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from Gentle Giant - Acquiring The Taste (1971)
The ship's rising up from the sea to the sky heyeheh Hold on
Just one sorry scream and a desperate cry heyeheh Hold on Their lives pass before them before they die heyeheh -- The sea yawns around like a boiling hell heyeheh hold on And souls disappear with the toll of that bell heyeheh hold on The arms of the sea they are dragging them down heyeheh hold on And sorrows and sins they are lost as they drown heyeheh -- How strange when you think that the sea was their way; And a meaningless death is the price they pay For their living was made from the deep To their people in comfort and keep Keep all their people and places there Never to be seen again, never to be loved and their last embrace -- And the kiss has a salt bitter taste Now all that remains is the deep cruel sea heyeheh hold on And wreckage of things that used to be heyeheh hold on No stone marks the place of that watery grave heyeheh hold on Together they die both the weak and the brave heyeheh hold on The arms of the sea.... etc. |
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from Gentle Giant - Three Friends (1972)
Working all day, I'm digging up the roads, just working all day
Dig for my pay and spend it where I like. I've nothing to say Drown in my sweat but money buys escape. I've got no regrets Working all day Working all day When I was young I used to have illusions - Dreams ain't enough. Papa was rough. He didn't care for learning. Hell life is tough. Easy to say that everybody's equal then look around and see it ain't true. Working all day I eat the dust. The boss gets all the money. Life ain't just. I'm still the same as all the other people - who can I trust Working all day and never getting nowhere, what can I say working all day Working all day. |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant For A Day (1978)
Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on,
Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong. * Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on, * Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong. * I have my doubts, as everyone. Little isle in a stormy sea. * Words from the wise, believe in you, All I do is believe in me. If the going looks to strong, And a little seems too long Only darkness in the night, Turn the darkness into Light the fire inside of yourself I'm the one it's nobody else Listen out. But remember always Your the wise, The wise. * REPEAT When it feels so hard to try, Just a weight, a chain, a lie, Even though you need to fight, make the changes into Light the fire inside of yourself I'm the one it's nobody else Listen out. But remember always Your the wise, The wise. |
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from Gentle Giant - Gg At The Gg [video] (2006)
Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on,
Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on, Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong I have my doubts, as everyone. Little isle in a stormy seas Words from the wise, believe in you, All I do is believe in me If the going looks to strong, And a little seems too long Only darkness in the night, Turn the darkness into Light the fire inside of yourself I'm the one it's nobody else Listen out. But remember always Your the wise, The wise. Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on, Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong I have my doubts, as everyone. Little isle in a stormy seas Words from the wise, believe in you, All I do is believe in me When it feels so hard to try, Just a weight, a chain, a lie, Even though you need to fight, make the changes into Light the fire inside of yourself I'm the one it's nobody else Listen out. But remember always Your the wise, The wise. Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on, Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong I have my doubts, as everyone. Little isle in a stormy seas Words from the wise, believe in you, All I do is believe in me If the going looks to strong, And a little seems too long Only darkness in the night, Turn the darkness into Light Light the fire inside of yourself I'm the one it's nobody else Listen out. But remember always Your the wise, The wise. Words from the wise, encourage you, carries all your taking on, Words from the wise, discourage too many people when things go wrong I have my doubts, as everyone. Little isle in a stormy seas Words from the wise, believe in you, All I do is believe in me |
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from Gentle Giant - The Missing Piece (1977)
Once he could smile maybe happy
Fighting for his future and his destinations There were his friends he'd rely on Everyone had nothing but their aspirations Soon dreaming found realization Winning was his target with deliberation Now he has everything, tell me why No one knows him, the veils shut out cutting the tie So now he's made his own island Not familiar even to his understanding Thoughts turning sour, did he want it? Something reassuring in his time and planning What did he miss, needing nothing? Seeing that it was the fighting and not the winning No returning, no looking back, on with his way Rising winner but falling man, gaining the day |
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from Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant (1970)
Don't sing a tune to yourself
