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Killing Joke

Rubicon

Release date: 10th November 1986

From Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
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"Rubicon" is a track by Killing Joke, from the album Brighter Than a Thousand Suns, released 10th November 1986. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Killing Joke

Killing Joke

Lyrics

Rubicon

The age of miracles, ascent of man in strident tones

Realms of fantastic have been forged by folly speed and steel

Out of the cones stream forth, creation is not yet complete

New species come, old species fall to nature once again

Now that I've found god on every side - and in every legion

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

The shipyards blaze, vibrant arsenals wait their turn

Idols of rational worlds to worship power, to worship strength

Great crowds excited by riot, pleasure, work

Insane crusades, destructive gestures of the freedom bringers

And all the bells shall toll as holy banners fly

And all will talk of freedom

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

Let rage and hate of races run from Adam down

The magic of our science shines brighter than a thousand suns

Liberty in new dimensions ruthless and spectacular

Obliteration shall be poetry of 'Golden Dawns'

And as the people thrill, I stand and comprehend

Upon the threshold

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

Revolution

Points of no return

Evolution

We cross the Rubicon

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From Brighter Than a Thousand Suns

1986
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Album
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
Brighter Than a Thousand Suns
Killing Joke
Release year
1986
  1. —Chessboards
  2. —A Southern Sky
  3. —Exile
  4. —Goodbye To The Village
  5. —Wintergardens
  6. —Love of the Masses
  7. —Rubicon
  8. —Victory
  9. —Twilight of the Mortal

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Writer
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