Your Move
Yes Lyrics
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so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day
so satisfied I'm on my way.
Take a straight and stronger course to the corner of your life.
Make the white queen run so fast she hasn't got time to make you a wife.
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use.
Use me any time you want,
Just remember that the goal
'Sfor us to capture all we want, anywhere,
Yea, yea, yea.
Don't surround yourself with yourself,
Move on back two squares,
Send an Instant Karma to me,
Initial it with loving care
Don't surround
Yourself.
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and
its news is captured
For the queen to use.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit
Didda.
Don't surround yourself with yourself,
Move on back two squares,
Send an Instant Karma to me,
Initial it with loving care
Don't surround
Yourself with yourself.
Don't surround yourself.
Send an Instant
Karma to me. Don't surround
yourself.
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured.
II. All Good People
(Squire)
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
Yea, yea.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day so satisfied I'm on my way.
The lyrics of Yes's song "Your Move" reflect the band's unconventional approach to music and songwriting. The song features images of a chessboard and a White Queen, which are symbols that represent life's journey and how people should make the most of their time. The opening verses suggest that people should not be content with their current situation, but instead, they should aspire to achieve something greater. The White Queen represents the idea that people's time is precious, and they shouldn't waste it on frivolous things.
The lyrics encourage people to take charge of their lives and not be satisfied with mediocrity. In the song's chorus, the phrase "Don't surround yourself with yourself" is an exhortation to break free from self-imposed limitations and explore new opportunities. The song's message is that people should not be afraid to take risks in order to achieve their goals. The words "send an Instant Karma to me, initial it with loving care" suggest that people should help others along the way, showing kindness and compassion as they navigate the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen all good people turn their heads each day
I have observed that every day, all good people look in a different direction
so satisfied I'm on my way.
I am content with my own journey
Take a straight and stronger course to the corner of your life.
Stay focused and take a more confident approach to reach the destination of your life
Make the white queen run so fast she hasn't got time to make you a wife.
Be fearless and quick to capture any opportunity that comes your way, rather than waiting for a life partner
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use.
The time has come to use your time wisely and make the most of it, so that the queen can leverage it for success
Move me on to any black square,
Use me any time you want,
Handle me to navigate through any adverse situation, and use me however you need me
Just remember that the goal
'Sfor us to capture all we want, anywhere,
Keep in mind that our objective is to capture everything we desire, no matter where we are and what we are going through.
Don't surround yourself with yourself,
Move on back two squares,
Don't confine yourself to your own thoughts and ideas, and take a step back to reevaluate
Send an Instant Karma to me,
Initial it with loving care
If you want to make things right, reach out to me for help and start with being compassionate
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda.
Instrumental
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit
Instrumental
Didda.
Instrumental
Send an Instant
Karma to me. Don't surround
yourself.
Take my help to achieve good karma and avoid isolating yourself
Yea, yea, yea.
Instrumental
II. All Good People
Title of the song
(Squire)
Attribution to the writer of the song, Chris Squire
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JON ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charles Hennings
Take a straight and stronger course
To the corner of your life
Make the white queen run so fast
She hasn't got time to make you a wife
'Cause its time is time in time with your time
And its news is captured
For the queen to use
Move me on to any black square
Use me any time you want
Just remember that the goal
Is for us all to capture all we want
(Move me on to any black square)
Ey, yea, yea, yea
Don't surround yourself with yourself
Move on back two squares
Send that Instant Karma to me
Initial it with loving care
(Don't surround yourself)
'Cause its time is time in time with your time
And its news is captured
For the queen to use
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
(Don't surround yourself with yourself)
Don't surround yourself with yourself
(Don't surround yourself)
Move on back two squares
Send that Instant Karma to me
(Send that Instant Karma to me)
Initial it with loving care
(Don't surround yourself)
'Cause its time is time in time with your time
And its news is captured
For the queen to use
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
(All we are saying)
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
(Is give peace a chance)
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
(All we are saying)
Diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit diddit didda
(Is give peace a chance)
'Cause its time is time in time with your time
And its news is captured
[ II. All Good People (Squire) ]
Sunil De Abrew
Oh Gosh ..i remember being able to see them in a small pub Hall ..100 people at Best ..55 years later i listen in Awe in my retirement Home in.Sri Lanka
Thanks for the memories..💕
Ross Edmonds
Its 2021 and I'm still listening to this classic.
randy west
One of my all time favorites.What a unique voice Jon has.
Daniel caissie
He has a unique voice but for some reason his voice reminds me of Rod Stewart voice.
marcdomonic
Perhaps the greatest lyrical phrase in rock's great history: Don't surround yourself with yourself more on back two squares. Beautifully done.
Ricky Marshall
Yes I do love talking
Ricky Marshall
Want send some the night
Ricky Marshall
Yes 🥰
Samantha Smith
Thank you for posting just this song. It's very hard to find it by itself. One of my favorite and most beautiful songs ever! Thank you, thank you, Thank You!!
Fly On The Moon
Agreed, Samantha. It's always been one of my very favorite songs by a band I saw do Topographical oceans, but discovered them before any of my fellow band mates did. A friend of mine who was also a singer also played to me two albums that Yes did before they were ever heard of in the USA. Jon Anderson's lyrics to this love song, analogous to a chess game, are beautiful, just like the accompanying music. My heart hurts when I hear these beautiful things that are now in my past. My heart hurts. Too many memories.