Peter Hammill
Rock and Rôle
[Verse 1]
Watch for the silent moment, only waiting to be saved
Wait for the Liemaker; he comes again
And sinks his barbs through honesty;
Roll him over with all possible speed!
Don't let him touch you with the candle of his need
Or let him be, hysterically ravaging your grave
[Verse 2]
You are emotion picture, re-run at single frame
You are the instant playback, no chance to change;
Smile and smile, living diary!
Roll you over before it's too late:
Before you're exposed to the monochrome phase...
Which can relate only fear and hate through the haze
[Instrumental Break]
[Saxophone Solo]
[Verse 3]
I am the automated arrow, homing on the heat of pain;
I am the Peacebringer... it is so strange
I feed on grief and I grieve through joy
So roll me over and turn aside;
Don't let me look into the mirror of your eyes
For fear that I may steal the life you gladly gave