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Earth’s Answer Lyrics by William Blake

Songs of Experience

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Earth raised up her head
From the darkness dread and drear,
Her light fled,
Stony, dread,
And her locks covered with grey despair.

'Prisoned on watery shore,
Starry jealousy does keep my den
Cold and hoar;
Weeping o're,
I hear the father of the ancient men.

'Selfish father of men!
Cruel, jealous, selfish fear!
Can delight,
Chained in night,
The virgins of youth and morning bear?


'Does spring hide its joy,
When buds and blossoms grow?
Does the sower
Sow by night,
Or the plowman in darkness plough?

'Break this heavy chain,
That does freeze my bones around!
Selfish, vain,
Eternal bane,
That free love with bondage bound.'

About “Earth’s Answer” by William Blake

Read the complete lyrics to "Earth’s Answer" by William Blake from the album "Songs of Experience". 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 Non-Music, Poetry, Romanticism Literature.

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"Earth’s Answer" is credited to William Blake. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Earth’s Answer" appears on "Songs of Experience".

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