Lyric discussion by Counterclockwerk 

Cover art for Steal Softly Through Snow lyrics by Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band

One of Beefhearts best poems on TMR and vocal performances.

A strong ecology theme, wild geese, birds in migration, energy flies across a field, passionate plea for natural world and man's cruelty. My favorite line " .... breaks my heart to see the highway cross the hill...". Some great tight playing by Magic Band as well, an interesting composition in under 3 minutes.