You might believe this one. Try not to sew it yourself The threading won't stretch none. Don't give me none of that line. Why not? Got to sing something. Love's song there's nothing to find Why not? Dead before playing. Don't sing a tune to yourself You might believe this one Try not to sew it yourself The threading won't stretch none Who says the things that go in The song is only saying. Dead thought can kill a good thing The band is only playing. Why not climb a hill With someone that hates you Why not hate someone Who climbs a hill with you And as time passes by Your feet start slipping You are wondering why There is no forgetting Don't sing a tune to yourself, You might believe this one Try not to sew it yourself The threading don't stretch none Who says the things that go in The song is only saying Dead thought can kill a good thing The band is only playing Don't give me none of that line Why not? Got to sing something Love's song there's nothing to find Why not? Dead before playing Dead before playing. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Missing Piece (1977)
Yeah, now I'm back here in Hollywood, I pick up the phone, turn the pages
Hi, got a friend and he said I should not be on my own, Come on over, take you to our show. What are you doing? Who do you think you are? You're not even the main star Even if I could come, how would I know you're the one? Who do you think you are? You can put around you're a star Well I might not be on time. Leave my name at the door Well, you can bet here that anyone wants to take a ride No tomorrow So you can bet here that everyone will be at your side Doesn't matter You can't fool around, you're a star |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Glass House (1973)
You'll find an answer, You've got to believe in your own way
of life. So you'll have to find an answer, You'll have to find a way, Try to find, Try to find. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the choice of your life. So you have to try to ask her, when you are away, left behind, out of mind; away. And in the end you discover, examine, you have to decide if there is an answer, if there is a way, Let her find piece of mind. And another day, all alone, think there is away at home. Every other may, have their own, way of life that is their own. And your wandering only a game to realise no joy your own. And another day, all alone, choice of life is not your own. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the way of your life. So you have to try to ask her, You'll have to find a way, left behind, out of mind; away. |
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from Gentle Giant - Out Of The Fire [live] (1998)
You'll find an answer, You've got to believe in your own way
of life. So you'll have to find an answer, You'll have to find a way, Try to find, Try to find. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the choice of your life. So you have to try to ask her, when you are away, left behind, out of mind; away. And in the end you discover, examine, you have to decide if there is an answer, if there is a way, Let her find piece of mind. And another day, all alone, think there is away at home. Every other may, have their own, way of life that is their own. And your wandering only a game to realise no joy your own. And another day, all alone, choice of life is not your own. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the way of your life. So you have to try to ask her, You'll have to find a way, left behind, out of mind; away. |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Palesport House [live] (1999)
You'll find an answer, You've got to believe in your own way
of life. So you'll have to find an answer, You'll have to find a way, Try to find, Try to find. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the choice of your life. So you have to try to ask her, when you are away, left behind, out of mind; away. And in the end you discover, examine, you have to decide if there is an answer, if there is a way, Let her find piece of mind. And another day, all alone, think there is away at home. Every other may, have their own, way of life that is their own. And your wandering only a game to realise no joy your own. And another day, all alone, choice of life is not your own. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the way of your life. So you have to try to ask her, You'll have to find a way, left behind, out of mind; away. |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
You'll find an answer, You've got to believe in your own way
of life. So you'll have to find an answer, You'll have to find a way, Try to find, Try to find. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the choice of your life. So you have to try to ask her, when you are away, left behind, out of mind; away. And in the end you discover, examine, you have to decide if there is an answer, if there is a way, Let her find piece of mind. And another day, all alone, think there is away at home. Every other may, have their own, way of life that is their own. And your wandering only a game to realise no joy your own. And another day, all alone, choice of life is not your own. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the way of your life. So you have to try to ask her, You'll have to find a way, left behind, out of mind; away. |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
You'll find an answer, You've got to believe in your own way
