Yes
Heart of the Sunrise Lyrics


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Loves comes to you and you follow
Lose one on to the heart of the sunrise
Sharp | Distance
How can the wind with its arms all around me

Lost on a wave and then after
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise
Sharp | Distance
How can the wind with so many around me
Lost in the city

Lost in their eyes as you hurry by
Counting the broken ties they decide
Love comes to you and then after
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise
Lost on a wave that you're dreaming
Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise

SHARP | DISTANCE
How can the wind with its arms all around me
SHARP | DISTANCE
How can the wind with so many around me
I feel lost in the city

Lost in their eyes as you hurry by
Counting the broken ties they decided

Straight light moving and removing
Sharpness of the colour sunshine
Straight light searching all the meanings Of the song
Long last treatment of the telling
That relates to all the words sung
Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you

Love comes to you and then after
Dream on on to the heart of the sunrise
SHARP | DISTANCE
How can the sun with its arms all around me
SHARP | DISTANCE




How can the wind with so many around me
I feel lost in the city

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heart of the Sunrise" by Yes seem to revolve around the theme of love and being lost in the world around you. The song refers to love coming towards you and subsequently losing it, and it encourages the listener to keep dreaming and moving on to the heart of the sunrise. Throughout the lyrics, the sharp and distant wind imagery is used alongside being lost in the city, suggesting a feeling of disconnection and detachment from the world.


The chorus of "Sharp Distance" emphasizes the distance created by the wind, perhaps hinting at the idea of being distant from the people around you. The song mentions counting broken ties, possibly referring to past relationships that didn't work out. However, the message towards the end of the song is one of hope and positivity, with the "straight light" representing clarity and understanding. The lyrics encourage the listener to continue on their journey towards the sunrise, as they dream and search for meaning in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Loves comes to you and you follow
When love comes your way, you follow it.


Lose one on to the heart of the sunrise
The song encourages listeners to let go and immerse themselves in the beauty and energy of a new day, the sunrise.


Sharp | Distance
The singer expresses a sense of isolation and distance from others, emphasizing a sharp sensation that comes with it.


How can the wind with its arms all around me
Even when surrounded by the wind, it can still feel like a solitary experience.


Lost on a wave and then after
Caught up in a moment, lost on a wave of emotions, and then after it's over, wondering where it all went.


Dream on, on to the heart of the sunrise
The song encourages listeners to keep dreaming and embracing the new day, the sunrise.


How can the wind with so many around me
Even when surrounded by many people, it can still feel like a lonely experience.


Lost in the city
Feeling disconnected and disoriented in the midst of crowds and urban environments.


Lost in their eyes as you hurry by
As we rush and move through the world, we can feel lost in the gaze of those around us.


Counting the broken ties they decide
Watching as others make decisions and break ties in their lives, we become aware of the fragility and complexity of human relationships.


Straight light moving and removing
A poetic description of light, which can both move and remove things.


Sharpness of the colour sunshine
Describing the vivid and bright nature of sunlight.


Straight light searching all the meanings Of the song
Continuing the previous thought about light, suggesting that it can also help us find meaning in the world around us.


Long last treatment of the telling
Suggesting that the song is a story that should be treated with respect and care.


That relates to all the words sung
Highlighting the importance of taking the song as a whole, rather than just focusing on individual lines or phrases.


Dreamer easy in the chair that really fits you
Encouraging listeners to be true to themselves and find comfort and peace in the place they belong.


How can the sun with its arms all around me
Returning to the theme of isolation, exploring the idea that even when surrounded by sunshine, it can still feel like a solitary experience.




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