Survival

Yes · Other Songs - Yes

Sunshine is creeping in and somewhere in a field a life begins,
An egg too proud to rape the beginning of the shape of things to come,
That start the run, life has begun, fly fast the gun.
The Mother flew too late and life within the egg was left to fate,
Not really knowing how the world outside would take it when it came,
And life's the same for things we aim, are we to blame?
Don't doubt the fact there's life within you,
Yesterday's endings will tomorrow life give you,
All that dies, dies for a reason,
To put its strength into the Season,
Survival, Survival,
They take away and they give their life as they live,
The living right to live, it's all that we need to show
The livings right to know.
The egg breaks all is out, the crawling bird begins to scream and shout,
Where is the parent bird, a loneliness arose and heard its name-
Ring in for live's begin, survival win, survival's sin.
So soon the evening comes with it runs the aching
Fear of hate could Someone still remain who thinks he
Still could gain by escaping fate? it's much too late,
Don't underrate, appreciate.
And we're all going
And we're all going
And we're all going somewhere!

Survival - Yes

Released in 1971, 'Survival' stands as a defining track in the progressive rock canon, showcasing the band's signature blend of intricate instrumentation and philosophical lyricism. The song features the distinctive vocal style of Jon Anderson, who delivers the title track with a sense of urgency that underscores the album's themes of existential struggle and spiritual awakening. Musically, the composition relies on complex time signatures and synthesizer textures that were groundbreaking for the era, pushing the boundaries of what rock music could achieve. As a staple of the Yes discography, the recording captures the band's transition from the psychedelic sound of their early work to a more structured, yet equally ambitious, approach to composition. Its enduring popularity reflects its ability to resonate across generations, cementing its place as an essential listening experience for fans of the genre.