Cord Of Life
Yes · Other Songs - Yes
Staying the flowers daily, sensing all the themes.
As a foundation left to create the spiral aim,
A movement regained and regarded both the same,
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you.
Changed only for a sight of sound, the space agreed.
Between the picture of time behind the face of need,
Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid,
Emotion revealed as the ocean maid,
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you.
Oh.
Turn round tailor, coins and
Assaulting all the mornings of the crosses
Interest shown, never know
Presenting one another to the cord, their fruitless worth;
All left dying, rediscovered cords are broken,
Of the door that turned round, locked inside
To close the cover, the mother earth.
All the interest shown, they won't
To turn one another, to the sign hide, hold, they won't
At the time tell you, watching the world,
To float your climb. watching all of the world,
watching us go by.
And you and I climb over the sea to the valley,
And you and I reached out for reasons to call.
About Cord Of Life
"Cord Of Life" stands as a pivotal track in the discography of the progressive rock ensemble Yes, exemplifying their signature blend of intricate instrumentation and philosophical lyricism. Recorded during the band's formative years, the song captures the essence of their early exploration into complex time signatures and atmospheric textures, characteristic of the English rock genre prevalent in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The composition features the distinctive interplay between synthesizers and traditional rock instrumentation, a hallmark that would define their subsequent evolution. As a standalone recording, it reflects the group's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining a cohesive sonic identity that resonates with fans of classic progressive rock. The piece serves as a testament to their ability to weave narrative depth with technical proficiency, establishing a foundation for their enduring legacy in the rock canon.