Can I

[ndbTraveller]

I've always like the ladder, yes it took a few listens, but that happens quite often for me. It really grew on me because it was a very turbulent time in my families life and provided sort of an upbeat anchor.

One thing though, the supposedly instrumental "CAN I" seems rife with Jon chanting what seems to be calling to God and the beginning of the perception of the idea of God. Does anybody else hear these? Give it a listen just once or twice and let me know. I check back later. It doesn't really translate clearly to pure latin, but he could be getting very creative with the pronunciations.

Don't mean to hand out homework :D just if you have time:homer:

[upbgirl]

and what an EXCELLENT first post!! :thumbs:

my husband is a yes fan' by default', as he puts it, and the ladder is his favorite yes album. [maybe cause we had our only front row seats*ever*for that tour] and 'if only you knew' is his fav Yes song!! believe it or not!! i cant believe mr macho man likes a LOVE song!!
will check in to your theory.. sounds interesting..;)

and again, welcome to the site, ndbtravellar!! you're gonna like it here!!:cheers:

[Ryan]

I do not like "can I". It sounds like the boy's were trying to do something like "we have heaven", but it did not turn out nearly as good.

[Erdy1]

I view it as "We Have Heaven, Part II" and like it every bit as much. Great song! It does seem to have religious overtones.