Siberian Khatru????What is it????

Apart from being a really great Yes song can someone actually tell me what is a Siberian Khatru?

I don't know, but I think I'm going to call my girlfriend "my cute little khatru"  

I remember from Dan Hedges' biography that it was supposedly a Yemenite word, meaning "if you wish".

^ That's why she couldn't do better and ended up with you? 

I agree with moogtron III about the Yemenite word but I believe it actually means "your will Be done." Similar but not the same as "if you wish."

Always reminded me of Klattu, from the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still. 

Edited by jammun - July 09 2009 at 18:27

Dr. Occulator wrote: Apart from being a really great Yes song can someone actually tell me what is a Siberian Khatru?

1. I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you.
2. Khatru is a real word, Siberian is made up.
3. If you went through the motions, you might understand.

I think the more important question is why do you need to hold down the window?


Edited by Slartibartfast - July 09 2009 at 20:23

I understand the idea of the nonsense lyrics, even if they're grating, but the word Luther in there always struck me as really out of place.

its whatever you want it to be....sounds more like a place of peace....that's what he wanted us to do.....make it our own interpertation and keep questioning...

Slartibartfast wrote: Dr. Occulator wrote: Apart from being a really great Yes song can someone actually tell me what is a Siberian Khatru? 1. I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you. 2. Khatru is a real word, Siberian is made up. 3. If you went through the motions, you might understand. I think the more important question is why do you need to hold down the window?

Khatru is made up, Siberian is somebody/something that was originally from Siberia.