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From Wikipedia: “Siberian Khatru“ is the third, shortest and final song of progressive rock band Yes album Close to the Edge. Live versions of the song are found on the Yessongs, Keys to Ascension, and Live at Montreux 2003 albums, and it also is on several compilation albums. It is notable for being the only song on Close to the Edge that is not a multi-part suite. However, Siberian Khatru contains several separate melodies, tones, and sections in the tradition of progressive rock. The live version on the 2-disc album set Yessongs is preceded by Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is an acknowledged influence on the song itself, thus the introduction. Siberian Khatru begins with an introductory guitar riff, after which the main instrumental theme (played by the keyboards) is introduced. The structure of this theme is a four-measure phrase consisting of three bars in common time (4/4) and the last bar in 3/4. This theme is repeated until the verse section begins. The lyrics start at about 1:05. The song progresses through various sections, featuring solos by Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman. There is a polymetric section featuring the guitar, playing in a meter of 12, and bass and drums playing in a meter of 8. Jon Anderson begins singing seemingly random two-syllable words and phrases, which then becomes a Yes tradition. The conclusion is similar to the introduction, returning to the main instrumental theme with a guitar solo on top of it. Lyrics: Sing, bird of prey Beauty begins at the foot of you, do you believe the manner? Gold stainless nail Torn through the distance of man as they regard the summit Even Siberia goes through the motions, hold out and hold up Hold down the window (outbound, river) Hold out the morning that comes into view (bluetail, tailfly) River running right on over my head How does she sing? Who holds the ring and ring and you will find me coming? Cold reigning king Hold all the secrets from you as they produce the movement Even Siberia goes through the motions, hold out and hold up Hold down the window (outbound, river) Hold out the morning that comes into view (bluetail, tailfly) River running right over the outboard, river Bluetail, tailfly Luther in time Dood'ndoodit, dah, d't-d't-dah Hold down the window Hold out the morning that comes into view Warm side, the tower Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru Gold stainless nail Torn through the distance of man as they regard the summit Cold reigning king Shelter the women that sing as they produce the movement River running right on over Then over my head outboard, river Bluetail, tailfly Luther in time Suntower asking Cover, lover June cast, moon fast As one changes Heart gold, leaver Soul mark, mover Christian, changer Called out, savior Moon gate, climber Turn round, glider
