Song Of Seven
Jon Anderson Lyrics


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In the meeting place I sit beside, betwixt the points of heaven
I befell a friendly atmosphere revolving around seven
Oh, that number mystified my soul and captured within feelings
Those of doubt and understanding, hand in hand they set me reeling

Met me a stranger, he came here to town
Bearing gifts full of promises, discoveries of light
Said me many reasons why my merry tale
Could be justified and just both together entwined

I tell you a reason, he said, "Bless you, you fool, you fool"
You want "so belief," yet you want so much more," you seeker
Now I see you're baffled, yet again you administer fear
Of the unexpected, you don't know the score

Everywhere you look you release parts of your senses
And everywhere there's purpose in answer to all your dreams
I can hear you saying what a dreamer, what a fool to life
Isn't it a pity that he won't come back to earth

Haven't you imagination, and is it not available
How you can be sooner or later than your thinking
Haven't you imagination and is it so impossible
That you ask of everything so your eyes can see clearly

So in an instant your story bound
A desert, the underground, on mountains high
A glacier, the heat of the day

City jungle, the sky at night
In space on a starry night
An atmosphere impossible
So you never really care

So we talk about the strength of dreams
And we talked at length of every dream
And we talked about the strength of dreams
And we talked about the strength of dreaming

In the meeting place I sit beside, betwixt the points of heaven
I befell a friendly atmosphere revolving around seven
Oh, that number mystified my soul and captured within feelings
Those of doubt and understanding, hand to hand they set me reeling

In the seventh dream to stand alone
But not without the strength of love
To guide our way, everyday

Oh, the seventh dream, your smile can bring
Love on and on and time will flow forever clear
The seventh dream standing so near
And very soon we'll walk with love
Love that I can sing to you, you, you

Is it this time of day that makes me realise
The sun is coming out to shine again tomorrow, tomorrow
Is it this time of day that gives you hope

Is it this time of times that comes between the light
Are there so many dreamers in this life between a moment's time




And the stairways of love, the starlight, the starlight
Telling me that there's something else to cling on to, cling on to.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jon Anderson's "Song Of Seven" begin with the singer, sitting in a meeting place and feeling captivated by the number seven. This gets him thinking of doubt and understanding and he is approached by a stranger who has come to town bearing gifts and promises of illumination. The stranger tells the singer that he wants belief but also wants more, and that he should be more open to imagination and the unknown. The singer then goes on to describe the endless possibilities that await those who are willing to dream and imagine all that could be.


The song ultimately concludes that the power of love can guide us in all of our dreams and desires. The repeated emphasis on the number seven likely symbolizes completeness and perfection, as the number is often associated with those concepts in various cultures. The stranger in the song may represent a guide or mentor, encouraging the singer to explore and follow his deepest desires rather than being held back by fear and doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

In the meeting place I sit beside, betwixt the points of heaven
Sitting at a place that symbolizes spiritual existence, I contemplate the mysteries of the universe.


I befell a friendly atmosphere revolving around seven
I experienced an environment where the number seven was prevalent and significant.


Oh, that number mystified my soul and captured within feelings
The number seven puzzled me, causing me to feel emotional and introspective.


Those of doubt and understanding, hand in hand they set me reeling
My conflicting emotions of uncertainty and comprehension overwhelmed me.


Met me a stranger, he came here to town
I encountered a stranger who visited our community.


Bearing gifts full of promises, discoveries of light
The stranger brought with him the potential for enlightenment and bright new ideas.


Said me many reasons why my merry tale
He explained numerous aspects of my story.


Could be justified and just both together entwined
He suggested that my situation could encompass both righteousness and fairness.


I tell you a reason, he said, "Bless you, you fool, you fool"
The stranger gave me a reason, calling me a foolish and naive individual.


You want "so belief," yet you want so much more," you seeker
He pointed out that I am a seeker who desires both faith and fulfillment.


Now I see you're baffled, yet again you administer fear
He noticed that my confusion is compounded by my fear of the unknown.


Of the unexpected, you don't know the score
I am unprepared for the surprises that will inevitably come my way.


Everywhere you look you release parts of your senses
Everywhere I look, I am bombarded with sensory information.


And everywhere there's purpose in answer to all your dreams
Everywhere I turn, I see evidence that my dreams and aspirations are meaningful.


I can hear you saying what a dreamer, what a fool to life
Others may dismiss my ideals as foolish and impractical.


Isn't it a pity that he won't come back to earth
It is unfortunate that someone with such lofty ideas cannot remain grounded.


Haven't you imagination, and is it not available
Do you lack creativity, or are you simply not using it to its fullest extent?


