Neil mentioned he was happy when people got something from his writing. Most people tend to focus on the first verse of the song when he mentions a gay friend (fictional or real). It's important, in my opinion to see the lyrics as a whole and how hero's can be everyday people like you and I doing what most might see as mundane. Everyone's life matters, not what the media pushes. God bless, RIP Neil Peart! You are missed!
Yes Neil wrote this song. Its about people being different but nobody gives them respect. They are nobody's hero. Wich is a shame.... we are all human beings... Rush is so awesome...
It's more than just a tribute to a friend. I know songs are subjective, but I think they're also pointing out that true heroes are not the ones we see on TV or winning a championship "not the handsome actor who plays the heroes role". They're the unsung, the ones running towards something others are running away from. The scientists, researchers, explorers. Hope all is well, take care ✌
[1] The first verse deals with the AIDS-related death of a homosexual man named Ellis, a friend of Neil Peart when Peart lived in London. After the chorus, the second verse speaks of a girl who was murdered in Peart's hometown, Port Dalhousie. The girl is rumoured to have been Kristen French, one of Paul Bernardo's victims.[2] It inspired the title for the paper Nobody's Hero: On Equal Protection, Homosexuality, and National Security published in The George Washington Law Review.[3]
I was at that show. The last one before Neil lost his family. I was so happy he made it out the other side and found happiness before the Cancer. God, I miss this band.
Thank you for talking about the first verse I am gay and I was 19 when this came out in 1993 and it moved me my favorite band and singing about me Neil was just that kind of guy and so understanding of life no matter who u arei cant pretend a stranger is a long a waited friend love u Neil rip i am 45 now and living my life with the love of my life he is so wonderful these 3 guys are the peoples peoples I have loved this band since I was 9 and of course tom swayer got me hooked and I have watch alot of your reactions ❤ and u are such an awesome person and u get them your 3 uncles I love that ❤ awesome reaction u stay safe and thank u again if u can react to it without getting blocked cuz no one has reacted to it yet off the first album in 1974 Before and After I love this song and Geddy wrote the lyrics and I love this guy man the bass ❤ thank u
Derrick, thankyou so much for this comment! I appreciate how much this means to you, and how you understand these 3... (#my3uncles) lol We just love them for being themselves! That is all i wish for you and everyone who has a good heart these days. I will definitely try my very best to get this song that you suggested out! Sounds like a good song & I love to do that for good people! Stay safe and kind!
I recall this song coming out in ‘93 which was a time that more and more people were coming out of the closet. I was born in ‘70. Around ‘89 I was at a girlfriends Christmas Eve dinner with two dozen of her family members. When they prayed at dinner the family matriarch included the fact that her teenage son had recently made it known that he was gay. I remember the look on his face of both pride and fear of being judged. My first thought was he was the bravest person I’ve ever met. So, four years later these lyrics were so poignant to me.
The Greatest Band ever!I I have been a Rush fan since I was 15 years old. I was in 9th grade when Moving Pictures came out. I was blown away.I got to see them live twice The Vapor Trails tour and Snakes and Arrows tour. They were INCREDIBLE!!!!! I am so glad you reacted to this song. Check out these: Driven, Virtuality, Limbo(instrumental)Totem,Between The Sun and Moon. RIP Neil.We lost a legend! To know that they will never perform together again is just heartbreaking.
It’s about the unsung hero’s of our lives ... and not about one group of people ... don’t miss the pint of the song ... maybe you should get the lyrics and read them that will help... but your right they did care and were good people RIP Neal.. you are missed
Good Morn KK ! There are stories behind these verses, 1st one was Neil's friend he met when he traveled to England to seek his fortune before Rush. 2nd was the murders of schoolchildren Kristen French and Leslie Mahafee, Neil knew the family.
Wow! I never knew that this song was about Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffey. That brings back some dark memories for me,as I was living in St. Catharines when that all happened with Bernardo & Homolka and,as you probably noticed, Kristen and I share the same last name.
