🎵 ​RUSH - Closer to the Heart REACTION

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[@debbieplato5107]

The song is about having more compassion and caring in how you live your life. Starting from those power and including all people no matter what your role is in life. Great song with a timeless message

[@Macstick]

Well said Debbie !! 😎

[@brettkenschaft4239]

Think we could all use a little more of that these days ✌️😁!!

[@michaelwhalen7154]

You nailed it.

[@aaronarnold7653]

Well said...

[@paulf4802]

You can never go wrong with RUSH!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Tru dat!!!!!

[@joyousjoy4ever]

Ahhh the memories 😊

[@tkg_42]

NO CAP

[@paulf4802]

@@tkg_42 I know that. I was just making an exclamation in all my excitement. Sorry if I offended anyone

[@tkg_42]

@@paulf4802 I simply was saying you’re not lying! Rush 🔥💯!

[@metalmark1214]

A great Rush song. A great positive message.

[@robrichards8074]

The song is about breaking down class/cultural barriers and accepting people for who they are.

[@cstevens16]

unless they cannibals then dont accept being eaten

[@michaelrstover]

The song is about taking the opportunity to showcase some great wordplay

[@ryenstrotheide2537]

I was lucky enough to see them live several times and every time this song was performed the crowd sang the lyrics and the band played the music. Thousands of voices singing in unison is an amazing experience.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

This song probably has one of the strongest life lesson message in music. Thank you Neil RIP.

[@ginamarandino6451]

That and the garden. Both very inspirational words to live by

[@mthomasy]

Actually, Neil didn't write this one. It came from non-band member Peter Talbot.

[@edwardmunoz7853]

@@mthomasy wow never knew that. One of favorite Rush songs 💯🔥🤘

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Two more to check out is Nobody's Hero and Presto. Simply beautiful.

[@edwardmunoz7853]

@@kesleycottrell1416 Nobody's Hero 💯🔥

[@ryanbeckett1175]

It needs to be said. Lex has a 10/10 smile. 😃

[@Jamesscearce]

Not everyone loves RUSH... but musicians, anyone who has ever played a musical instrument, loves RUSH. They are so intricate and complex technically it's hard for non musicians to appreciate what they are up to. Neil Peart and Geddy Lee are universally acknowledged as top players of their instruments... Alex Lifeson is too, but he has so much competition in the heavily saturated 'guitar gods' category that he often is underappreciated for his incredible skills.

[@odochartaighofodonegal2351]

Eddy VanHalen in an interview once, when asked what it was like to be the best guitarist replied " I don't know, you'd have to ask Alex Lifeson"

[@Herbert04]

Actually I don't know anyone who doessn't love Rush. Their a great band.

[@jim6025]

This is their first big hit single. They went from 1000 seat arenas to 10000 seat arenas partly because of this song. My brother saw 2112 and A Fair Well to Kings Tour. My first show was Moving Pictures. My oldest brother saw them first time Fly By Night Tour.

[@agent475816]

This wasn't a single

[@MandyZor-El]

These RUSH guys are like real musicians.

[@frankhagerman3502]

This my favorite Rush tune of all time, I'm pretty sure it is from a Farewell to Kings from 1977.

[@michaelrstover]

What's different about this song is it gets right to the point, wastes no time. It's a super simple arrangement and gets the message out to you clear and simple. And then it ends.

[@doughaviland1729]

One of my all time FAVORITES!

[@BlackHatCinephile]

Rush is awesome.

[@doughaviland1729]

It's about changing the way everything is done from politicians down to farmers to let it come from CLOSER TO THE HEART!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I don’t why Brad focuses on the lyrics, since it seems like 99.999% of them are completely beyond him. I remember reading & understanding these lyrics when I was like, 9 years old. It never fails to amaze me that he’s a college graduate. Did he not take any English or literature appreciation classes while he was there? I could see his professor saying, “The quick, brown fox jumped over the lazy dog……Brad, what does that sentence mean to you?” And Brad responding, “……..I dunno….seemed pretty wild to me.”

