It's the lyrics that keep all of us true rush fans to continue to listen to their music over and over and over again. Hearing and listening to the truth about all aspects of life never gets old and remains what it is. The truth is likened unto a piece of undiscovered land that man has never seen nor stepped upon. It's pure and uncorrupted, and remains the same without distortion.
@@ProverbsChvs- Hmm, not me. Rush’s instrumental aspects are what do it for me. And I’m a vocalist and guitarist in my bands. I love Geddy and his voice and the lyrics. But it’s really the ALCHEMY of the guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes synths that do it for some of us more technical-musician Rush-heads. And Geddy is my favorite bassist of all time for sure. And probably one of my favorite singers. I just don’t really care about lyrics that much (even though I also have a masters degree in literature 😆)
I listen to different music and different bands, but there is probably no other group like RUSH. I don't think any group has ever had such complex songs, both lyrically and musically. Hats off to this music!
I could sit here all day and listen to Rush and read Neil's lyrics. Each song makes you want to listen to another. My favorite band. Thanks RushLyricsOnScreen for putting these together!
Thoughtful and insightful lyrics, beautiful intricate melodies that seamlessly shift to driving hard rock, combined with amazing individual musicianship by all three. If any one song sums up what Rush is all about, Natural Science is it. For me, this song is just as awesome now as it was back in 80' when I first heard it on vinyl. One of my all time favorite Rush songs.
I'm only 12 and I like this! My dad loves Rush, like the biggest Rush fan ever! When ever I listen to Rush(which is like every day) with my dad he says listen carefully, these songs actually mean something. I love Rush!!!
+Tom Araya has nothing to do with being a douchebag if somebody's going to be sarcastic to me I'll be sarcastic to them you asked me what my point was to me I took it as sarcasm so you got it right back
Thats what makes you one of us is your ability to actually hear the musicianship and talent of RUSH. The intellectual side of their music is what usually throws most people off and if they don't get it, they don't like it. Which for me personally is one of the reasons I love RUSH so much, not everybody likes or listens to them. It's not sheeple music. :)
Growing up in a small town in E. Tn. ....I couldn't wait till my older brother went to his girlfriends house!....I would listen to this record over and over....took me on a musical journey. ...unbelievable musicianship! ...that is .till he came home and beat my ass for scratching his records!...but well worth it!
I love the heaviest of metal. But I guess deep down, I’m a nerd. I remember buying this album when it came out. This would be the last Rush album before they were no longer just “my band”. After Moving Pictures, they became giants. Though I believe Moving Pictures is Rush’s most defining album, Permanent Waves is dearest too me me because of this. I kept wondering “why doesn’t anybody get it?!”. With Moving Pictures, they did. Exit Stage Left was the last Rush album I bought. The memories are priceless. Thanks Alex, Geddy, Neil. RIP Good Sir.
these guys rocked the Hell out of everyone else and they were man enough to go geek/nerd at times with the lyrics. deep song man! Awesome interlude manic!
This song is so good that they could have just released the intro to 1:44 and I literally would not have complained. But then it continues! And so do the eargasms of millions!
My heart 💔 over the loss of Neil Peart. He will always hold a most special place in my heart and in my life. My deepest condolences to the family and to his two best friends, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. And although you don't even know me, I consider you my dear friends, all three of you.
Composition and Lyrical Genius! If when I die, I hear this music I'll know I'm heading to the right place! I mean it's got to be obvious. God Rocks Out To Rush!!!
Growing up this was always my favorite rush song!! Reminds me of the early 80's, I was 15 when this came out. I'm 55 now and still jamming on it!! Always will!! Love RUSH!!!
Memories of my Sony Walkman days. I was the weird kid in the neighborhood wearing his 'Walkman' and walking around the neighborhood jamming out to RUSH (and others). Loved this album. My first concert ever. Philadelphia Spectrum Permanent Waves Tour 1980.