of life. So you'll have to find an answer, You'll have to find a way, Try to find, Try to find. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the choice of your life. So you have to try to ask her, when you are away, left behind, out of mind; away. And in the end you discover, examine, you have to decide if there is an answer, if there is a way, Let her find piece of mind. And another day, all alone, think there is away at home. Every other may, have their own, way of life that is their own. And your wandering only a game to realise no joy your own. And another day, all alone, choice of life is not your own. You'll try to question her, Does she believe in the way of your life. So you have to try to ask her, You'll have to find a way, left behind, out of mind; away. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory (1974)
And though the hard times,
are really due to me, it is still in me, to wave all this unrest. Things must stay, there must be no change, anyway, time to rearrange. You must believe, that there's been no betrayal all that I've done, I've really done for you. Things must stay, there must be no change, anyway, time to rearrange. Hail, to power and to glory's way. Hail, to power and to glory's way. Must be a reason why plans have turned around not only in me, must also be in you. Things must stay, there must be no change, anyway, time to rearrange. hail ... |
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from Gentle Giant - Civilian (1980)
Wheels go 'round, from end to end,
A passage run, go down, descend. And underground the air is stale With blurring light and endless rail. On the wheels in motion, underground. Silent noise, relentless sound. Through shuttered aisle, the wheels go 'round. The day is night, yet never still, >From port to port, with miles to kill. On wheels in motion, underground. Just the locomotion, underground. Windows dark, no view obscured. With moving eyes, no sight assured. Yet moving on, from place to place, Through corridors, without a face. On the wheels in motion, underground. Just the locomotion, underground. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Last Steps [live] (1996)
Wheels go 'round, from end to end,
A passage run, go down, descend And underground the air is stale With blurring light and endless rail On the wheels in motion, underground Silent noise, relentless sound Through shuttered aisle, the wheels go 'round The day is night, yet never still, From port to port, with miles to kill On wheels in motion, underground Just the locomotion, underground Windows dark, no view obscured With moving eyes, no sight assured Yet moving on, from place to place, Through corridors, without a face On the wheels in motion, underground Just the locomotion, underground |
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from Gentle Giant - In Concert [live] (1970)
Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy
Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Let it go so remember Counting sheep in September Let 'em know you're the master It's a roundabout Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Two weeks in Spain |
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from Gentle Giant - The Missing Piece (1977)
Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy
Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Let it go so remember Counting sheep in September Let 'em know you're the master It's a roundabout |
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from Gentle Giant - Out Of The Fire [live] (1998)
Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy
Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Let it go so remember Counting sheep in September Let 'em know you're the master It's a roundabout Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Two weeks in Spain |
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from Gentle Giant - Missing Face [live] (2003)
Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy
Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Let it go so remember Counting sheep in September Let 'em know you're the master It's a roundabout Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Two weeks in Spain |
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from Gentle Giant - Gg At The Gg [video] (2006)
Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy
Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Let it go so remember Counting sheep in September Let 'em know you're the master It's a roundabout Never think where you're going Paradise a while knowing Everything that you're doing It's a carnival Two weeks in Spain makes the year disappear easy Two weeks in Spain, you forget, bored and yet weary We're back again, drink the wine, weather's fine, only Two weeks in Spain's not enough Two weeks in Spain |
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from Gentle Giant - Interview (1976)
See now, like cat then mouse, I move,
they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. Do they all realise, the lion's share is always halfway. Wait for that day for my good. when I sell myself again. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. See now, like cat then mouse, I move, they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. |
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from Gentle Giant - Interview In Concert [live] (2000)
See now, like cat then mouse, I move,
they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. Do they all realise, the lion's share is always halfway. Wait for that day for my good. when I sell myself again. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. See now, like cat then mouse, I move, they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. |
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from Gentle Giant - Artistically Cryme [live] (2002)
See now, like cat then mouse, I move,
