First time hearing MOODY BLUES You and me REACTION - They are music royalty

[@Martin.Wilson]

Back in the day, when we were lying about in an altered state contemplating the mysteries of the universe, The Moody Blues were exactly who we'd want to be listening to. They truly are music royalty.

[@davidschecter5247]

To quote a poster below: "Welp, it looks like you've done all the Moody Blues I would recommend," SERIOUSLY? This is one of the best groups in rock history -- progressive while also being able to do it in three - four minutes instead of stretching things out to an entire album side. All great songwriters, singers, musicians, and every single thing they've done is full of memorable melodies. No, this is just the beginning of an investigation into this amazing group. Justin Hayward is one of the most underrated guitarists out there, and one of the most melodic songwriters of the rock era.

[@kentclark6420]

I would say Justin's rooted in classical guitar, and would fit in with playing guitar in an orchestra. But he has used that base to branch out into other styles, as well, and it's his diversity that makes him so good.

[@marknwpa2746]

I nominate Isn't Life Strange, original version. That instrumental break gives me a feel of passing time, of going from young to old. Glad they released that version

[@Moodyblues99]

This song is just so fantastic. Justin's melody and guitar, Graeme's lyrics and drumming and Mike's chamberlain are just all working perfeclty in sync. You can really feel the group is at their creative peak on this album. Every song is a gem. Seventh Sojourn is defintely a desert island album for me. A true masterpiece.

[@craigaust3306]

I believe Justin composed this song

[@NYCOPERAFAN]

@@craigaust3306 Justin and Graeme are both credited on the album.

[@elizabethrogers8306]

@@craigaust3306 Graeme and Justin

[@springertube]

Couldn't have said it better! The album a great culmination to their "core" seven.

[@howard-kn6gs]

couldnt agree more.

[@franksullivan1873]

You can’t go wrong with the Moody Blues.

[@Sutterjack]

One of the most upbeat, positive, entergizing songs of the Moody Blues

[@atombomb31458]

Only two Moodys left..what a tremendous group

[@mikepopolano5551]

2 performing , but actually there are 3 left from the original album DFP

[@alternatemoodies5007]

@@mikepopolano5551 3 performing- Laine, Lodge and Hayward as of 2023. One retired- Mike Pinder. Moodies 2nd bassist Rod Clark recently performed live in celebration of his 80th birthday. He didn't do any Moody Blues.

[@christinerobinson9372]

Seventh Sojourn is my favorite Moody Blues album. I first heard this album one time in my twenties. For years and years after, words and notes would drift through my brain and I had no idea where they came from, until, at last, I added Seventh Sojourn to my collection and finally found what I had heard in my head over the years.

[@cristiona22]

It's my favourite album too . Love every song on i. First heard it when i was 18 mny moons ago and i couldn't believe what I was hearing

[@paulbernheimer2147]

The intro to You and Me has been my ringtone for a long time. Sometimes I'm slow to answer it so everyone around me hears it

[@jazzmaan707]

The Moody Blues were great. 4 Lead singers in the band, with Justin and John, both who also played guitar, bass, cello and piano, and Mike Pindar on Mellotron, organ, and piano. Ray on flute, sax, and a few other wind instruments, and Graham on drums and all sorts of percussion instruments. I was lucky enough to see them live one time. Hit, after hit, from their first 8 albums. It was concert that rocked my ears.

[@richmackey8810]

Mike Pinder’s mellotron takes their music into another worldly dimension. I was disappointed when he quit the band. Still good but not the same.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Graeme Edge sang as well. Mike Pender can play guitar, too. Lodge is a fine guitarist, besides bass.

[@brianh9358]

Lyrics: There's a leafless tree in Asia Under the sun there's a homeless man There's a forest fire in the valley Where the story all began What will be our last thought? Do you think it's coming soon? Will it be of comfort Or the pain of a burning wound All we are trying to say is We are all we've got You and me just cannot fail If we never ever stop You're an ocean full of faces And you know that we believe We're just a wave that drifts around you Singing all our hopes and dreams We look around in wonder At the work that has been done By the vision of our father Touched by his loving son All we are trying to say is We are all we've got You and me just cannot fail If we never ever stop All we are trying to say is We are all we've got You and me just cannot fail If we never ever stop You and me just cannot fail If we never ever Never ever Stop

[@Moodyblues99]

I think the leafless tree in Asia line is a refernce to the carnage of agent orange in Vietnam. Just amazing lyrics and music.