INDOCTRINATION (SCHOOL) DID NOT EDUCATE ME... RUSH INSPIRED MY INTELLECT... I LEARNED TO USE MY INNER EYE WHEN ABSORBING THIS VIBRATION! I would lay on the floor put the speakers beside my ears, turn it UP... Feel the music, contemplate the lyrics and let my mind agree to let the message IN! THE WHOLE PRESENTATION, WONDROUS! On vinyl, you could just let the needle repeat the soundscape of the ocean until you had to leave the tide pools... Who says "ONE BAND CAN'T CHANGE THE WORLD!" RUSH - CHANGED MINE! ASSISTING me with finding the power to see things from DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES! LOVE TO ALL BEINGS!!! ENJOY THE JOURNEY... Thank you RUSH!!!
Every time I find myself walking on the beach or shoreline I find myself singing the intro to this song...I think my wife thinks I'm funny or nuts! Love it sooooo damn much!!!!
I've been a rush fan since the beginning,"yes" I'm old.but this band has been a inspiration musically, and life lessons my whole life.thanks Rush and rip Neil you will be missed.
"Closer to the Heart"- SO BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL, STILL COMPLETELY RELEVANT. It's like you said bro up in the comments above us prophet, philosopher mystic The prophet part! 💯🎯🙏🏽🌼💙
the third and last time I saw these guys was the Vapor Trails tour... they played everything I wanted to hear... the entire 2112 suite, both parts of Cygnus X1 back to back, and everything else... but I was sure they would never play this one... I had major shivers when I heard the opening notes... Greatest band ever
These guys are mad geniuses who mesh together so well it's almost frightening. Grew up listening to Rush via my late father who was a hard core fan. This is a brilliant song.
Received tickets today, pumping up here, taking my 16 year old son (Who's your 'Momma'!?!). Will be my third, taking him to his 'first', pure absolute joy. Life is indeed beautiful.
I think if you listen to any Rush song enough times it will become your favourite. Every song has something different that’s melodic/thought provoking/ instrumental guitar solos/bass rifts/drum fills. How did they do it?
Not just this song but I grew up on Rush since the 70s. The words have always touched my soul . I have read both of Neil's novels . This is my music , its really part of who I am
1982 and I have my second copy of "Permanent Waves" because my first one gets stuck at Geddy Lee singing, "effects effects effects effects". The second copy does the same goddamn thing. Who says that conspiracies are but theories?
This is my favorite Rush tune. Everything comes together, the music, the tight performance and the thought provoking lyrics just, it's just so freakin cool.
yt stuff i think you really dont grasp the total rush experience. if you pay attention to their words they explain not only their feeling but also the transitions of music and the time they put out their music.with relation to the year it came out. everything they did has some co relation to their expression of music and the world as they see it. i think they are geniuses and glad they came to be.
I am 56 years old and love writing too, and i have much to learn and explore but i am almost certain that these artists&musicians&writers want their work to be shared and to educate and elevate people, especially those of us who can't afford or don't get an IVY league education; Neil Peart learned to write simply by reading, and reading and then reading even more of all the classic books and novels by the greatest writers...something i need to do as well.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Best Rush song lyrics ever!! Such an incredible song, I always loved this one but never could quite nail all the lyrics, & i'm scream-singing happily along now, at last with the right words! Love, love, love! thank you so much!! RUSH Forever!!! Best Band In The Galaxy!!!!!
Next time I roll I'm definitely going to listen to this song. My favorite song by Rush is Different Strings. It reminds me of The Strigg Theory. Permanent Waves is my favorite Rush album. My Super cool Great Grandma bought this album for me when it fist came out.
Wow! Wheels inside of wheels reminds my of the Old Testament concerning something that appears in the sky with the color of Amber. His lyrics are deep for sure!
All the busy little creatures chasing out their destinies . I love Rush for giving me the appreciation of all the other creatures that deserve a chance , the smallest little bug and spider , it doesnt matter all life is priceless to each creature . been a fan since 76 seen them 6 times , this music really defines my soul ..
I think this is a song to clear your mind with worries and take you on a journey with them ... Thanks for posting with the lyrics that way we can share this with everyone to understand what Rush is about
My all time fave song. I always thought this was about the Band or their journey as creatives or how your music can be it's own universe. The 7/8 section has the naysayers and critics, the mid section is moving forward positively using all the influences around you, and the end is the beginning with a new wave
There's a fine live version of this from the 2008 Snakes and Arrows show in Holland. Check it out. They never played this on any of the tours I saw in the 80s :(
While yes this song is probably the most diverse song they wrote and it is extremely orgasmic... The fact that a band can start a song in 4/4 time and then go to 7/8 time and back again... is just freaky... Rush fucking kicks ass... My 21 year old son can almost play the bass as well as Geddy Lee!!!