they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. Do they all realise, the lion's share is always halfway. Wait for that day for my good. when I sell myself again. Timing. Wait for that day, for my good. Timing. When I sell myself again. See now, like cat then mouse, I move, they move, the game hasn't an end. Good news soon, bad news then, I know the sound that says "nothing again". What then? The hours go past, my say is real, they say only pretend. Timing. |
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from Gentle Giant - Three Friends (1972)
Once three friends
Sweet in sadness Now part of their past. In the end Full of gladness Went from class to class. |
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from Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972)
Why am I using words, no more to say
without you Close the door, put out the lights and go. Late in the night, in the night your shadow falls between us. Nevermore, never know. There, memories are sorrow, When there's no tomorrow. Sleep while the sweet sorrow wakes my daydream; Sleep while you think of me with kindness, please remember former days. Sweet the song that once we sang, the silent parting ways. And you know, and you know, And you know, long ago when first we made our promise - Empty words, I wonder did you know - The laugh that love could not forgive, Is gone and tells no more to live, And we who look in beauty's love; Must now, through all, look back on before - The tears that I first cried, no more; Your love has come and gone, no more. And we who look in beauty's love Must now through all think back on before. Sleep while the sweet sorrow wakes my daydream Sleep while you think of me with kindness, please remember former days. And you know, and you know. And you know, when we two parted in tears and silence past the days, the parting ways. Fare thee well, fare thee well, you that was once dear to me. Think of me with kindness Think of me. |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Glass House (1973)
He is the runaway, Lie low the wanted man
Mask his elusive face, Soon he will getaway and free is his future no more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood, Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword, Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell and freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret, His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity, Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide, Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net, he looks to find endless life and evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood, Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword, Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents [live] (1998)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Palesport House [live] (1999)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Experience [live] (2002)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Prologue [live] (2003)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
He is the runaway
Lie low the wanted man Mask his elusive face Soon he will getaway And free is his future No more aimless time to spend And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. And yet his joy is empty and sad. All thoughts are scarred with the prison cell And freedom seems like freedom's hell Hopes stained with strange regret His dreams are dreams for that he cannot get. And yet his joy is empty and sad. Lose all identity Vanish in own denial Seeks only lies and hide Truth never brought to trial. And caught in his own net He looks to find endless life And evading, he's escaping Four dirty walls and a bed in a cage his home no more. Run in the underwood Cover and hide the trail Senses like sharpened sword Guards for the shadow on his tail. |
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from Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant (1970)
Derek Shulman, lead vocals, backing vocals and some bass; Ray Shulman, most bass, violin, some guitar, percussion, and backing vocals; Phil Shulman, sax, trumpet, recorder, lead vocals and backing vocals; Kerry Minnear, keyboard, some bass, cello, lead |
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from Gentle Giant - Acquiring The Taste (1971)
And the horse riding up through the red skies
The moon is down With a gold coloured bird through the cloud flies The moon is down Look East to the Sun, Oh where do they run Look East to the Sun, Oh where do they run They live in my dreams, in my dreams, in my dreams And the Moon and the Earth they were mating The moon is down And the Angels of hell they were waiting The moon is down Oh bride of the winds, Reward for their sins Oh bride of the winds, Reward for their sins They live in my dreams, in my dreams, in my dreams There's a chaos of visions and voices Sad is the laugh of the clown now the old moon is down. |
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from Gentle Giant - Acquiring The Taste (1971)
The room and street are known only to me and a few
I won't tell nobody A place to meet where no-one can tell you what to do I won't tell nobody Here, Awake in sleep Together My time is spent in chains and confusion in my head I don't tell nobody I keep my pains and swallow the harsh tears that I shed I don't tell nobody Here, In reverie Together I find escape in the street, in the house, in the room I become somebody I cast my die and leave all my troubles in the room I become somebody Here, Awake in sleep Together |
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from Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory (1974)
Sing your song, words that have to continue.
