And You and I

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About And You and I

"And You and I" is the second track from the album Close to the Edge by the English progressive rock band Yes. The song is just over ten minutes in length and consists of four movements. The first and second parts of the song were released as a single edit and reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. Introducing the song live in 1972, Anderson said they called it "The Protest Song" when they were making the Close to the Edge album.


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A man conceived a moment's answers to the dream
Staying the flowers daily, sensing all the themes
As a foundation left to create the spiral aim
A movement regained and regarded both the same
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you

Changed only for a sight of sound, the space agreed
Between the picture of time behind the face of need
Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid
Emotion revealed as the ocean maid
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you
Oh

Turn round tailor                                             
Coins and
Assaulting all the mornings of the                            
Crosses
Interest shown                               
Never know
Presenting one another to the cord                      
Their fruitless worth
All left dying, rediscovered                                  
Cords are broken
Of the door that turned round                                   
Locked inside
To close the cover                                        
The mother earth
All the interest shown                                             
They won't
To turn one another, to the sign                         
Hide, hold, they won't
At the time                                       
Tell you, watching the world
To float your climb                       
Watching all of the world
Watching us go by

And you and I climb over the sea to the valley
And you and I reached out for reasons to call

Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid
Emotion revealed as the ocean maid
As a movement regained and regarded both the same
All complete in the side of seeds of life with you

Sad preacher nailed upon the coloured door of time
Insane teacher be there reminded of the rhyme
There'll be no mutant enemy we shall certify
Political ends, as sad remains, will die
Reach out as forward tastes begin to enter you
Ooh, ooh

I listened hard but could not see
Life tempo change out and inside me
The preacher trained in all to lose his name
The teacher travels, asking to be shown the same
In the end, we'll agree, we'll accept, we'll immortalize
That the truth of the man maturing in his eyes
All complete in the sight of seeds of life with you

Coming quickly to terms of all expression laid
As a moment regained and regarded both the same
Emotion revealed as the ocean maid
A clearer future, morning, evening, nights with you

And you and I climb, crossing the shapes of the morning
And you and I reach over the sun for the river
And you and I climb, clearer, towards the movement
And you and I called over valleys of endless seas

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Yes

Yes are an English rock band who achieved success with their progressive, art and symphonic style of music. They are distinguished by their use of mystical and cosmic lyrics, live stage sets and lengthy compositions, often with complex instrumental and vocal arrangements. Seventeen musicians have been a part of the band's line-up in its history, which has consisted of singer Jon Davison, guitarist Steve Howe, bass guitarist Chris Squire, keyboardist Geoff Downes, and drummer Alan White since February 2012. more »

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Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE, JON ANDERSON, STEVE JAMES HOWE, TONY KAYE, WILLIAM SCOTT BRUFORD

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26 facts about this song

Music Composition
"And You and I" is widely recognized for its distinctive musical structure. It is divided into four movements - Cord of Life, Eclipse, The Preacher the Teacher, and Apocalypse.
Album Success
This song is a part of the album "Close to the Edge," which reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
Prog Rock Emblem
"And You and I" is considered an emblematic song of the progressive rock genre, combining elements of classical musical, rock, and jazz.
Released Date
The song was first released on 13th September 1972, on Atlantic Records, viewed as one of the high points of 1970s progressive rock.
Song Length
The original album version of "And You and I", is nearly 11 minutes long - reflecting the band's commitment to pushing boundaries in song structure and length.
Lyric Composition
The lyrics of the song, written by Jon Anderson and Steve Howe, are known for their abstract and symbolic nature, as is typical for many Yes songs.
Live Performances
Despite its length, "And You and I" is frequently performed live by the band, and it appears on several of their concert albums.
Band Line Up
The "And You and I" was performed by the classic Yes line-up: Jon Anderson on vocals, Steve Howe on guitar, Chris Squire on bass, Rick Wakeman on keys, and Bill Bruford on drums.
Single Success
A shorter version of "And You and I" was released as a single and reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972.
Re-releases
The song was digitally remastered and re-released both in 2003 and 2013, as part of the revisions of the entire Yes catalog.
Music Video
A promotional video was made for the song which mixed footage of the band playing live with various surreal animated scenes.
Cover Versions
"And You and I" has been covered by multiple artists, including Dream Theater and Oliver Wakeman, showing its influence and endurance in the rock music community.
Grammy Nomination
In the wake of the song's success, the album "Close to the Edge" was nominated for the Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1973.
Song Origin
"And You and I" is a progressive rock song by the British band "Yes". It was first released in their album "Close to the Edge" in 1972.
Song Length
Known for its complex musical arrangement and length, the track runs approximately 10 minutes and 8 seconds long.
Band Line-up
The song features a strong line-up of the band members, including Jon Anderson (vocals), Steve Howe (guitar), Chris Squire (bass), Rick Wakeman (keyboards), and Bill Bruford (drums).
Song Structure
This track is divided into four movements: "Cord of Life," "Eclipse," "The Preacher the Teacher," and "The Apocalypse".
Key Themes
"And You and I" explores deep philosophical and spiritual themes that are common in Yes's songwriting.
Cover Art
The song's album, "Close to the Edge," featured an iconic green landscape cover art designed by visual artist Roger Dean.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
Critical Acclaim
Despite its lengthy runtime, critics have widely acclaimed the song as an exemplar of progressive rock, praising the band's musicianship and creativity.
Reissues
"And You and I" has been reissued numerous times both on compilations and as a live recording, showcasing the song's enduring popularity.
Live Performance
The song is a mainstay in Yes's live performances, with most renditions lasting even longer than the original studio version. Even after decades, the band still includes it as part of their live set list.
Impact
From its philosophical lyrics to intricate musical arrangements, "And You and I" has left a significant impact on progressive rock scene and influenced countless bands in the genre.
Legacy
Due to its iconic status, the song has been covered by various artists including Dream Theater and Transatlantic. Its original mixing and nuanced performances have also been studied in many music schools.
Music video
Despite being released before the era of MTV, "And You and I" has an official music video that is available on the band's official YouTube channel. It features a live performance of the band from 2003.

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