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The Conqueror Lyrics by Genesis

50 Years Ago

1969

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
He climbs inside the looking glass
And points at anything he hates
He calls to you "Hey look out son
That's a gun they're pointing at your pretty face"

[Chorus]
And the heads they are a-rolling
'Cause the conqueror is on his way
And the justice day is coming
For the conqueror is on his way

[Verse 2]
Five hundred little women
Are calling at their hero's door
Yes, their hero is working overtime
He's squirming on an empty floor

[Chorus]
And the heads they are a-rolling
'Cause the conqueror is on his way
And the justice day is coming
For the conqueror is on his way

[Verse 3]
He's bought the castle on the hill
He's bought it just to knock it down
The local power shout him down
They say he's just an empty-headed clown

[Chorus]
And the heads they are a-rolling
'Cause the conqueror is on his way
And the justice day is coming
For the conqueror is on his way

[Verse 4]
He's busy building monuments
To hide inside his empty grave
You there, can you find some souls?
He's looking for some people to save

[Chorus]
And the heads they are a-rolling
'Cause the conqueror is on his way
And the justice day is coming
For the conqueror is on his way
And the words of love are killing him
And the conqueror is on his way
And the words of love were lying on an empty floor
Just in the place where the conqueror lay
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About “The Conqueror” by Genesis

Read the complete lyrics to "The Conqueror" by Genesis from the album "50 Years Ago" in 1969. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Concept Album, In English, Piano Rock.

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"The Conqueror" appears on "50 Years Ago" in 1969.

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