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Neil's Most Relavent Lyrics in the Year 2020

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maplelevy

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In what has been one of the more difficult years in recent history, I've been think a lot about amazingly relevant so many of Neil's lyrics are today. As I went through all of the albums, I was surprised to find that Snakes and Arrows had six of the 24 songs that I tabbed as his most fitting. It was also interesting that two of his oldest lyrics are so freaking applicable to 2020.

 

Here are my top ten in no particular order, although I'm putting an asterik by my top choices.

 

1. Beneath, Between & Behind* (FBN)

2. A Farewell to Kings* (FTK)

3. Witch Hunt (MP)

4. Territories (PoWIN)

5. Bravado (RTB)

6. Red Tide (Presto)

7. How It Is* (Vapor)

8. Far Cry (SA)

9. The Larger Bowl (SA)

10. The Way the Wind Blows (SA)

 

What say you, esteemed members of Rush Forum?

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_hi_water._

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Before And After

Working Man

Anthem

Beneath, Between & Behind

I Think I'm Going Bald

A Farewell To Kings

Circumstances

Entre Nous (well for me anyways)

Witch Hunt

The Weapon

The Enemy Within

Territories

Time Stand Still (again for me)

Lock And Key

Red Tide

Bravado

Heresy

Alien Shore

Everyday Glory

Test For Echo (somewhat)

Half The World

Ceiling Unlimited

How It Is

Freeze

Far Cry

The Larger Bowl

The Way The Wind Blows

Faithless

Seven Cities Of Gold

 

Is that 10?

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laughedatbytime

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1). Something for Nothing

2). 2112

3). Witch Hunt (scene moved to academia, though)

4). Time Stand Still

5). Anthem

6). The Garden

7). Natural Science

8). The Trees

9). BU2B

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1). Something for Nothing

2). 2112

3). Witch Hunt

4). Time Stand Still

5). Anthem

6). The Garden

7). Natural Science

8). The Trees

9). BU2B

10). 2112

omfg I can't believe I skipped The Trees!!! I am a sinner :outtahere:
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maplelevy

maplelevy

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Man, I love that song. Such a 60's "Byrds-like" vibe in the chorus!
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pjbear05

pjbear05

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"Those who know what's best for us must rise save us from ourselves."

 

"We will pay the price, but we will not count the cost."

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_hi_water._

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"Those who know what's best for us must rise save us from ourselves."

 

"We will pay the price, but we will not count the cost."

insert one of Lifeson's best solos
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Principled Man

Principled Man

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In the whole wide world there's no magical place

So you might as well rise put on your bravest face

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Fridge

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7. How It Is* (Vapor)

 

:notworthy:

 

Great song......the plaintive, desperate lyrics juxtaposed with a cheerful almost pop-like tune...very well written.

 

And just because it's me, the obligatory negative comment.....pity it sounds like it was recorded in a swamp.

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goose

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7. How It Is* (Vapor)

 

:notworthy:

 

Great song......the plaintive, desperate lyrics juxtaposed with a cheerful almost pop-like tune...very well written.

 

And just because it's me, the obligatory negative comment.....pity it sounds like it was recorded in a swamp.

True and true. :cheers:
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_hi_water._

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

Fridge

Fridge

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

 

I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.

_hi_water._

_hi_water._

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

 

I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.

what? how? :tsk:
GeddysMullet

GeddysMullet

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

 

I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.

what? how? :tsk:

 

Just read them! :LOL:

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_hi_water._

_hi_water._

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

 

I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.

what? how? :tsk:

 

Just read them! :LOL:

better than most of the lyrics on Presto and Roll The Bones..
Fridge

Fridge

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Force Ten comes to mind.

Tough times demand tough talk

Demand tough hearts

Demand tough songs

We can rise and fall like empires

Flow in and out like the tide

Be vain and smart, humble and dumb

We can hit and miss like pride

Just like pride.

We can circle around like hurricanes

Dance and dream like lovers

Attack the day like birds of prey

Or scavengers undercover.

 

:yes:

 

 

 

:sigh:

 

I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.

what? how? :tsk:

 

Just read them! :LOL:

better than most of the lyrics on Presto and Roll The Bones..

 

That's a pretty low bar though....

librarian

librarian

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:notworthy: Those who know what's best for us, must rise and save us from ourselves. :notworthy:

 

- Obi Peart Kenobi. :sundog: Shine on, Neil!

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Flavia2112

Flavia2112

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New World Man--

He's got a problem with his power, with weapons on patrol/He's got to walk a fine line, and keep his self-control

 

Something For Nothing--

Countless ways/You pass the days

 

A Farewell To Kings--

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

 

Witch Hunt

The Weapon

The Camera Eye

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