How you can be sooner or later than your thinking
You have the ability to surpass your current level of thinking and achieve more.


Haven't you imagination and is it so impossible
Is it really impossible for you to think more creatively?


That you ask of everything so your eyes can see clearly
Seek out new experiences and knowledge to expand your understanding.


So in an instant your story bound
Your life can take a sudden turn of events.


A desert, the underground, on mountains high
You may find yourself in vastly different landscapes.


A glacier, the heat of the day
You may face environments that are both bitterly cold and searingly hot.


City jungle, the sky at night
You may find yourself surrounded by the frenetic energy of urban life, or gazing up at the stars in a quiet moment of reflection.


In space on a starry night
You may encounter awe-inspiring space travel or the vastness of the cosmos.


An atmosphere impossible
You may experience situations that seem impossible to comprehend or conquer.


So you never really care
You may reach a point where you no longer care about what happens next.


So we talk about the strength of dreams
We discuss the power and importance of dreams.


And we talked at length of every dream
We explored each dream in detail.


In the seventh dream to stand alone
The seventh dream represents standing alone in your convictions or beliefs.


But not without the strength of love
You can remain steadfast in your principles with the support of love.


To guide our way, everyday
Love can serve as a constant guide in our daily lives.


Oh, the seventh dream, your smile can bring
A simple smile or act of kindness can sustain you through difficult times.


Love on and on and time will flow forever clear
Love endures, and as time passes, its value remains clear.


The seventh dream standing so near
The possibility of achieving a sense of spiritual enlightenment is within reach.


And very soon we'll walk with love
We will soon learn to walk in unison with the power of love in our lives.


Love that I can sing to you, you, you
Love is a melody that we can all sing and share.


Is it this time of day that makes me realise
Certain moments of the day can prompt introspection and reflection.


The sun is coming out to shine again tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow offers a new day full of possibilities and positivity.


Is it this time of day that gives you hope
This particular time of day inspires hope and optimism.


Is it this time of times that comes between the light
This particular moment represents a transitional period between light and dark.


Are there so many dreamers in this life between a moment's time
This life is full of dreamers who are seeking meaning and purpose in a fleeting moment.


And the stairways of love, the starlight, the starlight
The journey towards love and enlightenment is like ascending a staircase towards the stars.


Telling me that there's something else to cling on to, cling on to.
This serves as a reminder that there is always something else to hold on to in difficult times.




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Tony Stephens

True story: My mother knew I was a John Anderson fan, yes, the country artist. So for Christmas she buys me an album by Jon Anderson, Song of Seven.
I was confused.
She was embarrassed.
But I took it all in stride.
A few months later, I was alone in the house and had access to the stereo system. I put Jon Anderson's album Song of Seven on and thought it strange that they would put the albums title song at the end of the album. So I played it first. Something opened up in me that had never been opened.
I sat there mesmerized and started to cry. It was the most powerful, uplifting song I had ever heard.
The lyrics were breathtaking.
My mother has been dead for 11 years, and I don't know if I ever thanked her for buying me this album for Christmas in 1980.
Thanks, Mom.



Kevin L Keough

Song Of Seven
In the meeting place I sit beside, betwixt the points of heaven
I befell a friendly atmosphere revolving around seven
Oh, that number mystified my soul and captured within feelings
Those of doubt and understanding, hand in hand they set me reeling

Met me a stranger, he came here to town
Bearing gifts full of promises, discoveries of light
Said me many reasons why my merry tale
Could be justified and just both together entwined
I tell you a reason, he said, "Bless you, you fool, you fool"
You want "so belief," yet you want so much
More," you seeker
Now I see you're baffled, yet again you administer fear
Of the unexpected, you don't know the score
Everywhere you look you release parts of your senses
And everywhere there's purpose in answer to all your dreams
I can hear you saying what a dreamer, what a fool to life
Isn't it a pity that he won't come back to earth

Haven't you imagination, and is it not available
How you can be sooner or later than your thinking
Haven't you imagination and is it so impossible
That you ask of everything so your eyes can see clearly

So in an instant your story bound
A desert, the underground, on mountains high
A glacier, the heat of the day

City jungle, the sky at night
In space on a starry night
An atmosphere impossible
So you never really care

So we talk about the strength of dreams
And we talked at length of every dream
And we talked about the strength of dreams
And we talked about the strength of dreaming

I befell a friendly atmosphere revolving around seven
Oh, that number mystified my soul and captured within feelings
Those of doubt and understanding, hand to hand they set me reeling

In the seventh dream to stand alone
But not without the strength of love
To guide our way, everyday

