Starship Trooper

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About Starship Trooper

"Starship Trooper" is a song written by British musicians Jon Anderson, Steve Howe and Chris Squire, which first appeared on Yes' 1971 album The Yes Album. The song is in three parts, "Life Seeker", "Disillusion" and "Würm" . "Life Seeker" was released as a single on the B-side of the UK release of "Your Move".


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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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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: JON ANDERSON, CHRIS SQUIRE, STEVE JAMES HOWE

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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.
Song Composition
The 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.
Live Performance
The 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.
Song Duration
The original version of "Starship Trooper" is a 9 minute and 27 second-long progressive rock composition.
Song Influences
The song's title was inspired by the 1959 sci-fi novel "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists including Dream Theater and Glass Hammer.
Individual Success
Steve 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.
Structural Innovation
The 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.
Opening Quote
The 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.
Accolades
In 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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