Genesis - Can Utility & The Coastliners lyrics
The scattered pages of a book by the sea
Held by the sandwashed by the waves
A shadow forms cast by a cloud
Skimming by as eyes of the pastbut the rising tide
Absorbs them effortlessly claiming.
They told of one who tired of all singing
"praise himpraise him."
"we heed not flatterers" he cried
"by our commandwaters retreat
Show my powerhalt at my feet"
But the cause was lost
Now cold winds blow.
For from the north overcast ranks advance
Fear of the storm accusing with rage and scorn.
The waves surround the sinking throne
Singing "crown himcrown him"
"those who love our majesty show themselves!"
All bent their knees.
But he forced a smile even though
His hopes lay dashed where offerings fell (where they fell).
"nothing can my peace destroy as long as none smile."
More opened ears and opened eyes
And soon they dared to laugh.
See a little man with his face turning red
Though his story's often told you can tell he's dead.