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Candle Lyrics by Peter Hammill

Fools Mate / In Camera

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[Verse 1]
Look at the Candle, as its life is bought
As the wick just rolls over and dies;
Look at the wax-drops as they cease from their goal
And the game they were playing loses its joy
And the youth which they played in runs away

[Refrain]
How long will you be gone?

[Verse 2]
Flame sucks at air now and its breath comes short
As it wavers to half its size;
Vacuum closes in and it attacks the soul
Now the force, omnipotent itself, is destroyed
And for lack of itself just wanes away

[Refrain]
How long will you be gone?

[Verse 3]
So does my mind fly as I fight my thought
And I lose, for I cannot find:
Send my eyes long miles, they do not know home
For the life I was part of breathes its last
And not only life but hope has gone away

[Refrain]
How long will you be gone?
How long will you be gone?
How long will you be gone?

About “Candle” by Peter Hammill

Read the complete lyrics to "Candle" by Peter Hammill from the album "Fools Mate / In Camera". 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 In English, Psychedelic Rock, Pop.

"Candle" is performed by Peter Hammill. from the album "Fools Mate / In Camera" 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 "Candle", explore more songs by Peter Hammill 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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"Candle" is credited to Peter Hammill. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Candle" appears on "Fools Mate / In Camera".

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