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The Lamia Lyrics by Genesis

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition)

1974

[Verse 1: Peter Gabriel]
The scent grows richer, he knows he must be near
He finds a long passageway lit by chandelier
Each step he takes, the perfumes change
From familiar fragrance to flavors strange
A magnificent chamber meets his eye

[Verse 2: Peter Gabriel]
Inside, a long rose water pool is shrouded by fine mist
Stepping in the moist silence, with a warm breeze, he's gently kissed
Thinking he is quite alone, he enters the room as if it were his own
But ripples on the sweet pink water reveal some company unthought of

[Chorus: Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins]
Rael stands astonished, doubting his sight
Struck by beauty, gripped in fright
Three vermilion snakes of female face
The smallest motion, filled with grace
Muted melodies fill the echoing hall
But there is no sign of warning in the siren's call
"Rael, welcome, we are the Lamia of the pool
We have been waiting for our waters to bring you cool"

[Verse 3: Peter Gabriel]
Putting fear beside him, he trusts in beauty blind
He slips into the nectar leaving his shredded clothes behind
With their tongues, they test, taste and judge all that is mine
They move in a series of caresses that glide up and down my spine

[Verse 4: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins]
As they nibble the fruit of my flesh I feel no pain (Ahh, ah-ah-ah, ohh, ohh)
Only a magic that a name would stain (Ohh, ohh-oh-oh-oh, oh)
With the first drop of my blood in their veins, their faces are convulsed in mortal pains (Ahh, ah-ah-ah, ohh, oh-oh-oh)
The fairest cries "We all have loved you, Rael" (Ohh, ohh)

[Chorus: Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel & Phil Collins]
Each empty snake-like body floats
Silent sorrow in empty boats
A sickly sourness fills the room
The bitter harvest of a dying bloom
Looking for motion I know I will not find
I stroke the curls, now turning pale, in which I'd lain entwined
Oh Lamia, your flesh that remains I will take as my food
It is the scent of garlic that lingers on my chocolate fingers

[Outro]
Looking behind me, the water turns icy blue
The lights are dimmed, and once again the stage is set for you

[Instrumental]
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About “The Lamia” by Genesis

Read the complete lyrics to "The Lamia" by Genesis from the album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974. 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, England, In English.

"The Lamia" is performed by Genesis. from the album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Lamia", explore more songs by Genesis using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Lamia" is credited to Genesis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Lamia" appears on "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) " in 1974.

Visit the Genesis artist page at /artist/genesis for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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