| Rush – 2112 Lyrics | 9 years ago |
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The twin moons reference makes me think it is not earth after all, but presumably these beings are our human descendants. The rest of what is written here, I think, is about right. It is ironic that what our protagonist was hoping for comes to pass, just as he ends his life... |
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| David Byrne & Brian Eno – My Big Nurse Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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I think the songs ponders the randomness of the universe and how amazing it is that we (human race) are even here: 'A million kinds of possibilities For dancing on this lazy afternoon' Is there a god in the traditional sense? 'When he shakes the stars above' 'My big nurse' is a ponderous way of looking at the earth. It nurtures us and we don't need fear it: In the comfort of the world. |
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| Rush – 2112 Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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After listening to 2112 over and over for the past month or so, I have come to the conclusion that: 1) Yes our protagonist ends his own life. And this comes just as the Elder Race of Man is returning from light years away to reclaim their home planet (presumably our planet earth in the year 2112). 2) Despite the ending of our protagonist's life, this is an uplifting Grand Finale (as Neil Peart had once claimed he wanted for this story) as the Elder Race comes in with superior fire power and Assumes Control of All Planets of the Solar Federation. Awesome stuff! |
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