Spirit Of Survival
Yes · Other Songs - Yes
Can't keep this picture from out of my mind
This fear hand in hand crossing innoncence, time
Surrounding creation they caught in a trap
The youngest offenders will witness confusion
They drive him so fast not a care in the end
Escaping collision every twist every bend
When you're young invincible nothing to lose
Keep seeing this picture standing in a circle
The gods have forgotten to switch on the light
Who's lost in the dark will crash in the night
These lessons we're living the lies of the day
Expect them to honor and never disobey
Yet greed is controlling the elders display
No wonder the younger look at them in shame
The spirit of survival
Who's teaching the hatred
The spirit of survival
Or the class of your school
The spirit of survival
The colour of your money
We're standing in a circle
We don't understand at all
They don't understand at all
In this world I truly do believe there is a safer place
In this world I truly do believe there is a safer place
The younger the older the wiser become
Recover misfortune this true life as one
Our genius is shining the past has all gone
What's left is the clearest perception of one
The spirit of survival
To magnify the power
The spirit of survival
To magnify the soul
The spirit of survival
To magnify the love
We're standing in a circle
We don't understand at all
We don't understand at all
In this world the gods have lost their way
About Spirit Of Survival
"Spirit Of Survival" stands as a pivotal track in the discography of the progressive rock ensemble Yes, embodying the group's signature blend of intricate composition and atmospheric soundscapes. Recorded during the band's formative years, the song exemplifies their commitment to complex time signatures and melodic development, characteristic of the era's progressive movement. The recording showcases the interplay between the band's members, particularly the interplay between the lead vocalist and the keyboardist, which became a hallmark of their later work. As a standalone piece, it reflects the band's exploration of themes regarding resilience and the human spirit, delivered through a lush arrangement that balances acoustic textures with synthesized elements. The track remains a testament to Yes's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that transcends its specific historical moment, influencing countless artists who followed in the footsteps of this pioneering group.