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Mercury Rising

from The Power Behind The Throne by Blyth Power

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Never send to know
For whom the bell tolls. Let it go…

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A cold moon disguised as Mercury rising in Venus
Divided we stand just a line upon the sand drawn between us
As the end of the story foretold
Soft she on moth-wings serene interceding
With Lichtenstein beam paints a face upon the screen now receding
And there at the end of the road
All her mete words and kindness unfold

Pawns threaten kings centre game begins the proceedings
Knights countermand, Bishop wrings his hands disbelieving
And with Rook Queen and Castles in tow
It’s into the Endgame we go

Will we still be friends when you’ve turned me to stone
Will we last forever all time or will bitterness show
In the cracks in the facings the track marks and holes
Rats in the basement and the paths we once rode
Spiralling round into the valley down below

Marching skyward banners raised
By hands invisible the gentle and the brave
Beside their silent sisters prayed
Cut to action as the song began to fade
I rang the bell and ran away
Now I’ll live to fight another day

And I’m armed, damned, time out of hand hasn’t cured me
As the recollections fade let that Watergate parade pass before me
And lead me backward in anger and so
I wonder will I ever know

And when you’ve turned me to stone
When I’m crumbled into dust and overthrown
Will your cover then be blown
Or will you still be the power behind the throne

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from The Power Behind The Throne, released June 7, 2023

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Since 1984 Blyth Power have been playing and recording original music, which although regarded by many as fitting into the folk rock catergory goes so much further. Based around the lyrics of songwriter Joseph Porter, the band's sound is unique, and there is an atmosphere to Blyth Power that adds a depth to the music, and makes them more than just another pop group. ... more

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