Hi Kristin, heres some of my favorite Rush songs; Red Barchetta, Afterimage, Middletown Dreams, Grand Designs, Prime Mover, Emotion Detector, Presto, Chain Lightning, Dreamline, Bravado, Ghost of a Chance, Roll the Bones, Secret Touch, Earthshine, Alien Shore and Far Cry. I have been a RUSH fan since '79 when they came out with Limelight. There are many many other great songs and messages from the greatest band of alltime. Have fun listening to these 3 fantastic musicians and know this that their themes will lift you and make you wiser.
Greetings from Brazil! From Rush I also recommend the live videos of "Red Barchetta" and "Freewill" from the show" Exit: Stage Left ", in addition to the live video of "YYZ" from the show "Rush in Rio"!
Thank you so much for the shout out and playing one of my favorites. It's so perfect for what is going on in the world right now. Our first responders and our medical professionals are my heroes right now.
Miss you Kristin, hope you and fam are well! This song WAS written by Neil and was based a little on personal experience and the general notion that although these people that passed were not “ famous “, they were still no less tragic and would be greatly missed by family and friends.. xoxo girl! 🥁🎼😘
“Nobody’s Hero" is a song by Canadian progressive rock band Rush, released as the third single from their 1993 album Counterparts. The first verse deals with the AIDS-related death of a homosexual man named Ellis, a friend of Neil Peart when Peart lived in London. After the chorus, the second verse speaks of a girl who was murdered in Peart's hometown, Port Dalhousie. The girl is rumoured to have been Kristen French, one of Paul Bernardo's (A Canadian Serial Killer) victims. It inspired the title for the paper Nobody's Hero: On Equal Protection, Homosexuality, and National Security published in The George Washington Law Review-(Wikipedia). Counterparts is a great album with great and meaningful lyrics some other great songs are Animate, Cold Fire, Stick It Out, Between The Sun & Moon, The Speed Of Love, Leave That Thing Alone, Everyday Glory. I know you might of reacted to some of these songs, but I’m just naming a few from the album. I know people probably wrote similar comments already, but who cares 😂
Hola hermosa... norhing like a little Rush to get me to post - but I am always lingering checking out your content. I needed this today - found out an old highschool friend of mine was killed while cycling by a drunk driver on Tuesday. He was one of the good ones - a good family man with a good charitable heart and always smiling. Thank you!! Much love!
Hello Kirstin, its such a Deep moving song, did you call them your three uncles?? if so they would be thrilled to have you as a Niece. Love watching you do the Rush songs you see more and more of what we all love about them. keep up the Beautiful reactions.
One of my favorite songs, and the lyrics are so thoughtful, which is typical of Neil. Did anyone else notice Neil switched his grip style on his left hand? I'm curious why he would do that. "I didn't know the girl, but I knew her family. All their lives were shattered in a nightmare of brutality." I heard a rumor this was about Leslie Mahaffy (ie one of Paul Bernardo's victims). Anyone know if this is true? Edit: I just read that it was supposedly about Kristen French, another victim of Paul Bernardo.
Hi ya sweetie. For some reason I'm not getting notifications from your channel. I am just now seeing this. I will unsubscribe and then subscribe. Maybe that will fix the problem. Love ya much. 😎🐶🥁🎶
This song is where we come to the few problems of Rush, Yes. It certainly a heartfelt tribute to a friend (and in turn a song for many LGBTQ+ person's) But instead of Neil's normally individual and thoughtful lyrics, there is tacky sentiment. I'm not saying a sentimental song is an anathema, it just isn't as inspired. A GREAT song was hindered.
Ohhh I see, well them making this is pretty astonishing... I still commend them for trying to be open minded my dear Steven :) Thankyou for letting me know... I was not completely in the dark
@@KristinKali Like I said, it IS sincere and heartfelt. They aren't pandering. However, lyrically, it lacks Peart's usual flair for language to a particular topic. I think he should have dug deeper. That's all. A good song...but could have been GREAT.
