Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4

If you love live monster guitar jams; cue in at 3:00 on the video - one of the best. At one point it is truly a "one man show;" with the rest of the band waiting for it to end to cue up on time.

“25 or 6 to 4” is a song by the American rock band Chicago. It was written by the band's guitarist Robert Lamm and was first released on their second album, “Chicago” (often referred to as “Chicago II”), in 1970. The song's title refers to the time of day: either 25 or 26 minutes before 4:00 AM, as the lyrics suggest Lamm was writing the song in the early hours of the morning while grappling with writer's block.

“25 or 6 to 4” is notable for its driving rock sound, featuring a prominent brass section and a distinctive guitar riff. It became one of Chicago's signature songs and remains a classic rock staple, appreciated for its energetic performance and memorable instrumentation.

Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 Lyrics

Searching for the break of day
Searching for something to say
Dancing lights against the sky
Giving up, I close my eyes
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
25 or six to four

Staring blindly into space
Getting up to splash my face
Wanting just to stay awake
Wondering how much I can take
Should have tried to do some more
25 or six to four

Feeling like I ought to sleep
Spinning room is sinking deep
Searching for something to say
Waiting for the break of day
25 or six to four
25 or six to four