| Slowdive – Brighter Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| Probably my favourite from "Just For A Day", and my favourite Slowdive tune out of all! | |
| Rush – Territories Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Great song! | |
| Rush – Heresy Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I think this song is about just war in general. The people involved in the war, either fighting or hiding or whatnot cannot live a normal life. They have to be fleeing, or fighting, or what have you. Well, wars can go on for years. "All those wasted years" And then, who will pay for those wasted years? Who's to blame? We can try to buy back the time, but that won't do too much good. We could blame the other country, but that might just lead to another war. So, do we just have to forgive and forget this ever happened? "Yes I guess we do." |
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| Rush – Hand Over Fist Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I agree with "Clmax311". Another verse to back up this theory: Hand over hand Doesn't seem so much Hand over hand Is the strength of the common touch |
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| Rush – Superconductor Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Not a great Rush song. Corny 80's... | |
| Rush – Second Nature Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| This song is about people in power. The first verse in saying that he is writing a letter to the politicians -- the heads of state. I see it as a thing of the environment. Especially the line "We fight the fire -- while we're feeding the flames". I'm sure everyone wants a better world with out, say, pollution. Yet we keep polluting anyway. | |
| Rush – The Weapon (Part II of Fear) Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Very good song all around! | |
| Rush – The Weapon (Part II of Fear) Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Oh oh, never mind. | |
| Rush – Marathon Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Power Windows = Best Rush Album | |
| Rush – Grand Designs Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I second that last statement. Except instead of great, I'd probably use AMAZING! | |
| Rush – Middletown Dreams Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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Beautiful song! Just incredible! "Dreams transport the ones who need to get out of town." Wow. |
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| Rush – Double Agent Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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What gets me is how Geddy says that 'Double Agent' is demented. Now, I'm not sure if he means that because of the music -- it may sound wierd? Or if it is just that voice? Maybe. But if he means lyrically demented... I'm not sure he understands what Neil is trying to say. Heck, I might not understand what he's trying to say. But I have a pretty plausible interpretation. Where would you rather be? Anywhere but here When will the time be right? Anytime but now (What this is saying is that he'd rather be anywhere but where he is now. That is to say, out of this situation.) On the edge of sleep, I was drifting for half the night Anxious and restless, pressed down by the darkness Bound up and wound up so tight So many decisions, a million revisions Caught between darkness and light... (So many decisions. And taking the theme of Counterparts into consideration, this probably means that he's mulling over whether to go ahead with a relationship with this other person, or to forget about it. He's figuring out possible outcomes of both options. Hence, "Caught between darkness and light". Counterparts, right? Sort of like you hit a fork in the road.) Wilderness of mirrors World of polished steel Gears and iron chains Turn the grinding wheel I run between the shadows Some are phantoms, some are real (Like his brain is working, and some things deceive him. He is confused.) Where would you rather be? Anywhere but here When will the time be right? Anytime but now The doubt and the fear I know would all disappear Anywhere but here (Like in the first verse. If he could be anywhere but in this situation, all his doubt and fear would disappear.) On the edge of sleep, I heard voices behind the door The known and the nameless, familiar and faceless My angels and my demons at war Which one will lose - depends on what I choose Or maybe which voice I ignore... (Angles and demons at war [again, counterparts]. Basically, his mind is in conflict. And he has to make the choice. The voices could also be referring to his conscience. [e.g. cartoons with the angel and evil spirits standing on someones shoulder, telling them what they should do.] So it's all his decision whether to go with this person.) Wilderness of mirrors Streets of cold desire My precious sense of honor Just a shield of rusty wire I hold against the chaos - And the cross of holy fire (He's being tempted by people. Like in the dark parts of town where all the prostitutes are. He has some honor, but it's weak -- like a rusty wire. But he still holds it against all of the chaos like that.) Wilderness of mirrors So easy to deceive My precious sense of rightness Is sometimes so naive So that which I imagine Is that which I believe (It's deceiving sometimes when you make choices. Sometimes what looks right, or seems right according to your sense it wrong. And it is foolish.) On the edge of sleep, I awoke to a sun so bright Rested and fearless, cheered by your nearness I knew which direction was right The case had been tried by the jury inside The choice between darkness and light... (In the end he makes the right decision. The good decision, since he wakes up to a light. Whoever he's in love with is by his side. He saw the right path -- he knew which direction was the right way. The case had been tried by the jury inside -- the final decision had been made. The choice between darkness and light -- whether to maintain this relationship. And he did.) |