Incredible musicianship! While other bands sing love songs Rush sings of how life on Earth began. They are without a doubt the thinking man's band.
In my opinion, this is one of the greatest songs ever written.
No argument whatsoever my good man!!!
me too... damn they just keep getting better with time!
since it came out im old lol
a quantum leap forward to happiness
Art as expression not as market campaigns
The way Alex Lifeson drives transitions is literally a miracle.
Damn I love Rush. I never get tired of hearing the same songs over and over. Definitely a sign of top quality music.
It's the lyrics that keep all of us true rush fans to continue to listen to their music over and over and over again. Hearing and listening to the truth about all aspects of life never gets old and remains what it is. The truth is likened unto a piece of undiscovered land that man has never seen nor stepped upon. It's pure and uncorrupted, and remains the same without distortion.
Same
@@ProverbsChvs- Hmm, not me. Rush’s instrumental aspects are what do it for me. And I’m a vocalist and guitarist in my bands. I love Geddy and his voice and the lyrics. But it’s really the ALCHEMY of the guitar, bass, drums, and sometimes synths that do it for some of us more technical-musician Rush-heads. And Geddy is my favorite bassist of all time for sure. And probably one of my favorite singers. I just don’t really care about lyrics that much (even though I also have a masters degree in literature 😆)
❤
I listen to different music and different bands, but there is probably no other group like RUSH. I don't think any group has ever had such complex songs, both lyrically and musically. Hats off to this music!
probably???
No DEFINITELY!!!
keep resting peacefully Neil
R.I.P Professor Pert! The greatest drummer on Earth!😢
3:30 with lyrics like that... he's a Drums and a lyrical genius!
oh Neil Peart, we will miss you :')
Mean 16ths
Greatly is an understatement 😪
And that freaking Awesome drum fill right before the instrumental!! Freakin AMAZING!!!!
I could sit here all day and listen to Rush and read Neil's lyrics. Each song makes you want to listen to another. My favorite band. Thanks RushLyricsOnScreen for putting these together!
Thoughtful and insightful lyrics, beautiful intricate melodies that seamlessly shift to driving hard rock, combined with amazing individual musicianship by all three. If any one song sums up what Rush is all about, Natural Science is it. For me, this song is just as awesome now as it was back in 80' when I first heard it on vinyl. One of my all time favorite Rush songs.
Aye!
D Roman you about said it!!
Agreed. The Perfect Rush song. Same Affect, 25 years later
D Roman wow you said it so well, exactly how i feel.
Well stated
Forget about Tom Sawyer
This IS Quintessential RUSH
Agreed. Tom Sawyer is to Rush what Stairway To Heaven is to Led Zeppelin. Just overplayed and worn out.
Their absolute masterpiece...
@@alwrig or Styx and Come Sail Away
@@alwrig or smells like teen spirit and Nirvana
But for real, I still think Tom Sawyer is a really good song
I'm only 12 and I like this! My dad loves Rush, like the biggest Rush fan ever! When ever I listen to Rush(which is like every day) with my dad he says listen carefully, these songs actually mean something. I love Rush!!!
Do you understand all the lyrics now? :)
This is the smartest band on the planet.
Yes they are...
forget tool...there only good song is schism
+Tom Araya do disrespect to tool but ask Dana Carey who his favorite drummer is,....I'll give you a hint he plays for RUSH!!!!
+Tom Araya my point is this is a RUSH thread/VIDEO fuck TOOL!!! how's that for a POINT!!
+Tom Araya has nothing to do with being a douchebag if somebody's going to be sarcastic to me I'll be sarcastic to them you asked me what my point was to me I took it as sarcasm so you got it right back
Thats what makes you one of us is your ability to actually hear the musicianship and talent of RUSH. The intellectual side of their music is what usually throws most people off and if they don't get it, they don't like it. Which for me personally is one of the reasons I love RUSH so much, not everybody likes or listens to them. It's not sheeple music. :)
Neil is a drum god!
