Parallels
Yes Lyrics
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When you come to realize, you've been playing with fire.
Hear me when I say to you, it's really down to your heart.
It's the beginning of a new love in sight.
You've got the way to make it all happen.
Set it spinning turning roundabout.
Create a new dimension.
Making love towards perfection.
I've been all around the world and seen so many faces.
Young and old a story told, filling in my spaces.
Now without a trce of doubt I feel it every hour.
It's the beginning of a new love inside.
Could be an ever opening flower.
No hesitation when we're all about
To build a shining tower.
No explanations, need to work it out.
You know we've got the power.
Parallel our sights.
And we will find, that we, we need, to be, where we, belong.
Parallel our heights
Display our rights, and wrongs, and always keep it--STRONG.
It's the beginning of a new love in sight.
Could be an ever opening flower.
No explanations, need to work it out.
You know we've got the power.
It's the beginning of a new love inside.
You've got the way to make it all happen.
Set it spinning turning roundabout.
Create a new dimension.
When we are winning we can stop and shout
Making love towards perfection.
The opening lines of Yes's song "Parallels" speak to anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut, trying everything in their power to bring about change but ultimately feeling like they're not making any progress. The frustration is palpable as the singer laments that "nothing's taking you higher" and acknowledges that they have "been playing with fire"- suggesting that they may have made some risky or unwise decisions in the past in their quest for something better.
However, rather than simply resigning themselves to a life of dissatisfaction, the singer implores the listener to look inward and tap into their own heart for guidance. They suggest that the key to unlocking a new love or a fresh start lies within oneself- a sentiment that is echoed throughout the song in a variety of ways.
As the song progresses, the tone shifts from one of frustration to one of hope and determination. The singer describes a sense of clarity they've found by journeying all around the world and experiencing many different things. Through these experiences, they've come to embrace the idea of "making love towards perfection"- striving for excellence and growth in all areas of life.
Ultimately, "Parallels" is a song about embracing change and taking control of one's own destiny. It's about recognizing that we all have the power to shape our own lives and that, with a little self-reflection and a lot of hard work, we can create a new and more fulfilling reality for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When you've tried most everything and nothing's taking you higher.
You may have tried everything but nothing has worked to your satisfaction.
When you come to realize, you've been playing with fire.
You become aware that you are taking unnecessary risks.
Hear me when I say to you, it's really down to your heart.
Listen carefully to what I say, because it all depends on how you feel.
It's the beginning of a new love in sight.
A new love is in front of you and it's just beginning.
You've got the way to make it all happen.
You have the ability to make it happen.
Set it spinning turning roundabout.
Start the process in motion and keep it going.
Create a new dimension.
Create a new space, a new version of reality.
When we are winning we can stop and shout. Making love towards perfection.
When we finally achieve success, we should celebrate and strive for even greater things.
I've been all around the world and seen so many faces.
I've traveled far and wide and seen lots of people.
Young and old a story told, filling in my spaces.
People from all walks of life have shared their stories with me and filled in some gaps in my knowledge.
Now without a trce of doubt I feel it every hour.
Now I'm completely sure and feel it every moment.
Could be an ever opening flower.
This new love could blossom into something beautiful.
No hesitation when we're all about
We should act without hesitation when pursuing our goals.
To build a shining tower.
To build something great and impressive.
No explanations, need to work it out.
We don't need to explain ourselves, we just need to figure out how to make it work.
You know we've got the power.
You should be aware that you have the capability to achieve anything you set your mind to.
Parallel our sights.
We should focus on the same goals and ideas.
And we will find, that we, we need, to be, where we, belong.
If we stay focused on our goals, we'll find the place where we truly belong.
Parallel our heights Display our rights, and wrongs, and always keep it--STRONG.
We should strive for the same level of success, acknowledge our successes and failures, and stay strong together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS SQUIRE
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