Neil Peart wrote this song about his feelings on fame. Being famous felt so unreal to him, because it had so little bearing on his relationships offstage. As a gangly shy kid, he felt that he'd been miscast as a famous rock star. He realized that being in the limelight was a dream come true with respect to the group's public image: "The universal dream for those who wish to seem." On the other hand, it was an impediment to maintaining real-world relationships: Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation ... Geddy Lee said that this one line described Neil's relationship with the media perfectly: "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend." He was notorious for coming off as cold and standoffish, but in later interviews, he stated that this was unintentional. He was simply shy and didn't really know what to say to someone who seemed to know so much more about him than he knew about them. The one line that really resonated with Brad is actually a reference to a scene from William Shakespeare's As You Like It that begins like this: All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, ... Neil Peart was really well-read, and his lyrics reflect that. According to the various Rush documentaries that I've seen, he accidentally became the group's lyricist when Geddy Lee noticed him reading and writing lots of poetry on tour. He was tired of struggling with both the lyrics and music, so he asked Neil to pitch in with the lyrics. Neil was happy to take that role on, and the rest is rock history.
@alanfoy99743 жыл бұрын
Very very well said
@bonscotty673 жыл бұрын
Very well read... 😜 Excellent summary of the piece.
@raymo67953 жыл бұрын
..not much I could add
@edgcrushr3 жыл бұрын
You left out my favorite part...the underlying theme.
@bothellkenmore3 жыл бұрын
perfect
@willfrancis91003 жыл бұрын
"When do you listen to something like this?" Whenever you want to hear great music from one of the greatest bands ever!
@jamesredman12633 жыл бұрын
Exactly. It's art, not necessarily background for something else.
@norwegianblue20173 жыл бұрын
Yep, if you're going to just sit and consciously listen to music (like people used to do), you need something that runs deep on a number of levels.
@jrross45593 жыл бұрын
Rush is the occasion
@michaellambert52233 жыл бұрын
Often!🤘😎🤘
@nessaseetah18053 жыл бұрын
It's not background. It's foreground.
@robjohnson87493 жыл бұрын
"All the World's a Stage." Welcome to Shakespeare, Brad. :)
@douglastong32083 жыл бұрын
Yes, Neil read a lot.
@willasacco98983 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many other songs reference Shakespeare?
@MrRezRising3 жыл бұрын
@@williamshelton4318 Elton John, Radiohead, Lou Reed, The Band, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello... "Good artists borrow. Great artists steal." - Anyone who wrote a #1 hit.
@bothellkenmore3 жыл бұрын
I avoided Shakespeare partly on purpose by taking journalism classes in High School instead of English. I can't fault any one for not picking up on the refs. That was a couple of decades ago and you can't avoid Shakespeare forever. There's a new Macbeth coming out with Denzel soon.
@MrRezRising3 жыл бұрын
@@bothellkenmore And he'll say the same words written 400 years ago, just as Leonardo Di Caprio did in Romeo and Juliet. Damn, now THAT'S writing. All I do is type...
@luisportillo76072 жыл бұрын
That smile at 5:16 ! I react the same everytime I listen to that guitar. She felt it too,bro, keep her.
@traci41873 жыл бұрын
From William Shakespeare's "As You Like It": All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages....
@TenTonNuke3 жыл бұрын
"That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." Whitman
@jonathanspahn73083 жыл бұрын
You're starting to get it, Brad! Rush is deep, makes you think 🤔 Not just three amazing musicians...they got bars, too 😄🤘
@sumonjamal16533 жыл бұрын
Rush drummer (the late) Neil Peart wrote 'Limelight' about his personal struggle w/ fame... Peart was a shy, awkward geek who played drums in Canada... From 1974 til 1980, Rush went from 3 nobodies to international stars. So, it was difficult for Peart to come offstage... and fans would be mobbing him... banging on his hotel room for autographs... heaping praise on him. He was very uncomfortable w/ that kind of attention from strangers... his privacy was gone. This was his way of telling fans that he couldn't be this character people wanted to see. He couldn't be this people-friendly guy... he was shy & private ... so he came off as cold and distant.
@asicerik3 жыл бұрын
The best kind of lyrics, the ones that allow you to read your own perspective into it. Brad got DEEP here. This is one of the big draws for Rush fans. Their lyrics are second to none
@operative21363 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm glad Brad liked this one. It's a fantastic song. In a lot of ways Rush is a great band because they can appeal to both those who appreciate lyrics but also instrumentals. Their lyrics are always poetic, and insighful while being paired with instrumentals that are some of the most intricately woven in the industry.