"I see red And it hurts my head Guess it must be something That I read" "In a dog's life A year is really more like seven And all too soon a canine Will be chasing cars in doggie heaven" "What would touch me deeper Tears that fall from eyes That only cry? Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes That know why?" "Stick it out Stick it out Stick it out Spit it out Stick it out Spit it out" Rush has plenty of cheese out there, not counting their entire debut album. A song about unsung heroes though, doesn't even come close to being anywhere near the top of that list.
Neil mentioned he was happy when people got something from his writing. Most people tend to focus on the first verse of the song when he mentions a gay friend (fictional or real). It's important, in my opinion to see the lyrics as a whole and how hero's can be everyday people like you and I doing what most might see as mundane. Everyone's life matters, not what the media pushes. God bless, RIP Neil Peart! You are missed!
RUSH is and always be Canada ' s number 1 rock trio ,RIP Neil, you are missed 🍁
Yes Neil wrote this song. Its about people being different but nobody gives them respect. They are nobody's hero. Wich is a shame.... we are all human beings... Rush is so awesome...
It's more than just a tribute to a friend. I know songs are subjective, but I think they're also pointing out that true heroes are not the ones we see on TV or winning a championship "not the handsome actor who plays the heroes role". They're the unsung, the ones running towards something others are running away from. The scientists, researchers, explorers.
Hope all is well, take care ✌
👊❤️🗣Well PUT!! Thankyou for this insightful comment! 🥰🙏💕
BINGO..
... when I heard that you were gone I felt your shadow cross my heart. RIP Neil. My hero.
[1] The first verse deals with the AIDS-related death of a homosexual man named Ellis, a friend of Neil Peart when Peart lived in London. After the chorus, the second verse speaks of a girl who was murdered in Peart's hometown, Port Dalhousie. The girl is rumoured to have been Kristen French, one of Paul Bernardo's victims.[2]
It inspired the title for the paper Nobody's Hero: On Equal Protection, Homosexuality, and National Security published in The George Washington Law Review.[3]
Brilliant
Thanks. Great information Denis.
I was at that show. The last one before Neil lost his family. I was so happy he made it out the other side and found happiness before the Cancer. God, I miss this band.
Neil had written this as a memorial to his passed friends
Thank you for talking about the first verse I am gay and I was 19 when this came out in 1993 and it moved me my favorite band and singing about me Neil was just that kind of guy and so understanding of life no matter who u arei cant pretend a stranger is a long a waited friend love u Neil rip i am 45 now and living my life with the love of my life he is so wonderful these 3 guys are the peoples peoples I have loved this band since I was 9 and of course tom swayer got me hooked and I have watch alot of your reactions ❤ and u are such an awesome person and u get them your 3 uncles I love that ❤ awesome reaction u stay safe and thank u again if u can react to it without getting blocked cuz no one has reacted to it yet off the first album in 1974 Before and After I love this song and Geddy wrote the lyrics and I love this guy man the bass ❤ thank u
Derrick, thankyou so much for this comment! I appreciate how much this means to you, and how you understand these 3... (#my3uncles) lol We just love them for being themselves! That is all i wish for you and everyone who has a good heart these days. I will definitely try my very best to get this song that you suggested out! Sounds like a good song & I love to do that for good people! Stay safe and kind!
Before & After is a top 10 Rush song for me, PHENOMENAL track!! ❤❤❤
I recall this song coming out in ‘93 which was a time that more and more people were coming out of the closet. I was born in ‘70. Around ‘89 I was at a girlfriends Christmas Eve dinner with two dozen of her family members. When they prayed at dinner the family matriarch included the fact that her teenage son had recently made it known that he was gay. I remember the look on his face of both pride and fear of being judged. My first thought was he was the bravest person I’ve ever met. So, four years later these lyrics were so poignant to me.
The Greatest Band ever!I I have been a Rush fan since I was 15 years old. I was in 9th grade when Moving Pictures came out. I was blown away.I got to see them live
twice The Vapor Trails tour and Snakes and Arrows tour. They were INCREDIBLE!!!!! I am so glad you reacted to this song. Check out these: Driven, Virtuality, Limbo(instrumental)Totem,Between The Sun and Moon. RIP Neil.We lost a legend! To know that they will never perform together again is just heartbreaking.
