the things I know you've heard about me
Really just a pack of lies
You see the truth before your eyes around me
Hard to keep it straight
The real from the ruse
Probably way too late
What can I do?
But it's not what you think
Not what you hear
Not what you see
It's just the image
It's all on a string
All fantasy
Not really me
It's just the image, yeah
Would it be too much to ask
That you could just give me the chance to prove it
Or would it only be a waste of time
To try to make you change your mind and use it?
What I've been looking for
Isn't what I thought
Not behind the golden door
You've all I've got
It's not what you think
Not what you hear
Not what you see
It's just the image
It's all on a string
All fantasy
Not really me
It's just the image, yeah
What I've been looking for
Isn't what I thought
Not behind the golden door
You've all I've got
Well, it's not what you think
Not what you hear
Not what you see
It's just the image
It's all on a string
All fantasy
Not really me
It's just the image, yeah
Not what you think
Not what you hear
Not what you see
It's just the image
It's all on a string
All fantasy
Not really me
It's just the image, yeah yeah yeah
Just the image, babe
Just the image, babe
Just the image, babe
Just the image, babe
Just the image, babe
Breathe
This is the knowledge that I bring,
Universal worldwide culture
Inhale, exhale
I takes it all in
No second guessing
Truth brings forth a new passion
No second guessing
Push aside this fate for the ransom
Stands among, gold seven and lox'd up
White wool; fire eyes, glowing in red
Water of rush, planet hold, in double edge
Falling down dead, last first, it's one life
Life source, in resurrection, these bloodstains
Shining face, this morning stars reflections
Embracing light, the clearness of sunrise
Tower strong, in this refuge, my fortress
Breathe
This is the knowledge that I bring,
Universal worldwide culture
Inhale, exhale
I takes it all in
No second guessing
Truth brings froth a new passion
No second guessing
Push aside this fate for the ransom
Image
You act a pansy, pushover
Do live your fancy, go lower
Who is that, something says your name
You seem chancy, moreover
The call is mine
I'm gonna get you up
I wanna get on top
The call is mine
On the skew, you're dancing all over
You are the anti-fashion statement
In a blue suit, orange pullover
You look like my old dog Rover
I'm gonna get you up
I wanna get on top
Running faster while youÂ're waiting Does it matter, mysteries to reveal
When you were here the world started to turn SheÂ's the one IÂ'm reborn
It feels so good to burn, to make it all undone Lost inside your sad machines
The warmth inside your grain, the breezes and the sunshine... sheÂ's all I really need!
Morning after weÂ've been waiting... fake the bastard
It feels so good to burn, to make it all undone Lost inside your sad machines
The warmth to swell the grain, the bruises on your knees... try to make me believe!
I had this image of you
You had this image of me
And your image would talk to my image
And my image would talk to your image
And somewhere along the way
Today I've understood what feels a man torn from hope
It is like taking the Earth all her flowers away
Today I uncovered loneliness for myself
It is like I have already not lived among you
Tomorrow I'll resurect heartbroken
Will the birds ever sing for me again?
Tomorrow in a mirror I'll see my new face
It will be the mask of grey
Tomorrow I'll resurect heartbroken
Will the birds ever sing for me again?
Tomorrow I'll resurect heartbroken
Will the birds ever sing for me again?
Tomorrow in a mirror I'll see my new face
It will be the mask of grey
Tomorrow I'll resurect heartbroken
Will the birds ever sing for me again?
