treeduck Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 No big song dissection from me, just this: I'm really loving this tune at the moment and of course it has a cool gee-tar lead break. Anyone else really liking this tune more than at first (though I thought it was pretty good right away)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It's good but doesn't really blow my hair back. Not yet anyway. The Mellotron is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 It's my most current "grower." I was thinking it was alright for the longest time. Now I'm appreciating more the nuances...(like the solo)....and forgivng what I felt was an awkward chorus. Now it just doesn't phase me and I find myself enjoying it much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMcc Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I never got a groove off this song - until today that is. It's starting to settle in. I still consider it my least favourite on the entire album, but I'm starting to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I absolutely love this song! Then again I love all of S&A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdog2112 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I love it, too, although it helps that I relate to the lyrics very strongly. I think the music is great regardless of the lyrics, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prog.fusion Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 one of my favorites. hope they play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 QUOTE (prog.fusion @ May 15 2007, 05:51 PM) one of my favorites. hope they play it. same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamneth Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 yeah. I like it a lot. it's also probably got the best solo on the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ May 15 2007, 05:55 PM) QUOTE (prog.fusion @ May 15 2007, 05:51 PM) one of my favorites. hope they play it. same here. I think they will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Priest Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 This was my fav at first listen , 50 times later this is still the best track on the whole album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Love this song....killer tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begin the Day Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (BruceMcc @ May 15 2007, 05:40 PM) I never got a groove off this song - until today that is. It's starting to settle in. I still consider it my least favourite on the entire album, but I'm starting to enjoy it. Still trying to find the groove, it starts out well then drags a bit in the middle.... but it has grown on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I liked Faithless from the first time I had heard it. But little by little it started emerging as a powerhouse song. Now whenever it comes on I'm just blown away. It's one of the strongest moments from an already strong CD, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilledweasel Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 This is a very good song. And a wonderful solo from Alex. I disagree with Neil in the chorus, but I understand what he's saying and why he's saying it. And he says it (and Geddy sings it) beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 05:50 PM) i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. I'm looking from a Lutheran standpoint and I think they're very well-written. I don't think they're alienating, I think he's just stating what he believes. Would it be any different for you if he sang: I praise our God, Allah Muhammad is our prophet. You can call me Muslim, You can call me Muslim. And I read the Quoran (sp?) And I believe it, yes. That's faith enough for me. ? [i don't mean to offend anybody, this post is just to prove a point. I apologize in advance if anybody is hurt.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) Al's guitar work is excellent in this song..... Edited May 16, 2007 by WCFIELDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ May 15 2007, 07:59 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 05:50 PM) i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. I'm looking from a Lutheran standpoint and I think they're very well-written. I don't think they're alienating, I think he's just stating what he believes. Would it be any different for you if he sang: I praise our God, Allah Muhammad is our prophet. You can call me Muslim, You can call me Muslim. And I read the Quoran (sp?) And I believe it, yes. That's faith enough for me. ? [i don't mean to offend anybody, this post is just to prove a point. I apologize in advance if anybody is hurt.] I think some things are a little touchy and should be left out of lyrics for music. Faithless is a great musical tune, but some of the lyrics he's stating what he believes, but I think he could have put it or used words in a neutral way of expressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 08:07 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ May 15 2007, 07:59 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 05:50 PM) i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. I'm looking from a Lutheran standpoint and I think they're very well-written. I don't think they're alienating, I think he's just stating what he believes. Would it be any different for you if he sang: I praise our God, Allah Muhammad is our prophet. You can call me Muslim, You can call me Muslim. And I read the Quoran (sp?) And I believe it, yes. That's faith enough for me. ? [i don't mean to offend anybody, this post is just to prove a point. I apologize in advance if anybody is hurt.] I think some things are a little touchy and should be left out of lyrics for music. Faithless is a great musical tune, but some of the lyrics he's stating what he believes, but I think he could have put it or used words in a neutral way of expressing. I'm not a big fan of the lyrics either......but I dig the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazyyz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ May 15 2007, 09:09 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 08:07 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ May 15 2007, 07:59 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 05:50 PM) i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. I'm looking from a Lutheran standpoint and I think they're very well-written. I don't think they're alienating, I think he's just stating what he believes. Would it be any different for you if he sang: I praise our God, Allah Muhammad is our prophet. You can call me Muslim, You can call me Muslim. And I read the Quoran (sp?) And I believe it, yes. That's faith enough for me. ? [i don't mean to offend anybody, this post is just to prove a point. I apologize in advance if anybody is hurt.] I think some things are a little touchy and should be left out of lyrics for music. Faithless is a great musical tune, but some of the lyrics he's stating what he believes, but I think he could have put it or used words in a neutral way of expressing. I'm not a big fan of the lyrics either......but I dig the song. I like the lyrics and I think they are getting ultra-criticized for it. The music is incredible, and IMO one of the better songs on the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReflectedLight Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 (edited) QUOTE (mazyyz @ May 15 2007, 08:13 PM) QUOTE (WCFIELDS @ May 15 2007, 09:09 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 08:07 PM) QUOTE (priest_of_syrinx @ May 15 2007, 07:59 PM) QUOTE (hope70 @ May 15 2007, 05:50 PM) i like the music alot in this one, but trying to warm up to the lyrics a bit from a Catholic standpoint. I'm looking from a Lutheran standpoint and I think they're very well-written. I don't think they're alienating, I think he's just stating what he believes. Would it be any different for you if he sang: I praise our God, Allah Muhammad is our prophet. You can call me Muslim, You can call me Muslim. And I read the Quoran (sp?) And I believe it, yes. That's faith enough for me. ? [i don't mean to offend anybody, this post is just to prove a point. I apologize in advance if anybody is hurt.] I think some things are a little touchy and should be left out of lyrics for music. Faithless is a great musical tune, but some of the lyrics he's stating what he believes, but I think he could have put it or used words in a neutral way of expressing. I'm not a big fan of the lyrics either......but I dig the song. I like the lyrics and I think they are getting ultra-criticized for it. The music is incredible, and IMO one of the better songs on the album. it's a great musical tune but hard to swallow the lyrics if you are not atheist. Edited May 16, 2007 by hope70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gedneil Alpeart Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I'm very religious and I love the lyrics. Why take issue? Neil's just expressing his belief. He's not trying to push his belief down your throat. I really appreciate that he has faith in love and hope and kindness (unsaid). THat's wonderful. Who's to say that love and hope and kindness are also God? One of my fav tracks off of S and A. Pure emotion, pure brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subgang Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 It took me a while to "get" the musical aspect of this song, but I liked the lyrics so much from the beginning that I kept listening to it. Eventually it grew on me in a big way...a very challenging track, both lyrically and musically. People debate whether Rush is still "progressive". If that means taking chances, not playing it safe, and daring to do something different, then this song comfortably puts them in that category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazyyz Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ May 15 2007, 09:21 PM) I'm very religious and I love the lyrics. Why take issue? Neil's just expressing his belief. He's not trying to push his belief down your throat. I really appreciate that he has faith in love and hope and kindness (unsaid). THat's wonderful. Who's to say that love and hope and kindness are also God? One of my fav tracks off of S and A. Pure emotion, pure brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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