While I also realize that the song is part of a larger album and story, the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today. When RUSH wrote this they might not have realized how vital computers have become and how everyone would eventually be connected in such a way. I mean, the song echos "We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx
Our great computers fill the hallowed halls" and back to the opening "We've taken care of everything
The words your read, the songs you sing
The pictures that give pleasure to your eye"
It's definitely about a society where all information, music you listen to, things you read, news, stories, etc., etc is controlled by a select few. Much like the way things really are now.
mike, I hope you are kidding. "the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today."
mike, I hope you are kidding. "the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today."
You do realize you are posting this very opinion on the internet? Also known as the biggest free-for-all of information (and misinformation) ever conceived by the human species? I'll just assume you intended the irony.
You do realize you are posting this very opinion on the internet? Also known as the biggest free-for-all of information (and misinformation) ever conceived by the human species? I'll just assume you intended the irony.
If you want your heart to burn with love & your mind blown have a read of the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series. This book series gives so much meaning to many great songs & has important knowledge contained in its words that will help our future descendants live their life with love & happiness. (sounds a bit loopy I know but I am quite serious.) :)
If you want your heart to burn with love & your mind blown have a read of the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series. This book series gives so much meaning to many great songs & has important knowledge contained in its words that will help our future descendants live their life with love & happiness. (sounds a bit loopy I know but I am quite serious.) :)
While I also realize that the song is part of a larger album and story, the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today. When RUSH wrote this they might not have realized how vital computers have become and how everyone would eventually be connected in such a way. I mean, the song echos "We are the priests of the temples of Syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls" and back to the opening "We've taken care of everything The words your read, the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eye"
It's definitely about a society where all information, music you listen to, things you read, news, stories, etc., etc is controlled by a select few. Much like the way things really are now.
mike, I hope you are kidding. "the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today."
mike, I hope you are kidding. "the song on it's own seems to reflect upon a society who's information is controlled by a select few. In many ways a reflection on how things really have evolved in our current society today."
You do realize you are posting this very opinion on the internet? Also known as the biggest free-for-all of information (and misinformation) ever conceived by the human species? I'll just assume you intended the irony.
You do realize you are posting this very opinion on the internet? Also known as the biggest free-for-all of information (and misinformation) ever conceived by the human species? I'll just assume you intended the irony.
That's a perfect description mikem, don't let the graviton try to pull you down. He's just sad that his entire existence is dictated by Newton..
That's a perfect description mikem, don't let the graviton try to pull you down. He's just sad that his entire existence is dictated by Newton..
If you want your heart to burn with love & your mind blown have a read of the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series. This book series gives so much meaning to many great songs & has important knowledge contained in its words that will help our future descendants live their life with love & happiness. (sounds a bit loopy I know but I am quite serious.) :)
If you want your heart to burn with love & your mind blown have a read of the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series. This book series gives so much meaning to many great songs & has important knowledge contained in its words that will help our future descendants live their life with love & happiness. (sounds a bit loopy I know but I am quite serious.) :)