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The Colony of Slippermen: The Arrival/A Visit to the Doktor/The Raven Lyrics & Meanings: I. The Arrival / / Rael: / I wandered lonely as a cloud, / Till I came upon this dirty street. / I've never seen a stranger crowd; / Slubberdegullions on squeaky feet, / / Continually pacing, / With nonchalant embracing, / Each orifice disgracing / And one ...
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The Colony of Slippermen: The Arrival/A Visit to the...
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The Colony of Slippermen: I The Arrival, II. A Visit to the Doktor, III. Raven Lyrics: Boppity Bop / I wandered lonely as a cloud / Till I came upon this dirty street / I've never seen a...
Provided to YouTube by Rhino AtlanticThe Colony of Slippermen (The Arrival / A Visit to the Doktor / Raven) (2007 Stereo Mix) · GenesisThe Lamb Lies Down on ...
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Provided to YouTube by Rhino AtlanticThe Colony of Slippermen (The Arrival / A Visit to the Doktor / Raven) (Live from the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA...
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He leaves the pool in a boat ("Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats"), and finds himself in a group of Slippermen, distorted, grotesque men who have all had the same experience with the Lamia, and finds that he has become one of them ("The Arrival").
The lyrics depict a protagonist who finds themselves in a strange colony, surrounded by peculiar individuals known as Slippermen. Through the three sections of the song, "The Arrival," "A Visit to the Doktor," and "The Raven," the meaning unfolds.
“The Colony of Slippermen” by Genesis is an extraordinary song that combines poetic lyrics, intricate musicianship, and a thought-provoking narrative. Its deeper meaning resonates with individuals who have ever felt trapped by societal pressures and longed for individuality.
