ReRushed Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Time Stand Still. The entire song is a heaping mound of cheese. I'm surprised. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they didn't like the lyrics. First time for everythingWhere's the cheese here...? I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath,Before I start off again.Driven on,Without a moment to spendTo pass an eveningWith a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thinI'd like to pause,No matter what I pretendLike some pilgrim-Who learns to transcend-Learns to liveAs if each step was the end Time stand still-I'm not looking backBut I want to look around me nowSee more of the peopleAnd the places that surround me now Freeze this moment a little bit longerMake each sensation a little bit strongerExperience slips away... I turn my face to the sunClose my eyes.Let my defences down-All those woundsThat I can't get unwound I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground-I can wait until the tide comes around Make each impression a little bit strongerFreeze this motion a little bit longerThe innocence slips away... Summer's going fast,Nights growing colderChildren growing up-Old friends growing olderExperience slips away...I gotta tell ya, the lyrics and the melody really lift this song for me. I love it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I think "Nobody's Hero" is a misfire. Well intentioned but poorly executed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) 2112 - Discovery. Ugh. Edited August 16, 2017 by ReRushed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Cheese Up You turn my headI spin my wheelsRunning on empty -You know how that feelsI'm on a roll now -Or is it a slide?Can't be too carefulWith that dangerous prideIf I could only reach that dial insideAnd turn it upFACE UP - Or you can only back downFACE UP - Hit the target, or you better hit the groundFACE UP - There's still time to turn the game aroundFACE UP - Turn it up -Or turn that wild card downTurn it upDon't complainDon't explainI don't think my new resolveCan stand the strainI'm in a groove now -Or is it a rut?I need some feedbackBut all the lines are cutI get so angry, but I keep my mouth shutAnd turn it upYou get all squeezed up insideLike the days were carved in stoneYou get all wired up insideAnd it's bad to be aloneYou can go out, you can take a rideAnd when you get out on your ownYou get all smoothed out insideAnd it's good to be aloneTurn it up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ok, branching off from the 'Big Money' thread... A few of you know my loathing for Middletown Dreams and Emotion detector. I think the lyrics dreams flow across the heartland or When we lift the covers from our feelings are about as cheesy as they come. Which lyrics strike the cheesy cord for you? Have no cheese to add, but am happy to meet another Middletown Dreams loather. Never understood the hype over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Time Stand Still. The entire song is a heaping mound of cheese. I'm surprised. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they didn't like the lyrics. First time for everythingWhere's the cheese here...? I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath,Before I start off again.Driven on,Without a moment to spendTo pass an eveningWith a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thinI'd like to pause,No matter what I pretendLike some pilgrim-Who learns to transcend-Learns to liveAs if each step was the end Time stand still-I'm not looking backBut I want to look around me nowSee more of the peopleAnd the places that surround me now Freeze this moment a little bit longerMake each sensation a little bit strongerExperience slips away... I turn my face to the sunClose my eyes.Let my defences down-All those woundsThat I can't get unwound I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground-I can wait until the tide comes around Make each impression a little bit strongerFreeze this motion a little bit longerThe innocence slips away... Summer's going fast,Nights growing colderChildren growing up-Old friends growing olderExperience slips away... I dunno. The whole thing just seems cheesy to me. Including the music. Not saying I "hate" it. It's still Rush music. It's better than what the vast majority of other artists have ever put out there. But as far as the Rush catalogue goes, it's never been one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This thread is being watched for a massive banning event. You've been warned! Those who haven't contributed yet just move a long if you know what is good for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This thread is being watched for a massive banning event. You've been warned! Those who haven't contributed yet just move a long if you know what is good for you. You couldn't ban me? Surely...you'd miss dis pout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithrandir Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ok, branching off from the 'Big Money' thread... A few of you know my loathing for Middletown Dreams and Emotion detector. I think the lyrics dreams flow across the heartland or When we lift the covers from our feelings are about as cheesy as they come. Which lyrics strike the cheesy cord for you? Have no cheese to add, but am happy to meet another Middletown Dreams loather. Never understood the hype over it.One of my favorite song lyrics. The entire song just speaks to me about those desires we have and what we want out of life, but just dont have the wherewithal to go after them...for any number of reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Time Stand Still. The entire song is a heaping mound of cheese. I'm surprised. