Lyric discussion by Rooskie 

Cover art for E.T.I. lyrics by Blue Öyster Cult

'King in Yellow, Queen in Red' is a Robert Heinlein book, and it ties in to what I am about to post: All lyrics of BOC, up to the 'Mirrors' album, make absolutely no sense until you read the book, 'Illuminatus!' By Shea and Wilson. After you read that book, every lyric will open itself to you like the petals of a flower, exposing all their inner beauty. (fnord)

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  • The King in Yellow refers to a famous and often referenced volume of occult short stories by Robert W. Chambers, not something by Heinlein.

  • The King in Yellow refers to a famous and often referenced volume of occult short stories by Robert W. Chambers, not something by Heinlein.

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  • You don't need to read anything to understand BOC.

  • You don't need to read anything to understand BOC.

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