You made an excellent choice
this concert was my first concert and first date.
It’s about the unsung hero’s of our lives ... and not about one group of people ... don’t miss the pint of the song ... maybe you should get the lyrics and read them that will help... but your right they did care and were good people RIP Neal.. you are missed
Presto is a awesome Rush song that has a awesome message like this song. Rush has endless amount of masterpieces that Neil wrote the lyrics.
Good Morn KK !
There are stories behind these verses,
1st one was Neil's friend he met when he traveled to England to seek his fortune before Rush.
2nd was the murders of schoolchildren Kristen French and Leslie Mahafee, Neil knew the family.
👊❤️🗣Good morning Sharky!! Thankyou for telling me 🙏💕 it means more when I know the backstory
@@KristinKali You're welcome KK glad to share
Wow! I never knew that this song was about Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffey. That brings back some dark memories for me,as I was living in St. Catharines when that all happened with Bernardo & Homolka and,as you probably noticed, Kristen and I share the same last name.
Hi Kristin, heres some of my favorite Rush songs; Red Barchetta, Afterimage, Middletown Dreams, Grand Designs, Prime Mover, Emotion Detector, Presto, Chain Lightning, Dreamline, Bravado, Ghost of a Chance, Roll the Bones, Secret Touch, Earthshine, Alien Shore and Far Cry. I have been a RUSH fan since '79 when they came out with Limelight. There are many many other great songs and messages from the greatest band of alltime. Have fun listening to these 3 fantastic musicians and know this that their themes will lift you and make you wiser.
Been pushing for this song, and also "The Pass". Have the lyrics handy
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Yes Neil did write this and yes your thoughts are correct!
RUSH RUSH RUSH!🇨🇦 Love it and love you Kristin!♥️ I was sick For awhile but l'm back and sooo glad!!🇨🇦🇨🇦🎼🎶🎵♥️
👊❤️🗣Dale! I am glad to see you back!! 🥰
Love this song!
Very emotional song from Power Trio
Greetings from Brazil! From Rush I also recommend the live videos of "Red Barchetta" and "Freewill" from the show" Exit: Stage Left ", in addition to the live video of "YYZ" from the show "Rush in Rio"!
Thank you for reacting to more Rush Kristin. This is a great song and a great reaction s usual. xx
No problem 😊 We love RUSH!!
Yes this is a very moving song.
This song touches much false heroes verses the unsung true heroes. But Rush sung of them
nice to see you ...you are absolutely beautiful today
Thank you so much for the shout out and playing one of my favorites. It's so perfect for what is going on in the world right now. Our first responders and our medical professionals are my heroes right now.
👊❤️🥰🗣You are welcome & you are so right! 🙏💕 They are also mine too!
Just fantastic big thank you for playing more rush Kali 👏❤️👌
Neil peart's good friend died,that is what inspired him to write this.Neil wrote a few excellent books
Miss you Kristin, hope you and fam are well! This song WAS written by Neil and was based a little on personal experience and the general notion that although these people that passed were not “ famous “, they were still no less tragic and would be greatly missed by family and friends.. xoxo girl! 🥁🎼😘
👊❤️🗣Thankyou Rick ☺️ my kids keep me so busy ... stay safe!
“Nobody’s Hero" is a song by Canadian progressive rock band Rush, released as the third single from their 1993 album Counterparts. The first verse deals with the AIDS-related death of a homosexual man named Ellis, a friend of Neil Peart when Peart lived in London. After the chorus, the second verse speaks of a girl who was murdered in Peart's hometown, Port Dalhousie. The girl is rumoured to have been Kristen French, one of Paul Bernardo's (A Canadian Serial Killer) victims. It inspired the title for the paper Nobody's Hero: On Equal Protection, Homosexuality, and National Security published in The George Washington Law Review-(Wikipedia). Counterparts is a great album with great and meaningful lyrics some other great songs are Animate, Cold Fire, Stick It Out, Between The Sun & Moon, The Speed Of Love, Leave That Thing Alone, Everyday Glory. I know you might of reacted to some of these songs, but I’m just naming a few from the album. I know people probably wrote similar comments already, but who cares 😂
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😂🤔🗣I knew it was you! 🤣
Your uncle's miss you. Meet them in Rio! (One Little Victory (In Rio)!!!)
