YYZumbi Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I am right now listening to the song Lessons from 2112. And I really like it. The guitar and Geddy´s voice on it. But I don´t really understand... What is the song really about? Someone that please can explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You know we've told you before. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) But you didn't hear us then... Edited July 30, 2015 by Narps 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You didn't listen again! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Da na na na na ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 IS Zumbi serious about this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You know we've told you before. :rfl: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen of the World Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 it's about 3:51 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 IS Zumbi serious about this thread? Yes I am....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 it's about 3:51Wish it were longer to be honest. One of my favorites all time by them. Great tune.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hey Zumbi and I mean this sincerely. Anytime Lessons is brought up it is alright by me. Love the song and always have... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about a kid who got an apartment, but couldn't make the rent payments, and had to move back in with his parents. True story. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sweet memories Flashing very quickly byReminding me Giving me a reason whyI know that My goal is more than a thoughtI'll be there When I teach what I've been taught You know we've told you beforeBut you didn't hear us thenSo you still question whyYou didn't listen again Sweet memories I never thought it would be like thisReminding me Just how close I came to missingI know that This is the way for me to goYou'll be there When you know what I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Lifeson wrote the lyrics to that one, and we know that he had a bit of a struggle with his parents about his decision to drop out of school and be in a rock band. The young Lifeson is creating sweet memories that he never would have experienced if he had gone down the usual path - gone to school and become an accountant or something. The screaming parents (you didn't listen again) are very much like the angry screaming Priests in 2112, who are saying just do as you're told, just do what we have planned for you. People in authority don't like when young people, or people underneath them, start asking questions. They're just supposed to listen and not ask questions. Actually, the song is structured rather like Presentation. That make any sense, Zumbi? Edited July 30, 2015 by toymaker 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Lifeson wrote the lyrics to that one, and we know that he had a bit of a struggle with his parents about his decision to drop out of school and be in a rock band. The young Lifeson is creating sweet memories that he never would have experienced if he had gone down the usual path - gone to school and become an accountant or something. The screaming parents (you didn't listen again) are very much like the angry screaming Priests in 2112, who are saying just do as you're told, just do what we have planned for you. People in authority don't like when young people, or people underneath them, start asking questions. They're just supposed to listen and not ask questions. Actually, the song is structured rather like Presentation. That make any sense, Zumbi? That's how I took it too. Alex wanting to go into music and his parents saying "no, get a real job so you can support yourself..etc." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about man's struggle against nature. The vast cold emptiness of space. The void within. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about man's struggle against nature. The vast cold emptiness of space. The void within.It's about Zumbi's sense of humor? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about man's struggle against nature. The vast cold emptiness of space. The void within. Excuse me. I have to go to the bathroom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about man's struggle against nature. The vast cold emptiness of space. The void within. Excuse me. I have to go to the bathroom.I bet both of you guys are totally serious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg2112 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 One of my all time favorites, such an underrated tune. As a kid, I used to think it was somehow related to the 2112 story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about man's struggle against nature. The vast cold emptiness of space. The void within.It's about Zumbi's sense of humor?Then 90% of it is very dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Back in the day my older brother was convinced this was Alex's "coming out of the closet" song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcm Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Back in the day my older brother was convinced this was Alex's "coming out of the closet" song! Oh I thought that was Tom Sawyer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's about a kid who got an apartment, but couldn't make the rent payments, and had to move back in with his parents. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Barchetta Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 It's about someone not listening...AGAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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