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| Rush – Losing It Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I couldn't sing this without crying. My favouite part is the last stanza. | |
| Rush – Vital Signs Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I love the ending to this song! The bass is incredible to me. This song is so underrated it's not even funny. Definitely one of my faves! | |
| Rush – Malignant Narcissism Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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This song is amazing! It isn't a TOTAL instrumental though, technically it has a faint voice saying: "Usually a case of malignant narcissism brought on during childhood." But it's minor... Great song! Great bass!!! |
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| Rush – Dreamline Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Alex's solo is brilliant in this song. It just flows so nicely. | |
| Rush – La Villa Strangiato Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Anyone know how the nickname "Lerxst" arose for Alex Lifeson? | |
| Rush – La Villa Strangiato Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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Alex is great on this song. (P.S. I love his rants!!) |
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| Rush – The Weapon (Part II of Fear) Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| How come Parts 2 and 3 of "Fear" came before part 1? | |
| Rush – Open Secrets Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Yes, it means that we should let each other know about our feelings. Not keeping them inside ourselves. As to communicate better with each other. | |
| Rush – Natural Science Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I think apettythief means it was on the VT tour. (Which it was.) Awesome song, by the way! I love this one! Especially when they play it live. It sadly is, yet another underrated Rush song. |
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| Rush – Limelight Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| This song kicks Tom Sawyer! | |
| Rush – The Enemy Within (Part I of Fear) Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I feel you 100%, stephanierush07. It's about conquering fears and everything you said. But also about doing things for yourself -- not letting yourself get in the way. | |
| Rush – Force Ten Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| My favourite performance of this was on the R30 DVD. Especially on the 2nd lasty verse with Alex's guitar. | |
| Rush – Ghost Rider Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| My deepest respects to Jackie and Selena. | |
| Rush – Nobody's Hero Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Beautiful song. | |
| Rush – The Seeker Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Keep in mind, this song is NOT by Rush. It was written by The Who, and Rush composed it on their album, "Feedback". They did songs by different artsist. Full track list here: http://www.2112.net/powerwindows/FBKlyrics.htm | |
| Rush – The Temples of Syrinx Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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"Yeah, it just dawned on me after a discussion on communism in one of my classes that this song is exactly about communism. Throught the song refernces are made on how everything in everybodies lives are controled by a few people, which is pretty much how communsim works." More of this in "Red Lenses". |
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| Rush – Working Man Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Wouldn't it be kind of cool if Geddy and Alex did the lyrics for like 3 or 4 songs on an album? I mean, yes, Neil is far better, but nonetheless, wouldn't that be kind of interesting? | |
| Rush – Roll The Bones Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Oh, yeah, even though it's supposed to be a skeleton. I think. | |
| Rush – Roll The Bones Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I don't mind the hip-hop part. Alex is doing the faint solo in the background, so it kind of makes it still okay with me. I see in the voice, though, that the theme of god and religion, it is kind of like God talking -- the big voice. | |
| Rush – The Body Electric Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I think Arbiter is 100% correct. Especially on the last paragraph. It looks to me that it's about robots replacing humans for everyday jobs. Then, eventually the androids or robots become more intelligent than humans, and run for it -- reprogram themselves; not live under control of humans. Kind of scary when you think about it: they could just destroy us all. | |
| Rush – Red Lenses Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Aha. It's about the Soviet (Russian) government, and how it is communism. Or just communist government in general. The Russians are under a communist government. It's not democratic, or dictator ship, really, it invloves people getting paid the same amount for jobs. For example, a doctor would get paid the same as an executive of a large company. Atleast, that's what I see in it. Seeing red can mean very angry -- red symbolizes anger. | |