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Nobody’s Hero is such a deep and profound song. Neil Peart really covers the topic well
You are absolutely gorgeous 😍😍
This was the only Rush song that ever had me crying from the first verse.
Yeeeeees! RUSH!!!!
Hola hermosa... norhing like a little Rush to get me to post - but I am always lingering checking out your content. I needed this today - found out an old highschool friend of mine was killed while cycling by a drunk driver on Tuesday. He was one of the good ones - a good family man with a good charitable heart and always smiling. Thank you!! Much love!
👊❤️🥺🗣Hermoso! I am so very sorry ☹️ That is horrible and my heart goes out to you and the family of your good friend 🙏💕
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Hello Kirstin, its such a Deep moving song, did you call them your three uncles?? if so they would be thrilled to have you as a Niece. Love watching you do the Rush songs you see more and more of what we all love about them. keep up the Beautiful reactions.
Canada's best export :-)
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Have you done The Pass? One of Geddys faves.
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I wish you would do "The Trees"
One of my favorite songs, and the lyrics are so thoughtful, which is typical of Neil. Did anyone else notice Neil switched his grip style on his left hand? I'm curious why he would do that.
"I didn't know the girl, but I knew her family. All their lives were shattered in a nightmare of brutality." I heard a rumor this was about Leslie Mahaffy (ie one of Paul Bernardo's victims). Anyone know if this is true?
Edit: I just read that it was supposedly about Kristen French, another victim of Paul Bernardo.
I’m leaving this on all of your videos: if you are looking for Rush merch, just go to rush.com And thank you for this song in so many ways.…
Neal writes all the lyrics
Test for Echo!
The audio is...ugh...especially the drums. But, its nice to see them during this period.
That's why they call "Rush" the thinking persons band.
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Watch the official video for this song. You will be moved.
Hi ya sweetie. For some reason I'm not getting notifications from your channel. I am just now seeing this. I will unsubscribe and then subscribe. Maybe that will fix the problem. Love ya much. 😎🐶🥁🎶
👊❤️🗣Thankyou Rocker-T! You know TH-cam likes to keep everyone guessing?
@@KristinKali ain't that the truth. Love ya. 🥁🎶😎🐶
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Just FYI the official video for this song is really very well done: th-cam.com/video/fIDL9JWB1MA/w-d-xo.html And here’s the link, no muss, no fuss.
This song is where we come to the few problems of Rush, Yes. It certainly a heartfelt tribute to a friend (and in turn a song for many LGBTQ+ person's) But instead of Neil's normally individual and thoughtful lyrics, there is tacky sentiment. I'm not saying a sentimental song is an anathema, it just isn't as inspired. A GREAT song was hindered.
Ohhh I see, well them making this is pretty astonishing... I still commend them for trying to be open minded my dear Steven :) Thankyou for letting me know... I was not completely in the dark
@@KristinKali Like I said, it IS sincere and heartfelt. They aren't pandering. However, lyrically, it lacks Peart's usual flair for language to a particular topic. I think he should have dug deeper. That's all. A good song...but could have been GREAT.
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"I see red
And it hurts my head
Guess it must be something
That I read"
"In a dog's life
A year is really more like seven
And all too soon a canine
Will be chasing cars in doggie heaven"
"What would touch me deeper
Tears that fall from eyes
That only cry?
Would it touch you deeper
Than tears that fall from eyes
That know why?"
"Stick it out
Stick it out
Stick it out
Spit it out
Stick it out
Spit it out"
Rush has plenty of cheese out there, not counting their entire debut album. A song about unsung heroes though, doesn't even come close to being anywhere near the top of that list.