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Introduction
When you listen to “Our Guessing Game” by The Moody Blues, it feels like sitting down with an old friend, pondering life’s biggest mysteries together. This song is part of their 1971 album Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, an album known for its lush orchestration and deeply introspective lyrics. If you’re a fan of music that makes you pause and reflect, this track is like a warm embrace for your mind.
At its heart, “Our Guessing Game” is a poignant reflection on the uncertainty of life and the human experience. With its soulful melody and thought-provoking lyrics, the song captures that feeling we’ve all had at some point—the sense that life is a puzzle we’re all trying to figure out. The Moody Blues have a gift for making the abstract feel personal, and here, they do it beautifully.
The song’s gentle, almost whimsical tone pulls you in, yet beneath that dreamy exterior lies a deeper message about the choices we make and the endless questions we face. There’s something profoundly comforting in the way lead singer Justin Hayward’s voice carries a mix of hope and resignation, like he’s reassuring us that it’s okay not to have all the answers. That’s life, isn’t it? A guessing game where sometimes, it’s okay not to know what’s next.
The instrumentation is just as captivating as the lyrics. The soft, layered harmonies and delicate piano create a serene backdrop, almost like the band is inviting you to slow down and take a breath. It’s a moment of musical meditation, a rare gift in a world that often feels rushed and chaotic.
One of the standout aspects of this song is how timeless it feels. Even over five decades since its release, “Our Guessing Game” continues to resonate with listeners. Its message is universal, touching on themes of self-discovery, doubt, and hope. It’s the kind of song that, no matter where you are in life, offers something new each time you listen. Maybe that’s why it remains a beloved, though often overlooked, gem in The Moody Blues’ catalog.
So, next time you find yourself caught up in the whirlwind of life’s uncertainties, put on “Our Guessing Game.” Let the music wash over you, and remember that sometimes, the best part of life is in not having all 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