About the song
“Yes I Will” is a song by Neil Diamond released in 1974 on his album Serenade. While not one of his biggest hits, it’s a fan favorite known for its introspective lyrics and dramatic delivery.
Themes:
- Self-discovery and purpose: The lyrics explore a journey of self-discovery, with the narrator searching for meaning and his place in the world.
- Love and belonging: The song touches on themes of love as a guiding force and the desire for connection.
- Faith and hope: Despite moments of doubt and hardship, there’s an underlying sense of hope and determination.
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Dream chasing: The lyrics encourage perseverance and taking action to pursue one’s dreams.
Background:
The exact inspiration behind “Yes I Will” is unknown, but some fans speculate it reflects a period of personal reflection for Diamond. The song’s mystical imagery and philosophical tone set it apart from some of his more straightforward love songs.
While not a chart-topper, “Yes I Will” has endured thanks to its powerful message and earned a place on Neil Diamond’s greatest hits collections.
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Lyrics
Yes I will, ‘deed I will.If I may, if I might, if I can.
Once upon a passing night dreamHe beheld a mystic image bathed in blue reflection.Then he stood and made his song,Closed his eyes to feel the thunderEcho like a wave around him;Love was in this strange house,And he knew he did belong, yes he did belong.Yes I will, ‘deed I will. If I can.
And cold it was within the marrow,Waiting like a wounded sparrow,Helpless and forgotten while the radio played on.Sing your song you fool, you dreamer;Cross the space that lies between us;Cast the stones of fortune,For the journey has begun, yes it has begun.
So you do, so you want to be giving.Say it out loud if you need to be holy.So you do, so you want to be loving;Say it out now if you need to be holier still.
So it seems or so it may be,I can’t know for sure but lately seems I’m on a journeyTo a place I’ve never been.And baby if I had the answers I would lay them all before you;Plainly it’s a circle, one that ends and then begins, and begins again.Yes I will, ‘deed I will. If I can.