Tell a tale, seal the screen that is in you. Make your peace, face to face that is after. Reasons plain, tears of pain are not laughter. Cast off the mould, buy all you've sold, confidence lost, pay for the cost. Choose your way, realising our mission, figures lay, pulling strings for position. Take your bows, hear the people are calling. Play the game, Take the blame as you're falling. Time to confess, clean up the mess, stand in the white, step in the light. Use the time, show the face that is sorry, for the day, questions leading to worry. Hide your mask, show the face that is sorry. Time to question, answering all their worry. Time to confess, clean up the mess, cast off the mould, buy all you've sold. |
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from Gentle Giant - Missing Face [live] (2003)
Sing your song, words that have to continue
Tell a tale, seal the screen that is in you Make your peace, face to face that is after Reasons plain, tears of pain are not laughter Cast off the mould, buy all you've sold, confidence lost, pay for the cost Choose your way, realising our mission, figures lay, pulling strings for position Take your bows, hear the people are calling Play the game, Take the blame as you're falling Time to confess, clean up the mess, stand in the white, step in the light Use the time, show the face that is sorry, for the day, questions leading to worry Hide your mask, show the face that is sorry Time to question, answering all their worry Time to confess, clean up the mess, cast off the mould, buy all you've sold |
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from Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; Who are you; where are you from: will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then said he fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. |
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from Gentle Giant - King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents [live] (1998)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Palesport House [live] (1999)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - In A Palesport House [live] (1999)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - Experience [live] (2002)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - Prologue [live] (2003)
There coming over Charaton Bridge
Look do you see the man who is poor but rich. What do you wish; and where do you go; who are you; where are you from: Will you tell me your name? Rest awhile; call me your friend. Please stay with me I'd like to help. Then he said, How can I speak when I'm dry and my throat is burning. So bring me aid and I'll answer your doubts. Friend in need I'd like your help Please take me home I'll stay with you. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. Look at my friend Look all around you Look at my friend Take all round you. Hey, Friend (Improvised foreign words in middle section) So brotherhood was made as their bond Carried him home and provide for his needs and his shelter; this day was done as no other the like. Faithfully their vow was made and from that day they were as one. Then he said fair Pantagruel My name is Panurge and I have come from Hell. |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant For A Day (1978)
THANK YOU, for staying around so long, I know it's been hard.
You spend half your life, just testing the ground. THANK YOU, I thought you would come to along, I don't know when, And all of those years, Just foolin' around. THANK YOU, for taking me as I am. No better than you. You give me your love, You take it from me. THANK YOU, for staying around so long, I know it's been hard. You spend half your life, just testing the ground. THANK YOU, You like all my funny ways, the things that I do. We both understand, To give and to be. * THANK YOU, For waiting such a long time, And strange that it just had to be. It's true, You look, you keep on trying, Had to keep on trying, Search for half a life time, suddenly it's there. THANK YOU, for being here where I am, It's better by far Not living alone, The future to share. THANK YOU, for loving me like you do, for being my friend, And taking my hand, and sharing my cares. * REPEAT.... |
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from Gentle Giant - Gg At The Gg [video] (2006)
THANK YOU, for staying around so long, I know it's been hard
You spend half your life, just testing the ground THANK YOU, I thought you would come to along, I didn't know when, And all of those years, Just foolin' around THANK YOU, for taking me as I am. No better than you You give me your love, You take it from me THANK YOU, for staying around so long, I know it's been hard You spend half your life, just testing the ground THANK YOU, You like all my funny ways, the things that I do We both understand, To give and to be THANK YOU, For waiting such a long time, And strange that it just had to be It's true, You look, you keep on trying, Had to keep on trying, Search for half a life time, suddenly it's there THANK YOU, for being here where I am, It's better by far Not living alone, The future to share THANK YOU, for loving me like you do, for being my friend, And taking my hand, and sharing my cares THANK YOU, For waiting such a long time, And strange that it just had to be It's true, You look, you keep on trying, Had to keep on trying, Search for half a life time, suddenly it's there THANK YOU, for being here where I am, It's better by far Not living alone, The future to share THANK YOU, for loving me like you do, for being my friend, And taking my hand, and sharing my cares |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant For A Day (1978)
