limbo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 it sounds like it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 You, Rush saying farewell to being Rush? After listening to HF, God, I hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animate Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Absolutely as close to a farewell song as they have ever done. It makes me cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 after watching the video of the song on the rush web site it seems like maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I would say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (limbo @ Apr 19 2012, 07:51 AM) after watching the video of the song on the rush web site it seems like maybe. I'm so against thinking about the farewell ideas, especially since Rush themselves have shot down that idea throughout their careers. That said, I can't help but admit I had that twinge of thought with the video/lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtrusive Companion Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It can't be... there's another three songs after it on the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Apr 19 2012, 07:53 AM) It can't be... there's another three songs after it on the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Apr 19 2012, 07:53 AM) It can't be... there's another three songs after it on the album That's exactly what I was gonna say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgeddy05 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Unobtrusive Companion @ Apr 19 2012, 07:53 AM) It can't be... there's another three songs after it on the album good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionDetector Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I actually sort of got that feeling a bit after watching the official video on Rush.com. It definitely sounds like Neil is reminiscing on his career and life with Rush. You know..."wishing he could live it all again..." But who knows really? Like I mentioned on another thread yesterday, I just hope that between an awesome record and hopefully a great and successful tour this fall, that it all motivates and re-energizes them...and makes them realize that they still have something left in the tank for at least one more album after CA. Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 yep.. it's a farewell song alright! at least its the protagonist in the story saying farewell to whatever situation he was in leading up to it. as for the band? who knows. They're pushing 60... they've earned whatever choices they make after this album/tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Snaked @ Apr 19 2012, 07:56 AM) yep.. it's a farewell song alright! at least its the protagonist in the story saying farewell to whatever situation he was in leading up to it. as for the band? who knows. They're pushing 60... they've earned whatever choices they make after this album/tour. definitely, i was not criticizing them at all. still sucks to see it happen if this is the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilb1972 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It's not a farewell song for the band -- they still have to do an R40! And one more studio album, just to even out all the different "phases" of the band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yup. It's all over. Open a beer, cry into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscrapre Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Neil explicitly stated that the lyrics were inspired by the death of Freddie Gruber. He also said that he didn't want to live his life again. I just really hope it's not a farewell. It kicks so much ass. They still got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaked Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I think it really falls back onto something Geddy said in an interview in 2000 about knowing there was that one great song/album inside him and the quest to let it out. Will CA be that album for them? Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus The God Of Balance Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 19 2012, 08:01 AM) Yup. It's all over. Open a beer, cry into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I thought this was a 'Hello we're Rush and we can still kick your ass' kind of song. And it's part of the CA story so I don't know how you can get that it's some kind of Rush farewell tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Dscrapre @ Apr 19 2012, 08:01 AM) I just really hope it's not a farewell. It kicks so much ass. They still got it. I agree. In a sense, they're just getting started! They've got such a new life with Nick. But the album itself got me thinking this could be a Swan Song. Think of what they've done with CA: heavy, hard-rocking, progressive, a concept album... it's like they're giving us core fans everything we've always wanted. Why? Is this a "love letter" to the fans? And perhaps a "going out with a bang"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druid13 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yep yep Yep...I cna't help but think the same things you guys are thinking.... Obviously it is a reflection of the character in the sotry I think also it's about Freddie...and... I think it might just represent the band as well. It can be all those things..... When I first heard the notion of RUSH writing another conecpt album I thought the same thing..... Give the fans what they want etc.....then...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I can see how many fans are seeing it as a farewell song, but I'm not so sure. The guys will be turning 59/60 years old this year, so they are naturally reflecting on their lives, careers, and life in general. As long as they have something to say, musically and lyrically, they're gonna say it. Even though there are fewer years ahead of them than behind them, that's no reason for them to hang it up. As long as their health/physical condition allows them to play, they're gonna PLAY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertk Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Workaholic Man @ Apr 19 2012, 08:42 AM) As long as they have something to say, musically and lyrically, they're gonna say it. Even though there are fewer years ahead of them than behind them, that's no reason for them to hang it up. As long as their health/physical condition allows them to play, they're gonna PLAY!! True but.. Neil's daughter is growing up and so are Geddy and Alex's kids (even though they are much older than Neil's little girl) and as they get older maybe they want to spend more time with their families than in the studio and on the road. Or perhaps dedicated to their other hobbies.. Neil traveling and writing and Alex with his golfing and club (no pun intended). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 QUOTE (Gilbertk @ Apr 19 2012, 09:11 AM) QUOTE (Workaholic Man @ Apr 19 2012, 08:42 AM) As long as they have something to say, musically and lyrically, they're gonna say it. Even though there are fewer years ahead of them than behind them, that's no reason for them to hang it up. As long as their health/physical condition allows them to play, they're gonna PLAY!! True but.. Neil's daughter is growing up and so are Geddy and Alex's kids (even though they are much older than Neil's little girl) and as they get older maybe they want to spend more time with their families than in the studio and on the road. Or perhaps dedicated to their other hobbies.. Neil traveling and writing and Alex with his golfing and club (no pun intended). You speak the truth. I can definitely see Neil being the first to call it quits, as his need to be with his family will come to dominate. It just seems to me that their future as a band will depend mostly on if they still have something to say as a band. If they feel that they have unfinished business, that they still have that drive to say something as RUSH, then I can see them continuing the journey. And what an amazing journey it's been..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmai Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 "Better burn up than fade away", said Kurgan... I think the song lyrics fit the theme of the album, is the hero to sing that song... probably Neil wrote it as if it's the last, so that they already said goodbye and have no problem with it in future if they're not recording another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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