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Artist/Band: Peter Gabriel
Lyrics for Song: Blood Of Eden
Lyrics for Album: Secret World Live [1994]



I caught sight of my reflection, I caught it in the window

I saw the darkness in my heart

I saw the signs of my undoing

They had been there from the start



And the darkness still has work to do

The knotted chord's untying

The heated and the holy, oh, they're sitting there on high

So secure with everything they're buying



In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

With the man in the woman and the woman in the man

In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

We wanted the the union

Oh, the union of the woman, the woman and the man



My grip is surely slipping, I think I've lost my hold

Yes, I think I've lost my hold

I cannot get insurance any more

They don't take credit, only gold



Is that a dagger or a crucifix I see

You hold so tightly in your hand

And all the while the distance grows between you and me

I do not understand



In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

With the man in the woman and the woman in the man

In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

We wanted the the union

Oh, the union of the woman, the woman and the man



At my request you take me in

In that tenderness, I am floating away

No certainty, nothing to rely on, holding still for a moment

What a moment this is

Oh, for a moment of forgetting, a moment of bliss



I can hear the distant thunder of a million unheard souls

Of a million unheard souls

Watch each one reach for creature comfort

For the filling of their holes



In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

I feel the man in the woman and the woman in the man

In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

We wanted the the union of the woman and the man



In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

I feel the man in the woman and the woman in the man

In the blood of Eden, lie the woman and the man

I feel the man in the woman and the woman in the man



In the blood of Eden, we have done everything we can

In the blood of Eden, so we end as we began

With the man in the woman and the woman in the man

It was all for the union

Oh, the union of the woman, the woman and the man


About Blood Of Eden

Peter Gabriel's "Blood Of Eden" stands as a defining track from his 1994 live album *Secret World Live*, showcasing his mastery of ethereal pop and world music fusion. Recorded during his extensive touring period, the song exemplifies his ability to blend intricate vocal harmonies with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a soundscape that transcends traditional rock structures. As a staple of his live performances, the recording highlights his vocal range and emotional depth, often serving as a centerpiece in his concerts to captivate audiences with its haunting melody. The track reflects Gabriel's ongoing exploration of spiritual themes and cross-cultural influences, cementing his legacy as an innovator who redefined the boundaries of contemporary music through his unique artistic vision and dedication to live performance excellence.


Album Lyrics: Secret World Live [1994]


Peter Gabriel
"Secret World Live [1994]"


1. Slow Marimbas
2. Come Talk To Me
3. Steam
4. Across The River
5. Shakin' The Tree
6. Blood Of Eden
7. Kiss That Frog
8. Washing Of The Water
9. Secret World