"The Voice" is a song written by Justin Hayward that was first released on the Moody Blues' 1981 album Long Distance Voyager and also as its second single.

The song continued the success of previous single "Gemini Dream", becoming a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at No.

[2][4] The lyrics reflect the insecurities Hayward was feeling at the time about his stardom and the fact the stress of continually meeting expectations and dealing with poor reviews and writer's block.

"[3] The Star Press critic Kim Teverbaugh said of the music that it is "an up-tempo rock number like the band is fond of having open its albums.

[4] Freakes said that "The choral harmonies are sharp, and Hayward's guitar fills workmanlike with John Lodge and Graeme Edge's sold rhythm driving the song at a brisk pace.

"[6] Billboard described it as "a texturally lush piece of pop in the best tradition of [the Moody Blues'] earlier work".

"[8] Variety said it had the potential to go to #1, saying that "the well-crafted pop melodies in both verse and chorus and the use of synthesized strings vividly recall the Moody's in their original incarnation" and also praised Pip Williams' "richly imaginative production.

"[5] Ottawa Citizen critic Bill Provick said that "There are plenty of traditional Moody Blues touches but also a freshness and verve that is quite captivating – especially for longtime fans.

"[9] Post-Gazette critic Gary Graff called it a "melodic rocker that leaves you feeling pretty good" and praised Hayward's lead guitar and Moraz' keyboards.

[10] Daily Press critic Mike Diana said that it has "the [band's] venerated blend of synthetic and real string sections wafting around the gushing vocal of Justin Hayward.