@johnschweers5873 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of time signature changes throughout. Rick Beato does a nice breakdown of the whole song.
@robutubemacarthur3 жыл бұрын
He’s a great start for their education in music appreciation
@Hogprint253 жыл бұрын
Rick’s breakdowns are the best.
@mlinderict3 жыл бұрын
Geddy once said in an interview (I paraphrase here), I'm in Rush. My favorite meter is 7/8.
@NCNelz3 жыл бұрын
Bassist Geddy Lee describes the motivation for "Limelight" in a 1988 interview: Limelight was probably more of Neil's song than a lot of the songs on that album in the sense that his feelings about being in the limelight and his difficulty with coming to grips with fame and autograph seekers and a sudden lack of privacy and sudden demands on his time ... he was having a very difficult time dealing with. I mean we all were, but I think he was having the most difficulty of the three of us adjusting; in the sense that I think he's more sensitive to more things than Alex [Lifeson] and I are, it's difficult for him to deal with those interruptions on his personal space and his desire to be alone. Being very much a person who needs that solitude, to have someone coming up to you constantly and asking for your autograph is a major interruption in your own little world.
@gib59er56 Жыл бұрын
Can`t pretend a stranger. Yes man, Peart was a very unique as well as talented man. He is with us here on record, thank God, and Rest now from labor Neil !
@adamdonovan40713 жыл бұрын
Please check out “Free Will” by Rush. I think Brad will dig the lyrics and it’s another great musical performance by this incredible band. Plus, it’s a sentiment we ALL need to hear in these times.
@scottyhightower48123 жыл бұрын
And the solo break in Freewill
@scottyhightower48123 жыл бұрын
And the solo break in Freewill is the greatest 60 seconds in my musical lifetime (everytime I hear it!)
@bobkaiser87823 жыл бұрын
If I started my own religion "Free Will" would be it's primary hymn.
@losthor1zon2 жыл бұрын
I love the philosophical takes in Rush's songs, and Freewill most of all. And that's on top of the great music and killer solo!
@flibber1233 жыл бұрын
A great crunchy guitar combined with insightful lyrics makes for a memorable song.
@scottgeorgeff28963 жыл бұрын
When Lex smiles, I smile.
@sentinelmortgagecorp42913 жыл бұрын
It’s automatic
@chriswiedeman29563 жыл бұрын
That's so cool that you realized the song is in 3/4 time (3 beats per measure) instead of 4/4. This is one of those songs that you have to pay attention to each instrument individually to really appreciate what each guy is adding to the music.
@scottthornton94033 жыл бұрын
This song changes time signature about 13 times.
@chuckmorrison7085 Жыл бұрын
So glad you are experiencing this iconic Canadian rock band. I'm from their hometown and have always been a huge fan.🇨🇦🤠👍
@charlespapps23893 жыл бұрын
RUSH!!! The BEST band out of Canada EVER!!!!
@bobespirit21123 жыл бұрын
I love the guitar solo. Alex wanted something that slowed the tempo and expressed the sadness that having to deal with fame can create and I think he and the band nailed it, of course.
@generoberts91513 жыл бұрын
When you break down the drums, guitar and bass. Then see how they weave with each other in this tune. It’s a total eargasm.
@lantzkeefer63 жыл бұрын
This is off Moving Pictures probably my favorite Rush album.R.I.P. The drummer Neil Peart who also wrote all the lyrics for Rush.They were such an influence on me growing up.👍
@soundhealer60433 жыл бұрын
Lex-very astute observation concerning the timing and the comparison to Zep's "Black Dog". You're right, it's counted 1-2-3, 1-2-3. The time signature for that section is 6/8. Brad-you sussed out the meaning of the lyrics, right on. It's about being famous, which Neil always struggled with a bit. Especially the line: "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend", referring to the awkwardness of meeting fans who feel like they know you, and you've never met them before.
@davewildermuth75193 жыл бұрын
I agree that was a great call by Lex. Time signatures built around 4's and 3's sound completely different. It's one thing to perceive the differences. But to express it in terms of numbers like that was really impressive. I often wonder what goes through Lex's mind when she's listening to music; it's like she's engaging it on some other level entirely. You can see the wheels turning when you look in her eyes. It's a great counterpoint to Brad's focus on lyric and meaning. What a great dynamic! I've become a big fan!
