Cadence and Cascade Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Cadence and Cascade lyrics by King Crimson

Peter Sinfield's website, songsouponsea, includes the meaning of the lyrics for it as well as the other tracks on this album, archived.

This one is a lament of sorts on how we have lost the natural connection to sex, with it now being a mere imitation of what it once was. You could also see it in a dream-like way, with the person deluding themselves in their dreams and being unable to face reality.

Song Meaning
Negative
Subjective
Sadness
Loss
Disconnection
Dreams
Reality
Delusion