Kansas - Hopelessly Human

A song written by Kerry Livgren
Artist: Kansas
Album: Point Of Know Return
Year: 1977

Lyrics:

It's a strange aberration, this brainstorm of youth
Though it's lost in translation from fancy to truth
It's hopelessly human, both inside and out
A joyous occasion, no reason to doubt
It's easy somehow, what once was elusive is calling me now

I am waiting, I am patiently,
Doing nothing, in a reverie
Climbing higher, seeing everything
Interacting, slowly, spiralling
I am giving, while I'm watching the
Life I'm living, precious energy
Escalating, what was once just a game
It's never the same, no one's to blame

It's a strange situation, there's no cause for alarm
All these hot licks and rhetoric
Surely do you no harm
They're hopelessly human, both inside and out
A joyous occasion, there's no reason to doubt
When each word is read, would you know the difference
If nothing was said

All is rhythm, all is unity
I am laughing, as it's meant to be
Just amusing, I am using the
Word was given, making harmony
Moving slowly, dancing aimlessly
Endless circle, turning fearlessly
Resurrected, falling down again
Introspective, I'm just stating my views
Now you can choose, what do you feel
Is it for real this time

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Kansas
• Hopoelessly
• Human
• PointOfKnowReturn
• KerryLivgren
• SteveWalsh

[Ihaterudecomments]

as always, a perfect combo of flawless instruments and deep, meaningful lyrics.

[dreammaker156]

Wow this sure brings back a whole lot of memories. Blasting the 8 track in the old Chevy Nova. Definately 1 of the best songs ever!!!

[spurs7300]

Best album Kansas made, I was on my 2nd year in the Army when i brought this album, my friend I knew then (James Brownsfield, R.I.P.) told me about this album. I think he was from Ohio, he died in a car crash in Louisianna in 78 or 79. Great guy and friend!

[igotsthepower9000]

3:13 is the most wonderful solo I've ever heard.

[throwsand]

Talk about complex and well-written.. Kerry has to be one of the best rock composers of all time. Even though all prog is impressive musically, this is REALLY impressive

[vince19621]

My 28 yrs old step daughter told me this sucks.I told her the shit bieber and wannabes can't stand close to this.This is musicianship at it's best.Bieber SUCKS GIRL.

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[superchargemod1]

fox theater atlanta halloween to many years ago

[CANCERcanstopNOW]

MASTERPIECE 100 % ? TRUE ?

[Rushstrangiat]

The one who disliked is an hopelessly human.

[rex9413]

4:09

[rubicon1983]

One of the best album covers ever made.