Although I loved so many of Rush's songs, this song has always been my favorite. For me, the meaning of the song isn't so important as the different, subtle musical nuances within the songs chorus. I play several instruments, so what sticks out to me within the chorus is I LOVE the clean guitar part there; what Neil is doing and the synth parts. Although I love this song from a musically analytical standpoint, it does touch off a lot of emotions and memories from growing up (and older) with this song since first hearing it when I was 14...
Although I loved so many of Rush's songs, this song has always been my favorite. For me, the meaning of the song isn't so important as the different, subtle musical nuances within the songs chorus. I play several instruments, so what sticks out to me within the chorus is I LOVE the clean guitar part there; what Neil is doing and the synth parts. Although I love this song from a musically analytical standpoint, it does touch off a lot of emotions and memories from growing up (and older) with this song since first hearing it when I was 14...