@klaptongroovemaster3 жыл бұрын
She also connected it with the dropped beat in Black Dog. She's a sharp one - an intuitive thinker.
@terrylandess60723 жыл бұрын
As a couple both bring something different but integral to music reaction. This dynamic is why I enjoy these.
@ParallelSound3 жыл бұрын
i think it's 7/4
@s.mcpherson63543 жыл бұрын
@@terrylandess6072 I too like how the each raises the other's awareness about aspects of what a 'song' actually 'is.'
@benshafer51983 жыл бұрын
Very, very perceptive on the count, Lex! A different vibe, indeed. These guys were my favorite band for many of my teenage years, and, oddly (lol) my parents let me drive almost 3 hrs. with some friends on my 16th birthday to go see them in concert, lol. They were an eternally optimistic band and were all three ridiculously talented musicians and songwriters. You guys should dig deep and get into the 2112 suite on the 2112 album. It consists of the entire first side, but is well worth it. Reactors seem love it. Cheers!
@michaelfoxworthy32133 жыл бұрын
Great observation, Lex. Rush loves odd time signatures. Awesome!
@wstokyo3 жыл бұрын
I love that you guys are enjoying Rush. I’ve been listening since the late 70s and saw them live right through to their final tour. Modest and immensely talented - I miss them so much. Their music got me through so much. They have such an incredibly deep catalog to draw from - keep it up.
@travisreynolds42633 жыл бұрын
I like that you two really try to dissect each song. One of my favorite reaction channels.
@jimwillride3 жыл бұрын
I love that: Maybe the part that makes you unique is a part you don't even know about. Lexi! woo hoo! Super cool.
@medolfan3 жыл бұрын
Rush is perfect for you guys...all the deep, intricate lyrics for Brad to work out the meaning of, and the rich, powerful music to give Lex all the warm feels!
@brianmcbroom16203 жыл бұрын
Great reaction, good interpretation, Rush rarely disappoints, neither do you guys! Enjoyed!
@hereforthebreakagain86723 жыл бұрын
One of the things I love about Rush . Is all the instruments are at the forefront. Nothing overshadows the other . Everything is blended so well that if you zone on one instrument, you can follow it all the way through. You can't do that with too many bands . Things fade in n out.. but rush were masters of the proper blend .. my opinion.. great reaction you two . 🤘🏼
@_BLACKSTAR_3 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart wrote all the lyrics that Geddy Lee sang.He was called "The Professor" in part because of his poetic mastery in writing lyrics.
@schafn3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your Rush reaction videos. As a lifelong Rush fan who has listened to these songs hundreds of fans it is always fun to watch new listeners bump into this stuff. I also like your videos because most Rush reaction videos focus so much on the music: :"This is in the key of C, now they are switching E", or "This is in 3/4 and now they moved to 7/8". You guys focus on the lyrics, which is so often missed by the other videos. They spend so much time talking about the technicality of the music (which is certainly deserving of all that attention) but say nothing about the meaning of the song. You guys find the meaning, or what it means to you. Again, as a lifelong fan it is cool to see what you, as new listeners, get from these songs.
@corkydukeII58983 жыл бұрын
If you enjoyed the Lyrics of this one, you've GOT TO react to Rush's 1982 song 'Losing it'. Fantastic music, fantastic lyrics!
@johncampbell7563 жыл бұрын
Nothing like writing a song that explains your retirement 35 years before you retire.
@mlinderict3 жыл бұрын
Do NOT make them cry. Yet.
@loafersheffield3 жыл бұрын
@@mlinderict Lachrymal, again, but with a smile. Thanks for reminding me.
@TheEasyeman3 жыл бұрын
Losing It is a must!!!!
@mcsquiddysq2 жыл бұрын
Losing It is the shit!
@riveralph36872 жыл бұрын
Alex Lifeson makes you FEEL with his guitar solos. Beautiful construction and touch. He is so emotive here.
@justme23 жыл бұрын
2:19 Those lyrics right there is the heart & soul of the song. They're singing about what fame it's like from 'his' perspective. We as the 'audience' see it based on what we see. He's telling us what it's like on the other side of the lens.
@mikesampson86293 жыл бұрын
So much talent from three guys. Always loved Rush.
@pollybmw3 жыл бұрын
I'm with Lex the music comes first and then the Lyrics. Great show keep up the good work.
@sharkysharkerson2 жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. I'm glad more people are being introduced to it.
