A Feast of Friends
The Doors · An American Prayer [1978]
Live in the light of certain
South
Cruel bindings.
The servants have the power
dog-men and their mean women
pulling poor blankets over
our sailors
I'm sick of dour faces
Staring at me from the TV
Tower, I want roses in
my garden bower; dig?
Royal babies, rubies
must now replace aborted
Strangers in the mud
These mutants, blood-meal
for the plant that's plowed.
They are waiting to take us into
the severed garden
Do you know how pale and wanton thrillful
comes death on a strange hour
unannounced, unplanned for
like a scaring over-friendly guest you've
brought to bed
Death makes angels of us all
and gives us wings
where we had shoulders
smooth as raven's
claws
No more money, no more fancy dress
This other kingdom seems by far the best
until it's other jaw reveals incest
and loose obedience to a vegetable law.
I will not go
Prefer a Feast of Friends
To the Giant Family.
About A Feast of Friends
"A Feast of Friends" stands as a pivotal track on The Doors' 1978 album *An American Prayer*, marking a significant shift in the band's sound following Jim Morrison's passing. Recorded by Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger, the song blends the group's signature psychedelic rock aesthetic with a more introspective, acoustic-driven approach. It serves as a reflective companion to the album's other tracks, exploring themes of camaraderie and the lingering spirit of their earlier work. The recording captures the band's ability to adapt their style while maintaining their unique voice, offering a poignant tribute to their legacy. Its inclusion on this late-career project highlights the enduring appeal of their music and the collaborative chemistry that defined their discography.