On a cloud bed saffron lies The flower king of flies And the children all in white Have gathered here tonight Let the dance of love begin Let the temple maidens sing A song that's sung in time To a gong and bells sublime The flower king of flies The flower king of flies The flower king of flies The flower king of flies Lanterns from Cathay Mark the ending of the day And the night's cut down to size By the flower king of flies The sun has shone all day And (saffron?) has played The king from on his cloud Spread the words of love around Flower king of flies Flower king of flies Flower king of flies Flower king of flies