Tomorrow I'll resurect heartbroken
What the hell kind could we be
While the creature sleeps in me
Hurt them all
But never cried for all my life
It was pain to learn again to open heart
But we forgot to play
Can remember but a face
Just some movements like a race
Gotta nothing gotta me
with all my love
Be sorry for oneself and justify
But never understand
We share the same real
You can’t put it down
This story’s not real
You can’t leave behind
We live the same dream
You can’t put it down
Well all’s just a fear
And image of mine
Sweep all traces and forgot
Who you were and what you got
Now the creature awakes
And seeks the prey and blood
Be sorry for oneself and justify
chorus:
can't get that reputation
how i'm making an invasion
people spread my information
i need a better explanation
cuz i'm getting expectations
on my brand new creations
how i'm staging conversations
i need to lose these situations
i know i can't be dreaming
cuz that's the way life is
it's based on taking chances
that's why that girl is his
but that just can't be fair
it's one more chance to take
but no's my reputation
i can't make that big mistake
(chorus)
we need to be way less shy
get a better life to live
make things a little more fun
stop saying i don't give
but what if it won't work
mess that up one more time
but yes is my explanation
to why that boy is mine
Intro: "Image"
Stand Firm, All Christians Stand Firm (3x)
Stand Firm (Stand Firm)(2x)
Hook:" J Tru"
These Sticks & These Stones Can't Stop Me
Persecute Me Now But The Lord Is Rolling With Me
Were 10 Deep Strong & U Know We Ain't Alone
The Battle's Been Won By The King On The Throne
They're Tryna Kill Us But U Know They Wanna Murk Us
Everywhere We Go But U Know They Can't Break Us
Not These Sticks & These Stones(2x)
Cuz Our Christ Is In Our Zone(2x)
Verse 1: "Image"
They Throwing Sticks & Stones
So They can Break My Bones
Cuz I'm a Child Of God
They Hate Me With all Of Their Guts
But I'ma Preach The Truth, The Word is in my Heart
Ever since my Father took me out there from the Block
My Enemies Are Unseen, Steady Tryna Kill Me
Elohim Is My Protection So They Can't Get Near Me
Cover By The Blood Of The Lamp Call Him JESUS
Guided By The Spirit Of Truth Call Him HOLY SPIRIT
I Gotta Stay In Prayer Man Time Is Getting Harder
Yeah I'ma Soldier, So I'm Ready For Watever
Obedience To My Father Is My Occupations
They Gon Hav To Kill Me, Cuz My Lord's My Motivation
Hook:" J Tru"
These Sticks & These Stones Can't Stop Me
Persecute Me Now But The Lord Is Rolling With Me
Were 10 Deep Strong & U Know We Ain't Alone
The Battle's Been Won By The King On The Throne
They're Tryna Kill Us But U Know They Wanna Murk Us
Everywhere We Go But U Know They Can't Break Us
Not These Sticks & These Stones(2x)
Cuz Our Christ Is In Our Zone(2x)
Verse 2: "Image"
Like Rick Ross, Woodaii I Am Not A Star
Somebody Lie I Gotta Bible Right There In The Car
Yeah That's My Weapon
Demons Better Get The Stepping
Illuminati & Religion Is The Devil's Puppets
America Is Going Down Yall Turns Yall Backs On God
Supporting Homosexuality Like Its A Gift From God
Some Talk About Annunaki
Thinking They Living Godly
Racism Is Still At Large Just Ask Graham Ramarley
U Live By The Gun, U Die By The Gun
U Live For The Savior Then U Gon Live Forever
Live By Faith Not Sight, Yeah I'm All In
I Ain't Never Scared Cuh Bcuz Jesus Lives
Hook:" J Tru"
These Sticks & These Stones Can't Stop Me
Persecute Me Now But The Lord Is Rolling With Me
Were 10 Deep Strong & U Know We Ain't Alone
The Battle's Been Won By The King On The Throne
They're Tryna Kill Us But U Know They Wanna Murk Us
Everywhere We Go But U Know They Can't Break Us
Not These Sticks & These Stones(2x)
Cuz Our Christ Is In Our Zone(2x)
Outro: "Image"
Stand Firm, All Christians Stand Firm (3x)
He Give His Life & Took The Wrath
That Surely We Deserved
Stand Firm, All Christians Stand Firm (3x)
Stand Firm (Stand Firm)(6x)
Go Make Disciples Preach The Truth To The Whole World!
Verse 1: "Image"
ive c'in a lot, dne a lot voodoo so real believe dat..
i drunk milk from da left breast, dat nite i almost died bt it wasnt time
yet...
Yep born & raised in Haiti
Ima zoe boy, dat went 2 church on da daily...
