Shoot High Aim Low
Yes
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We hit the blue fields In the blue sedan we didn't get much further Just as the sun was rising in the mist We were all alone we didn't need much more So fast this expidition So vast this heavy load With a touch of luck and a sense of need Seeing the guns and their faces We look around the open shore Waiting for something Shoot high break low Aim high shoot low Break high let go Shoot high aim low This was to be our last ride With the steel guitar and the love you give me Underneath the skin a feeling, a breakdown Well we sat for hours on the crimson sand Exchanges in the currency of humans bought and sold And the leaders seem to lose control Shall we lose ourselves for a reason Shall we burn ourselves for the answer Have we found the place that we're looking for Someone shouted "open the door" Lookout Shoot high break low Aim high shoot low Feeling of imagination Break high let go Shoot high aim low Shoot high aim low Nothing you can say Shoot high let go Takes me by surprise Shoot high aim low Who says's there's got to be a reason Shoot high let go Who says there's got to be an answer We were all alone, we didn't need much more Shoot high aim low The sun's so hard on this endless highway Shoot high let go Shoot high aim low I've heard the singers, who sing of love Shoot high let go In the blue sedan we never got much further Shoot high aim low
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Written by: TREVOR RABIN, ALAN WHITE, JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, TONY KAYE
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Shoot High Aim Low" is a composition by Yes, an English prog-rock band formed in 1968 that is famous for their dynamic sound, layered harmonies, and complex song structures.
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Album DetailsThis song is one of the tracks on the band's twelfth studio album 'Big Generator', which was released in September 1987.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by the group's members: Jon Anderson, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, and Alan White.
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Genre"Shoot High Aim Low" features elements of progressive rock and pop, typical of Yes's sound during the 1980s when they leaned into a more commercial direction.
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LengthAlthough "Shoot High Aim Low" wasn't the longest track on the album, it still clocks in at over 7 minutes long, revealing the band's proclivity for exploring elaborate compositions.
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LyricsThe lyrical content of the song is somewhat cryptic but seems to impart a message of resilience and ambition.
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Influence"Shoot High Aim Low" isn't as well-known as some of Yes's other compositions but demonstrates the band's ability to fuse divergent music styles into a cohesive, compelling piece.
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TourThe song has been performed live by Yes during their "Big Generator Tour" which ran from 1987 to 1988.
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ReceptionAlthough the album 'Big Generator' received mixed critical reviews, fans typically view "Shoot High Aim Low" as one of the highlights due to its exploratory soundscape and intricate arrangements.
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RepresentationLike much of Yes's music, "Shoot High Aim Low" is recognized for its epic scale, complex musicality, and innovative arrangements, representing the pioneering spirit of progressive rock.
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