Kingdom Come's albums were Galactic Zoo Dossier (1971), the self-titled Kingdom Come (1972), and Journey (1973). Brown stated in an interview with an English music magazine that the three albums were intended to present a thematic progression. The first focused on the state of humankind in the present, the second on the human animal itself and the dichotomy between the body and mind, and the third focusing on cosmic and spiritual matters. The band was marketed as Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come in the United States due to name conflicts.
A number of factors contributed to the end of Kingdom Come.
The band dissolved rather than officially breaking up, with Brown citing a desire to play simpler music and opt for a simpler lifestyle in general in later interviews. However, the music that Kingdom Come left behind is certainly worth exploration for progressive rock and psychedelic rock enthusiasts, and stands up well as a part of Arthur Brown's 30-plus year legacy.
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Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come Lyrics
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River restless wave
Floating with the morning
Through the sky
You can see the dawning
All around your head
Let the water roll
Where the rainbow dresses you
In coats of no detail
See the end of yesterday and follow Earth's early smile
Where birds breeze time in one pure note
Shatters facing flight
See them dark holes in the sky
Letting in the night
River!
Let the water roll
Let the water roll
Surely you can see the water flowing cross the ploughed field
Catches snatches of tomorrow that they drift beyond you to afar
Let the water roll
Let the water roll
The lyrics to Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come's song Water convey the beauty and unpredictability of nature. The opening lines speak of a river flowing restlessly and a wave that travels through the sky, creating an image of constant motion and change. As the song progresses, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the natural world all around us, with details such as rainbows, birdsong, and the darkness of the night sky. The lyrics also suggest that nature has the ability to transport us to a different time and place - a world beyond our present troubles and concerns.
The repeated refrain of "let the water roll" seems to suggest that we should allow ourselves to be swept away by the beauty and power of nature - to lose ourselves in the moment and experience the world around us fully. The overall effect of the lyrics is calming and meditative, inviting listeners to take a step back from the chaos of everyday life and find peace and wonder in the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Water flow
The movement of water
River restless wave
The river is constantly moving and creating waves
Floating with the morning
The water is gently moving with the new day
Through the sky
Visible in the sky through clouds or reflection
You can see the dawning
The beginning of a new day is visible
All around your head
The observer is surrounded by the beauty of the sunrise
Let the water roll
Allow the water to continue to flow and create natural beauty
Where the rainbow dresses you
Where the colors of the rainbow are visible and create a beautiful image
In coats of no detail
In colors that are changing and blending with no distinct pattern
See the end of yesterday and follow Earth's early smile
Witness the end of the previous day and follow the sunrise
Where birds breeze time in one pure note
The birds are singing harmoniously, creating a pure sound
Shatters facing flight
The moving birds create a beautiful sight as they fly in different directions
See them dark holes in the sky
Observing the spots of darkness in the sky
Letting in the night
Allowing the darkness of nighttime to come in
River!
Emphasizing the beauty and importance of the river
Surely you can see the water flowing cross the ploughed field
Observing the water moving across the farmland
Catches snatches of tomorrow that they drift beyond you to afar
The moving water carries fragments of the future away from the observer
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danbartko164
Esoteric Recordings has now released
a 5cd boxset with disc4 consisting of
Jam:the first sessions recorded 1970
including Water Suite variance side long
as well as selections at the BBC 1971-72
rounding up disc5 side long. Wonderful.
@wolfmanjock
Hi. Thanks for posting this! Even though it’s obviously very much a jam, it really brings back memories of seeing Kingdom Come in the seventies; chaos followed by brilliance followed by chaos, with always the threat of disaster. A bit like life really!
@Crushr001
These guys could cook‼️
@jeffersonjesu
Arthur concieved of a set of alchemical releases first the fire album then in not the correct order ...you must figure it out ....the earth album,the water album, the air album and the eather album.
@Kris.G
Where did you get this from?
@naujallidap
It is a bonus track in the bbc sessions. promisely said I think it's a bootleg or It is a CD of rare presentations in the bbc and different programs.
@chriskroll4166
Whoa 😳