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Artist/Band: Gentle Giant
Lyrics for Song: Excerpts From Octopus (Live)
Lyrics for Album: I Lost My Head (The Chrysalis Years 1975-1980) [2012]



Excerpts from Octopus



1. Intro



2. The Boys In The Band

Instrumental



3. Knots



All in all each man in all men

All men in each man.

He can see she can't, she can see

she can

see whatever, whatever.

You may know what I don't know,

but not that

I don't know it and I can't tell you

so you will.



To tell me all man in all men

All men in each man.

He can see she can't, she can see

she can

see whatever, whatever.

You may know what I don't know,

but not that

I don't know it and I can't tell you

so you will have to tell me all.



It hurts him to think that she is

hurting her by him being hurt to think

that she thinks he is hurt by making her

feel guilty at hurting him by her thinking

she wants him to want her. Her wants

her to

want him to get him to want him to get

him to want her she pretends.



He tries to make her afraid by not

being afraid. (permutations)x3



Solo



4. The Advent Of Panurge



There coming over Charaton Bridge

Look do you see the man who is poor

but rich.

What do you wish; and where do you go;

who are you; where are you from:

Will you tell me your name?

Rest awhile; call me your friend.

Please stay with me I'd like to help.



Then he said,

How can I speak when I'm dry and my

throat is burning. So bring me aid

and I'll answer your doubts.

Friend in need I'd like your help

Please take me home I'll stay with you.



Solo



Then he said fair Pantagruel

My name is Panurge and I have come

from Hell.



Look at my friend

Look all around you

Look at my friend

Take all round you.

Hey, Friend

Take all round you.



Look at my friend



Solo



So brotherhood was made as their bond

Carried him home and provide for his

needs

and his shelter; this day was done

as no other the like.

Faithfully their vow was made and from

that day they were as one.



Then he said fair Pantagruel

My name is Panurge and I have come

from Hell.


Excerpts From Octopus (Live)

Gentle Giant's 'Excerpts From Octopus' stands as a pivotal live recording that captures the band's unique fusion of progressive rock, art rock, and jazz influences. Released on the 2012 compilation 'I Lost My Head (The Chrysalis Years 1975-1980)', this track exemplifies the group's complex compositional style, blending intricate instrumentation with philosophical lyrics. The performance highlights the band's ability to create immersive sonic landscapes, characteristic of their work during the mid-to-late 1970s. As a staple of their discography, the piece demonstrates the collaborative spirit and technical proficiency that defined Gentle Giant's contribution to the progressive rock genre, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into their live energy and artistic evolution.


Album Lyrics: I Lost My Head (The Chrysalis Years 1975-1980) [2012]


Gentle Giant
"I Lost My Head (The Chrysalis Years 1975-1980) [2012]"


1. Just The Same
2. On Reflection
3. Interview
4. Timing
5. Free Hand
6. Convenience (Clean And Easy)
7. All Through The Night
8. Shadows On The Street
9. Number One
10. Underground
11. I Am A Camera
12. Inside Out
13. It's Not Imagination
14. Time To Kill
15. His Last Voyage
16. Talybont
17. Mobile
18. Words From The Wise
19. Thank You
20. Giant For A Day
21. Spooky Boogie
22. Take Me
23. Little Brown Bag
24. Friends
25. No Stranger
26. It's Only Goodbye
27. Rock Climber
28. 1976 Intro Tape (Previously Unreleased)
29. Just The Same (John Peel Session)
30. Free Hand (John Peel Session)
31. On Reflection (John Peel Session)
32. Give It Back (International 7 Mix)
33. I Lost My Head (7 Mix)
34. Give It Back
35. Design
36. Another Show
37. Empty City
38. I Lost My Head
39. Two Weeks In Spain
40. I'm Turning Around
41. Betcha Thought We Couldn't Do It
42. Who Do You Think You Are?
43. Mountain Time
44. As Old As You're Young
45. Memories Of Old Days
46. Winning
47. For Nobody
48. Just The Same (Live)
49. Proclamation (Live)
50. On Reflection (Live)
51. Excerpts From Octopus (Live)
52. Funny Ways (Live)
53. The Runaway (Live)
54. Experience (Live)
55. So Sincere (Live)
56. Free Hand (Live)
57. Sweet Georgia Brown (Breakdown In Brussels) (Live)
58. Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head (Live)
59. Thank You (7 Single Edit A)
60. Words From The Wise (7 Single Edit B)