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Genesis - Can-Utility and the Coastliners (Official Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Genesis
Genesis
Performer
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Bass Guitar
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Vocals
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Drums
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Guitar
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Songwriter
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Songwriter
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett
Songwriter
Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Songwriter
Tony Banks
Tony Banks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tony Cousins
Tony Cousins
Mastering Engineer
John Burns
John Burns
Engineer
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
Mixing Engineer
David Hitchcock
David Hitchcock
Producer

Lyrics

The scattered pages of a book by the sea
Held by the sand, washed by the waves
A shadow forms cast by a cloud
Skimming by as eyes of the past
But the rising tide absorbs them, effortlessly claiming
They told of one who tired of all singing
"Praise him, praise him"
"We heed not flatterers," he cried
"By our command, waters retreat
Show my power, halt at my feet"
But the cause was lost
Now cold winds blow
Far from the north overcast ranks advance
Fear of the storm accusing with rage and scorn
The waves surround the sinking throne
Singing "Crown him, crown 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
Written by: Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks

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