| Rush – Armor and Sword Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I'd say this is my favourite song on S&A! Awesome acoustic guitar, and electric guitar! Great lyrically, too! | |
| Rush – Fly By Night Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| BTW - Awesome solo on this song!! | |
| Rush – Fly By Night Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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Ehh... no. RUSHMAN is 100% right. That was the popular singing style at that time. Robert Plant actually got the idea from Geddy Lee to sing in that pitch range. ---------------------------------- But I'm a huge fan of Rush, and to suggest albums to whoever it is... PrizeFighterInferno, that's it! (And, you know anyone else.) Obviously "Moving Pictures" is a must-have. It has 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Limelight', along with 'Red Barchetta' and 'YYZ'. Their top songs really. Some of their deep cuts really come in "Grace Under Pressure", whic includes 'Distant Early Warning', 'Between The Wheels', and 'Red Sector A'. 'Distant Early Warning' is one of their hits, and talks about the Cold War, while 'Red Sector A' talks about the Haulocost. "Farewell To Kings" is another good album, comprising of 'Cygnis X-1', 'Xanadu', and their greatest hit ever, and a classic song for years to come, 'Closer To The Heart'. "Permanent Waves" followed Moving Pictures, and contained many great songs such as 'Freewill', 'The Spirit Of Radio', and 'Natural Science'. --- So really, I can't rate them this quickly, but I'd say to go with either "Moving Pictures" or "Permanent Waves" for now. Now "Get Busy!" LOL... |
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| Rush – Leave That Thing Alone Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| What a great instrumental! Love the rabbits on the Counterparts tour Auburn Hills concert for this song! | |
| Rush – Red Lenses Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Yes, but what does it mean? I still can't figure out the meaning. | |
| Rush – Test for Echo Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Call me "desensitised" to the TV world, but what does the term "TEST FOR ECHO" actually mean? | |
| Rush – Emotion Detector Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| The only section that I can make heads or tails out of is the first verse. I think it's saying that you must take certain risks -- giving up you reputation of being cool, and start acting a little silly. Not caring what other people think of you. As long as you are happy with who you are, that's all that matters. I could be way off, but that's what I see in that first verse. | |
| Rush – Kid Gloves Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I think it's implying that you have to do things the hard way sometimes. Kids are new to some things, and so they don't know the outcome whatever new thing they're trying. Most likely they make mistakes the first time, or even a second third or the hundredth time. But finally they learn the lessons. And then taking that and incorporating that with school, it really sends a message of what it's like to be in school. People have reps, belong to groups. Popularity is a huge factor, and they talk more about that in Subdivisions. Overall, this is a great song. Neil Peart has an awesome imagination, and is a true artist with his poetry. (That's what it is, though, is poetry. All songs come from written poems.) |
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| Rush – Closer to the Heart Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| They're best with this song live. Especially on "Exit...Stage Left" and "Different Stages". Love that additional part they added on for concerts. It's so much better than the studio album! | |
| Rush – Far Cry Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Snakes & Arrows is the best Rush album ever! | |
| Rush – Afterimage Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| I was just listening to the Grace Under Pressure album last night, and I heard this song. I guessed by the "suddenly you were gone" and "this can't be understood" that it meant something about a death. I just didn't know who it was. R.I.P. Mr. Whalen. | |
| Rush – Alien Shore Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Not my fav Rush song. | |
| Rush – Red Sector A Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Lyricist Neil Peart has stated that the detailed imagery in the song intentionally evokes concentration camps of The Holocaust. | |
| Rush – New World Man Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Yeah, his voice is considered a "wail" by most, but definitely high-pitched as that was popular is the 70s. | |
| Rush – Limelight Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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The second verse to me, means that Neil didn't know he was going to be a famous drummer. (He was "cast in this unlikely role".) And the second line of that same verse, "Ill-equipped to act", means that he doesn't know how to act around people, or the public. Everyone just knows him as a drummer; not as a person. Then, "One must put up barriers to keep oneself in tact" means that he must block himself, from the public in a way as to not be overwhelmed by people. And, the limelight -- the spot light. Everybody can see him, and knows who he is. (Although, Alex takes the spotlight with his solo!) |
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| Rush – Show Don't Tell Lyrics | 18 years ago |
| Presto is definitely one of my favourite Rush albums. Clark pretty much nailed the hammer on the head wiht the meaning. Great song! | |
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