[@missblondie2393]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Moody Blues are great 🎶✌️🎵

[@richmackey8810]

burning wound is by gunshot

[@richmackey8810]

If we.never stop believing in ourselves…power of the people.

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

This is a song written by drummer/poet Graeme Edge and Justin Hayward. I believe this is naming the problems of the world and offering that the only solution is for you and me being aware and that if there is a end to the world, it could be stopped But mostly there are problems and we, the Moodies, are just asking the questions. The lyrics that state "You're an ocean full of faces And you know that we believe We're just a wave that drifts around you Singing all our hopes and dreams is during the late 60's and early 70's, fans believed the Moodies had "the answer", they were considered like some guru's and fans treated them as such. This was the Moodies answer. This band not only has beautiful music, harmony and the lyrics are as relevant now as they were in the 60's and 70's.

[@jrgd9083]

Im in a different universe when i read this. Its fantastic.

[@norms3913]

Then Mike Pinders song came thru with lost in the lost world

[@andrewclayton4181]

On my seventh sojourn cd they have a longer version of this one as a bonus track. The guitars and strings seem to go on forever, and it's beautiful. Typical of the best of Moody Blues, one of my favourites. They often speculate about life in their lyrics, but they never come up with the answers, just the big questions. It's something to ponder as the music carries you away. Glad you selected this one Hari.

[@John.Mini-Clubman]

Andrew Clayton; Well said. The 'Moodie's' didn't 'give' their opinions nor of their views or have all the answers. Rather, as you know, they encouraged us to think, to look Inword and outward, too. To question and examine all 'views. '.. So as to have 'understanding' and acquire 'the balance.'

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

Like all of us, they're searching for the lost chord. Their music is beautiful. Their message leaves me in wonder. They have kept me alive.

[@musiccollector]

The Voice of America brought the Moodies to me mid-60's back in India. I have every one of their albums - this is one of my all-time favorites. A masterpiece.

[@SAOProductions1955]

The Moody's represented for me and my generation the coherence of transcendence and immanence of our existence as human beings coming together and being expressed in musical and lyrical form.

[@chitownlee]

This was the last of a string of seven masterpiece albums. Listen to Watching and Waiting.

[@craigaust3306]

Actually, seven albums

[@chitownlee]

@@craigaust3306 oops, you're right. Too much wine tonight. 😆

[@keithjones7390]

To Our Children's Children's Chidren has to be my favourite Moodies album. Side 2 is faultless with every track in my list of favourite MB songs, ending with the wonderful Watching and Waiting.

[@craigaust3306]

He did Watching and Waiting recently

[@WisdomSpeak1]

@@keithjones7390 Ya, he should do the whole album. He’d be blown away.

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

Every song on their 'Days Of Future Past' album are intertwined together with the end of one song leading into the next. I have been listening to their music all my life.

[@garyporter1702]

The Moody Blues are one of the best thinking mans music from the old days. 'Thinking Is The Best Way To Travel' is one of the best! Check it out!

[@ShadowBob-m5s]

Harris, you're playing another one of my favorites by the Moody's, keep up the good work ........

[@pencilpauli9442]

Rest in Peace Mike That mellocholtronic man! Had such an impact om me as an 11 year and shaped my musical life for 53 years.

[@Yverian]

"All we are saying, is we are all we've got". That says it all to me. If the human race could only realize that, we'd be doing a lot better. Yesterday is gone, Tomorrow is not a guarantee, Today is the only chance we have, to do better.

[@ChristopherLHansen]

It really helps to have the context of the whole album - nestled between "Isn't Life Strange?" and "Living in a Land of Make Believe" to finish with "I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock & Roll Band)" really expands on a lot of the themes in this song (and vice versa).

[@rochellezimmerbishop4681]

They're singing about contemplating your life and where you're headed. Love this song!

[@videogeekin]

"The Viet-gad-damn war. One of the great things about the Moodies is their music was still beautiful even singing about ugly issues."

[@shihyuchu6753]

One of the most under appreciated great songs of the Moodies

[@brucemegill]

the moody blues always make you think,,

[@Cynthia...]

Nice one Craig I love the moody blues and you can never get too much of them. ✌️

[@craigaust3306]

Thanks!

