Future Times
Yes · Other Songs - Yes
(Jon Anderson/Steve Howe/Chris Squire/Rick Wakeman/Alan White)
In the fountains of the universe (set time in accord)
Sits the bouychild Solomon (Ever turning round and round)
In the cities of the Southern Sky (set points universe)
Dreams he of glory (pulsating round and round)
Future times will stand and clearly see (highest dancing)
Of the course of innocence (Drifting drifting)
See it all
See it all
Till tomorrow
See it all
See it all
Till tomorrow
Future times will stand and clearly smile
Of the course of innocence
Dantalion will ride again (raging forth underland)
The course of evils standing straight (grind to grind)
Hot metal will abound the land (churning out shout)
As the form regards our blazing hand
Future times will stand and clearly see
Of the course of innocence
One the word will enter all our hearts
Two the duel will alter them
Three jewels countenance divine away delight away
four the fight to free the land
Five the islands of Arabia
Six the tears that separate
Six the tears that separate
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In the fountains of the universe (set time in accord)
Sits the bouychild Solomon (Ever turning round and round)
In the cities of the Southern Sky (set points universe)
Dreams he of glory (pulsating round and round)
Future times will stand and clearly see (highest dancing)
Of the course of innocence (Drifting drifting)
See it all
See it all
Till tomorrow
See it all
See it all
Till tomorrow
Future times will stand and clearly smile
Of the course of innocence
Dantalion will ride again (raging forth underland)
The course of evils standing straight (grind to grind)
Hot metal will abound the land (churning out shout)
As the form regards our blazing hand
Future times will stand and clearly see
Of the course of innocence
One the word will enter all our hearts
Two the duel will alter them
Three jewels countenance divine away delight away
four the fight to free the land
Five the islands of Arabia
Six the tears that separate
Six the tears that separate
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Future Times
Released by the progressive rock band Yes, "Future Times" stands as a quintessential example of the group's mid-1970s sound, characterized by intricate guitar work and soaring vocals. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of classical influences and psychedelic rock, featuring complex time signatures and a driving rhythm section that defines their era. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the band's commitment to musical experimentation and technical proficiency during their peak creative period. It remains a significant recording within the broader landscape of 1970s progressive rock, showcasing the collaborative spirit and compositional depth that made Yes a defining act of the genre.