Procol Harum

Piggy Pig Pig

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Wash yourself and see your sorrow, make every pitcher clean
Take a mop to swab the floor and destroy the evil dream
Counting houses full of lead, the evil eye on high
The streets awash with blood and pus, the new moon's in the sky
God's aloft, the winds are raging
God's aloft, the winds are cold
After leaving I was weeping - count it out in tolls
Watch the book, the page is turning - how the tale unfolds
Inside every cancered spectre
Inside-outside find your own
God's aloft, the winds are raging - God's aloft, the winds are cold

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planetearth On Jan 30, 2005

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by JksonHites

13y ago

This guy ROBIN TROWER ( Guitarist) provided Procol Harum with the "acid" that etched the stark images of their songs in such bold relief. On no song is this more evident than "Piggy, Pig, Pig" which is off the "HOME" album (one of their VERY Best).

The song symbolizes indominable determination to walk through the most vile, difficult and horrific surroundings and get to victory with the knowledge that although the winds are raging, God is visible to us far aloft, and cannot be influenced by mere mortals. He watches over us, but has battles of his own. We Advance in his steps.

Quite a Damn picture for so few lines, it gives deep credit to Procol Harums vocals, lyrics and Music. One of the most underrated bands in rock history; a phenomenal group of musicians and canon of songs.

There needs to be a revival of their music and a tour with the original members... It would be a blockbuster!

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