[@KevDaly]

You might enjoy "Question" if you liked that intro. and for a similar theme from them there's "The Story In Your Eyes". (Actually they have lots of great intros - "Send Me No Wine" is another one) I think the forest fire in the valley refers to the South African veld, where early humans may have appeared. A leafless tree in Asia could refer to things like napalm or Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War, causing deforestation. It's a list of things that are wrong with the world - such things have always made people wonder if the end is coming soon, or if it would be better if it did.

[@MrMelvinSchlock]

There’s so much musically about this song I love. It’s got such a gentle touch. When the singing starts it’s just acoustic guitar, bass, and drums. And the instrument mix is so crazy quiet! I love how it fades to a hard stop!

[@crownedful]

A great huminitarian song reminding us that Lord is everything--Love is everything--Truth is everything. Bless you for this vid, my Brother. It all starts with you and me. A bunch of "you & me's doing the work. The Moody Blues were great writers who delved into different spectrums of music. Justin Hayward and the rest illustrated that music is a messagae, no different in the Congo where people's lives depended on knowing what various beats and rythms meant; to communicate to other tribes the conditions that lie ahead. Their music is other-wordly.

[@ghattier]

Harri, cudos to you for reacting to You and Me. I have been waiting YEARS for this, as I believe this is one of the most majestic MB songs on what might be their most majestic album. And considering their catalog, that says a LOT. Seventh Sojourn was the second "rock" album I ever purchased (Elton John's Honky Chateau was the first - we can certainly talk about that another time). I remember being absolutely dumbstruck by You and Me, Lost in a Lost World, Land of Make Believe, etc. in the same way you seem to experience to the Moodies. To paraphrase one of your observations, I could not pigeon-hole this music, I could not relate it to anything I had ever heard before, it didn't fit any genre I knew of - it was just music - sublime, wonderful, uplifting, like a jolt of brain adrenaline that made me see and hear and understand on a higher level. There have been other bands and musicians that affect me in a similar manner, but the Moodies were the first, and their body of work has stayed with me through the years.

[@wesinman2312]

As a guitar player myself, this has always been one of my favorite Moody Blues songs. Justin Hayward was an excellent guitarist and wrote great riffs. Beautiful song.

[@ChristopherLHansen]

I really love the intro to "The Swallow" as well.

[@gleng9286]

My favorite group of all time!

[@debbiechang5781]

I don’t have anything to add. The Moody Blues are just phenomenal. 🌺✌️

[@MsJackeeBlue]

Heard this music back in the 70s and always love the moody blues always with a lot of questions brought up and I like the way you’re discerning it brother

[@Oldstager]

There was always a thought provoking message to a lot of the early songs. 60s-80s with songs like Question - Ride my Seesaw and so many more. Rebellious anti war or a song about drugs that sounds like a lovely little song about playing on a see saw. They were brilliant at doing this without upsetting the powers that be. Great vid Harry. Put the MBs on and I will not miss it.

[@Rickbe3rd]

So glad to hear you touch on the Moody Blues. One of my favorites in the huge inventory these guys have.

[@clintonmaffett8695]

So many great songs.

[@ballhawk387]

The most underrated song by this phenomenal group to my ears. I played it every term when I was a college radio DJ in the late 90s and early 00s. So ethereal, yet powerful and dynamic, and yet is has a great beat and one can dance to it!

[@atombomb31458]

Great reaction......The Moodys hav a catalogue of quality music as ;large as the beatles

[@johnharper3404]

SO GOOD MAN...MUSIC BLENDS ARE EXCEPTIONAL BUT THE VOICES ARE BEAUTIFUL! THANKS MB.

[@user-qf3zf4kz4y]

Harri, thanks for all your Moody Blues. Blue Guitar is another gem, diamonds!

[@7bestthings]

Another great Moodies reaction Harri! Thanks! You and Me is such a great song from one of their masterpieces, Seventh Sojourn. Justin Hayward writes a great song, with deep lyrics to ponder on, and then adds that amazing guitar playing. A true classic!

[@timgutierrez2211]

I am 71 yo. The Moody Blues are a lonce in a lifetime band. They aremas good as the besty of all time.