I was force 2 go most of da time cuz i didnt really care about God he was a
waste a time..
from da age of 7 i lost my virginity in da bathroom 2 my maiden..
since my innocent was tooked, so i decided 2 grabbed dis life by da hook..
chilling wit my cuzzins fighting after skool lyk it was nothing...
Til my dad sent da passport ,now im leaving Haiti chilling in da airport...
Hook:
I pray dat u listen
Dont worry bout da beat...(2x)
Verse 2: "Image"
Arrived 2 da U.S. at da age 10
By da age of 13 i made a lot of friends
I still played my native sport
Would i made it if i stayed, only God knws..
bt i must say my motives dne changed..
i just wanna thug it out wit my dawgs man..
so by age of 15 i was in a click..
Traffic Boi til i die, taut i never quit..
b street hot, hitting lics 4 fun
Got in trouble wit da law, my momma crying sum...
Tryna sell dope bt it didnt push, so i sign wit tme im tired of being
broke..
chasing fame but sumthing still missing i was only 17 bt i felt empty..
I didnt realized i was dead fam..
cuz i didnt hav Jesus Christ in my heart man..
Hook:
I pray dat u listen
Dont worry bout da beat...(2x)
I finally went 2 church
Listening 2 a sermon, feeling lyk a jerk..
I started asking God wats da purpose of living cuz i feel im running out of
time...
Had suicide tauts going thru my head
Da devil is liar he only wanted me dead.
Got on my knees & ask 4 forgiveness, realized erthin i taut was real was
really faking...
I only got my Faith in Christ...
woked me up lyk Lazarus He made me alive..
Now as im getting older, i 3G erday cuz He's my savior..
Ephesians 2:8 He choose me, time is running out repent & believe...
Ima Good Boy cuz im Christ Bound, Go To God Now or stay Hell Bound...
Hook:
I pray dat u listen
Intro: "Image"
Were So Corrupted, Full Of Sin
Full Of Pride, Full Of Hate, Full Of Anger
Just Lusting, Everything We See That Pass By (sigh)
Go To God Now...
Verse: "Image"
I was born dead
Instead of milk in my bottle its sin i was fed...
Man i hated God didnt want nun to do wit His Will or His Love...
I wanted to do me, staying lo key & hold it down for my G's...
I was born affected Corrupted wit sin..
Looking for Love but always meant a dead end..
Life's cutthroat, time's my enemy, While im smelling da gunsmoke
Da devil is a liar, my flesh likewise, Jesus my Savior, so i died that
night
He shown me grace Saved by His Blood,
Im forever His, Cuz im His Son...
Lord I thank U & Im so grateful...
Hook: "Sherley & Nessa"
I was so dead, didnt want your Grace
Rejected Your name yet, you still love me
Im filled with flaws i spit on your face
But U Died For My Sins, thank you for Who U Are
Verse 2: "Image"
Drowning in sin
Yep here i go again
Fruits of the flesh got me lustin for sex
& all of my taughts is controlled by my flesh..
feel like the old me creeping back, masterbating in da shower man i feel
trap..
where is my father? I feel lyk an orphant bt seeking Him i dnt bother..
If only i would stay in da Word & devote myself to prayer
U would b glorified but instead im bringing shame to the name of my
Savior...
1 corinthians 6:9-10 man i feel like one of them..
u such Sovereign God, u shown me so much love...
U took da wrath & Now when u look at me u see your Son..
