You Bet Your Life Question

[prolix]

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 revisionist

Hindu muslim catholic creation / evolutionist

Rational romantic mystic cynical idealist

Minimal exp

ressionist post-modern neo-symbolist

 

Arm chair rocket scientist graffiti existentialist

Deconstruction primitive performance photo realist

Be-bop or a one drop or a hip hop lite pop metallist

Gold adult contemporary urban country capitalist

[Mosher]

I actually have memorized the second half of that.

 

But I also like that song.

 

That's okay, I can take it.

 

:)

[J2112YYZ]

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.

[JohnnyBlaze]

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

[Verena]

I used to appreciate this song, but not so much anymore.

I've her memorized it.

[goose]

I used to appreciate this song, but not so much anymore.

 

Yeah, it was cute at the time, but hasn't aged well.

[TheWinslowOfWillowdale]

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......:)

[Justus_2112]

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.)

[JohnnyBlaze]

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.

[Super25Smasher]

I like this song, but I've only memorized about half of that.

[JohnRogers]

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

[JARG]

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.

[JohnRogers]

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.

[78jazz]

Then I am not a true Rush fan.

[JohnRogers]

Then I am not a true Rush fan.

Turn that frown upside down because you can still be with just a little work.

[Mosher]

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.

[Mosher]

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.

[78jazz]

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.

[JARG]

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.

[Maverick]

Worst song on a terrible album. Why would anyone bother?

[Maverick]

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.

[JohnRogers]

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???

[goose]

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"?

[EagleMoon]

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

[JARG]

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