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Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
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Little by little the night turns around.
Counting the leaves which tremble at dawn.
Lotuses lean on each other in yearning.
Under the eaves the swallow is resting.
Set the controls for the heart of the sun.

Over the mountain watching the watcher.
Breaking the darkness
Waking the grapevine.
One inch of love is one inch of shadow
Love is the shadow that ripens the wine.
Set the controls for the heart of the sun.
The heart of the sun, the heart of the sun.

Witness the man who raves at the wall
Making the shape of his questions to Heaven.
Whether the sun will fall in the evening
Will he remember the lesson of giving?
Set the controls for the heart of the sun.
The heart of the sun, the heart of the sun.

01. Let There Be More Light
02. Remember A Day
03. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
04. Corporal Clegg
05. A Saucerful Of Secrets
06. See Saw
07. Jugband Blues

About the Song

“Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on their second album, “A Saucerful of Secrets” in 1968. The song was written by the band’s drummer, Nick Mason.

“Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” is a hypnotic and otherworldly song that features a mix of psychedelic and Eastern-inspired elements. The song’s lyrics describe a mystical and metaphysical journey, with a focus on inner exploration and transcendence. The song’s protagonist is seeking a higher plane of consciousness, and is encouraged to “set the controls” for a journey to the center of the universe.

Musically, “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” is characterized by its repetitive and trance-like rhythm, featuring a driving beat and hypnotic bass line. The song features a prominent use of percussion, with bongos and gongs creating a haunting and exotic sound. The song’s use of repetitive musical patterns and atmospheric sound effects creates a sense of hypnotic tension and mystery.

“Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun” was not released as a single, but it has become a classic and iconic part of Pink Floyd’s early catalogue, and a testament to their innovative and experimental sound. The song’s use of Eastern-inspired instrumentation and mystical themes would become a hallmark of Pink Floyd’s later work, and a major influence on the development of psychedelic and progressive rock.

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