Favorite Yes lyrics
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Topic: Favorite Yes lyrics
Posted By: American Khatru
Subject: Favorite Yes lyrics
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 07:11
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I was trying to think of something to O-post that wouldn't be one of those ones that get people fighting instead of appreciating (not that I don't love a little tussle now and again, but there really has been too much lately). So I thought of this. Write out your own favorite bit or section of lyrics by Yes. By this I mean anything from a single line to a single verse or chorus. Perhaps we shouldn't go longer than that because the posts could end up silly-long. If you just love it for no explicable reason great; if you love it for what it means to you or what you think is being said, let us know what that is if you have the time; if it's a favorite because you find it funny (as in, what the heck did Jon mean by that?  ), that's cool too (though hopefully not at Yes' expense). If you're into Yes you will have more than one. I suggest writing one in, then returning later to list others. I'll start with something that doesn't need to be quoted in full: DAWN OF LIGHT LYING BETWEEN THE SILENCE AND SOLD SOURCES CHASED AMID FUSIONS OF WONDER... A lot of poetic license in here, adding a beautiful evasion. I love how it's the story of the emergence of conscious life itself! I don't know of anything else like it in the annals of rock. Edit: I meant to mention another reason why I remember every word of this opening. I would recite it to myself as a kid. Remember how back in grade school you'd make covers for your textbooks out of paper bags? All the kids into rock would write on them. Led Zeppelin, Queen, what have you. I had a few that were drenched in Yes stuff. I mastered that logo of there's, first tracing it then later free-hand, so I'd put that on the book covers. And there was one were I carefully wrote out from memory the whole opening of Tales. -------------  Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 07:14
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"Stand and fight, we do consider, Reminded of the inner pact between us" I just love those words at the beginning of Delirium! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 07:17
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^ GREAT moment when he hits with that. I have a feeling this is going to make a lot of people run for their iPods, because I know you just made me need to hear that song! I have to sign out now but will check back later. Enjoy. ------------- Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 07:40
I thought it was just me who did that!
My fave Yes lyric? Probably the end of "And You And I"
"And You and I called over valleys of endless seas..."
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American Khatru wrote:Posted By: sealchan
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 11:17
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...and the end of Gates of Delirium...
Soon oh soon the light
Pass within and soothe the endless night And wait here for you Our reason to be here Soon oh soon the time All we move to gain will reach and calm Our heart is open Our reason to be here Long ago, set into rhyme Soon oh soon the light Ours to shape for all time, ours the right The sun will lead us Our reason to be here Soon oh soon the light Ours to shape for all time, ours the right The sun will lead us Our reason to be here |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 14:45
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Was it Sun thro the haze That made all your looks As warm as moonlight As a pearl deep your eyes Tears have flown away All the same light Did her eyes at the turn of the century Tell me plainly When we meet, how we'll look As we smile time will leave me clearly Like leaves we touch, we see We will know the story As Autumn calls we'll both remember All those many years ago Thank you for a fantastic post and the opportunity to share what remains to this day to me the ultimate expression of love that has ever been written.  ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 14:50
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For my money, there is really only one Yes song (that I've heard) that had lyrics that really touched me. I mean, plenty are unintentionally hilarious, but "Long Distance Runaround," oddly enough, really speaks to me. I think I actually know what Jonnny boy is talking about; someone you love who is far away.
------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:10
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:13
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"Our Gods awake in thunderous roars and guide our leaders hands in paths of glory to the cause!" |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:14
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In her white lace, You could clearly see the lady sadly looking, Saying that she'd take the blame For the crucifixion of her own domain. The refrain of the following line though will usually make a non-fan laugh. But hey man, it was the early 70's man.  ------------- Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:14
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"Owner of a lonely heart, much better than the owner of a broken heart."
Say what you will about the song and the album but them there are wise words. ------------- 
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Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:16
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Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 15:52
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Sing fortune all to order, battle-scarred to rebel's window  ------------- Trust me. I know what I'm doing. |
Posted By: cobb2
Date Posted: July 01 2009 at 19:39
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The only section that springs to mind as a perfect marriage between the moody passages of the classical guitar and jon's lyrics is: Where does reason stop and killing just take over Does a lamb cry out before we shoot it dead Are there many more in comfort understanding Is the movement in the head It never fails to move me, especially that lamb bit. So call me a romantic...