[@aprilstewart5929]

This song was about the Vietnam war. He said this in an interview, and if you listen you can hear it pretty plainly. "There's a leafless tree in Asia" refers to the horrible Agent Orange America's army used to "defoliate" the forests so they could more easily kill the enemy; it's one reason the war was so unpopular at the time (and rightly so). Because this conflict between us kids and the adult idiots who insisted on prosecuting this unjust war was, at times, violent, the entire world saw how much the war, was hated. There was a lot of music that alluded to that; this song definitely does. Meanwhile, it is truly one of my favorites, it's just so well written and sung and performed; that album uses a lot of incidental percussion that makes it unique. You should hear the whole thing. And then you need.....TO OUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN'S CHILDREN. You have to hear that to finally comprehend just how major this band was.

[@keithjones7390]

To Our Children's Children's Chidren has been one of all time favourite albums (by any band) for so many years. Their music is timeless and l appreciate and enjoy their music today even more than when l bought their albums all those years ago.

[@CrankyBeach]

Just discovered your channel.... This is one of my all-time favorite Moody Blues tunes, and in the fan community it always topped lists of "favorite songs we've never heard played live." About 10 years ago Justin heard that, said he hadn't known, and then they added it to the concert set list. There are plenty of fan-posted videos of those live performances. Interestingly, on the studio recording part of Justin's guitar intro is thought to have been double-tracked (with the second guitar playing a harmony line). The live performance lacks that harmony track, but it sure is fun to see Justin's left hand flying up and down the strings at warp speed, not missing a note. I was fortunate enough to hear it played live a couple of times at least.

[@glenndespres5317]

Always loved this gem from their last great album. The Land of Make Believe is also worth giving a listen. Same album. Your thoughts on the lyrics are very good considering you didn’t take the opening track, Lost in a Lost World, as context.

[@marybaillie8907]

Amazing song from their Seventh Sojourn album from 1972. It was the Number One album for 5 weeks in the United States. "Night in White Satin" was re-released and overshadowed some of the other songs. This song is Moody Blues perfection, from start to finish. Mesmerizing. Interesting analysis Harri. I wish you would listen to "Go Now" the song that started it for me. 😊 Thanks Harri and Craig. Cheers from Canada

[@craigaust3306]

You’re welcome!

[@kirkhall2099]

nights in white satin is not on seventh sojourn.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@kirkhall2099 Hi Kirk. You're correct. I guess the re-release was around the same time as the album and I assumed it was on the album. 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@davebzen795]

Mary, Thanks for the added informative background and review. Thanks Craig and Harri!

[@davebzen795]

@@craigaust3306 Craig, Well played, as they say.

[@DomenickRubbo]

The Moody Blues are the Mozart of classic rock. Fantastic

[@jeffcampbell6917]

Correct. They're simply on a higher level than anyone today.

[@charlesstuart8009]

Good choice! I've been a big Moodies fan since 1970!

[@jimuren2388]

You have a great stage presence and you connect to people in good ways :)

[@craigmarin4353]

Hi Harri. Love your takes on the Moody Blues. In 1975 Justin Hayward and John Lodge split off to form a group called THE BLUE JAYS (sad Justin & John.) It was a great album, and the opening track, "THIS MORNING", is remarkable. Soaring and heartfelt, I would love to hear your take on it. Be well, and blessed be.

[@The5thGen]

Great song from a great group!

[@andrewrosen6508]

Fantastic observations Harris! Love your work my friend.

[@frederickhaussmanjr.7532]

Can your ears here the beautiful words "visions of our Father (God) touched by his loving son (Jesus) the Father the Son the spirit are one The Moody Blues seven albums "Days of Future Past to Seventh Sojourn" lead you to Spiritual Awakening. Walking you to the Father and his Christ. Its all in my book Seventh Messenger. Moody Blues Heaven's favorite group. 💙

[@mcross320]

Thanks for trip back. I heard this song in sound studio in 1971, had to buy a rockin amplifier and speakers I still have. After you learn the words to this and want the longest studio version, try" (You And Me (Beckthorns Backing Track) on youtube.

[@ThemeOfSecrets]

Such a GREAT song.

[@garyarnett1220]

Actually Harri, a simple song. "All we are trying to say, is we're all we got" One world. We need to put our differences aside and start taking care of things.

[@SpiroFleecy]

Great song. Great band.

[@joelliebler5690]

I loved their music over 50 years ago when I first heard The Moody Blues and still love it!

[@alexrafe2590]

Instrumentals like no one could ever duplicate. One of my favourites is the stream of consciousness Tuesday Afternoon, which appropriately for a group called the Moody Blues, has a series of changing moods in this long song that I’ve never grown tired of.

