If I recall correctly, Peter Cetera and a perhaps other members of the band were Christians. The lyrics could be talking about finding the spiritual guidance they have needed in their lives. It may not be Christianity that is sung about, but I have always interpreted it as a spiritual song.
Of course, in keeping with their increasing interest in writing love songs around this point in the band's 'evolution', the lyrics may just mean that the person has found their purpose in a romantic relationship.
It has always been a favorite for me...in fact the entire album is - perhaps - the best blend of the trademark Chicago sound, a wide variety of writers, knock-out horn charts, and wide diversity of styles. The days of 'dumbed down' sappy pop-with-horns were still a few albums away....
If I recall correctly, Peter Cetera and a perhaps other members of the band were Christians. The lyrics could be talking about finding the spiritual guidance they have needed in their lives. It may not be Christianity that is sung about, but I have always interpreted it as a spiritual song.
Of course, in keeping with their increasing interest in writing love songs around this point in the band's 'evolution', the lyrics may just mean that the person has found their purpose in a romantic relationship.
It has always been a favorite for me...in fact the entire album is - perhaps - the best blend of the trademark Chicago sound, a wide variety of writers, knock-out horn charts, and wide diversity of styles. The days of 'dumbed down' sappy pop-with-horns were still a few albums away....
@blueznjazz Pankow wrote this. Take you Christian bullshit and get the fuck out of here!
@blueznjazz Pankow wrote this. Take you Christian bullshit and get the fuck out of here!