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Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 03:05
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Many of Jon's lyrics appear incredibly cheesy without the music, but these lines I find brilliant: Crossed the line around the changes of the summer Reaching out to call the color of the sky Passed around a moment clothed in mornings faster than we see |
Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 03:09
Turn of the Century wins my vote as well. ------------- 
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Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 03:10
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Shhh! You'll spoil it! ------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 03:17
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Close to the hedge, down by the flowers This song goes on, hours and hours |
Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 03:19
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I'm telling you man, it's about constipation! I'm convinced of it!
------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 03:21
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My favorite is probably:
From the moment I reached out to hold, I felt a sound And what touches our soul slowly moves as touch rebounds And to know that tempo will continue Lost in trance of dances as rhythm takes another turn As is my want, I only reach to look in your eyes But I've got many favorites. Which is surprising.
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Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 05:08
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Jon Anderson's favorite verbs: attain, retain. His favorite adverbs: surely, rightly. ------------- Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 05:13
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For some non-Anderson lyrics that I love there's this part of Machine Messiah Cables that carry the life to the cities we build Threads that link diamonds of life to the satanic mills Ah, to see in every way That we feel it every Day, and know that Maybe we'll change Offered the chance To finally unlearn our lessons and alter our stance. And, if I may, Machine, Machine Messiah The mindless Search for a higher Controller Take me to the fire And hold me Show me the strength of your singular ... Eye.  ------------- Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 05:20
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Posted By: Little Sir John
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:33
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"Looking around with my feet on the ground, full of words and of sound, bringing smiles all around. Satisfy me with your words that can be full of sound and I'll see I'm just looking around." (Looking Around) Stupendous ------------- "I just felt we were capable of breaking new ground... with a vengeance." ~Jon Anderson |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:38
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"cause its time, its time in time With your time and its news is captured For the queen to use. Move me on to any black square, Use me any time you want, Just remember that the gold sfor us to capture all we want, anywhere," Not that I understand it very much, but it's definitely my favorite phrase Jon ever sung. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 18:35
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I like: "A seasoned witch could call you from the depths of your disgrace, And rearrange your liver to the solid mental grace," primarily for never having paid attention to them or reading them while listening to the music, then I read someone quoting those lyrics and thinking WFT? One of my favorite early Yes period lyrics is from Survival: "Don't doubt the fact there's life within you Yesterday's endings will tomorrow life give you All that dies Dies for a reason To put it's strength into the seasons" ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Alberto Muñoz
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 18:46
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one not very familiar song is A Venture.
Love the lyrics -------------  |
Posted By: Valdez
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 19:45
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Listen...
Your friends heve been broken
They tell us of your poison,
Now we know...
Kill them!
Give them as they gave us!
Slay them!
Burn their childrens laughter... on to Hell! ------------- https://bakullama1.bandcamp.com/album/sleepers-2024 |
Posted By: Imadofus
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 20:37
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CHA CHA CHA, CHA-CHA! CHA CHA CHA, CHA-CHA! Sound Chaser ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Imadofus - last.fm |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 04 2009 at 06:34
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: July 04 2009 at 09:17
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From Awaken :
Like the time I ran away
and turned around and you were standing close to me From Wonderous Stories :
He spoke of lands not far
or lands they were in his mind. Of fusion captured high where reason captured his time. In no time at all he took me to the gate. In haste I quickly checked the time. if I was late I had to leave to hear your wonderous stories. From Beyond and before :
Sparkling trees of silver foam cast shadows in winter home,
Swaying branches breaking sound, lonely forest trembling ground. Masquerading leaves of blue run circles round the morning dew, Patterns understood by you, reaching out beyond and before. From Starship Trooper:
Speak to me of summer, long winters longer than time can remember,
Setting up of other roads, travel on in old accustomed ways. I still remember the talks by the water, the proud sons and daughters that, In the knowledge of the land, spoke to me in sweet accustomed ways. |
Posted By: -Radioswim-
Date Posted: July 04 2009 at 22:49
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"Turn of the Century"...