+Paul Kukay Even the aliens know that
He wasn't put in the top 100 drummers of all time for nothing.
WRONG! there is only one god and Neil is his name
Rest In Peace Neil :(
I agree....hands down one of the best songs of all time !! Rush is the greatest band EVER !!!
Pink Floyd > Rush
um backwards loser
Growing up in a small town in E. Tn. ....I couldn't wait till my older brother went to his girlfriends house!....I would listen to this record over and over....took me on a musical journey. ...unbelievable musicianship! ...that is .till he came home and beat my ass for scratching his records!...but well worth it!
I've been listening to RUSH my whole life, and I never get tired of it.
I love reading the comments sections of rush songs.
"Art as expression, not as market campaigns" That hits home
Rest in peace Neil Peart. Still in disbelief!💔
the reason I love rush so much is because just about everyone of their songs tells a story or gives you a message to interperate yourself
I love the heaviest of metal. But I guess deep down, I’m a nerd. I remember buying this album when it came out. This would be the last Rush album before they were no longer just “my band”. After Moving Pictures, they became giants. Though I believe Moving Pictures is Rush’s most defining album, Permanent Waves is dearest too me me because of this. I kept wondering “why doesn’t anybody get it?!”. With Moving Pictures, they did. Exit Stage Left was the last Rush album I bought. The memories are priceless. Thanks Alex, Geddy, Neil. RIP Good Sir.
Those were the days. Listening to YYZ on Exit stage left and playing air drums with a couple friends
these guys rocked the Hell out of everyone else and they were man enough to go geek/nerd at times with the lyrics. deep song man! Awesome interlude manic!
+fucheduck Must be also why they survived for so long
What do you mean by "they were man enough" ?
@@SUP3RKAPON exactly what I said. MAN enough!
I love the line "the most endangered species, the honest man / will still survive annihilation"
To come up with the lyrics like this AND drum parts that are just phenomenal is another reason why Neil was one of a kind.
This song is so good that they could have just released the intro to 1:44 and I literally would not have complained. But then it continues! And so do the eargasms of millions!
My heart 💔 over the loss of Neil Peart. He will always hold a most special place in my heart and in my life. My deepest condolences to the family and to his two best friends, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. And although you don't even know me, I consider you my dear friends, all three of you.
Composition and Lyrical Genius! If when I die, I hear this music I'll know I'm heading to the right place! I mean it's got to be obvious. God Rocks Out To Rush!!!
An accurate representation of humanity as a whole. Rush has always been one of my favorites.
Humanitys repeating downfalls..
A masterpiece, way ahead of its time, poetry in motion!!!
Growing up this was always my favorite rush song!! Reminds me of the early 80's, I was 15 when this came out. I'm 55 now and still jamming on it!! Always will!! Love RUSH!!!
Ancient wisdom. Given only to those who seek it.
Memories of my Sony Walkman days. I was the weird kid in the neighborhood wearing his 'Walkman' and walking around the neighborhood jamming out to RUSH (and others). Loved this album. My first concert ever. Philadelphia Spectrum Permanent Waves Tour 1980.
INDOCTRINATION (SCHOOL) DID NOT EDUCATE ME... RUSH INSPIRED MY INTELLECT... I LEARNED TO USE MY INNER EYE WHEN ABSORBING THIS VIBRATION! I would lay on the floor put the speakers beside my ears, turn it UP... Feel the music, contemplate the lyrics and let my mind agree to let the message IN! THE WHOLE PRESENTATION, WONDROUS! On vinyl, you could just let the needle repeat the soundscape of the ocean until you had to leave the tide pools... Who says "ONE BAND CAN'T CHANGE THE WORLD!" RUSH - CHANGED MINE! ASSISTING me with finding the power to see things from DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES! LOVE TO ALL BEINGS!!! ENJOY THE JOURNEY... Thank you RUSH!!!
when the bass and vocals kick in... i cant even describe the feeling i get
Every time I find myself walking on the beach or shoreline I find myself singing the intro to this song...I think my wife thinks I'm funny or nuts! Love it sooooo damn much!!!!