[@bobby_c07]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 He is highly literal and analytical, and clearly intelligent. Due to that though figurative language does go over his head which would make assessing lyrics, or any creative writing, impossible. It's interesting to me that that's what he likes to do lol.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 No need to talk so badly about him. Just accept him for who he is. He'll probably never see this and probably wouldn't give a crap about what you think if he did, but there is still an old idea of common decency in the world. And a good rule of thumb is that if you wouldn't be willing to say it to his face then you probably shouldn't say it. He's still learning this type of music and is getting better. Cut him some slack, he seems like a good dude.

[@patgolini2914]

Lex is correct. The song structure is simpler (and shorter ) compared to most other rush songs.

[@evilfantasy69]

Yes it just feels like the song was created specifically for the radio. To me this song has always felt like someone at the label told them "now just make a guaranteed hit single and the record is complete".

[@generoberts9151]

This is one of the few songs that was pretty much written for them by another author. So maybe that’s what she hears.

[@chrisa4695]

Lex knows music

[@t0dd000]

Radio ready.

[@davidmastro5406]

Fun fact: this is the most popular Rush song in Brazil.

[@randlnickel9196]

The drummer is THE GOD of DRUMS

[@sanandaallsgood673]

This song is about being more aware of what your feelings are instead of being in your head as much as society wants us to be. If we live in our heart, we will be a more compassionate and accepting of others. A very awakening song.

[@dalepayne4286]

In 1978 I heard this song and this band for the first time. Two weeks later I went to my first concert. Rush! Richfield Coliseum. Ohio. It was incredible.

[@michaeljania2749]

"It's above my pay grade" I love it

[@goldenruletv7301]

Timeless masterpiece of many. R.I.P. Neil Peart.

[@ShreddFly]

Hey guys what's up! Greetings from South Florida! Rush is one of my favorite bands of all time. Too bad you guys never got to see them play live. I recommend going to get a live concert of theirs and watch it from beginning to end. Not only is it incredibly entertaining but it is also very funny. These guys are comedians. You guys rock! God bless you! Peace!

[@FlappinBapkin]

Love this. Gettys voice is definitely something that you either love or hate, but I’m glad it’s growing on you Brad :)

[@fasteddie777666]

GEDDY....LIKE EDDIE.....BUT REALLY IT'S GARY !!!...ASK HIS MUM !!!

[@cecillegravelle2590]

@@fasteddie777666 unfortunately Mary passed away in 2021.. RIP.

[@melthebell33]

Just like Jon Andersons in Yes

[@sharon25519]

Definitely agree.

[@ginamarandino6451]

If the highness of his voice is starting to wear on you listen to some of the later stuff because his voice does go down over time. Check something out in the '90s like test for echo or something from their last album like head long flight

[@sharon25519]

His voice is so Amazing. I so miss the concerts. Some of best time's of my life.

[@markbrewer4785]

The third line tell you what it's about..."To Mold A New Reality." we need to use our hearts more than just logical thinking. It's like that bumper sticker "think globally act locally." To make the world a better place we all need to act closer to THE heart. This was written during the cold war when nuclear holocaust could happen at anytime....but, really, the message is timeless. My 2 cents worth. You guys are like my first coffee in the morning....refreshing and gets me ready for my day!

[@mikekean5902]

Rush is the thinking man’s rock band.

[@sexysadie1]

RUSH!!❤❤❤💝💝💝💗💗💗💞💞💞💕💕💕. Absolutley love this band!!

[@jadejj7948]

Yes..Rush grows on you over time...when I was a kid my dad always played Rush and at first I didn't like it but now I really love Rush!The more you listen to them the more it grows on you! Very cool band

[@HansMcGruber]

Compassion from all strata of society. Rush is forever great, RIP Neil Peart the professor

[@unclefido6484]

The Greatest Band that will ever exist. A three man symphony!