"Now roan, no more tears. Set to work his strength. So transformed him Realising a form out of stone. his work So absorbed him. Could she hear him? Could she see him? All aglow was his room dazed in this light. He would touch her He would hold her. Laughing as they danced. Highest colors touching others." I particularly like that lyric becuase of it's romantic nature. It wrenches and soothes the heart one moment than the next. "Remebering high the memory" Stand on Hills of long forgotten yesterdays Pass amongst your memories told returning ways As certain as we walk today We walk around the story It's just poetry man... and I'm puffing it. ------------- 
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Posted By: -Radioswim-
Date Posted: July 04 2009 at 22:51
HA!  I almost fell out of my chair with that laugh.-------------
Dust in the Kitchen |
Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 05:01
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Even Siberia goes through the motions... River running right on over the Outboard, river, Bluetail, tailfly, Luther, in time, Suntower, asking, Cover, lover, June cast, moon fast, As one, changes, Heart gold, leaver, Soul mark, mover, Christian, changer, Called out, savior, Moon gate, climber, Turn round, glider. ------------- Why must my spell-checker continually underline the word "prog"? |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 05:36
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When you've tried most anything and nothings taking you higher
Then it's time to realize you been playing with fire.....
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 06:17
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My All time would easily be Onward
Contained in everything I do There's a love, I feel for you Proclaimed in everything I write You're the light Burning, brightly Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life Displayed in all the things I see There's a love you show to me Portrayed in all the things you say You're the day Leading the way Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life Onward through the night Onward through the night Onward through the night of my life BEAUTIFUL! ------------- 
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Posted By: theteaclub_dan
Date Posted: July 08 2009 at 22:23
Nice one. Probably my favorite too 
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Posted By: Tsevir Leirbag
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 13:13
Gates of Delirium and To Be Over have fantastic lyrics!   ------------- Les mains, les pieds balancés Sur tant de mers, tant de planchers, Un marin mort, Il dormira - Paul Éluard |
Posted By: progvortex
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 14:11
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Do I look on blindly and say I see the way? This one line from Close to the Edge holds a lot of significance for me and stresses the importance of self-actualization. The line always reminds me of a Christian friend I once had who I did not agree with when it came to religion. But eventually I came to realize that since I have not reached spiritual enlightenment and I am no perfect human, who am I to judge his beliefs? |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 14:20
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In the street where we live there's a place called desire. There's a stone-cold intrusion of mad man's fire, But he leaves when the lust and desire released, And you're left with an empty room in peace. Saving my heart for you - You do what you want to do There's a place in my heart for you - This time I'm watching you Till the blood in my veins run dry - I'll be there to testify There's a place in my heart for you... I've been lost in the maze of emotional confound. I believe that you knew our faith was secure; How you kept up your smile with a cool disposition, Are you stocking the fire with a new sense of reason... You tell me to take it easy, but it's not my style. There's something around the corner; it'll pass you by. I wanna hold you closer to connect my fortunes. I wannt take you higher, taking off like we did before. ------------- 
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 14:26
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Also this set of lyrics I've always been moved by: Look around - got no place to stay. God I hate this town, depending on the day. You look me up, you look me down - alright, OK. While I got no life, I got no hope, of falling in love. Help me through the fight; Help me win tonight - I'm calling. What to do I find it hard to know; The road I walk is not the one I chose Lift me up and turn me over; Lead me on into the dawn. Take me to the highest mountain; Tie me up, love in a storm. Have you decided on my fortune? Facing the future in your eyes, With your imperial behaviour We fight amidst the battle cries. Open doors - They may be closed to me; The fire's still burning in my heart... What to do I find it hard to know; I want to turn my life around... -------------
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Posted By: American Khatru
Date Posted: July 21 2009 at 13:16
 Glad to see this ol' thread of mine receiving some new action!
Oh, and...
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Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: July 21 2009 at 13:46
"And in a time that's closer, life will be even bolder then. |
Posted By: paragraph7
Date Posted: July 28 2009 at 15:14
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"And you and I climb over the valleys of endless seas.." Beautifully expresses nothing. ------------- What you cannot speak of, you have to pass on in silence. |
Posted By: klvin
Date Posted: August 18 2009 at 13:28
Actually you are the first to quote these beginning lines, but have a look at my forum signature... There is real meaning to the lyrics, I couldn't believe it either when I saw it first!  OK, this would be my favourite Open doors we find our way We look we see we smile Surely daybreaks cross our path And stay maybe a while Let them run, let them chase Let them hid between Constant doors will open eyes As life seems like Life seems like a Fight, fight, fight ------------- Close to the Edge analized!!! http://www.yhwh.com/ctte.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.yhwh.com/ctte.htm |