Radio Gnome Invisible
Gong · Other Songs - Gong
Radio gnome
Radio gnome, radio gnome invisible
Then when you're receiving
Perceiving your telepathic powers
Who knows why the wind blows through this window
Why you believe in me
We believe in you
What's that in the sky now?
Teapots that can fly now
Voices in your head
Tell me what they said
Banana, nirvana, manana (you know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (i know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (we know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (who knows)
Banana, nirvana, manana (you know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (i know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (we know)
Banana, nirvana, manana (who knows)
Everything you think shows
Hanging round your head
Underneath your long hair
Tell me what you feel there
You hear me
But I don't see you
You feel me
One day I'll be you
Radio gnome
Radio gnome invisible
Then when you're receiving
Believing your telepathic powers
Who knows why the wind blows through this window
Why you believe in me
We believe in you
What's that in the sky now?
Teapots that can fly now
Voices in your head
Tell me what they said
Radio Gnome Invisible
Radio Gnome Invisible stands as a defining work in the progressive rock canon, originating from the French band Gong. The composition serves as the centerpiece of a sprawling concept album that explores the whimsical Gnomemobile universe, blending surreal storytelling with complex instrumental passages. Distinguished by its eclectic fusion of jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, the track showcases the band's signature eccentricity and David Byrne-like vocal delivery. The recording captures the group's experimental approach to structure and sound, weaving together disparate musical elements into a cohesive narrative journey. As a cornerstone of their discography, the piece exemplifies the band's ability to merge high-concept artistry with accessible, rhythmic energy, securing their place in the history of European progressive music.