Fortunately, I live on the East Coast... I listen to it each day when I go for my daily walk... and do the same thing.
I've been a rush fan since the beginning,"yes" I'm old.but this band has been a inspiration musically, and life lessons my whole life.thanks Rush and rip Neil you will be missed.
this is one of my favorite songs/albums by Rush. In this genre of music they will ALWAYS be number one.
"Closer to the Heart"- SO BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL, STILL COMPLETELY RELEVANT. It's like you said bro up in the comments above us prophet, philosopher mystic The prophet part! 💯🎯🙏🏽🌼💙
the third and last time I saw these guys was the Vapor Trails tour...
they played everything I wanted to hear... the entire 2112 suite, both parts of Cygnus X1 back to back, and everything else... but I was sure they would never play this one...
I had major shivers when I heard the opening notes...
Greatest band ever
holy shit this bass line 7:40 -> totally broke three of my fingers.
Try 4:10 lol
goosebumps for a solid 10 minutes
These guys are mad geniuses who mesh together so well it's almost frightening. Grew up listening to Rush via my late father who was a hard core fan. This is a brilliant song.
5 people had ancestors that stayed too long around the tide pools.
LOL. your humor is kewl.
Received tickets today, pumping up here, taking my 16 year old son (Who's your 'Momma'!?!). Will be my third, taking him to his 'first', pure absolute joy. Life is indeed beautiful.
Nice, I'm 15 and I've been to six shows and I've met the band! That's me and Alex in my profile picture, real cool guys!
+radioheadkids2 Took my boys to CA and R40 in Toronto June 19
+Nicholas Curtis whoa that's so awesome must have been amazing to meet them
+Nicholas Curtis Lucky son of a...
A wise man once said: "If you don't like RUSH, I don't like you!". Thank you Alex, Geddy and Neil for a lifetime of inspiration and jubilation1
Baaahahha. Right on! I LOVE THAT!
Peart the idealist - dreaming of a utopia - and why not - cracking track!
Who is like Rush? Nobody! The Absolute best and deepest Rock band that there has ever, or will ever, be...
One of the hardest Peart songs to play on drums. After playing for 40 years, I still can’t nail this one.
17 people didn't like this...I never wanna meet those 17..😀
For their sake I also hope so.
"time after time we lose sight of the way our causes can't see their effects" is the most profound thing ever written.
I think if you listen to any Rush song enough times it will become your favourite. Every song has something different that’s melodic/thought provoking/ instrumental guitar solos/bass rifts/drum fills. How did they do it?
I've been a fan since '82 and somehow, someway this song has eluded me until yesterday.
Talk about hidden treasure
Not just this song but I grew up on Rush since the 70s. The words have always touched my soul . I have read both of Neil's novels . This is my music , its really part of who I am
I love Niel's lyrics in this one. He's so good at everything he does. Rush are so good at everything they do.
You can tell these types of Rush songs stylistically influenced Dream Theater's earlier material.
Jonathan Sefcik Makes a lot of sense !
For real. When I first heard this song the first thing I noticed is how strikingly similar DTs stuff is.
Who else is here for Neil ? RIP
I'm here my fellow Rush fan. RIP Neil.
RIP Neil.
Neil the best rip I and many others will miss him nothing more to say
Neil. RIP. I and many others miss you and grieving over your passing.
1982 and I have my second copy of "Permanent Waves" because my first one gets stuck at Geddy Lee singing, "effects effects effects effects".
The second copy does the same goddamn thing.
Who says that conspiracies are but theories?
rocking hard since 1974, been a fan that long!
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ChevKen 😂😂😂😂😂
Soooo cool. Proud to be a rush fan.
This song si so perfect, I love it.
most of you are kids.. glad you like love them..
they are Canadians!!! :)
RUSH is absolute GENIUS! Perfection!
My favorite Rush song of all time!!! Thanks for all the songs you have uploaded and put to lyrics
Wow one of my fav Rush tunes, so exspresive and honest....
Best 9 plus minutes ever put down on tape.
This is my favorite Rush tune. Everything comes together, the music, the tight performance and the thought provoking lyrics just, it's just so freakin cool.
RIP Neil Peart
Still the best! ❤
EXCELLENT LYRICS,MUSIC AND BAND!!!!!!!!........
