On a beach North Africa Nine tribesmen stand alone Waiting for a distant call Waiting for the world to answer Thru' the night of a thousand stars Encircled by the light They began to sing a new song Of forces that surround us
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When the sun came up they sang As the perfect calendar says Each had the power of people Speaking new languages They gave forgiveness meaning New ways of letting go Each child is born for greatness With forces that surround them
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(lyrics by Anderson) (music by Anderson/Howe/Sherwood/Squire/White/Khoroshev)
Jon Anderson – Lead Vocals Steve Howe – Lead and Acoustic Guitars, Steel, Mandolin, Backing Vocals Billy Sherwood – Guitars, Backing Vocals Chris Squire – Bass, Backing Vocals Alan White – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals Igor Khoroshev – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Prodused by Bruce Fairbairn Recorded at: Armoury Studios, Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia