Can-Utility And The Coastliners Lyrics

The song Can-Utility And The Coastliners is performed by Genesis in the album named 1970-1975 in the year 2008 .



The scattered pages of a book by the sea
Held by the sand and 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 curse was lost,
Now cold winds blow.
For 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.
Nothing can out peace destroy as long as no one smiles.
More opened ears and opened eyes,
And soon they dares to laugh.
See a little man with his face turning red
Though his story's often told you can tell he's dead.



Genesis - 1970-1975

Nov 2008

  1. Looking For Someone [New Stereo Mix]
  2. White Mountain [New Stereo Mix]
  3. Visions Of Angels [New Stereo Mix]
  4. Stagnation [New Stereo Mix]
  5. Dusk [New Stereo Mix]
  6. The Knife [New Stereo Mix]
  7. The Musical Box [New Stereo Mix]
  8. For Absent Friends [New Stereo Mix]
  9. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed [New Stereo Mix]
  10. Seven Stones [New Stereo Mix]
  11. Harold The Barrel [New Stereo Mix]
  12. Harlequin [New Stereo Mix]
  13. The Fountain Of Salmacis [New Stereo Mix]
  14. Watcher Of The Skies [New Stereo Mix]
  15. Time Table [New Stereo Mix]
  16. Get 'Em Out By Friday [New Stereo Mix]
  17. Can-Utility And The Coastliners [New Stereo Mix]
  18. Horizons [New Stereo Mix]
  19. Supper's Ready [New Stereo Mix]
  20. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight [New Stereo Mix]
  21. I Know What I Like [In Your Wardrobe] [New Stereo Mix]
  22. Firth Of Fifth [New Stereo Mix]
  23. More Fool Me [New Stereo Mix]
  24. The Battle Of Epping Forest [New Stereo Mix]
  25. After The Ordeal [New Stereo Mix]
  26. The Cinema Show [New Stereo Mix]
  27. Aisle Of Plenty [New Stereo Mix]
  28. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway [New Stereo Mix]
  29. Fly On A Windshield [New Stereo Mix]
  30. Broadway Melody Of 1974 [New Stereo Mix]
  31. Cuckoo Cocoon [New Stereo Mix]
  32. In The Cage [New Stereo Mix]
  33. The Grand Parade Of Lifeless Packaging [New Stereo Mix]
  34. Back In N.Y.C. [New Stereo Mix]
  35. Hairless Heart [New Stereo Mix]
  36. Counting Out Time [New Stereo Mix]
  37. Carpet Crawlers [New Stereo Mix]
  38. The Chamber Of 32 Doors [New Stereo Mix]
  39. Lilywhite Lilith [New Stereo Mix]
  40. The Waiting Room [New Stereo Mix]
  41. Anyway [New Stereo Mix]
  42. Here Comes The Supernatural Anaesthetist [New Stereo Mix]
  43. The Lamia [New Stereo Mix]
  44. Silent Sorrow In Empty Boats [New Stereo Mix]
  45. The Colony Of Slippermen [The Arrival / A Visit To The Doktor / Raven]
  46. Ravine [New Stereo Mix]
  47. The Light Dies Down On Broadway [New Stereo Mix]
  48. Riding The Scree [New Stereo Mix]
  49. In The Rapids [New Stereo Mix]
  50. It [New Stereo Mix]
  51. Happy The Man
  52. Twilight Alehouse
  53. Going Out To Get You [Demo 1969]
  54. Shepherd [BBC Nightride 1970]
  55. Pacidy [BBC Nightride 1970]
  56. Let Us Now Make Love [BBC Nightride 1970]
  57. Provocation [Genesis Plays Jackson]
  58. Frustration [Genesis Plays Jackson]
  59. Manipulation [Genesis Plays Jackson]
  60. Resignation [Genesis Plays Jackson]

Can-Utility And The Coastliners