prolix Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I was wondering if any of you have memorized the lyrics that Geddy says in the background during the chorus... these- Anarchist reactionary running dog revisionistHindu muslim catholic creation / evolutionistRational romantic mystic cynical idealistMinimal expressionist post-modern neo-symbolist Arm chair rocket scientist graffiti existentialistDeconstruction primitive performance photo realistBe-bop or a one drop or a hip hop lite pop metallistGold adult contemporary urban country capitalist 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I actually have memorized the second half of that. But I also like that song. That's okay, I can take it. :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 When I first got into Rush I remember liking this song. Pretty sure I did have it memorized at one point. But that was twenty something years ago, so I doubt I can remember it now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) I liked the song when it was new but it has evolved into my most disliked Rush tune of all time. Anyway yeah, I memorized the lyrics back in '91 and they've stuck with me...whether I like it or not. Edited February 5, 2017 by JohnnyBlaze 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I used to appreciate this song, but not so much anymore. I've her memorized it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I used to appreciate this song, but not so much anymore. Yeah, it was cute at the time, but hasn't aged well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWinslowOfWillowdale Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 They're awesome either way.......My step-bros lost his right to walk -- this is one of his favorite songs, BTW -- THE WINSLOW IS BAK BITCHES......:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justus_2112 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I have just recently memorized them. It was my second biggest lyrical memorization accomplishment (first being "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I have just recently memorized them. It was my second biggest lyrical memorization accomplishment (first being "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.)I've mentioned several times on TRF that YBYL reminds me of that Joel song...which I also dislike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super25Smasher Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I like this song, but I've only memorized about half of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I found some unused alternate lyrics in a magazine a few years ago. I like them. Take my love, take my landTake me where I can not standI don't care, I'm still freeYou can't take the sky from me Take me out, to the blackTell them all I ain't coming backBurn the land, boil the seaYou can't take the sky from me 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. Or any other lyrics, for that matter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ if you don't have them memorized. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Then I am not a true Rush fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Then I am not a true Rush fan.Turn that frown upside down because you can still be with just a little work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I have just recently memorized them. It was my second biggest lyrical memorization accomplishment (first being "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.)I've mentioned several times on TRF that YBYL reminds me of that Joel song...which I also dislike. I hate the Joel song, and I get the comparison. I don't know why it's different with YBYL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosher Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I found some unused alternate lyrics in a magazine a few years ago. I like them. Take my love, take my land Take me where I can not stand I don't care, I'm still free You can't take the sky from me Take me out, to the black Tell them all I ain't coming back Burn the land, boil the sea You can't take the sky from me I'd say you have no idea, but you probably do, how much I love any reference at all to the greatest television show of all time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78jazz Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Then I am not a true Rush fan.Turn that frown upside down because you can still be with just a little work. If that work means liking the song this thread is talking about, that won't happen. Then again, I like Heresy and Neurotica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ if you don't have them memorized. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ unless you've wondered if other TRFers have memorized them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Worst song on a terrible album. Why would anyone bother? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ if you don't have them memorized. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ unless you've wondered if other TRFers have memorized them. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ until you can admit they had some shitty songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ if you don't have them memorized. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ unless you've wondered if other TRFers have memorized them. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ until you can admit they had some shitty songs.They still let you log on here??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Then I am not a true Rush fan.Turn that frown upside down because you can still be with just a little work.Isn't that a line from "Face Up"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Worst song on a terrible album. Why would anyone bother? I almost wrote something similar but I figured I'd be accused of being cranky. :P Edited February 5, 2017 by EagleMoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've wondered about a great many things in my life, but I've never once wondered if any of you folks memorized those particular lyrics. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ if you don't have them memorized. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ unless you've wondered if other TRFers have memorized them. No no no. You can't be a TrueRushFan™ until you can admit they had some shitty songs albums. fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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