[@monalisaganser5813]

Rush is the coolest band ever. 40 years together. RIP Neil Peart the best drummer wrote and arranged most of the songs. 😊❤️🎸🐕

[@Caitanyadasa108]

Peart's lyrics are always quite insightful and poetic.

[@MrLedotson]

The only problem with this version it is too short. The live version off Different Stages has an incredible bass solo by Geddy.

[@FUBAR1986]

Saw them in concert and was fortunate to see that bass solo you speak of they were just phenomenal and one of the longest concerts I’ve been to

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, you'll love their "Limelight"!! In my top 3 Rush songs!! (with Tom Sawyer and Spirit Of Radio which you've already heard)

[@centuryrox]

#1 for me!!

[@bothellkenmore]

I feel like "Limelight" and "Spirit of Radio" are good examples of 'meta', a story about making/performing a story.

[@johnreyes195]

Your reactions are allwasys appreciated. I grew up with rush I remember seeing posters of them before hearing there music. In 1984 I became a bass player at 15 I became a bass player im 55 today still playing the bass for christ

[@mokospoko]

From their 2nd album, so early Rush. Actually the first album with Neal on drums. Rush evolves with every record so their sound changes and modernizes with each record.

[@mark-be9mq]

It is about living with a spirit of integrity and compassion, not thoughtlessly, or selfish, greedily. Each person starting w/ leaders, "men who hold high places.", also "artists", "philosophers"/thinkers, teachers, and working people ploughmen(farmers). God Bless, guys.

[@NYVoice]

Another reason to love Rush. I was in high school when this gem came out. Their first pop rock hit. A Farewell To Kings was the album.

[@omicron2018]

I think Lex approached my understanding of the song: put more heart, compassion, and empathy into whatever you do. The imagery is interesting (of course - it's Rush). The lyrics begin with an exhortation to those who hold high places (i.e. those who hold the world in the palm of their hand) to be the ones who use those hands to mould & shape a better reality. And then there are the dichotomies: the blacksmith (who creates something for the sake of function) & the artist (who creates for the sake of form); philosophers (who work with their minds) & ploughmen (who work with their hands). And then the song finishes with a message of cooperation: you can be the one in charge and I'll plot our course. These themes of compassion & cooperation show Neil exploring other ideas besides his earlier forays into Ayn Randian individualism & selfishness.

[@dougman23]

Thank goodness Neil's time in Randland was short, and completely rejected by him as years went on. What an awful way to view the world

[@cannedbudgetproductions9735]

And the men who have high voices must be the one's to start... 🤘🏼RUSH❤

[@MrBryanwithay]

I love the way you two compliment each other. You are a perfect match for each other. You both have your expertise on the way you look at songs and it makes for really cool reactions. Thank you!

[@apctest8359]

This was Rush's response to not having any "radio friendly" songs

[@paulstewart6203]

Another great 70s classic is 'roll with the changes' from REO Speedwagon, I think you guys only heard one or two REO songs.

[@bretthines1020]

So Good. So Profound.

[@jeancarlohenrique5399]

Rush is one of my favorite bands, greetings from Brazil.

[@ronaldcrawford9310]

Lex! You are CRA-CRA......and Brad is the anchor that keeps you from floating to Space Cadet status!!!! Saying that from your cra-cra out of the blue responses....love it!

[@thegman8968]

Yes Brad, I'm glad to hear Geddy's voice is starting to grow on you a bit! "Check back in 3 months" is perfect. In that time, you should have checked out he following songs. "A Farewell To Kings," "The Analog Kid," and "Ghost Of A Chance." You might be a full fledged fan by then!😊☮

[@kevindohn6776]

Holy smokes Lex is starting to get it, its about caring about what you do, being present, putting your heart into it.

