losingit2k Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) The Lyrics for "THE WRECKERS" are really descriptive. They really paint a picture and tell the story like those of: Red Barchetta, Countdown, Red Sector A, Losing It, THE WRECKERS" The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of a hurricane We struggle in vain A hellish night - a ghostly light Appears trough the driving rain Salvation in human chain All I know is that sometimes you have to be wary Of a miracle too good to be true All I know is that sometimes the truth is contrary Everything in life you thought you knew All I know is that sometimes you have to be wary 'Cause sometimes the target is you Driven aground, with that awful sound Drowned by the cheer from ashore We wonder what for The people swarm through the darkling storm Gather everything the can score 'Til their backs won't bear any more The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of an icy grave The human chain leaves a bloody stain Washed away in the pounding waves All I know is that memory can be too much to carry Striking down like a bolt from the blue What's your take? Edited June 8, 2012 by losingit2k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadoo Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I was thinking the same thing. Not only does it paint a beautiful picture, but the music matches perfectly. You can feel the hero's despair. They really knocked it out of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtull Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 QUOTE (losingit2k @ Jun 8 2012, 01:36 PM) The Lyrics for "THE WRECKERS" are really descriptive. They really paint a picture and tell the story like those of: Red Barchetta, Countdown, Red Sector A, Losing It, What's your take? I agree! In fact, that's where this entire album shines, to me. It feels so cinematic! To quote Simple Jack, it's like "head movies. But this head movie makes my eyes rain!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilb1972 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I remember reading that Neil was partially inspired by Jamaica Inn, and I can't get the image of the old Hitchcock film out of my head when I listen. I am sure he was inspired by the novel the movie was based on, but I still see that old b/w footage when I listen knowing that was part of his inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d153/avplanners/ray.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowSnake Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The Wreckers is such a beautiful song. The chorus gets me everytime, I love how Geddy sings it. Such great lyrics and awesome music, I am so in love with this album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slack jaw gaze Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 It's currently my favorite (until I queue up another track, then that will be stuck in my head). I hope Alex expands on that outro solo live. Adding another minute or two of solo would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$2112.00 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Love this song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vprtrls Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The intro sounds like The Knack! Love this tune and the album. 3 plays through and it gets better as I hear more of what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (losingit2k @ Jun 8 2012, 01:36 PM) The Lyrics for "THE WRECKERS" are really descriptive. They really paint a picture and tell the story like those of: Red Barchetta, Countdown, Red Sector A, Losing It, THE WRECKERS" The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of a hurricane We struggle in vain A hellish night - a ghostly light Appears trough the driving rain Salvation in human chain All I know is that sometimes you have to be wary Of a miracle too good to be true All I know is that sometimes the truth is contrary Everything in life you thought you knew All I know is that sometimes you have to be wary 'Cause sometimes the target is you Driven aground, with that awful sound Drowned by the cheer from ashore We wonder what for The people swarm through the darkling storm Gather everything the can score 'Til their backs won't bear any more The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of an icy grave The human chain leaves a bloody stain Washed away in the pounding waves All I know is that memory can be too much to carry Striking down like a bolt from the blue What's your take? Questions on lyrics. The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of a hurricane We struggle in vain A hellish night - a ghostly light Appears trough the driving rain Salvation in human chain I first I thought it was a typo and should be "tough" but it's definately "tRough". I didn't think that fit with my definition, you know a long narrow box structure used for watering horses. I suppose it could but the usage is a bit odd. So I looked and saw this, QUOTE Trough (meteorology) wiki A trough is an elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with fronts. (more at link) Types of trough In addition to standard troughs, some may be described further with a qualifying term indicating a specific or a set of characteristics Lee trough A "lee trough" is one and the same thing as a "dynamic trough". According to the AMS Glossary, it is "A pressure trough formed on the lee side of a mountain range in situations where the wind is blowing with a substantial component across the mountain ridge; often seen on United States weather maps east of the Rocky Mountains, and sometimes east of the Appalachians, where it is less pronounced.", and can be formed either as a result of the adiabatic compression of sinking air on the "lee" side of a mountain range, or through cyclogenesis resulting from "the horizontal convergence associated with vertical stretching of air columns passing over the ridge and descending the lee slope."[7][8] Inverted trough An inverted trough is an atmospheric trough which is oriented opposite to most troughs of the mid-latitudes. Most (but not all) inverted troughs are tropical waves (also commonly called easterly waves). Most troughs of low pressure in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are characterized by decreasing atmospheric pressure from south to north while inverted troughs are characterized by decreasing pressure from north to south. The situation is opposite in the Southern Hemisphere. Inverted troughs in both hemispheres move to the west from the east, while mid-latitude troughs generally move with the westerlies toward the east. All troughs may be at the surface, or aloft, or both under various conditions. Most troughs bring clouds, showers, and a wind shift, particularly following the passage of the trough. This results from convergence or "squeezing" which forces lifting of moist air behind the trough line. So I think he is definately refering to the meteorological term, and leave it to Neil to actually use an odd term like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 And then in the same verse... The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of a hurricane We struggle in vain A hellish night - a ghostly light Appears trough the driving rain Salvation in human chain Okay, a human chain is a political statement of people holding hands in defiance, or protest. The breakers appear like a human chain? The people on the shore? How do you get salvation from a "human chain"? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomboni Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 pretty sure it's a typo and it should be "through" not "tough" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliFan Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) It's a typo, the word is "through". e: i am beaten Edited June 12, 2012 by ChiliFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomboni Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 people holding hands, forming a chain so they don't lose each other as they try to make it to safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Juuuuuuustttt....sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merely Space Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Running Rebel @ Jun 12 2012, 01:28 PM) And then in the same verse... The breakers roar on an unseen shore In the teeth of a hurricane We struggle in vain A hellish night - a ghostly light Appears trough the driving rain Salvation in human chain Okay, a human chain is a political statement of people holding hands in defiance, or protest. The breakers appear like a human chain? The people on the shore? How do you get salvation from a "human chain"? Thoughts? Dude you are way too politically oriented! They are holding on to each other to keep people from getting swept away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchunter Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 What an Awesome song and a Fantastic album.The Boys never seem to amaze me! 129 Days til the Show for me and obviously cannot get here fast enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifloveremains Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I've been listening to this one on repeat for a little while now; I think it's my favourite on the album (at least for now). Beautiful chorus and I love the strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Rebel Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Jomboni @ Jun 12 2012, 01:28 PM) pretty sure it's a typo and it should be "through" not "tough" duh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 QUOTE (Running Rebel @ Jun 12 2012, 02:17 PM) QUOTE (Jomboni @ Jun 12 2012, 01:28 PM) pretty sure it's a typo and it should be "through" not "tough" duh..... In my insert it definitely says through. Luckily Reb doesn't over-analyze stuff... could make for long winded posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Witchunter Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Like the ladies need another reason to love Geddy!They certainly will when they here this song for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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