Show Me
Yes Lyrics
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Show me the man who's sad dreams just won't fade away
Show me the doors where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a man who is lonely
I would show you a man who is lost and afraid
Show me the children who remember their own father now
Show me the children who just don't sleep anymore
Show me the days where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a child who is lost and afraid
Everybody seems to loose their sense in what the believe in
Misunderstanding what is true
Any one in love can realize that all you need
Is to be good to yourself
To be good to yourself
Show me a world without life, without hope anymore
Show me the days we've forgotten all the songs that we sing
Today is the day I can see what it's all really for
I would show you a man he would dance for love
I would show you a man he would love to love
I would show you a man he would dance for love!
I would show you a man he would love to love!
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything!
The lyrics to the Yes song "Show Me" explore themes of loneliness, lost love, and the search for meaning in life. The singer asks to be shown individuals who are struggling with these issues, and then implies that they themselves may be one of these individuals. The first verse speaks about a man lost in the forces of love and sad dreams that won't go away. The second verse focuses on children who have lost their father or can't sleep anymore.
The bridge of the song takes on a more universal perspective, suggesting that everyone is prone to losing their sense of what they believe in and misunderstanding the truth. However, the solution to this is simple - to be good to oneself. The final verse of the song expresses a newfound sense of clarity and understanding - today is the day they can see what it's all really for. They would show us a man dancing for love and loving to love, and a child who has everything.
Overall, the lyrics to "Show Me" convey a sense of longing for connection and meaning, but also a glimmer of hope that it is possible to find these things within oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me the man who is lost in the forces of love
Request to see a man who is deeply involved in the power of love
Show me the man who's sad dreams just won't fade away
Request to see a man with persistent sad thoughts
Show me the doors where I don't understand what it is
Request to find places where the meaning is unclear
I would show you a man who is lonely
Promise to display a man who lacks companionship
I would show you a man who is lost and afraid
Promise to display a man who feels disoriented and scared
Show me the children who remember their own father now
Request to see kids who reflect on their own dad
Show me the children who just don't sleep anymore
Request to see children experiencing insomnia
Show me the days where I don't understand what it is
Request to see days when the meaning is unclear
I would show you a child who is lonely
Promise to display a child who lacks companionship
I would show you a child who is lost and afraid
Promise to display a child who feels disoriented and scared
Everybody seems to loose their sense in what they believe in
Observation that people often become confused in their beliefs
Misunderstanding what is true
Observation that people often misunderstand what is factual
Any one in love can realize that all you need
Observation that love can be simple
Is to be good to yourself
Observation that practicing self-care is important
Show me a world without life, without hope anymore
Request to see a world seemingly devoid of vitality and optimism
Show me the days we've forgotten all the songs that we sing
Request to see times when people forget the melodies they used to enjoy
Today is the day I can see what it's all really for
Observation that today is an opportunity to realize the true purpose of life
I would show you a man he would dance for love
Promise to display a man who expresses his love through dance
I would show you a man he would love to love
Promise to display a man who enjoys loving others
I would show you a child who has everything
Promise to display a child who has a complete set of things
I would show you a child who has everything
Promise to display a child who has a complete set of things
I would show you a child who has everything
Promise to display a child who has a complete set of things
I would show you a child who has everything!
Promise to display a child who has a complete set of things and emphasizing it with an exclamation mark
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Anderson
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MysticRhythmsLive
Lyrics:
Show me the man who is lost in the forces of love
Show me the man who's sad dreams just won't fade away
Show me the doors where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a man who is lonely
I would show you a man who is lost and afraid
Show me the children who remember their own father now
Show me the children who just don't sleep anymore
Show me the days where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a child who is lonely
I would show you a child who is lost and afraid
Everybody seems to lose their sense in what they believe in
Misunderstanding what is true, anyone in love can realize
That all you need is to be good to yourself, to be good to yourself
Show me a world without life, without hope anymore
Show me the days we've forgotten all the songs that we sing
Today is the day I can see what its all really for
I would show you a man he would dance for love
I would show you a man he would love to love
I would show you a man he would dance for love
I would show you a man he would love to love
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
MysticRhythmsLive
Lyrics:
Show me the man who is lost in the forces of love
Show me the man who's sad dreams just won't fade away
Show me the doors where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a man who is lonely
I would show you a man who is lost and afraid
Show me the children who remember their own father now
Show me the children who just don't sleep anymore
Show me the days where I don't understand what it is
I would show you a child who is lonely
I would show you a child who is lost and afraid
Everybody seems to lose their sense in what they believe in
Misunderstanding what is true, anyone in love can realize
That all you need is to be good to yourself, to be good to yourself
Show me a world without life, without hope anymore
Show me the days we've forgotten all the songs that we sing
Today is the day I can see what its all really for
I would show you a man he would dance for love
I would show you a man he would love to love
I would show you a man he would dance for love
I would show you a man he would love to love
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
I would show you a child who has everything
Minuto Parana
What a voice my god ¡¡¡¡ Yes without Jon Anderson is not the same.
MysticRhythmsLive
Jon is indeed the voice of YES!
Cesar Nava Asbell
Yes is and always will be MAGNIFICENT
Anthony Lee
Jon Anderson has a way of reaching through to the Heart & Bones and Soul.. This is one of those songs/occasions.
MysticRhythmsLive
Jon has a way of doing just that. He has such a heavenly voice, and he is such a man of peace, love, and spirit.
MrMegaFredZeppelin
"Yes" I was hoping you would "Show Me" this video. I love this tune. Thank you Dan. Right into my YES playlist. ROCK ON!!!!!!!!
MysticRhythmsLive
This is a pretty deep song, even for Yes. Donna really loves this tune. I'm glad I showed you this video, even from three thousand miles away! ROCK ON, Fred!
Jean-Luc Le ROHELLEC
Yes, toujours majestueux, admirable et solennel.
lou6977
This is an outstanding song. WAkeman fits perfectly too