Oh, the seventh dream, your smile can bring
Love on and on and time will
Flow forever clear
The seventh dream standing so near
And very soon
We'll walk with love
Love that I can sing to you
You
You

Is it this time of day that makes me realise
The sun is coming out to shine again
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
Is it this time of day that gives you hope

Is it this time of times that comes between the light
Are there so many dreamers in this life between a moment's time
And the stairways of love
The starlight
The starlight

Telling me that there's something to
Cling on to
Cling on to



Kevin L Keough

En el lugar de reunión me siento al lado, entre los puntos del cielo
Me encontré con una atmósfera amistosa que giraba alrededor de siete
Oh, ese número desconcertó mi alma y capturó dentro de los sentimientos
Los de la duda y la comprensión, de la mano me hicieron tambalear

Me conoció un extraño, vino aquí a la ciudad
Llevando regalos llenos de promesas, descubrimientos de luz
Me dijo muchas razones por las que mi cuento alegre
Podría estar justificado y simplemente ambos juntos entrelazados
Te digo una razón, dijo: "Bendito seas, tonto, tonto"
Quieres "creer tanto", pero quieres tanto
Más", tu buscador
Ahora veo que estás desconcertado, una vez más administras miedo
De lo inesperado, no sabes la partitura
Dondequiera que mires liberas partes de tus sentidos
Y en todas partes hay un propósito en respuesta a todos tus sueños
Puedo oírte decir qué soñador, qué tonto para la vida
¿No es una pena que no vuelva a la tierra?

¿No tienes imaginación, y no está disponible
Cómo puedes ser más temprano o más tarde que tu pensamiento
¿No tienes imaginación y es tan imposible
Que pides de todo para que tus ojos vean claro

Entonces, en un instante, tu historia se une
Un desierto, el subsuelo, en las altas montañas
Un glaciar, el calor del día

Selva de la ciudad, el cielo de noche.
En el espacio en una noche estrellada
Un ambiente imposible
Así que nunca te importa

Entonces hablamos de la fuerza de los sueños.
Y hablamos largo y tendido de cada sueño
Y hablamos de la fuerza de los sueños
Y hablamos de la fuerza de soñar

Me encontré con una atmósfera amistosa que giraba alrededor de siete
Oh, ese número desconcertó mi alma y capturó dentro de los sentimientos
Los de la duda y el entendimiento, mano a mano me hicieron tambalear

En el séptimo sueño para estar solo
Pero no sin la fuerza del amor
Para guiar nuestro camino, todos los días

Oh, el séptimo sueño, tu sonrisa puede traer
El amor una y otra vez y el tiempo
Fluir para siempre claro
El séptimo sueño de pie tan cerca
y muy pronto
Caminaremos con amor
Amor que puedo cantarte



¿Es esta hora del día que me hace darme cuenta?
El sol está saliendo para brillar de nuevo
Mañana
Mañana
¿Es esta hora del día que te da esperanza?

¿Es este tiempo de tiempos que se interpone entre la luz
¿Hay tantos soñadores en esta vida entre un momento
Y las escaleras del amor
la luz de las estrellas
la luz de las estrellas

Diciéndome que hay algo que
Aferrarse a
Aferrarse a



All comments from YouTube:

Andy Shield

Probably my favourite Jon Anderson song ever and have found myself listening to it over and over again tonight. My wife died three years ago and this song reminds me of her so much. We started going out together when we were just 15, in 1979. The first present she bought me was a copy of I Hear You Now. Together we saw Jon play Glasgow Apollo in 1980. We were lucky enough to meet him at the stage door and he spent a few minutes chatting to us and signed my copy of Olias and the Take Your Time single that had come out that day. He remarked that it was the first copy he had seen. I still have the album but don't know where the single went.
The most precious and vivid memory I have of the concert is when they played this song. My wife (then girlfriend) and I stood arm in arm and as he reached the part where he sang "is it this time of times" we shared a beautiful kiss. Such precious memories.

Bob Cuesta

OMG. That's beautiful

X

I met me a stranger….

Phil Latella

Wow that's magical.... You can only dread of things like that. You have touched heaven

Laura Buscio

Beautiful story of your life ❤️

X

Me too ❤ 🙏🏻….so your eyes can see clearly———love will guide our way

denise walde

Me and my husband have seen Jon many times in concert, we never tire of listening to his music. He is an icon and a very spiritual singer.

Simon Brader

I've adored this song for 40 years. Listened to it thousands of times. And a thousand times it has brought tears to my eyes. This is what beauty sounds like.

sunsetgal777

Agree, l love it so very much, excited to have a visual with the song, very beautiful!!!❤🌞🦋🌻🌼😭

Karen Durant

Have sit down dear brother

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