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Introduction
“Are You Sitting Comfortably” is a captivating track from The Moody Blues’ 1969 album, On the Threshold of a Dream. Co-written by Justin Hayward and Ray Thomas, this song invites listeners on a mystical journey through time and legend, evoking images of Camelot and the enigmatic Merlin.
The song’s opening line, “Take another sip my love and see what you will see,” sets a dreamlike tone, encouraging the audience to immerse themselves in a world of imagination. Hayward’s gentle guitar work, combined with Thomas’s evocative flute melodies, creates a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. The lyrics transport listeners to the “glorious age of Camelot,” where “Guinevere was Queen,” weaving a tapestry of romantic and mythical imagery.
Interestingly, the phrase “Are you sitting comfortably?” was inspired by a popular British children’s program, Listen with Mother, which began each episode with that very question. This nod adds a layer of nostalgia, inviting listeners to settle in for a captivating tale.
“Are You Sitting Comfortably” serves as a prelude to the album’s centerpiece, Mike Pinder’s “Have You Heard” suite, gently guiding the listener into a state of introspection and wonder. The song stands as a testament to The Moody Blues’ ability to blend poetic lyrics with intricate melodies, creating a timeless piece that continues to enchant audiences.
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Lyrics
Take another sip my love and see what you will see,
A fleet of golden galleons, on a crystal sea.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Let Merlin cast his spell.
Ride along the winds of time and see where we have been,
The glorious age of Camelot, when Guinevere was Queen.
It all unfolds before your eyes
As Merlin casts his spell.
The seven wonders of the world he’ll lay before your feet,
In far-off lands, on distant shores, so many friends to meet.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Let Merlin cast his spell.