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- Guinevere Lyrics / with translationsGuinevere of the royal court of Arthur
Draped in white velvet, silk and lace.
The rustle of her gown on the marble staircase,
Sparkles on fingers, slender and pale.
The jester he sleeps but the raven he peeps
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Maroon-coloured wine from the vineyards of Charlemagne
Is sipped by the queen's lips and so gently
Indigo eyes in the flickering candlelight,
Such is the silence o'er royal Camelot.
The jester he sleeps but the raven he peeps
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Guinevere of the royal court of Arthur
Draped in white velvet, silk and lace.
The rustle of her gown on the marble staircase,
Sparkles on her fingers both slender and pale.
The jester he sleeps but the raven he peeps
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Draped in white velvet, silk and lace.
The rustle of her gown on the marble staircase,
Sparkles on fingers, slender and pale.
The jester he sleeps but the raven he peeps
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Maroon-coloured wine from the vineyards of Charlemagne
Is sipped by the queen's lips and so gently
Indigo eyes in the flickering candlelight,
Such is the silence o'er royal Camelot.
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Guinevere of the royal court of Arthur
Draped in white velvet, silk and lace.
The rustle of her gown on the marble staircase,
Sparkles on her fingers both slender and pale.
The jester he sleeps but the raven he peeps
Through the dark foreboding skies of the royal domain.
Facts about Guinevere
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Guinevere is written by Donovan Leitch.
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It is first released on September 26, 1966 as part of Donovan's album "Sunshine Superman" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, with its grand soundscape, the song unfolds the life story of Guinevere. In fact, the very essence of the character is a mixture of light and dark; the author hints this by the choice of the jester, who sleeps, and the raven, who is wide awake, to be the main symbols in the court. Guinevere's lyrics mostly string along themes of reflection, nostalgia, solitude, angst, and muse. Along with that, the song also puts the spotlight on royalty and nobility as well as mystery and dread. The lyrics show a peaceful and beautiful court, all the time occupied with the charm and the mood but without any direct language, violence, or adult topics—suitable for all ages. The use of imagery is highly poetic and child-friendly.
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Guinevere falls under the genre Pop.
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Guinevere song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Who wrote Guinevere lyrics?
Guinevere is written by Donovan Leitch.
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When was Guinevere released?
It is first released on September 26, 1966 as part of Donovan's album "Sunshine Superman" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Guinevere lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, with its grand soundscape, the song unfolds the life story of Guinevere. In fact, the very essence of the character is a mixture of light and dark; the author hints this by the choice of the jester, who sleeps, and the raven, who is wide awake, to be the main symbols in the court. Guinevere's lyrics mostly string along themes of reflection, nostalgia, solitude, angst, and muse. Along with that, the song also puts the spotlight on royalty and nobility as well as mystery and dread. The lyrics show a peaceful and beautiful court, all the time occupied with the charm and the mood but without any direct language, violence, or adult topics—suitable for all ages. The use of imagery is highly poetic and child-friendly.
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Which genre is Guinevere?
Guinevere falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Guinevere?
Guinevere song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donovan LeitchRecord Label(s): Originally Released 1966 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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