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Introduction
Imagine life as a puzzle—sometimes everything seems to fit, and other times you’re left holding pieces that don’t quite make sense. That’s the essence of “Our Guessing Game” by The Moody Blues. This song taps into the universal experience of uncertainty, a feeling we’ve all wrestled with. But the beauty here is how the song transforms that doubt into something almost comforting. It’s like the band is saying, “We’re all in this together, trying to figure it out.”
Released in 1971 as part of Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, the track carries that signature Moody Blues blend of introspective lyrics and rich, symphonic rock sounds. It’s more than just a song; it feels like a conversation with a friend who’s also navigating life’s twists and turns. And in that connection, you realize you’re not alone in the guessing game of existence.
One of the most striking things about “Our Guessing Game” is its delicate balance between melancholy and hope. Justin Hayward’s vocals, combined with the band’s layered harmonies, pull you into a reflective state, almost as if the music itself is asking you to pause and ponder your own journey. There’s something undeniably human about this song—it doesn’t offer clear answers, but it does offer solace in the shared experience of searching.
Musically, the orchestral flourishes that are so typical of The Moody Blues add a lush backdrop to the heartfelt lyrics. It’s a song that feels both grand and intimate, a combination that’s hard to pull off, but they manage it effortlessly here.
Whether you’re listening for the first time or revisiting an old favorite, “Our Guessing Game” is a gentle reminder that it’s okay not to have everything figured out. After all, life is more about the questions than the answers.
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Lyrics
Walking in the sand
Thinking of things, adventures in my mind
Tall ships that sail across the ocean wide
They won’t wait for me
See how they glide away so gracefully
And with tomorrow what will become of me?
It leaves me so much to explain
That’s the start of our guessing game
There are times when I think I’ve found the truth
There are times when I know that I’m wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
Wonder why we try so hard
Wonder why we try at all
You wonder why the world is turning around
In the end it won’t matter at all
Standing in the town
Looking at people, counting their frowns
Unhappy faces hurrying around
So blind they cannot see
All of the things, the way life ought to be
And with tomorrow what will they make of me?
It leaves me so much to explain
That’s the start of our guessing game
There are times when I think I’ve found the truth
There are times when I know that I’m wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
There are times when I think I’ve found the truth
There are times when I know that I’m wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
There are times when I think I’ve found the truth
There are times when I know that I’m wrong
And the days when I try to hide my fears
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
Bless the days when I’m feeling strong
There are times when I think I’ve found the truth