Going For The One
Yes · Other Songs - Yes
When you reap the flank of a thoroughbred racing chaser
Get the feel as the rhythm flows
Would you like to go and shoot the mountain masses
And here you stand no taller than the grass seas
And should you really chase so hard
The truth of sport plays rings around you
Going for the one
Going for the one
Get in the way as the tons of water
Racing with you crash into the rudders
Once at the start can you gamble that
You really surely really mean to finish
After seeing all your sense of fear diminish
As you treat danger as pure collection
As you throw away misconception
Going for the one
Going for the one
Going for a listen in time
Taken so high
To touch, to move
Listen to life
Touching, touch time
Travel, twilight
Taken so high
Roundabout, sounding out
Love me so
Now the verses I've sang don't add much weight to the story in my head
So I'm thinking I should go and write a punchline
But their so hard to find in my cosmic mind
So I think I'll take a look out of the window
When I think about you, I don't feel low
Should I really chase so hard
The truth of sport plays rings around you
Going for the one
Going for the one
Going for to listen in time
Taken so high
To touch, to move
Listen to life
Touching, touch time
Travel, twilight
Taken so high
Taking your time
Turn on to love
Turnstile to one
Tender timing
Rocking, rolling
Listen in time
Taken so high
To touch, to move
Listen to life
Touching, touch time
Travel, twilight
Taken so high
Taking your time
Turn on to love
Turnstile to one
Tender timing
Rocking, rolling
Turn on to love
Turnstile to one
Tender timing
Rocking, rolling
Moments decide
Moments delight
Moments in flight
Talk about sending love
Love...
Love...
Love...
Love
Going For The One
Released in 1977, "Going For The One" stands as a defining track in the progressive rock canon, showcasing Yes's signature blend of complex time signatures, intricate guitar work, and soaring vocals. The song exemplifies the band's evolution during the late 1970s, moving away from the psychedelic experimentation of the mid-decade toward a more polished, anthemic sound that would characterize their final studio albums. Featuring the iconic lead vocals of Jon Anderson, the recording captures the group's ability to weave narrative-driven lyrics with technical proficiency, creating an atmospheric piece that remains a staple of their discography. It reflects the era's shift toward synthesizers and electronic textures while maintaining the core rock elements that established Yes as a major force in the genre.