Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Tapeworm Lyrics by Peter Hammill

Fools Mate / In Camera

0

[Verse 1]
When I was a child they made me to read
Word-daggers of quiver and squirm;
Now in the stumbling dark I see
I am a worm, silently fruiting your garden
My sister, my child
Night casts ominous meanings on the purity of my soul
I feel devilish leanings I'm beginning to lose control
And the vortex sucks me in
Steeped in sin I die
But am reborn

[Verse 2]
(Ooh!)
I want to see the cosmos slip
Planets and moons collide
Feel gravity lose its grip...
It's all inside
All the dead husks are shattered
My life-blood, my world ripped apart
In the laughter of space
It's all chaff blown out and lost
Now I am making the pace
Although I don't know what tape I'll cross
And it's maybe catastrophe
When I cross the line
I know that I will find myself
Or maybe you

[Interlude]
I am a man from the country of destruction
I am a man, a woman and a god
I am my own weapon of kamikaze
And will one day cut through the hidden knot

[Verse 3]
Feed me honey and watch me rise
To the bait lying on the knife;
If you let me I can hypnotise your life
It's all really so simple
My lover, my twin
Hand in hand, sprinting down the highway
Running over the edge
Down and down into our doomsday;
There is no saving ledge
Nor outgrown shrub
Is this the way?
Out in a blaze of glory?
Some day I'll find the answer
Some day I'll end the story!

About “Tapeworm” by Peter Hammill

Read the complete lyrics to "Tapeworm" 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 Proto-Punk, Rock, British Rock.

"Tapeworm" 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 "Tapeworm", 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.

View all songs and biography for Peter Hammill · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Tapeworm" 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.

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

Visit the Peter Hammill artist page at /artist/peter-hammill for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.