Smooth-talkin', slow-walkin' tell no lie
Cool is the fool with the eagle eye Spending my time Drunk and living fast Nobody knows what lies in my past. I'm lookin' back My life is cryin' out What did I do What was I all about? * OH, take me * Save me from my misery * OH, take me * I want to be free * OH, take me * Take my hand and help me on * OH, take me * I will soon be gone Good-timin', all-nightin' in the shade No thinkin' nobody's had it made Stole no control on my evil hands. I tossed a coin blind to where it lands. My how the time flies It just passes by. I turned around It looked me in the eye. * REPEAT..... My how the time flies It just passes by. I turned around It looked me in the eye. * REPEAT..... |
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from Gentle Giant - Endless Life [live] (2003)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Endless Life [live] (2003)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory (1974)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin. Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why. So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere. So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Live In Santa Monica 1975 [live] (1975)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Playing The Fool [live] (1977)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents [live] (1998)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Interview In Concert [live] (2000)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Artistically Cryme [live] (2002)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Experience [live] (2002)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Prologue [live] (2003)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Playing The Cleveland [live] (2004)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
Hear, he'll do it all for you, you will see it,
wise and knowing what to do, what to be and every word is ........ Lies, he only tells the truth, for he means it, means, not anything he says, eyes unseen, but everything is ........ So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sin Yes, that is to say no, understanding wrong, he makes his promise right, with your hand you'll never know why So sincere, so sincere, so sincere, so sincere So, sincere his thoughts so full, always empty Good, or maybe things are bad, so sincere, and every word is ........ So sincere, so ........ |
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from Gentle Giant - Civilian (1980)
And we're sitting here
Wondering where the peaceful night has gone. Over factories. Shadows on the street, our lives still go on. Another day, the songs the same. Forget our dreams, and play the game. The shadows on our street are clearer now, in light, We see, this is as it's meant to be. Don't look there, just look at me. And it's waking now And the grayness of the day will be here, Want you near. |
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from Gentle Giant - Three Friends (1972)
The bell rings
And all things Are calling The days past The play's cast Remember September When we were Together Together Together Schooldays the happy days when we were going nowhere Schooldays the happy time when we were feeling no care Schooldays when three said that we'd better be friends forever How long is ever isn't it strange Schooldays together why do they change. Did kites fly And I spy And you cry To run fast Or come last You know how We made vows They're gone now We made friends We broke friends No more friends Remember, Remember when we Together Went to the sea Was it real or did we dream. The days of children gone. Seagull's scream and pink ice cream and the deep blue sky And the waves seem high and golden sand and the town brass band play on. Wait for me Wait for us always Wait for me Wait for us to come Homework's dull. It's worth the pain to go out when I want Mister Watson wants to see you in the master's room. It's about the work you should have done and I think you must go now. |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant For A Day (1978)
* Rock climber, Good-timer, Backstager, All-nighter
* Rock climber, Good-timer, follows the songs through the night * In the night * Backstager, All-nighter, Fills you with praise till it's light. She's waited for you (or me). She saw you there on T.V. And said you looked good, not like you could, You're better in life you see. Remember her friend last year, Knew John with the lighting gear, You've such a nice face, what time what place, Do you want to meet me tomorrow not there, she's a... * REPEAT..... And then when she's in your room, it's over she calls your tune. She crazes your head, takes you to bed, All over for her too soon. No tears when you say goodbye, You'll write, well you say you'll try She goes like a dream, to dream new schemes, Tonight there's more faces, in all the same places, she's a... |
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from Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972)
Touching the last of what is past
Moving silent water fell the first that comes. Slow and winding, flowing free Peaceful music in its sound of distant drums. Trust the shallow virgin stream Danger wild, beware the deeper it becomes. Moving highway, twisting byway Can't turn back. Singing in the summer rain Rain that's caught in its flow. Spreading, shining, silver lining Gold on black. Echoes moods of the moon and sun Sun that shines from below. Makes a soft and easy way Left to choose its path will always be a friend. Touch the last of what has past. Never idle river drifting to the end. |