[@keithjones7390]

My favourite track from this album ( well, from any of their albums) is New Horizons, it's just such a beautiful song.

[@michaelbailey1403]

Justin wrote that soon after his father passed away.

[@keithjones7390]

The Moody Blues wrote so many wonderful songs which l enjoy today more than ever. The 60's and 70's were such an incredible time for music, and this band contributed so much in that wonderful era.

[@laminator72]

My favorite as well.

[@luckyirvin]

singing all our hopes and dreams

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Excellent analysis. Thank you

[@stephenqualtrough7322]

Greeaat reaction Harri. I really enjoyed both the song and your interpretation. Good stuff

[@denicesanders4586]

Love their music!

[@User_vjp_92753]

I don't know what you can say about the Moody Blues that have never been said! Thanks for your choice Craig, and thanks always to Harri! Suffice it to say that I have a dedicated playlist just for them! 🤗💫✌

[@norms3913]

The whole seventh journey was a excellent album

[@rdumontdebeque]

I made a Moody Blues playlist of all my favorites from the first 7 albums. This song is on it.

[@johnwriter8234]

8 years ago, in Michigan, USA...I was working in my brother's Seafood Shop..and the Moody Blues bass player JOHN LODGE was my customer! ( I sold him 2 pounds of Rock Crab ....his wife was beautiful!!)

[@nathans3241]

In the 1960's and 1970's, there began a greater awareness of pollution, toxic waste, nuclear war, the Vietnam conflict, shady government contractors, civil rights, and the desire for peace on earth. Because of the times, I believe that is what this song is about.

[@StarlightedWanderer]

If you want to hear another flamenco-like guitar riff from the Moodies, listen to "Dawning is the Day". I guarantee you will be enraptured by that song, too. I'm so much enjoying watching you getting to know my favorite group. The Moodies really were incomparable and one of a kind.

[@ChristopherLHansen]

I bet he'd really enjoy the intro to "The Swallow" as well. It's one of my favorites.

[@CandleLight1974]

Indeed they are (sadly were) music. As a unit, they are so underrated and individually beyond compare. Justin Hayward particularly was so very young in these times. It's funny that you mention flamenco in that guitar as that is exactly what my Spanish mother always described the "o-o-o-o-o-oh, I love you" part in Nights in White Satin.

[@Moodyblues99]

I think the line about a leafless tree in Asia was a reference to the Vietnam war and all the devastion that was wrought. The line about a forest fire in the valley where the story all began is alluding to the conflict in the middle-east. Sadly, over 50 years later not much has changed

[@johnallstatemovers9311]

These two verses were written by Graeme Edge. The rest of the lyrics and music by Justin Hayward. There's a leafless tree in Asia Under the sun there's a homeless man There's a forest fire in the valley Where the story all began What will be our last thought? Do you think it's coming soon? Will it be of comfort Or the pain of a burning wound

[@marktrail8624]

Yes, I heard Justin in a podcast interview a couple years ago. Said he was having a little problem with the lyrics for the song. He said he went to Graeme and he gave him the help he needed.

[@1350allan]

Music at its best

[@andythrush3341]

The message of love must prevail! Used to crank this puppy and open my windows.

[@ericanderson8886]

Favorite song off of the Seventh Sojourn album. Seven classic prog albums, just amazing.

[@keithjones7390]

My favourite is New Horizons, one of their best ever for me!

[@joebaroni5985]

As being my favorite band ever.... I cant sing along with this song without weeping and or crying out loud. Powerful stuff

[@peterklutinoty244]

Harri, this was the "Moodies' " last album, their Seventh Sojourn...until they came together for several more albums, '70s and '80s. My Senior High Math teacher in Miami saw I had a keen ear for music. He came to me in class one day and asked if I had any of their albums. When I said I hadn't, he said this was THE one to start with (it was 1972, the year this album was released). I....never.....looked....back! And, Harri, I had tears just now, watching your reactions to this song. I've never met anyone YET who loves this group as I.....until meeting you! And, Harri, I love you and your take on SO, SO many songs that are wonderful to me. Some day, it would be my honor to meet you in person. I've watched so many REACTION SHOWS. None come close to your actions and interpretations. You make my heart sail and my eyes water!!!----Rick K., Colorado Springs, CO

[@jrgd9083]

Oh my god that guitar riff at the end is just the BEST. My favorite song of all time.

