Seven Stones by Genesis
I have always loved this old Genesis song from the Nursery Cryme album. This album was released in 1971 and these men were around 21 years old when it was written. Unbelievable talent 50 years ago. The older studio Genesis albums from before Peter Gabriel left really need to be listened to as a whole. They all have a different atmosphere and are very musical and theatrical, with intense lyrics.
This video creates a great scene for the song.... start playing it here and then scroll down for the lyrics !!
I heard the old man tell his tale:
Tinker, alone within a storm,
And losing hope he clears the leaves beneath a tree,
Seven stones
Lay on the ground.
Within the seventh house a friend was found.
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere.
Sailors, in peril on the sea,
Amongst the waves a rock looms nearer, and not yet seen.
They see a gull
Flying by.
The Captain turns the boat and he asks not why.
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere.
Nowhere.
Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter.
The laughter of the world only grieves him,
Believe him,
The old man's guide is chance.
I heard the old man tell his tale:
Farmer, who knows not when to sow,
Consults the old man clutching money in his hand.
And with a shrug,
The old man smiled,
Took the money, left the farmer wild.
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere.
Nowhere.
Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter.
The laughter of the world only grieves him, believe him,
The old man's guide is chance.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Anthony Banks / Michael Rutherford / Peter Gabriel / Steven Hackett
That takes me back!! Love it!
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