Roundabout (2008 Remaster) May 2026

: The title was inspired by the roughly 25 roundabouts (traffic circles) they encountered during the journey.

"Roundabout" is the iconic opening track of the 1971 album Fragile by the English progressive rock band . The 2008 Remaster is a high-fidelity version of the original recording, featured on digital platforms like Spotify and YouTube , that preserves the song's complex 8:35 duration. Song History and Meaning Roundabout (2008 Remaster)

: The imagery, such as "Mountains come out of the sky," reflects the Scottish scenery where clouds hung so low they obscured the mountain peaks. The line "Twenty-four before my love" signifies being 24 hours away from returning home to a loved one. Musical Characteristics The Story Behind 'Roundabout' by Yes | Ultimate Guitar : The title was inspired by the roughly