Point Of Know Return
Kansas · Complete Albums Collection [2011]
I heard the men saying something
The captains tell they pay you well
And they say they need sailing men to
Show the way, and leave today
Was it you that said, "How long, how long?"
They say the sea turns so dark that
You know it's time, you see the sign
They say the point demons guard is
An ocean grave, for all the brave,
Was it you that said, "How long, how long,
How long to the point of know return?"
Your father, he said he needs you
Your mother, she says she loves you
Your brothers, they echo your words:
"How far to the point of know return, to the point of know return"
"Oh Oh, how long, how long?"
Today I found a message floating
In the sea from you to me
It wrote that when you could see it
You cried with fear, the Point was near
Was it you that said, "How long, how long, how long
To the Point of Know Return?"
How Long? How Long to the point of no return?"
No Return
How Long?
(Repeat and Fade)
The captains tell they pay you well
And they say they need sailing men to
Show the way, and leave today
Was it you that said, "How long, how long?"
They say the sea turns so dark that
You know it's time, you see the sign
They say the point demons guard is
An ocean grave, for all the brave,
Was it you that said, "How long, how long,
How long to the point of know return?"
Your father, he said he needs you
Your mother, she says she loves you
Your brothers, they echo your words:
"How far to the point of know return, to the point of know return"
"Oh Oh, how long, how long?"
Today I found a message floating
In the sea from you to me
It wrote that when you could see it
You cried with fear, the Point was near
Was it you that said, "How long, how long, how long
To the Point of Know Return?"
How Long? How Long to the point of no return?"
No Return
How Long?
(Repeat and Fade)
Point Of Know Return
Kansas' "Point Of Know Return" stands as a defining track from their 1977 album "Point of Know Return," showcasing the band's signature blend of progressive rock and melodic pop. Written by Kerry Livgren, the song features the group's characteristic interplay between complex time signatures and soaring, emotive vocals. It captures the band's mid-1970s era, where they balanced intricate musical structures with accessible hooks that resonated with audiences worldwide. The recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft anthems that remain relevant decades later, serving as a testament to their enduring influence on the rock genre.