Starship Trooper
Yes
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Sister bluebird flying high above Shine your wings forward to the sun Hide the mysteries 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 night Hide the moment from my eager eyes 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 Setting up of other roads To travel on in old accustomed ways I still remember the talks by the water The proud sons and daughters That in the knowledge of the land 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 them, please don't say a word What I don't know, I have never shared Loneliness is a power that we possess to give or take away forever All I know can be shown by your acceptance of the fact there shown before you Take what I say in a different way and it's easy to say that this is all confusion As I see a new day in me, I can also show if you and you may follow Speak to me of summer Long winters longer than time can remember Setting up of other roads To travel on in old accustomed ways I still remember the talks by the water The proud sons and daughters That in the knowledge of the land Spoke to me in sweet accustomed ways
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Written by: JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, STEVE JAMES HOWE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"Starship Trooper" is the last track on "Yes's" third studio album titled "The Yes Album," which was released in February 1971.
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Song CompositionThe song is divided into three parts: 'Life Seeker,' 'Disillusion,' and 'Würm.' It's composed by three band members - Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, and Steve Howe.
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Live PerformanceThe live version of the song which is over 10 minutes long was often performed as a closer in concerts and is a favorite among fans.
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Song DurationThe original version of "Starship Trooper" is a 9 minute and 27 second-long progressive rock composition.
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Song InfluencesThe song's title was inspired by the 1959 sci-fi novel "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including Dream Theater and Glass Hammer.
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Individual SuccessSteve Howe was voted "Best Overall Guitarist" in the "Guitar Player" magazine five years straight in the 70s, and "Starship Trooper" is seen as one of his defining works with Yes.
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Structural InnovationThe song showcases the band's expertise in handling complex song structures. Its progression from soft and melodic to a powerful and climactic guitar solo represents their innovation in composing.
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Opening QuoteThe beginning of the song features a quote from J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Lord of the Rings": "Bless the Maker and His water. Bless the coming and going of Him" are spoken by Jon Anderson.
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AccoladesIn 2020, Rolling Stone magazine listed "Starship Trooper" at No. 14 in their ranking of the "50 Greatest Prog Rock Songs of All Time."
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