maplelevy Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 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? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Before And AfterWorking ManAnthemBeneath, Between & BehindI Think I'm Going BaldA Farewell To KingsCircumstancesEntre Nous (well for me anyways)Witch HuntThe WeaponThe Enemy WithinTerritoriesTime Stand Still (again for me)Lock And KeyRed TideBravadoHeresyAlien ShoreEveryday GloryTest For Echo (somewhat)Half The WorldCeiling UnlimitedHow It IsFreezeFar CryThe Larger BowlThe Way The Wind BlowsFaithlessSeven Cities Of Gold Is that 10? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 1). Something for Nothing2). 21123). Witch Hunt (scene moved to academia, though)4). Time Stand Still5). Anthem6). The Garden7). Natural Science8). The Trees9). BU2B Edited August 31, 2020 by laughedatbytime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1). Something for Nothing2). 21123). Witch Hunt4). Time Stand Still5). Anthem6). The Garden7). Natural Science8). The Trees9). BU2B10). 2112omfg I can't believe I skipped The Trees!!! I am a sinner :outtahere: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 7. How It Is* (Vapor) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Self-Indulgence Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Quick to judge, quick to angerSlow to understandIgnorance and prejudiceAnd fear walk hand in hand :scared: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplelevy Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Man, I love that song. Such a 60's "Byrds-like" vibe in the chorus! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 "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." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 "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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublereeder Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 "Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) In the whole wide world there's no magical placeSo you might as well rise put on your bravest face Edited September 13, 2020 by Principled Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7. How It Is* (Vapor) 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7. How It Is* (Vapor) 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: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condemned2bfree Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Between The Wheels at the moment. Seems to be more and more relevant these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.what? how? :tsk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.what? how? :tsk: Just read them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.what? how? :tsk: Just read them! better than most of the lyrics on Presto and Roll The Bones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Force Ten comes to mind.Tough times demand tough talkDemand tough heartsDemand tough songsWe can rise and fall like empiresFlow in and out like the tideBe vain and smart, humble and dumbWe can hit and miss like prideJust like pride.We can circle around like hurricanesDance and dream like loversAttack the day like birds of preyOr scavengers undercover. :sigh: I've always thought Force 10s lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing.what? how? :tsk: Just read them! better than most of the lyrics on Presto and Roll The Bones.. That's a pretty low bar though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) Those who know what's best for us, must rise and save us from ourselves. - Obi Peart Kenobi. :sundog: Shine on, Neil! Edited September 13, 2020 by librarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1. "Afterimage" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia2112 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Before And AfterWorking ManNeil didn't write the lyrics to Working Man or Before and After. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavia2112 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 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 HuntThe WeaponThe Camera Eye 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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