[@Roh_Echt]

*It is about pretty much what is said in the first verse; "And the men who hold high places...must be the ones who start...to mold a new reality..." The song suggests ways to form; new reality__creativity__mentality__and how to achieve a destiny (work together).*

[@danielnusser8604]

This is about ethics, character, work, to forge ourselves closer to our hearts

[@ken2936]

"A Farewell To Kings" their 5th album by 1977. I don't think anyone thought this band would have a career spanning 38 years (1974-2012), but these guys were exceptional musicians, and their song writing was off the charts.

[@cloudrunner7]

The song is about not just compassion but living from your heart instead of just your mind. It's about a paradigm shift to a world that isn't just about money and power. It's about doing what your heart tells you. Many people live only in the cold gray world of making everything add up. That money solves all problems and the sorrowful cynicism that mindset breeds. Follow your heart... it will not lead you wrong.

[@travisleach412]

I really couldn't appreciate Rush when I was a kid but now I love them.

[@dianelockwood9282]

A favorite Rush of mine....the message...universal. For me the message means...change can come if the message is coming from your heart.

[@naytonestew7202]

This song was made by Rush in the same year they made 2112. It was on the album "A Farewell to Kings" which is really a continuation of the album 2112. For me this is the CLASSIC period.

[@Makai77]

Closer to the Heart is from "A Farewell to Kings" album. And you gotta love the tubular bells used in this song!

[@johnsurf509]

They just blow away, hip hop and wrap, right off the map!!🤣🤣

[@k_spats]

💥THE GIRL WHO LISTENED TO RUSH💥 From the back of the stadium She’s easy to see Standing up at the stage In her Starman tee From Anthem to Limelight To YYZ She’s the girl who listened to Rush And all of the rockers And all of the heshers Well they dreamed of the day That they might get her And drive her away In a Red Barchetta She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her No she doesn’t say "Pert" And she doesn’t say "Part" Yeah, she knows it’s "Neil Peert" ‘Cause he’s close to her heart Say a prayer for John Rutsey He was there at the start She’s the girl who listened to Rush Philosophers and ploughmen They can’t resist her call They cannot choose Not to decide So they've got no choice at all They've gotta love her Why don’t girls ever listen to Rush? But she listened to Rush! The blacksmith and the artist They can’t resist her call You cannot choose Not to decide So you’ve got no choice at all No you’ve got no choice at all You’ve gotta love her 💜💫✌🏼🎵

[@michaelbriefs9764]

This was one of their first "Pop", radio singles for Rush. In that sense, it was a bit different for them, since they were known for being heavy and metalesque/proggy. Great song! This is from their hardcore Prog Rock phase, before the end of the 70's. Excellent!

[@VAFS001]

Lex, the difference you are looking for is "Radio Friendly". It was shorter than a typical Rush song but still packs a punch.

[@larrybaranski5696]

Being the best you can be! Be nice, be true to yourself and trust your heart.

[@kellifranklin9872]

This is such an amazing song. One of the best acid trips I ever took back in the day involved this song. It has a special place in my heart now! Glad y’all are going down this rabbit hole. It’s surreal!

[@fasteddie777666]

Acid was beautiful in the 70's !!!

[@LordEagle]

👍🍄😎

[@elitetrainercynthia7394]

This is what we need in this moment.

[@cteal2018]

This song summed up ...we all need to be the change we all want in this world...

[@mrnobody9104]

Neil always had meaning in his lyrics no matter if we could decipher the message or not it's always there.

[@TheSunnycal]

A lot of people that start listening to Rush don't realize how long they've been around and have a different sound from each decade 70s,80s,90s and so on,my personal favorite album is All the Worlds a Stage Live album.

[@JeromeDukes]

And the men who hold high places refers to politicians all the way down to the farmers and tradesmen. The message is basically saying if society is built on the merits of the heart, we'd live in a better place (or something along those lines). Rush at this time was very prog in their music style and thus weren't writing radio hit song (short songs). Closer to the Heart was meant for radio play.

