Ian Anderson: vocals, flute, acoustic guitar Martin Barre: electric guitar Doane Perry: drums Andrew Giddings: keyboards, bass
LYRICS
I believe in fires at midnight when the dogs have all been fed. A golden toddy on the mantle – a broken gun beneath the bed. Silken mist outside the window. Frogs and newts slip in the dark. too much hurry ruins a body. I’ll sit easy, fan the spark kindled by the dying embers of another working day. Go upstairs: take off your makeup – fold your clothes neatly away. Me, I’ll sit and write this love song as I all too seldom do – build a little fire this midnight. It’s good to be back home with you.