Kansas - Portrait (He Knew) video free download
A song written by Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh
Artist: Kansas
Album: Point Of Know Return
Year: 1977
Lyrics:
He had a thousand ideas, you might have heard his name
He lived alone with his vision
Not looking for fortune or fame
Never said too much to speak of
He was off on another plane
The words that he said were a mystery
Nobody's sure he was sane
But he knew, he knew more than me or you
No one could see his view, Oh where was he going to
He was in search of an answer
The nature of what we are
He was trying to do it a new way
He was bright as a star
But nobody understood him
"His numbers are not the way"
He's lost in the deepest enigma
Which no one's unraveled today
But he knew, he knew more than me or you
No one could see his view, Oh where was he going to
And he tried, but before he could tell us he died
When he left us the people cried,
Oh where was he going to?
He had a different idea
A glimpse of the master plan
He could see into the future
A true visionary man
But there's something he never told us
It died when he went away
If only he could have been with us
No telling what he might say
But he knew, he knew more than me or you
No one could see his view
Oh, where was he going to
But he knew, you could tell by the picture he drew
It was totally something new,
Oh where was he going to?
Comments
8 years ago
Jesse Austin
This is playing at my funeral for sure. :D8 years ago
Jeff Porcaro Groove Master
Phil Ehart never gets his due as drummer for this band...he was a perfect fit. His fills and drum sound was amazing. Is there a better snare crack than on Leftoverture? The depth of lyrics and concepts was such a cry from mindless pop music. Kerry Livgreen has a 160 IQ. This was the day when bands were all about digging deep inside and the corporate structure was out of the studio...when bands built from the ground up over years touring in dingy bars and small venues in a van. You paid your dues which weeded out those who were not in this for the long haul.8 years ago
Michael R.
I know a woman that went to high school with Kansas violinist Robbie Steinhart. She told me that he was second chair violinist. Then she smiled and said "I was first chair". 8 years ago
Rebecca Clayton
Kansas - Portrait (He Knew)8 years ago
Shaye Allen
it seems to me its about Albet Einstein9 years ago
Terri Hughson
you can download any song from youtube with the mp3 converter9 years ago
Karen Thornton
I am still amazed with this band after all these years. Thank you Kansas! what a gift9 years ago
Julie Thomas
I had read some time ago this song was written about Albert Einstein. Lyrics fit, but they fit for many people.9 years ago
Thebenefitman54
These guys were from Kansas and had no influences except Wilson Pickett and a few other black artists so these songs were fresh and new! I think Kerry Livegren and Steve Walsh were two of the greatest songwriters ever!!9 years ago
StratMatt777
Weird comments... I thought this was about a proctologist.9 years ago
keith welsh
I just saw them march -19. 2015 in las vegas at the silverton casino, even with the newlead singer it was a great concert and they did this one, keep it up guys, great stuff9 years ago
awaken77
Great song, as the whole album9 years ago
Richard Mahn
1,181 + Me like this.24 don't.Well, retards have the vote. Unfortunately...9 years ago
Eric Edmondson
I'm 19 and I love this album. My parents music is and will always be better than today's crap. I wish I didn't give this album to my ex, what a fool was I, now I must listen to it here 9 years ago
Tomasz Kujawa
it's about Copernicus9 years ago
Old-Man Parker
Best album art ever!9 years ago
Old-Man Parker
Oh dig it! I would go to high school and day dream about this record waiting until I could come home and listen to this album some more! It completely ROCKED my world! It was album of the year. I just discovered the writing of H.P. Lovecraft! ..and then STAR WARS came out about the time I got this album… my whole world changed ! Awesome!9 years ago
Charles Pastre
The "Paradox" tune does sound alot like it was about "Nostradamus". But then again, "Jesus Christ" was also a supernatural visionary, and "God incarnate" as well.9 years ago
Holbrook Stiehl
I honestly thought this was about Da Vinci.9 years ago
