Yes - To Be Over

Yes are an English progressive rock band formed in London in 1968 and generally regarded as one of the archetypal bands of the genre. Despite a great many lineup changes, occasional splits within the group and the ever-changing trends in popular music, the band has continued on for over forty years and still retains a large following. The band's music blends symphonic and other 'classical' structures with their own brand of rock music, which is marked by sharp dynamic contrasts, extended song lengths, abstract lyrics, and a general showcasing of instrumental prowess. Although the band's sole consistent member has been bass player Chris Squire (noted for his highly melodic and discursive playing as well as his early use of electronic effects), Yes is also generally noted for the distinctive high-register vocals of lead singer Jon Anderson and the eclectic musical stylings of a succession of guitarists (Peter Banks, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Billy Sherwood), keyboard players (Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes, Igor Khoroshev) and drummers (Bill Bruford and Alan White). Several band members became celebrated musicians and/or bandleaders in their own right, and a 1980 lineup of the band was briefly fronted by future production star Trevor Horn.
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We go sailing down the calming streams
Drifting endlessly by the bridge
To be over
We will see
To be over

Do not suffer through the game of chance that plays
Always doors to lock away your dreams
Think it over
Time will heal your fear
Think it over
Balance the thoughts that release within you

Childlike soul dreamer one journey
One to seek and see in ev'ry light do open
True pathways away

Carrying closer go gently
Holding doors will open everyway
You wander true pathways away

After all your soul will still surrender
After all don't doubt your part
Be ready to be loved

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[Semente200]

Absolute masterpiece

[LanceHelmut]

this album is THE LAST WORD in prog rock...4-ever and ever ..amen

[Billtrippin]

@StratMasterZero Awsome wish i was there!

[torgeirjoh]

Agree: Hendrix was great, but never came close to this:)

[betwes]

New som du lay

sah du rah

sah du lay

tu sah rah,

du sah dulay,

sah du rah,

tey tu santeh.

[joelofpaloalto]

thanks for the lyrics, raky! a very nice touch. yes has inspired me to "wander true pathways" all my life.

[joelofpaloalto]

yes music will challenge young musicians for all time. !even my parents loved this superb work (i'm 59)! the lovely chant that closes still brings me to tears.........we still get to play these masterpieces on indie public radio! support your local public station!!

[betwes]

The "confusion" of sounds and voices that starts at 7:38 is one of the most beautiful things ever elaborated by humans.

[hangemhigh63]

@liverawkstar and what do you do for a living,career? music critic? no probably not ,so don't slate good musician's and get back to your toilet cleaning job ,idiot!

[EvenThisNameTaken]

One of my favourite guitar solos!

[Tull29]

@moodplaylist -could not agree more! A better time and better music!

[moodplaylist]

Listening to this masterpiece, the world suddenly is a nicer place again isn't it?