This is one of the few songs with lyrics NOT written by Neal Peart. Instead, Geddy Lee penned these lyrics. This is pretty obvious by the style of the song based on the rest of the material in the album. Back in the days of 2112, Neal wrote the rest of the album as a response to the critics who described their previous attempt harshly. in fact, the Caress of Steel tour was nicknamed the 'down the tubes tour'. the previous 'fly by night tour was so well received as a sophomore album that rush was hailed as one of the greatest rock bands to date. In any case, 2112 was quite retaliatory and was directed at critics who panned them. it remains one of the alltime great albums in rock history with one of the best received rock-operas ever performed. Tears is a departure for the album. One of the few love songs (or pseudo love songs) the trio would publish.
NOTE: many people believe that the retaliatory nature of 2112 is the SOLE reason Rush has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Quite an injustice. Even non-fans must agree they have made an indellible mark on rock music. With most of the musicians in the genre citing Rush members as their inspiration and with most of the rock mags of the 70s, 80s and 90s (and a few even now) nominating them as the mest musicuans on the scene, I tend to beleive there might be some truth to this rumor
@Frank_Perk - I think another reason Rush has not been inducted is the reference to Ayn Rand on the liner notes. One cannot be in the R&R Hall of Fame if one is of a conservative bent. Same reason Jethro Tull was never inducted.
@Frank_Perk - I think another reason Rush has not been inducted is the reference to Ayn Rand on the liner notes. One cannot be in the R&R Hall of Fame if one is of a conservative bent. Same reason Jethro Tull was never inducted.
For this reason, I consider the R&R hall of fame to be irrelevant nonsense.
For this reason, I consider the R&R hall of fame to be irrelevant nonsense.
This is one of the few songs with lyrics NOT written by Neal Peart. Instead, Geddy Lee penned these lyrics. This is pretty obvious by the style of the song based on the rest of the material in the album. Back in the days of 2112, Neal wrote the rest of the album as a response to the critics who described their previous attempt harshly. in fact, the Caress of Steel tour was nicknamed the 'down the tubes tour'. the previous 'fly by night tour was so well received as a sophomore album that rush was hailed as one of the greatest rock bands to date. In any case, 2112 was quite retaliatory and was directed at critics who panned them. it remains one of the alltime great albums in rock history with one of the best received rock-operas ever performed. Tears is a departure for the album. One of the few love songs (or pseudo love songs) the trio would publish.
NOTE: many people believe that the retaliatory nature of 2112 is the SOLE reason Rush has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. Quite an injustice. Even non-fans must agree they have made an indellible mark on rock music. With most of the musicians in the genre citing Rush members as their inspiration and with most of the rock mags of the 70s, 80s and 90s (and a few even now) nominating them as the mest musicuans on the scene, I tend to beleive there might be some truth to this rumor
@Frank_Perk - I think another reason Rush has not been inducted is the reference to Ayn Rand on the liner notes. One cannot be in the R&R Hall of Fame if one is of a conservative bent. Same reason Jethro Tull was never inducted.
@Frank_Perk - I think another reason Rush has not been inducted is the reference to Ayn Rand on the liner notes. One cannot be in the R&R Hall of Fame if one is of a conservative bent. Same reason Jethro Tull was never inducted.
For this reason, I consider the R&R hall of fame to be irrelevant nonsense.
For this reason, I consider the R&R hall of fame to be irrelevant nonsense.