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they didn't like the lyrics. First time for everythingWhere's the cheese here...? I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath,Before I start off again.Driven on,Without a moment to spendTo pass an eveningWith a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thinI'd like to pause,No matter what I pretendLike some pilgrim-Who learns to transcend-Learns to liveAs if each step was the end Time stand still-I'm not looking backBut I want to look around me nowSee more of the peopleAnd the places that surround me now Freeze this moment a little bit longerMake each sensation a little bit strongerExperience slips away... I turn my face to the sunClose my eyes.Let my defences down-All those woundsThat I can't get unwound I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground-I can wait until the tide comes around Make each impression a little bit strongerFreeze this motion a little bit longerThe innocence slips away... Summer's going fast,Nights growing colderChildren growing up-Old friends growing olderExperience slips away... You know, that song has some great lyrics. I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I said if love was so transcendentI don't understand these boundariesShe said just don't disappoint meYou know how complex women areI'll be aroundIf you don't let me downToo farIt was just before sunriseWhen we started on traditional rolesShe said sure I'll be your partnerBut don't make too many demands *Bleh* 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Apparently it's really bad when it's in tiny writing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 2112 - Discovery. Ugh.Noooooo... bite your tongue See how it sings like a sad heart and joyously screams out its pain.Sounds that build high like a mountain.Or notes that fall gently like rain. I love those lyrics. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 This thread is being watched for a massive banning event. You've been warned! Those who haven't contributed yet just move a long if you know what is good for you. Pfffffttt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Ok, branching off from the 'Big Money' thread... A few of you know my loathing for Middletown Dreams and Emotion detector. I think the lyrics dreams flow across the heartland or When we lift the covers from our feelings are about as cheesy as they come. Which lyrics strike the cheesy cord for you? Have no cheese to add, but am happy to meet another Middletown Dreams loather. Never understood the hype over it.One of my favorite song lyrics. The entire song just speaks to me about those desires we have and what we want out of life, but just dont have the wherewithal to go after them...for any number of reasons.It's the 'Dreams flow across the heartland' that makes me cringe. I expected better from Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I said if love was so transcendentI don't understand these boundariesShe said just don't disappoint meYou know how complex women areI'll be aroundIf you don't let me downToo farIt was just before sunriseWhen we started on traditional rolesShe said sure I'll be your partnerBut don't make too many demands *Bleh* Tiny writing on a messageboard is a Cold Fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Yes, I crack myself up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 "And China sang to me..." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 "And China sang to me..." Bleh. Agreed. That's horrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Time Stand Still. The entire song is a heaping mound of cheese. I'm surprised. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they didn't like the lyrics. First time for everythingWhere's the cheese here...? I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath,Before I start off again.Driven on,Without a moment to spendTo pass an eveningWith a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thinI'd like to pause,No matter what I pretendLike some pilgrim-Who learns to transcend-Learns to liveAs if each step was the end Time stand still-I'm not looking backBut I want to look around me nowSee more of the peopleAnd the places that surround me now Freeze this moment a little bit longerMake each sensation a little bit strongerExperience slips away... I turn my face to the sunClose my eyes.Let my defences down-All those woundsThat I can't get unwound I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground-I can wait until the tide comes around Make each impression a little bit strongerFreeze this motion a little bit longerThe innocence slips away... Summer's going fast,Nights growing colderChildren growing up-Old friends growing olderExperience slips away... You know, that song has some great lyrics. I let my past go too fastNo time to pause-If I could slow it all downLike some captain,Whose ship runs aground- Seems like Captain Obvious stuff to me. Doesn't pretty much everybody say this to themselves at least 1000 times in their lifetimes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's the power and the glory It's a war in paradise A Cinderella story On a tumble of the dice And Geddy's vocal melody in this part is so cheesy, esp. when he says A Cinderella story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Neil Pearts's words for Middletown Dreams lyrics: Peart (Guitar For The Practicing Musician, 1986): "There's so much chemistry involved and there's so many intangible things that happen. There are songs where the music has been better than the lyrics or the lyrics better than the music. I think 'Middletown Dreams' is a good marriage of lyrics and music. 'Mystic Rhythms' is another one." - www.songfacts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's the power and the gloryIt's a war in paradiseA Cinderella storyOn a tumble of the dice And Geddy's vocal melody in this part is so cheesy, esp. when he says A Cinderella story. You know what a Cinderella story is, right? used in reference to a situation in which a person, team, etc., of low status or importance unexpectedly achieves great success or public recognition. "the team ended their Cinderella story with a 6–5 triumph"I like those lyrics...they go well with the song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Girl Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Neil Pearts's words for Middletown Dreams lyrics: Peart (Guitar For The Practicing Musician, 1986): "There's so much chemistry involved and there's so many intangible things that happen. There are songs where the music has been better than the lyrics or the lyrics better than the music. I think 'Middletown Dreams' is a good marriage of lyrics and music. 'Mystic Rhythms' is another one." - www.songfacts.comWell of course Neil likes them...he wrote them! :eyeroll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 2112 - Discovery. Ugh. Thank you. Much as I love 2112... no. Just, no. What can this strange device be?When I touch it, it gives forth a sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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