[@andrewrosen6508]

Sorry Harri, I called you Harris! I just subscribed, I call myself a fan of your work and musical sensibilities. Have a great day!

[@guyfaux1494]

I sense it's a reflection on the Vietnam war, But Much more in our continuum. Take time to look at this beautiful world of creation, it's our choice er can destroy it or ... realize, it in our own time, but never give up, we should not throw it all away. It is the diversity of humanity we need to take appreciation of that of all we have to offer. I love to find new generations are getting the message.

[@Buffachip]

One of my all time favorite moody songs.

[@shillcreativeworkshop]

There will never again be a band like this. They are truly Iconic!

[@signal12hvac]

love them Moodies

[@mariarealmartin2844]

.Gracias por la buena selección musical Harri tienes el mejor canal

[@khoohockleong7585]

It is said in India in the spiritual world the more moody you are, the more spiritual you are apt to become. That is when the Moon orbits sround the Earth, the 1st 15 days are sukila paksha where the person is more geared towards materiality. The next 15 days when the Moon is moving towards the Sun is called Krishna paka where the person is more geared towards seeking God, that is more towards spirituality. This is known as Krishna paksha. And that is why this band is called The Moody Blues.

[@kirkhall2099]

Maybe the part .well it be of comfort or the pain of a burning wound. Means heaven or hell.

[@marknwpa2746]

Never thought of that. Good one.

[@kathleenvaughn3630]

Always love the intro of the song....great riff...

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

@HarriBest Reactions ...Your consideration of the song meaning was very insightful. Made me think of a song I found long ago, called "One Note Samba," an instrumental on an album I'd bought, which featured a mix of artists. Though I can't remember the band or group attributed, the song's mention on the back of the album cover described it as being "like the crest of a wave." And the song indeed was like that! I get that same amazing feeling with much of this Moody Blues piece! (Not saying it is a samba, of course.) The music and lyrical meaning of "You and Me" rides the top of the seemingly endless wave, carrying us to the final metaphorical shore. Love it! Great pick, Craig!

[@jackfullerton5762]

They've got the legato set up on the heavy side on that fuzz box son.

[@futurereflections4097]

24 comments? KZbin be messing with you bro. Great video btw

[@pdono1]

Justin is singing about God the father, Jesus the son, and the blessings God has given us. And how we need God and his message of love.

[@alphajava761]

Great band. I always thought ELO got some inspiration from them.

[@davidmckenzie420]

This song is why I bought this album when it came out. Brilliant. But what do you expect from this fabulous group?

[@linda-nh7ki]

I have always been drawn to the music of the Moody Blues. They seemed to be ahead of their time.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

This song my have been about the impending apocalypse. Another song on Seventh Sojourn was called Lost In A Lost World. I think the title speaks for itself. And one year earlier they released The Story In Your Eyes which I have on my channel's Created playlist as the number 1 Rock warning song of all time. They were ahead of their times. And now we are in the middle of the shifting of the ages. So many aren't even aware how major the times we are living in really are. The Moodies saw it early on.

[@garyarnett1220]

Cosmo , but do you believe the change we truly happen? There are many of us who thought so 50 years ado, but so little changes.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

@@garyarnett1220 ...Ages are aprox 2,100 years. We are also at the start of a new Aeon (26k) years. Major changes in evolution of consciousness don't happen quickly. Lots of friction before the golden age.

[@williamschramm2761]

Justin Haward has said he is a Christian but what the song means, I do not know. I am 67 years old and have been a fan since I was 12 and have met all the Moody Blues with the exception of Mike Pinder and Clint Warwick. I know their songs inside and out and have seen them in concert at least 20 times and have seen Hayward and Lodge solo

[@norms3913]

You have to disect Mike Pinders lost in the lost world. It does have a lot of messages in the song

[@wlodell]

Many of the Moody Blues lyrics are biblical in origin with many references to Old Testament scenarios and the Book of Genesis. In this song there is the reference to the ‘Tree of Life’, ‘Visions of the Father touched by His loving Son’, these are only a few of many examples. Moody Blues songs always address the human heart. Not one of more than a hundred songs of the Moody Blues that I have listened to include any curse words.

[@AmericanVanGogh]

I was just listening to this when I came across your entertaining video. I got to see the MBs twice in Chicago and they didn't disappoint. If I had to pick a favorite song of theirs - this would be it. 👍 ❤️🎶