Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Rush-30 Years Later
A Farewell To Kings
Lyrics by Neil Peart, Music by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart
When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance
Cities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wise
The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find
The minds that made us strong
Can't we learn
To feel what's right and wrong
Cities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wise
Can't we raise our eyes
And make a start
Can't we find the minds
To lead us closer to the heart
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Wow! This band was revolutionary! I have been listening to them for most of the day. I do that with certain bands from time to time. These had to be the three best rock musicians to play together as a trio-probably to play together-period!
The lyrics really hit home when you think it's been over three decades since they came onto the scene.
Lyrics by Neil Peart, Music by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart
When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistance
Cities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wise
The hypocrites are slandering
The sacred halls of Truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can't we find
The minds that made us strong
Can't we learn
To feel what's right and wrong
Cities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wise
Can't we raise our eyes
And make a start
Can't we find the minds
To lead us closer to the heart
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Wow! This band was revolutionary! I have been listening to them for most of the day. I do that with certain bands from time to time. These had to be the three best rock musicians to play together as a trio-probably to play together-period!
The lyrics really hit home when you think it's been over three decades since they came onto the scene.
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Oh, Man!!!! "A Farewell to Kings" is one of my favorite albums ["albums" -- I'm showing my age]. I just love "Xanadu"!
"Grace Under Pressure" is my secong Fav. Especially "The Body Electric" Peart had to be sweating goats by the end of that one!
I just love Rush!!! Though it's a shame Peart hates Americans.
"Grace Under Pressure" is my secong Fav. Especially "The Body Electric" Peart had to be sweating goats by the end of that one!
I just love Rush!!! Though it's a shame Peart hates Americans.
Speaking of events that molded my views-I can't leave out the long hours spent listening to Rush and other bands. (Sabbath was another fave)
I didn't know that a bout Peart. I have heard that he is/was a big Ayn Rand fan.
I didn't know that a bout Peart. I have heard that he is/was a big Ayn Rand fan.
I must agree- Rush rocks. 2112 is definitely my fav album/song.
Where in the world did you hear that Neil hates America?? He lives here for Chrissake. He married a Californian, photographer Carrie Nuttall, after his wife died a few years ago. He lives in LA. I've also read all 3 of his books and he definitely does NOT hate America- just the opposite really. Read his books, they're damn good and really give a lot of insight into how cool a person he is. I'm biased of course- Neil is one of my personal heroes.
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Where in the world did you hear that Neil hates America?? He lives here for Chrissake. He married a Californian, photographer Carrie Nuttall, after his wife died a few years ago. He lives in LA. I've also read all 3 of his books and he definitely does NOT hate America- just the opposite really. Read his books, they're damn good and really give a lot of insight into how cool a person he is. I'm biased of course- Neil is one of my personal heroes.
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