This song is one of the reasons this is my 2nd favorite Rush album, with Moving Pictures being my top pick.
Adding this and jacobs ladder to my rush favorites list!
yep :D
Check out "Kid Gloves".
I have that on my list too :D
@@EchoesDistant Lol now like every Rush song is on my favorites list ;D. Came back to hear this song as its one of my favs
yt stuff i think you really dont grasp the total rush experience. if you pay attention to their words they explain not only their feeling but also the transitions of music and the time they put out their music.with relation to the year it came out. everything they did has some co relation to their expression of music and the world as they see it. i think they are geniuses and glad they came to be.
I am 56 years old and love writing too, and i have much to learn and explore but i am almost certain that these artists&musicians&writers want their work to be shared and to educate and elevate people, especially those of us who can't afford or don't get an IVY league education; Neil Peart learned to write simply by reading, and reading and then reading even more of all the classic books and novels by the greatest writers...something i need to do as well.
i wish i could give yet another thumbs up for every time i check out this song and finally pay attention to the lyrics
very melodic and difrent cords to were want to listen to rest of song I was hooked in198o
Simply fantastic......so well done! One of my Rush favs, and seeing the lyrics highlighted here is awesome. GREAT GREAT lyrics.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Best Rush song lyrics ever!! Such an incredible song, I always loved this one but never could quite nail all the lyrics, & i'm scream-singing happily along now, at last with the right words! Love, love, love! thank you so much!! RUSH Forever!!! Best Band In The Galaxy!!!!!
Next time I roll I'm definitely going to listen to this song. My favorite song by Rush is Different Strings. It reminds me of The Strigg Theory. Permanent Waves is my favorite Rush album. My Super cool Great Grandma bought this album for me when it fist came out.
Killer song! Was great live!
This track requires analysis. It is more of a message than a song. The music is something else.
An amazing song! That drummer is a genius. I mean all the band is breath taking.
Wow! Wheels inside of wheels reminds my of the Old Testament concerning something that appears in the sky with the color of Amber. His lyrics are deep for sure!
Ezekiel, for sure.
TheElijahdoom
I think the same every time i listen to this song! It moves me to tears....
great song. thanks for uploading. rush rules my friend!!!!
Can't believe he died RIP
Very introspective lyrics
they just don't know how good Rush is or who they are.... My daughter listens to them and shes a teenager too. Gotta spread the word!!
Goosebumps every time. Love Rush.
All the busy little creatures chasing out their destinies . I love Rush for giving me the appreciation of all the other creatures that deserve a chance , the smallest little bug and spider , it doesnt matter all life is priceless to each creature . been a fan since 76 seen them 6 times , this music really defines my soul ..
I think this is a song to clear your mind with worries and take you on a journey with them ...
Thanks for posting with the lyrics that way we can share this with everyone to understand what Rush is about
Indeed. One likes to believe in the freedom of music, but glittering prizes and endless compromises can shatter the illusion of integrity.
this song was written(and released) the same year Carl Sagan's Cosmos was on TV. the song could have incidentaled that show.
These three are MASTERS
A Masterpiece!!! my favorite Rush song, and there's a lot of amazing Rush songs
memorattlehead I think i have to agree
Thank you Rush....
My all time fave song. I always thought this was about the Band or their journey as creatives or how your music can be it's own universe. The 7/8 section has the naysayers and critics, the mid section is moving forward positively using all the influences around you, and the end is the beginning with a new wave
RIP Neil!!!!
There's a fine live version of this from the 2008 Snakes and Arrows show in Holland. Check it out.
They never played this on any of the tours I saw in the 80s :(
Out of every single rush song ,ever written to me it stands out @ , no 2, Witch Hunt. being my fav @, no .1 .rip, Neil Peart. A fairwell to a King:
While yes this song is probably the most diverse song they wrote and it is extremely orgasmic... The fact that a band can start a song in 4/4 time and then go to 7/8 time and back again... is just freaky... Rush fucking kicks ass... My 21 year old son can almost play the bass as well as Geddy Lee!!!
Rush fans, keep this in mind...
The most endangered species
The honest man
After 40+ years......still awesome!