In the Wake of Poseidon
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In the Wake of Poseidon by King Crimson
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King CrimsonProduced by
Peter Sinfield & Robert FrippWrited by
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The fourth and title track off of King Crimson’s second studio album, In The Wake Of Poseidon continues with themes of apocalypse, political corruption and destruction.
Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was amongst the most feared, both due to incredible power and a...
In the Wake of Poseidon Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Plato's spawn cold ivied eyes
Snare truth in bone and globe
Harlequins coin pointless games
Sneer jokes in parrot's robe
Two women weep, Dame Scarlet Screen
Sheds sudden theatre rain
Whilst dark in dream the Midnight Queen
Knows every human pain
[Bridge]
In air, fire, earth and water
World on the scales
Air, fire, earth and water
Balance of change
World on the scales, on the scales
[Verse 2]
Bishop's kings spin judgement's blade
Scratch "Faith" on nameless graves
Harvest hags hoard ash and sand
Rack rope and chain for slaves
Who fireside fear fermented words
Then rear to spoil the feast
Whilst in the aisle the mad man smiles
To him it matters least
[Verse 3]
Heroes' hands drain stones of blood
To whet the scaling knife
Magi blind with vision's light
Net death in dread of life
Their children kneel in Jesus till
They learn the price of nails
Whilst all around our Mother Earth
Waits balanced on the scales
In the Wake of Poseidon Q&A
Who wrote In the Wake of Poseidon's ?
In the Wake of Poseidon was written by Peter Sinfield & Robert Fripp.
Who produced In the Wake of Poseidon's ?
In the Wake of Poseidon was produced by Peter Sinfield & Robert Fripp.
When did King Crimson release In the Wake of Poseidon?
King Crimson released In the Wake of Poseidon on Fri May 15 1970.