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Procol Harum A Whiter Shade Of Pale Lyrics
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale
Procol Harum
Procol Harum
PROCOL HARUM
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale LyricsWe skipped a light fandango,
Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor.
I was feeling kind of seasick,
But the crowd called out for more.
The room was humming harder,
As the ceiling flew away.
When we called out for another drink,
The waiter brought a tray.
And so it was that later,
As the mirror told its tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.
She said there is no reason,
And the truth is plain to see
That I wandered through my playing cards,
And would not let her be
One of sixteen vestal virgins
Who were leaving for the coast.
And although my eyes were open,
They might just as well have been closed.
And so it was later,
As the mirror told its tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.
Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor.
I was feeling kind of seasick,
But the crowd called out for more.
The room was humming harder,
As the ceiling flew away.
When we called out for another drink,
The waiter brought a tray.
And so it was that later,
As the mirror told its tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.
She said there is no reason,
That I wandered through my playing cards,
And would not let her be
One of sixteen vestal virgins
Who were leaving for the coast.
And although my eyes were open,
They might just as well have been closed.
And so it was later,
As the mirror told its tale,
That her face at first just ghostly,
Turned a whiter shade of pale.
Facts about A Whiter Shade Of Pale
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale is written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker.
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It is first released on May 07, 1996 as part of Procol Harum's album "Greatest Hits" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the Procol Harum song 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' is a surreal telltale with bright surfaces and enigmatic characters narrating. The words denote a place where the speaker is at a gathering, getting lost and meeting a spectral personage that may stand in for a mitigated love or an evanescent recollection of a day. The phrase '16 vestal virgins leaving for the coast' might hint at the coming of the end of purity or innocence, and the repetition of the lines signals a state of wonder and being out of touch with the real world. A whiter shade of pale lyrics primarily highlight reflection, angst, heartbreak, nostalgia, and love. The song also brings out the dual aspects of loss and yearning as well as confusion and disillusionment. The lyrics do portray some adult themes and pictures that might be inappropriate for very young kids, like drinking and the rather surreal story. Still, since there is no foul language, no violence, and no sexual content, it can be considered suitable for older children along with their parents' supervision.
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale falls under the genre Rock.
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A Whiter Shade Of Pale song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote A Whiter Shade Of Pale lyrics?
A Whiter Shade Of Pale is written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker.
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When was A Whiter Shade Of Pale released?
It is first released on May 07, 1996 as part of Procol Harum's album "Greatest Hits" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind A Whiter Shade Of Pale lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, the Procol Harum song 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' is a surreal telltale with bright surfaces and enigmatic characters narrating. The words denote a place where the speaker is at a gathering, getting lost and meeting a spectral personage that may stand in for a mitigated love or an evanescent recollection of a day. The phrase '16 vestal virgins leaving for the coast' might hint at the coming of the end of purity or innocence, and the repetition of the lines signals a state of wonder and being out of touch with the real world. A whiter shade of pale lyrics primarily highlight reflection, angst, heartbreak, nostalgia, and love. The song also brings out the dual aspects of loss and yearning as well as confusion and disillusionment. The lyrics do portray some adult themes and pictures that might be inappropriate for very young kids, like drinking and the rather surreal story. Still, since there is no foul language, no violence, and no sexual content, it can be considered suitable for older children along with their parents' supervision.
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Which genre is A Whiter Shade Of Pale?
A Whiter Shade Of Pale falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song A Whiter Shade Of Pale?
A Whiter Shade Of Pale song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Keith Reid, Gary Brooker
Record Label(s): 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc
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Correct lyrics, including 3rd & 4th verses, can be found @:
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Please note that erroneous lyrics "...as the mirror told it's tale" & "We skipped a light fandango..." are actually "...as the MILLER told his tale..." & "We skipped THE light fandango...".
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