There are at least two bands called Canto.

1. Cabto is a indie rock… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called Canto.

1. Cabto is a indie rock trio from Sierra Madre, CA, United States. The band consists of brothers Seamus Blackwell (vocals, guitar), Aidan Blackwell (bass) and David Blackwell (drums). Their début album Ha Ha Ha has received critical acclaim. In the Spring of 2013 they released their EP, Ride Away.

2. Canto was a short-lived London, United Kingdom-based psychedelic rock group (Spring 1968-July 1969) that featured future Yes guitarist, Steve Howe. Other band members were Clive 'Skinner' Maldoon (guitar), Bobbie Clarke (drums), Dave Curtiss (vocals, bass). Maldoon briefly left the band and it was a trio that they went into the recording studio and cut some songs that failed to appear at the time, but have since popped up on sixties compilations. Shortly after these recordings the band changed their name into Bodast.

You Know
Canto Lyrics

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Hey, sibling souls, are you out there?
Children of the earth, where are we going from here?
'Cause it hurts the young to live in the open with so much love to give
But too little to spare
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves me make, the moves we make
We stumble and we hesitate
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make
She said I was not to worry

Hadn't seen her since, but was totally convinced
Till I heard them say; "Didn't you know it? Mary, poor child, was alone
When she died"
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make: The promises we
Disengage
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make
Time for the unfree
Time to rejuvenate the elderly
Time for the unfree
Time to lend a hand
Time to lend a hand
Time to make a stand
So many things I don't want to know
Told a friend one day but he says I'm o.k.
'Cause we're born within the x-geberation; virtually real with a planet
To heal
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make: We fumble and we
Hesitate
Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make
Time for the unseen
Time to eliminate tomorrow's fears
Time for the unseen
Time to make a stand
Do you follow me? No?

Well, it's time to move on and to set our wills free
Fantasy - it's here in me

Overall Meaning

Canto's song "You Know" is a call for introspection and action, directed towards those who share his ideals and feel a responsibility towards the future of the planet. The chorus, "yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make," is a nod to the importance of personal responsibility and the impact that small actions can have on a larger scale. Canto addresses the frustration of being young and full of love but feeling like there is too little to give, a sentiment that speaks to the struggles of many today. The mention of Mary, a name commonly associated with purity and innocence, dying alone is a poignant reminder of the tragic realities of the world we live in.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, sibling souls, are you out there?
Addressing and seeking out fellow humans to connect with and find a sense of belonging.

Children of the earth, where are we going from here?
Asking and pondering on the direction and future of humanity as a whole.

'Cause it hurts the young to live in the open with so much love to give, But too little to spare
Expressing how difficult it is to be young and filled with love and energy, but not having the resources to fully explore and express it.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves me make, the moves we make, We stumble and we hesitate
Acknowledging the mistakes and struggles that come with making decisions and taking action.

She said I was not to worry, Hadn't seen her since, but was totally convinced, Till I heard them say; "Didn't you know it? Mary, poor child, was alone When she died"
Referencing a past conversation where someone reassured the artist, only to later find out that the person mentioned in the conversation had passed away alone. Highlighting the fragility of life and relationships.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make: The promises we Disengage
Acknowledging how often we make promises and commitments, but fail to follow through or keep them.

Time for the unfree Time to rejuvenate the elderly Time for the unfree Time to lend a hand Time to lend a hand Time to make a stand
Calling for action towards helping those who are marginalized and the elderly. Urging people to take a stand and make a difference.

So many things I don't want to know, Told a friend one day but he says I'm o.k. 'Cause we're born within the x-geberation; virtually real with a planet To heal
Expressing how overwhelming the amount of information and problems in the world can be. A friend reassured the artist, stating that their generation is equipped to handle it and make a positive impact.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, the moves we make, the moves we make: We fumble and we hesitate
Reiterating the challenges that come with making decisions and taking action.

Time for the unseen Time to eliminate tomorrow's fears Time for the unseen Time to make a stand
Encouraging action towards the future and creating a better world for future generations. Calling for people to take a stand and fight against fear and negativity.

Do you follow me? No? Well, it's time to move on and to set our wills free, Fantasy - it's here in me
Asking if anyone else is on the same page and wants to take action towards a better world. Urging people to let go of self-doubt and fear and to embrace their imagination and creativity to make a difference.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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