The Miracle Lyrics - Emerson, Lake & Palmer

So here we stand between the gates 

Upon the dawn the eagle waits 

His tallons shine like daggers 

On the wings of revolution 

In pain the madman staggers 

But there is no solution 

Another sword upon a throne 

But now the jester laughs alone 

Beneath this cloak of treason 

Appears a thousand faces 

The truth must stand to reason 

For those who's heart it chases 

The only compass, where the lords assemble 

Beyond the world of mortal man 

Within this sanctuary the spectre begins to tremble 

They lay his spear upon the plan 

On a sea of diamonds lies a ship of glass 

Through the mist the torches pass 

Their banners fly in splendour 

The ghosts of night decended 

With grace their souls surrender 

The seal must be defended 

Still the dragons reign supreme 

Breathing fire till we scream 

They leave us nothing but our dreams 

No shield can save us 

It's gonna take a miracle 

We're searching for a miracle 

It's gonna take a miracle 

We're searching for a miracle 

Stand clear, there's storm above 

And there is something left to fear 

All speed, before the blade is drawn 

And there is blood upon the seed 

Let no one yield we're on the field 

Where deeds eclipse the sun 

Where the brave are told on a thread of gold 

The tapestry is spun 

As they speak of dreams their amour gleams 

There's calm before the storm 

But all can see their destiny 

The bishop takes the pawn 

In the sky the arrows fly 

Each one to it's mark 

Defend the true lead us through 

This voyage in the dark 

Make us strong you know right from wrong 

Teach us what it's worth 

Cos every heart that aches is what it takes 

To save our mother earth 

Lay your life upon the line 

It's death for glory every time 

You give up yours and I'll keep mine 

No shield can save us 

It's gonna take a miracle 

We're searching for a miracle 

It's gonna take a miracle 

We're searching for a miracle 

So here we stand between the gates 

Upon the dawn the eagle waits 

His tallons shine like daggers 

On the wings of a revolution 

In the pain the madman staggers 

But there is no solution 

Still the dragons reign supreme 

Breathing fire till we scream 

They leave us nothing but our dreams 

No shield can save us 

It's gonna take a miracle 

We're searching for a miracle 

It's gonna take a miralce 

We're searching for a miracle