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"The Doldrums" is an area in the ocean, near the Equator, where there can be no wind at all for weeks at a time. Sailing ships could become becalmed for very long stretches, and deep depressions and suicides among their crews were not uncommon. This song describes such an event; the drowned man left the ship intentionally "on a windless night;" no storm blew him overboard. His friend, the singer, tried to save him but failed. "Ah, but you did slip" conveys profound regret and sorrow. The song repeatedly contrasts the "living man's" fortunate life - his marriage to his beloved,...

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Sadness
Friendship
Regret
Loss
Suicide
Marriage

my 2nd fave rush song.

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Rush

written while driving through the desert to kashmir.

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Enjoyment
Journey
Desert
Exploration
Adventure

I think he often thinks about someone at night. For him it was only supposed to be a physical love story, they were never really together. Maybe he was taken and only realized much later that it was really love. But he is too comfortable to change his life, wonders if the relationship would really be better than the one he is in and does nothing about it, but think about her night after night.

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Sadness
Unrequited Love
Internal Conflict
Comfort Zone
Longing
Denial

I'm convinced this song is about a girl who committed suicide over a guy she couldn't have, but couldn't live with the reality. Tom just wouldn't admit it because it might damage the song's popularity.I've been there many, many, many times. I just wouldn't kill myself over anybody, but I can understand how some could.

My Interpretation
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Sadness
Love
Loss
Suicide

amazing scream at the end by roger daltrey.

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Scream
Roger Daltrey
Rock
Legendary
Iconic

knocked 12 year old me on my ass when i heard it in 6th grade.

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Nostalgia
Powerful
Impactful
Emotional

my fave rush song.

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Before I begin explaining I am very aware that I could be entirely wrong on this, but this is how my mind interprets the theory and feel to this track by Tool. But again, it could be wrong and way off subject!! But........

I believe that to the song "Flood" in meaning it is about a journey of personal growth and enlightenment through ones own psych.
But throughout the journey one must fight against the various existing obstacles and distractions in order to push on and continue moving forward or beyond.

'And I believe that in the tracks...

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Enjoyment
Personal Growth
Mental Journey
Overcoming Obstacles
Inner Peace
Self-discovery

neil wrote these lyrics after talking to geddy,s mom.

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Connected
Inspiration
Family
Empathy