I agree with TheSuperSpud...your right the song is about having to put some kind of effort to get what you want in life. You can't just take the easy way out or "looking for an open door" ...life just doesn't work that way...
in order to have a good life, have a good house, job, etc...you must work at it, you wont just get wise/smart/rich if your lazy or don't do anything....the song shows one that they should strive to reach the life they want
This is one of my favorite Rush songs because it has my all-time favorite quote...
"In your head is the answer
Let it guide you along
Let your heart be the anchor
And the beat of your song"
that quote right there shows what the whole song is about; how one should live their life
use your head/your brain/your mind/ your ego to get you where you want in life; use that as your "answer"
and I LOVE the comparison of your heart being your "anchor"...its so original and so true...an anchor, yes is something that docks a ship, but its also defined as a source of security, stability, and support....is that not what love is?
when your in love you feel stable/ secure with that person...if you follow your heart it will lead you to that path of love....
i also LOVE how Rush compares your life being a song, "and the beat of your own song" this maybe a stretch but I think it means, a song that is written by you; the lyrics represent what YOU do with your life...the BEAT is the emotional/love factor that your heart provides
Rush is my favorite band ever....I just dont think lyrics like this song or Cinderella Man, or Xanadu, or Closer to the Heart....can get any better
I agree with TheSuperSpud...your right the song is about having to put some kind of effort to get what you want in life. You can't just take the easy way out or "looking for an open door" ...life just doesn't work that way...
in order to have a good life, have a good house, job, etc...you must work at it, you wont just get wise/smart/rich if your lazy or don't do anything....the song shows one that they should strive to reach the life they want
This is one of my favorite Rush songs because it has my all-time favorite quote... "In your head is the answer Let it guide you along Let your heart be the anchor And the beat of your song"
that quote right there shows what the whole song is about; how one should live their life use your head/your brain/your mind/ your ego to get you where you want in life; use that as your "answer"
and I LOVE the comparison of your heart being your "anchor"...its so original and so true...an anchor, yes is something that docks a ship, but its also defined as a source of security, stability, and support....is that not what love is?
when your in love you feel stable/ secure with that person...if you follow your heart it will lead you to that path of love....
i also LOVE how Rush compares your life being a song, "and the beat of your own song" this maybe a stretch but I think it means, a song that is written by you; the lyrics represent what YOU do with your life...the BEAT is the emotional/love factor that your heart provides
Rush is my favorite band ever....I just dont think lyrics like this song or Cinderella Man, or Xanadu, or Closer to the Heart....can get any better