[@MrEricanthony]

I grew up with RUSH and listened to it over and over when in high school

[@victorcoburn2791]

My 2nd favorite 👍 Try "Time Stand Still". Beautiful message

[@gabeman6970]

just read the words its no mystery and at first i and many others werent in love with his voice. its the full package...begin at highschool geddy and neil were to weirdos that became friends neil wanted to play guitar so geddy stepped up with words bass and vocals then they tried to kick him out.then quikly changed there mind and now there world famous rich and have countless albums.his voice is one piece of a masterpece

[@YedMan01]

Before the Spirit of Radio and Tom Sawyer, this song was Rush’s biggest radio hit🎸 This Studio Album was called A Farewell To Kings released a year after 2112 Album

[@stratcat3216]

RIP Neil Peart.. what a fantastic Lyricist .. and drummer ofc.

[@naytonestew7202]

Each of us has a role to play in society. This song suggests that you put your heart into your role. "...each must play his part/ to mold a new reality/ closer to the heart." This song has always been a favorite for me.

[@hectorsand6800]

Lex is the main reason I follow this channel. She's always happy and makes funny comments and expressions.

[@jonahpedersen5429]

Feel better, you two!

[@kevindohn6776]

That's got to be one of Lex's funniest moments near the end of this video !

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I love it when you guys do Rush. I'm a musician and a music lover and I listen to everything from Bulgarian women's folk music to panpipe music of the Indies to experimental classical music and everything in between. But I never get tired of Rush. They just seem like one of those genius bands that was so Innovative and real for their time and they were all monster musicians. It's interesting that Brad mentions 2112 because to me that's more or less right, because it's in That 70s era for them which is actually my favorite. However, it reminds me much much more of side B of the 2112 album. There are several stand-alone songs and each one is brilliant and really amazing. This could have easily been in with those. If you find a playlist for the 2112 album, it would be the five songs that are carafe ter the grand finale of the 2112 story. Below is a link to one of the songs from that, Sweet Memories. I remember when I first heard Rush, I had gotten high at a friend's house in ninth grade, and he had a little boombox with an 8-track tape player in it, and we listened to Hemispheres and then 2112 and I was so blown away. I'd never heard anything like that before. At first his voice kind of bothered me because it seemed high and shrill but something just clicked at some point and I quickly grew to love it. That is just his sound when he goes up that high but he is actually a really good singer. I have heard vocal coaches has analyze his singing like that and that's what they say as well. I also learned that he originally developed that, because when they were first starting out and playing the bar circuit in Canada, the amps were so loud that their cheap PA system couldn't get the vocals up loud enough to be heard over it, so he learned to just kind of scream in tune and with character. As you get into the 80s, he hardly ever sings high, just a couple phrases per song. Because their technology was so much better by then. But a lot of that early stuff too has him singing low on quieter sections of songs and it's always beautiful. I think the message is pretty simple. He just saying that if everyone from politicians and world leaders on down to the blacksmith's in farmers and everyone in between or to just live their life and excel at what they do governed more by their heart and a sense of humanity, the world could be a much better place. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uan5SQgZ57ock

[@LordEagle]

Whew,,,,😳

[@stevedahlberg8680]

@@LordEagle laugh, yeah I love them.

[@JohnNewkirk1]

"That's above my paygrade" lol Lex is on the right track.

[@elitetrainercynthia7394]

To sow a new mentality, closer to the heart

[@rogerc23]

I love the honest reaction.

[@yeahboiii6640]

Live life from your heart. Everyone needs to start there.

[@nodrush80]

Passion för what you do, love of what you do, right on Lex.

[@cs5384]

This has been my favorite song from my favorite band since I first heard it sometime in the late 70s. As I got older the lyrics made more and more sense.

