Discover the story of the song > Point of Know Return – Kansas

The song is about a sailor who is being recruited by their captain to sail through a dangerous area called Point Demon's Guard. The sailor's family worries about their safety and asks how far it is until they reach the point of no return. Eventually, the sailor receives a letter from their partner that reveals their fear of approaching the point and asks how much longer until they reach it. The chorus repeats the question of how long until the point of no return.