Chapter 24 Lyrics – Pink Floyd – Piper at the Gates of Dawn

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1967 Piper at the Gates of Dawn Album Cover
1967 Piper at the Gates of Dawn Album Cover

Chapter 24
(Barrett) 3:41

A movement is accomplished in six stages
And the seventh brings return.
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one.
Change returns success
Going and coming without error.
Action brings good fortune.
Sunset.

The time is with the month of winter solstice
When the change is due to come.
Thunder in the other course of heaven.
Things cannot be destroyed once and for all.
Change returns success
Going and coming without error.
Action brings good fortune.
Sunset, sunrise.

A movement is accomplished in six stages
And the seventh brings return.
The seven is the number of the young light
It forms when darkness is increased by one.
Change returns success
Going and coming without error.
Action brings good fortune.
Sunset, sunrise.

01. Astronomy Domine
02. Lucifer Sam
03. Matilda Mother
04. Flaming
05. Pow R. Toc H.
06. Take Up Thy Stethoscope and Walk
07. Interstellar Overdrive
08. The Gnome
09. Chapter 24
10. The Scarecrow
11. Bike

About The Song

“Chapter 24” is a song by the English rock band Pink Floyd, written by their founding member Syd Barrett. The song was released on their debut album, “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn”, in 1967.

The lyrics of “Chapter 24” are based on the ancient Chinese divination text, the I Ching. The song’s title refers to the book’s first chapter, which outlines the principles of the text and its method of divination. The song’s lyrics are full of cryptic and metaphorical imagery, drawing on themes of nature, balance, and transformation.

Musically, “Chapter 24” features a slow, dreamy sound with a haunting, ethereal quality. The song is characterized by its atmospheric instrumentation, including a hypnotic guitar riff, a gentle flute melody, and delicate vocal harmonies. The song’s mood and tone are reflective and contemplative, evoking a sense of spiritual introspection and meditative calm.

“Chapter 24” was not released as a single and did not achieve significant commercial success, but it is considered a classic example of Pink Floyd’s early style and a testament to Syd Barrett’s unique and visionary songwriting. The song’s use of Eastern philosophical themes and experimental musical techniques would become hallmarks of Pink Floyd’s early sound, and a major influence on the development of psychedelic and progressive rock.

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