Hook: "Sherley & Nessa"
I was so dead, didnt want your Grace
Rejected Your name yet, you still love me
Im filled with flaws i spit on your face
Verse 1:
I thought u were the right choice
but now u aren't the same guy
and if i had a loud voice
it'd be nothing u would buy
but now i see
that u used me
to get some better friends
and now i know
u've got to go
and this is where it ends
Chorus: get lost
who needs ya
consider yourself tossed
you need to pay the cost
no problem for u to spend
I can get better boyfriends
and this...is...where...it...ends
Verse 2: I know you know i mean this
and it haunts u all the time
but before this major dis
u used to be mine
so hit the road
get in the mode
go live in your own world
Get someone new
to take care of you
Hook:
Rhahh!! U Paralyzed, Sin Made U Dead So Far From God
Its Bout That Time U Recognize
"The Light Of The Gospel" Don't Be Petrify
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Just Know I'm Far From A Thug
It's Bcuz Of Christ I'm Covered In Blood
Saved Us From The Wrath He Shown Us Love
Irresistible Grace Coming Straight From Above
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Verse: " Image"
Let Me Make It Clear, Without Jesus Christ U Will Disappear
All The Cash & Fancy Cars Are Fading Away Like A Snicker Bar
The Hood Been Dead, Go To God Now Or Remain Dead
Just Know Your Heart Is Corrupted With Sin
Only Jesus Christ Can Save U From Death
& Lil Woodaii I Don't Know What U Heard
U Straight Chilling In The Trap With Them Birds
Promoting Sin, Loving Sin & thinking Its U Against The World
So U Hitting Lics, Selling Bricks, Toyin Fye
Wanna Catch A Case, Gotta Be A Thug So U In A Click
Give Your Soul To The Streets In Returned You Get Left In The Heat
By His Common Grace U Still Alive
But U Breathing To Death, Unless He Opens Your Eyes
Tupac Was Dead Wrong, Cuz Thugging Outchea U Are Hell Bound
U Corrupted, U Been Flaw But U Wont Admit It Cuz U Dead Bruh
Until U Realize Who U Are, U Can't Appreciate What He Did On The Cross
He Took Yo Place, Get Spit In The Face
Arms Open Wide & Offer His Grace
When U Deserving To Die, Go Straight To Hell & Feel His Wrath
U Better Pray He Paid Your Price & Your Name Is Written In The BOOK OF LIFE
Hook: "Image"
Rhahh!! U Paralyzed, Sin Made U Dead So Far From God
Its Bout That Time U Recognize
"The Light Of The Gospel" Don't Be Petrify
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Just Know I'm Far From A Thug
It's Bcuz Of Christ I'm Covered In Blood
Saved Us From The Wrath He Shown Us Love
Irresistible Grace Coming Straight From Above
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Verse: "Epiphany"
Boat Loads We Shipping,Helicopters We Flying
It's The Word Of God We Providing
Don't Matter If We Get Stone Like Stephen
It's The Word Of God We Live For
We Up In Every Line Like Freethrows
We Never Ever Take It Out Of Context
Bring It Back To The Original We "Reform"
We Some Saints In The Hood Yeah We Downna Ride
No Church In A While Man... Thats A Lie
When Every Corner, Every Block From Narrow Streets To Rooftops
So When U See Us Bruh, We Funna Chop It Up
Gonna Show U The Word Of God Is Tough "Ford Truck"
Starting Of From Genesis, Bringing Down To Revelation
It's All About Jesus The Christ Died On The Cross For His Elected
His Blood Sufficient, Propitiation
The Lamb Of God Was Slang To Give Us That Salvation
Hook: "Image"
Rhahh!! U Paralyzed, Sin Made U Dead So Far From God
Its Bout That Time U Recognize
"The Light Of The Gospel" Don't Be Petrify
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Just Know I'm Far From A Thug
It's Bcuz Of Christ I'm Covered In Blood
Saved Us From The Wrath He Shown Us Love
Irresistible Grace Coming Straight From Above
(We Gon Chop It Up)4x
Verse: "Image"
Let The Truth Be Told, I'ma Give It To U Bold & Plain
It's The Ultimate Story Written By Our Mighty God Who Reigns
Man Has Falling In Desperate Need Of A Savior Fam..
Jesus Christ The Son Of God,Came Down & Lived A Perfect Life
He Had To Pay The Price For His Sheep, So He Lay Down His Life On The Cross
& Whoever Repent & Believe Shall Be Saved By The Blood Of Christ
God Is Holy & He Hate Sin, Don't Be Deceived U Gotta Repent
If U Refuse His Gift, You'll Burn In Hell With The Devil & His Demons
Rhahh!
Outro: "Epiphany"
You act like you do what you want
You're the first one to give in
And when they talk, then they try to yell
But we'll never give in
New voices that wont be heard
Have nothing to say
They're scared to indivdualize
Their minds in these new ways
Few people with many faces
You just can't trust
Well they'll try, and try again
They wont beat us
[Chorus]