Syd Barrett - Matilda Mother lyrics

[Verse 1] There was a king who ruled the land His Majesty was in command With silver eyes the scarlet eagle Showers silver 'mong the people... [Hook] Oh Mother, tell me more [Bridge] Why'd'ya have to leave me there Hanging in my infant air Waiting? You only have to read the lines They're scribbly black and everything shines [Verse 2] Across the stream with wooden shoes With bells to tell the king the news A thousand misty riders climb up Higher once upon a time Wandering and dreaming The words have different meaning Yes they did [Musical interlude] [Verse 3] For all the time spent in that room The doll's house, darkness, old perfume And fairy stories held me high On clouds of sunlight floating by [Hook] Oh Mother, tell me more Tell me more [Outro] Aaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaah