Amazing Journey
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He's in a quiet vibration land
Strange as it seems
His musical dreams
Ain't quite so bad.
Ten years old
With thoughts as bold
As thought can be
Loving life and becoming wise
In simplicity.
Sickness can surely take the mind
Where minds can't usually go,
Come on the amazing journey
And learn all you should know.
A vague haze of delirium creeps up on me
All at once a tall stranger I suddenly see
He's dressed in a silver-sparked glittering gown
And his golden beard flows nearly down to the ground.
Nothing to say, and nothing to hear
And nothing to see
Each sensation makes up a note
In my symphony.
Sickness can surely take the mind
Where minds can't usually go,
Come on the amazing journey
And learn all you should know.
His eyes are the eyes
That transmit all they know
Sparkle warm crystalline glances to show
That he is your leader
And he is your guide
On the amazing journey together you'll ride.
Amazing Journey - Who
Released in 1967, 'Amazing Journey' stands as a defining track in the evolution of progressive rock, marking a pivotal shift for The Who from their earlier rock and roll sound toward more complex compositions. The song features the band's signature extended instrumental sections and intricate guitar work, showcasing the musical ambitions of Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle during their creative peak. It reflects the era's fascination with psychedelic textures and longer-form structures, influencing countless bands that followed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and technical prowess that would later define their status as pioneers of the genre.