[@promontorium]

To put it simply, endeavor to be a better more loving person. It doesn't matter how rich or powerful you are, you can be a good person and love others. But if you are rich and powerful, you can really make the world better if you try.

[@Bright_Sol]

Great song about everyone making the world a better place

[@uncletom618]

Dang Brad! Talk about telegraphing your disinterest. I gotta wait another 3 months fore another Rush track? You should be sent to bed with no supper! I vote for “Losing It” for the next Rush reaction, with a jaw dropping electric violin solo by FM’a Ben Mink. You’ll love it Lex, and we’ll drag Brad along, kickin and screaming. 😎

[@ptrain9020]

Less evil less meanness, less bad things. Mold a new reality that's closer to the heart

[@barbarafrazier3242]

Message of the song….. doesn’t matter what your position is philosopher or ploughmen (someone pushing a plough or plow for farming) we should all do it “closer to the heart”, blacksmith and the artist, you’ll be the captain, I’ll draw the chart…. It’s about working together from a heart felt position. Many Rush songs have a deep message such as this. Musically all three members are super talented as well and they have a huge fan base. With this band diving into the lyrics will almost always make you say “wow…. That’s some deep stuff!”

[@timlamb6196]

This was on the A Farewell to Kings album from 1977 and followed the 1976 2112 album and this album had a little more classical and medieval nuances that 2112. Tush was always moving forward and exploring new musical ground. I think that besides their musical ability is why many labeled them "progressive". The song is about how we all should build a world on caring and empathy rather than power and money.

[@chiefonelikeGod]

This song is lyrically perfect.

[@laurahenry1340]

Here's a late 90's Canadian band, Finger Eleven, One Thing. And a 2010's band, City and Colour, Comin' Home. I think you two will like them

[@davidmel2158]

This song is about living life with your fellow man/woman in mind. Being part of a community that works together to acheive goals that benefit mankind. Neil's philosophy can't be more evident than in this song. He was a very liberal person who studied the works of Ayn Rand, who promoted OBJECTIVISM. RUSH even has a song called ANTHEM, which is the title of one of Rand's novels.

[@jamesdavisjr6937]

This is one of my favorite rush songs

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

From "A Farewell to Kings". Geddy began to lower his register a bit. This was more accessible Rush and the album did well, reaching the top 40 album charts in the UK and USA as well as number 11 in Canada. Did quite well as the first single off the album.

[@healthhealingandhappinessw6060]

It’s poetic

[@rick5440]

One of the few Rush songs where the lyrics were not written by any band members. A friend of Pearts named Peter Talbot wrote these fine words.

[@cityhonors1]

Lex 🥰 you so get Rush! 🤗 Even when you don't get it, you " Get it!" 😁 And I say again, 😍 love how they make you smile! 😉 Keep working on Brad. At least he's warming up to Geddy Lee's voice a little bit. 🤟🏿 Love you guys! 😊🐰

[@OriginalMergatroid]

It sounds like 2112 because they are both early Rush. They made a big change with Permanent Waves, and 2112 and Closer to the Heart are both pre-permanent Waves. As for Geddy's voice, he treated it like an instrument. In fact often the melody is accompanied by the same notes on guitar and bass, and accentuated by the drums. The more I heard his voice, the more I liked it. The amount of feeling he can achieve is amazing. You guys really need to listen to 2112 at least once (even if you don't make it into a video), in its entirety, with both the lyrics and the album liner notes so you can understand the pure emotion he achieves. You need to understand the story. Without it, and just reacting piecemeal to only parts of the song, you will never understand why people love it so much. I feel the same way about Pink Floyd The Wall. Reacting to a single song on that album is like reacting to five minutes of a 2-hour movie. Maybe you could explore a bit of time lapse or something to show your complete reactions to long songs and concept albums while keeping the video lengths managable.

[@dmay1959]

Great song from a great era of the band. Check out Circumstances and Villa La Strangiato (instrumental that will blow your brain)