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Provocation

Release date: 10th November 2008

From Extra Tracks: 1970-1975
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"Provocation" is a track by Genesis, from the album Extra Tracks: 1970-1975, released 10th November 2008. Full lyrics are available below.

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Provocation

[Verse 1]

All in the church who had fired in the mud

Like water will flow in their dreams

[Instrumental Break]

[Verse 2]

Scratch, sacrifice, switch on, soft plans

Switch on, one pass, hold mine

[Instrumental Outro]

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From Extra Tracks: 1970-1975

2008
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Extra Tracks: 1970-1975
Extra Tracks: 1970-1975
Genesis
Release year
2008
  1. —Going Out to Get You (Demo 1969)
  2. —Pacidy (Live on BBC Night Ride, 22nd February 1970)
  3. —Twilight Alehouse
  4. —Let Us Now Make Love (Live on BBC Night Ride, 22nd February 1970)
  5. —Frustration
  6. —Manipulation
  7. —Resignation
  8. —Provocation
  9. —Shepherd (Live on BBC Night Ride, 22nd February 1970)

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In The Windy City Chicago Broadcast 1978 Volume One
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