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from Gentle Giant - Octopus (1972)
Gather round the village square
Come good people both wretched and fair. See the troubadour play on the drum Hear my songs on the lute that I strum. I will make you laugh, Revel, Merry-dance. Throw your pennies, then you'll hear more of the story-telling half. There's no other chance, Always move on Raconteur, troubadour. Take the face that you see for the man, Clown and minstrel, I am what I am. All my family, not of my kin. Home, wherever, the place that I'm in. Humors give me wage, Favors for my art. Rising, falling Everyone struggle on. All the world's a stage All can play their part. I have chosen Raconteur, troubadour. Dusk is drawing my story is spun, Dawn is falling my day's work is done. Morning, rested I set on my way. Find new faces to offer my play. I will make you laugh, Revel, Merry-dance. Throw your pennies, then you'll hear more of The story-telling half. There's no other chance. Always move on Raconteur-Troubadour. |
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from Gentle Giant - Three Friends (1972)
Three friends are made, three lives are laughs and tears
Through years of school and play they share As time stands still the days change into years And future comes without a care. But fate and skill and chances play their part The wind of change leaves no good-bye Three boys are men their ways have drawn apart They tell their tales to justify. |
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from Gentle Giant - Prologue [live] (2003)
Three friends are made, three lives are laughs and tears
Through years of school and play they share As time stands still the days change into years And future comes without a care. But fate and skill and chances play their part The wind of change leaves no good-bye Three boys are men their ways have drawn apart They tell their tales to justify. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory (1974)
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You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim. 2. The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail. 3. Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change. It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail. Hail to Power and to Glory's way. Hail to Power and to Glory's way. Hail to Power and to Glory's way. Hail to Power and to Glory's way. Day by day. (repeat verses 1 & 3) |
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from Gentle Giant - Live In Santa Monica 1975 [live] (1975)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents [live] (1998)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Interview In Concert [live] (2000)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Totally Out Of The Woods [live] (2000)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Artistically Cryme [live] (2002)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Experience [live] (2002)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Endless Life [live] (2003)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Playing The Cleveland [live] (2004)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - Giant On The Box [video] (2004)
You may not have all you want or you need
all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim The situation we are in at this time neither a good one, nor is it so unblest it can change, it can stay the same, I can say, I can make my claim. Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day. You may not have all you want or you need all that you have has been due to my hand, it can change, it can stay the same, who can say, who can make their claim Unity's strength and all must be as one, confidence in you hope will reflect in me I think everyone not as my nation for you are my people and there must be no change It can change, it can stay the same I can say, I can make my claim Hail ........ Hail ........ Hail Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Hail to Power and to Glory's way Day by day |
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from Gentle Giant - In Concert [live] (1970)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Power And The Glory (1974)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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from Gentle Giant - The Last Steps [live] (1996)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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from Gentle Giant - Out Of The Fire [live] (1998)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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from Gentle Giant - Missing Face [live] (2003)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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from Gentle Giant - Gg At The Gg [video] (2006)
As I hold the key to the back door
of the world I feel my Hand touching bounds never had before. I can view the power of my position and my eyes can see more than anyone in any place, I'll play the game and never ever lose. I'm the king in fighting competition and the other pieces are there for my art and my tactics now. All my games are won before they're played for I have planned that no opposition can stage a fight I'll play the game and never ever lose. My thoughts never spoken only the visions inside my head the truth never broken within my silent words left unsaid. I will steer the helm of all the nation as the captain take my rewards for all the good I'm doing now, and no words that I'm the knave will alter my philosophy for if any are heard, the games started again I'll never ever lose. |
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