No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
Yes · Wonderous Stories-The Best Of Yes [2011]
When you're lonely
Listening for the sounds
That your ears don't hear
I know your cross is heavier
With every step, every step
But I know a man
And he'd walk miles for you.
Stop! You stay where you are
Take a look at yourself
Take a good look at yourself
Can't tell your momma
She'd only tell ya
That she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe
The real trick of life
We all know
Dawn turns to day
And the dawning
Daytime, nighttime
And we still can't see
Why must we wait until the morning light
To wake up and be
Wake up and be
Wake up and be
Wake up and be
Step out in the night
When you're lonely
Listen for the sounds
That your ears don't hear
I know your cross is heavier
With every step
Every step
But I know a man
Who'd walk miles for you
Stop, you stay where you are
Take a look at yourself
Take a good look at yourself
Can't tell your momma
She'd only tell ya
That she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe
The real trick of life
We all know
Can't tell your momma
She'd only tell ya
That she told you so
The life you're leading
She won't believe
The real trick of life
We all know
No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed
Released on the 2011 compilation Wonderous Stories, this track by Yes exemplifies the band's progressive rock prowess through intricate guitar work and layered harmonies. The song features the distinctive vocal style of Jon Anderson, known for its ethereal quality and melodic complexity, characteristic of the group's mid-to-late era output. As part of their extensive discography, the recording showcases the band's ability to blend complex time signatures with accessible pop structures, a hallmark of their contribution to the genre. The composition stands as a testament to Yes's enduring influence on progressive rock, offering a dynamic listening experience that balances technical proficiency with emotional resonance.