Point of Know Return

Kansas

About Point of Know Return

"Point of Know Return" is a song by the progressive rock band Kansas written by Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhardt, and Phil Ehart for their 1977 album Point of Know Return. It is written mostly in combinations of 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures, phrased as 4+4+4+3 in the verses, a 4/4 pre-chorus and the main chorus phrased 7+7+4+4 (7/4 time). It has been re-released on many compilation and live albums, including The Best of Kansas, The Kansas Boxed Set, The Ultimate Kansas, Sail On: The 30th Anniversary Collection, Two for the Show, Live at the Whisky, King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Kansas, Dust in the Wind, Device, Voice, Drum, and There's Know Place Like Home. Live video performances were also released on Device, Voice, Drum and There's Know Place Like Home. The musical publishing organization BMI presented certifications to the songwriters for over 2 million plays of the song in 2013, as part of the band's 40th anniversary celebration at a concert in Pittsburgh. 


Year:
1977
3:13
92 

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I heard the men saying something
The captains tell they pay you well
And they say they need sailing men to
Show the way and leave today
Was it you that said, how long?
How long?

They say the sea turns so dark that
You know it's time, you see the sign
They say the point demons guard is
An ocean grave for all the brave
Was it you that said, how long, how long
How long to the point of know return?

Your father, he said he needs you
Your mother, she said she loves you
Your brothers, they echo your words
How far to the point of know return?
To the point of know returnO
How long, how long?

Today I found a message floating
In the sea from you to me
You wrote that when you could see it
You cried with fear, the point was near
Was it you that said
How long, how long, how long to the point of know return?
How long, how long to the point of know return
No return
How long
How long
How long
How long
How long
How long
How long
How long

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Kansas

Kansas (i/ˈkænzəs/) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south wind," although this was probably not the term's original meaning. Residents of Kansas are called "Kansans." For thousands of years what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the Eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the Western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison. Kansas was first settled by European Americans in … more »

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Written by: Ehart Phil, Robert Steinhardt, Steve Walsh

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10 facts about this song

Musical Style
"Point of Know Return" is often classified as progressive rock, a genre characterized by complex compositions and innovative instrumentation.
Chart Success
The song was a hit for the American rock band Kansas. It peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Album Title Track
"Point of Know Return" is the title track of Kansas's fifth studio album. The album itself was a massive success, reaching multi-platinum status.
Iconic Album Artwork
The album cover, featuring a ship sailing off the edge of the world, is one of the most recognizable in rock history. It was designed by Peter Lloyd, a well-known commercial illustrator.
Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhardt, and Phil Ehart.
Compositional Credits - The song was composed by three Kansas members
Lyrics' Inspiration
The term 'Point of Know Return' is a play on the navigational term 'Point of no return', which refers to the point at which a vehicle, typically a ship or plane, has traveled so far from its origin that it lacks enough fuel to return.
Signature Song
Despite not being the band's highest-charting single, "Point of Know Return" is often referred to as Kansas's signature song due to its enduring fan popularity and frequency in the band's live performances.
Legacy
The song has appeared in numerous media over the years, including various film soundtracks and video games, confirming its stability in popular culture.
Instrumentation
The song showcases the group's mix of rock and classical influences, with prominent electric guitar riffs and orchestral strings interplay.
Kansas Tour
In 2018, Kansas launched a tour called "Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour", in which they performed the entire album in sequence, illustrating its lasting appeal in their discography.

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