They formed in 1979 after Vangelis had been rumoured to replace Rick Wakeman in Yes a few years before. Anderson had contributed to Vangelis' albums "Heaven and Hell", "See You Later" and "Opera Sauvage".
They released a total of four albums with Anderson writing the lyrics and Vangelis composing the music: "Short Stories" in 1980, "The Friends of Mr. Cairo" in 1981, "Private Collection" in 1983, and "Page of Life" in 1991, which got re-released in 1998 with some additional tracks of which Vangelis reportedly did not approve. There are also two compilations, called "The Best of Jon & Vangelis" (1984) and "Chronicles" (1994)
Page of Life
Jon & Vangelis Lyrics
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We are born to this land
From a dream, so far away
I was sent to your heart
With the stars shining
We are asked to live as one love
Never forget, this is
We will sing on the days
When each voice will be a witness
Each will sing every way
There'll be no more empty promises
We are turning a special page of life
I will be the one to hold you
In this everlasting dance of love
Hold me, now forever
I can remember when
You and I came through the winter
Now it's summer again
Be mine, be my love, be my guide, together
We'll be as one, you can count on my life
Born from the sky
Ah
Words of discouragement disappear
In your clear eyes
Never change, never doubt
What you mean to my life
The lyrics of "Page of Life" depict an ethereal and transcendental love story between two individuals, whose connection transcends the boundaries of time and space. The song is about being born into this world and the challenges that come with it. Through the verse, "Born from the sky, we are born to this land from a dream, so far away, I was sent to your heart," the song talks about how the singer was sent to the heart of their soulmate as if it was their destined path. The song highlights the importance of living as one love, never forgetting this notion. It symbolically refers to living in harmony, living for each other, believing in true humanity, and preserving the world for generations to come.
The song talks about the significance of trusting and supporting each other; it highlights the essentiality of the "everlasting dance of love." It is a metaphor for the love that is built on trust and companionship. The line "Be mine, be my love, be my guide, together we'll be as one, you can count on my life" emphasizes that the singer's love is unconditional and that they will always be there for their partner, no matter what. Interestingly, the song uses natural imagery like the sky, stars, and changing seasons to personify the emotional journey, making it a poignant and emotional experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Born from the sky
We were created by a higher power
We are born to this land
Our purpose is to live on this earth
From a dream, so far away
Our origin was a vague idea in the distant past
I was sent to your heart
We are here to love and connect with others
With the stars shining
The universe is an awe-inspiring spectacle to behold
We are asked to live as one love
Our mission is to unite and cooperate with each other
Never forget, this is
We should always remember the purpose of our existence
Trust me to be singlet
Believe in me as an individual
We will sing on the days
We will celebrate on days of joy
When each voice will be a witness
Each person has a unique perspective to add
Each will sing every way
Everyone can contribute in their own way
There'll be no more empty promises
We must fulfill our pledges with sincerity and responsibility
We are turning a special page of life
We are entering a new phase of existence
I will be the one to hold you
I will support you through thick and thin
In this everlasting dance of love
Life is a perpetual display of affection and compassion
Hold me, now forever
Embrace me with eternal love
I can remember when
I reminisce about past experiences
You and I came through the winter
We overcame hardships together
Now it's summer again
We are experiencing a time of rejuvenation
Be mine, be my love, be my guide, together
Let's remain in each other's company and take on life as a team
We'll be as one, you can count on my life
We will be committed to each other, no matter what
Ah
Expressing a sense of wonder and awe
Words of discouragement disappear
Negativity loses its power when faced with positivity
In your clear eyes
I see honesty and conviction
Never change, never doubt
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs
What you mean to my life
You have significant value and purpose in my existence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Anderson, Evangelo Papathanassiou
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaduzeratv
Born from the sky,
We are born to this land.
From a dream, so far away,
I was sent to your heart.
With the stars shining,
We are asked to live as one love.
Never forget, this is.
Trust me to be singlet,
We will sing on the days.
When each voice will be a witness,
Each will sing every way.
There'll be no more empty promises.
We are turning a special page of life.
I will be the one to hold you
In this everlasting dance of love.
Hold me, now forever.
I can remember when
You and I came through the winter.
Now it's summer again.
Be mine, be my love, be my guide, together
We'll be as one, you can count on my life.
Born from the sky.
ahhhhhh.....
Words of discouragement disappear
In your clear eyes.
Never change, never doubt
What you mean to my life.
@hervedeb7184
Superbe musique et une voix formidable ❤
@foamulator
Agreed. Jon is such a world treasure. I am amazed at everything he has ever done.
@georgeratkovich7161
Jon Anderson, one of the most important songwriters that ever lived.
@MrAllzebest
Yes, but here he is just vocalist.
@sunshineandfrangipani4232
The best album in my teenage life
💜💜💜
@olias88
What a beautiful song. I just sent this song to my girlfriend and she agreed of its beauty. There will never be another Jon Anderson
@nicholasheys8301
Master of mellow
@kaduzeratv
Born from the sky,
We are born to this land.
From a dream, so far away,
I was sent to your heart.
With the stars shining,
We are asked to live as one love.
Never forget, this is.
Trust me to be singlet,
We will sing on the days.
When each voice will be a witness,
Each will sing every way.
There'll be no more empty promises.
We are turning a special page of life.
I will be the one to hold you
In this everlasting dance of love.
Hold me, now forever.
I can remember when
You and I came through the winter.
Now it's summer again.
Be mine, be my love, be my guide, together
We'll be as one, you can count on my life.
Born from the sky.
ahhhhhh.....
Words of discouragement disappear
In your clear eyes.
Never change, never doubt
What you mean to my life.
@RicdelaBastide
Respect
@OlivieroConcistoro
VV II a lo l cxd❤
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