Starship Trooper

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I. Life seeker

Sister Bluebird flying high above,
Shine your wings forward to the sun.
Hide the myst'ries of life on your way.
Though you've seen them, please don't say a word.
What you don't know, I have never heard.

Starship Trooper, go sailing on by,
Catch my soul, catch the very light.
Hide the moment from my eager eye.
Though you've seen them, please don't tell a soul.
What you can't see, can't be very whole.

Speak to me of summer, long winters longer than time can remember,
The setting up of other roads, to travel on in old accustomed ways.
I still remember the talks by the water,
the proud sons and daughter that,
Knew the knowledge of the land,
that spoke to me in sweet accustomed ways.

Mother life, hold firmly on to me.
Catch my knowledge higher than the day.
Lose as much as only you can show.
Though you've seen me, please don't say a word.
What I don't know, I have never shared.

II. Disillusion

Loneliness is a pow'r that we possess to give or take away forever.
All I know can be shown by your acceptance
of the facts there shown before you.
Take what I say in a diff'rent way and it's easy to say
that this is all confusion.
As I see a new day in me, I can also show it you and you may follow.

Speak to me of summer, long winters longer than time can remember,
The setting up of other roads, to travel on in old accustomed ways.
I still remember the talks by the water,
the proud sons and daughter that,
Knew the knowledge of the land, spoke to me in sweet accustomed ways.

III. Wurm
(Instrumental)

Starship Trooper

Released by the progressive rock band Yes, 'Starship Trooper' stands as a defining track from their 1973 album *Fragile*. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of intricate guitar work, complex time signatures, and soaring vocals, characteristic of their mid-1970s era. It features the distinctive interplay between lead singer Jon Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, showcasing the band's ability to weave narrative-driven melodies with technical proficiency. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the optimistic yet adventurous spirit of the late 70s, influencing countless subsequent artists in the progressive and fusion genres. The track remains a celebrated example of Yes's compositional depth and their enduring impact on rock music.