Portrait (He Knew)
Kansas
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He had a thousand ideas You might have heard his name He lived alone with his vision Not looking for fortune and fame Never said too much to speak of He was off on another plain The words that he said were a mystery Nobody's sure he was sane But he knew Knew more than me or you No one could see his view Where was he going to? He was in search of an answer The nature of what we are He was trying to do it a new way He was bright as a star But nobody understood him His numbers are not the way He's lost in the deepest enigma That no one's unraveled today But he knew He knew more than me or you No one could see his view Oh, where was he going to? And he tried But before he could tell us he died When he left us the people cried Where was he going to? Oh. He had a different idea A glimpse of the master plan He could see into the future A true visionary man But there's something he never told us It died when he went away If only he could have been with us No telling what he might say But he knew He knew more than me or you No one could see his view Where was he going to? But he knew You could tell by the picture he drew It was totally something new Oh, where was he going to? Oh.
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Written by: KERRY LIVGREN, STEVE (USA) WALSH
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10 facts about this song
Music Industry Category"Portrait (He Knew)" is a song by the American progressive rock band Kansas from their eighth studio album, "Point of Know Return", which was released in 1977.
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Band Members CategoryThe lineup for Kansas at the time of recording the song included Phil Ehart, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Steve Walsh, and Richard Williams.
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Songwriting CategoryKerry Livgren, one of the band's founding members, is credited for writing "Portrait (He Knew)".
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Lyrics Interpretation CategoryFans and critics have interpreted the song's lyrics to be about Albert Einstein.
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Album Success CategoryThe album "Point of Know Return" peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, while the song "Portrait (He Knew)" contributed to the popularity and success of the album.
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Sound CategoryThe song is characterized by its mixture of progressive rock elements and complex song structures, which are reflected in the compelling lyrics and layered arrangements.
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Live Performances Category"Portrait (He Knew)" has been a staple in Kansas' live set for many years and is frequently included in their concert playlists.
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Band Comment CategoryThe band has often commented on how proud and satisfied they are with the final product of "Portrait (He Knew)", citing it as a representation of their effort to create music that is both challenging and pleasing to their audience.
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Music Video CategoryA remastered version of "Portrait (He Knew)" has been uploaded by the official Kansas YouTube channel and has garnered hundreds of thousands of views.
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Critical Reception CategoryThe song has often been praised by critics for its narrative lyrics, instrumental complexity, and emotional depth, contributing to the reputation of Kansas as one of the leading bands in the progressive rock genre.
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