@danwest99003 жыл бұрын
Brad and Lex: good ears! You talked about the speed feeling like a 3 count - most of this song is in 4/4 time, but there are definitely bars in 3/4. Great catch!
@paul0wen65 Жыл бұрын
This was the song that turned me on to Rush. Neil was an amazing musician and human being who landed a job with two other amazing musicians and human beings. "Beyond the Lighted Stage" gave me a deeper appreciation for Rush musically and on the human level. The coolest thing I ever heard Neil speak was at the band's induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he said while they joked about such a thing not really being a big deal, it is actually a big deal. Almost like he and the band transcended the theme of Limelight. RIP Neil...you are missed. Your reactions to this song really hit home. Rush makes you think on a whole other level.
@christian79513 жыл бұрын
Rush has to be one of my favourite such a Amazing sound the have 🔥🤘🔥
@migueltay28033 жыл бұрын
Limelight is one of those few PERFECT songs.
@ChicagoTRS3 жыл бұрын
"Check out the big brain on Brad!" - I like your analysis
@NosEL343 жыл бұрын
Everytime Brad gives, what I think is a great insight, that line from Pulp Fiction comes to mind 😂😂
@eibbor1713 жыл бұрын
just missing the big kahuna burger
@bjcee11083 жыл бұрын
Rush is known for their time signatures They are an incredible band
@OGBobNoxious3 жыл бұрын
There’s another song from this album you guys might consider: “Witch Hunt.” Brad will appreciate the lyrics for it, and Lex will dig how cinematic it feels.
@dancouver233 жыл бұрын
And Vital Signs
@srt8rocketship2413 жыл бұрын
Awesome song. Lifeson's solo in this is short but sweet. Great artists. Some of the best. Masterclass.
@ottisennes17153 жыл бұрын
Rush is a thinkers band......the thoughts and philosophy Neil wrote about helped define the way I wanted to think about life
@markpriest5892 жыл бұрын
You two are much smarter than me. Love watching you discuss these songs. I've heard these songs for years. but your fresh eyes and logic help me hear them again for the first time. Thank God for you, both.
@terryv20063 жыл бұрын
I heard a great story illustrating the childlike innocence of RUSH; when they arrived backstage at their first big concert, they saw all the food laid out and asked “Is this free?”
@callisto46013 жыл бұрын
Fantastic analysis of Rush’s “Limelight”! You caught the numerous different time signatures (7/4, 3/4, 4/4) and a lot of the lyrical depth in this classic. Much appreciation for some of the best Rush reaction vids on KZbin!
@jefflambeth10543 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie…. Here to see Lex react, that smile can light up many a darkness…. But my guy Brad, won me over with his reaction to the lyric🤙
@stevenaleman74543 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction! It's cool to get a fresh unbiased opinion on one of my favorite Rush songs. How great to see new faces lending their voices to great musicians from Canada! Thanks for Keepin' it real guys! :)
@conureron37923 жыл бұрын
Love the high sustained feedback note at the end of the guitar solo.
@stretch7533 жыл бұрын
So much fun to watch you youngsters trying to grasp the level of musical skill and creative composition that it took so many hundreds of hours to master.
@edwardstarrett55453 жыл бұрын
Y'all are quickly becoming my favorite reactors. Rush is deep, always. But please give "Free Will" a reaction. Or "Turn the Page". This band will never fail to make you think, feel, and love!
@DocRockBaby3 жыл бұрын
I got to see Rush Live in 2011 when they played Dublin on their Time Machine Tour one of the best gigs I`ve ever been to, unbelievable sound for 3 guys on stage and to see Neil Peart (R.I.P.) do his thing man I`ll never forget it, Neil was also the Lyricist for the band, you should check out more of their stuff you won`t be disappointed, peace & love to you both from Ireland ✌💚☘
@randybaker60423 жыл бұрын
Good taste Brad. And Lex picks up on the time signatures. It's one of the best songs ever made. Living in the limelight, the universal dream for those who wish to SEEM Those who wish to BE, must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the underlying theme. All of us.
@garylagstrom38646 ай бұрын
NEIL PEART’S NARRATION ON EXIT STAGE LEFT DVD: There’s a tremendous ambiance about a concert hall…to even before a band starts playing…from the time the doors open..this place feels electric you know! That’s one of the things I like most about the road that feeling of standing in the hall when the doors open feel the excitement bursting into the hall. I must admit I feel very comfortable playing live a lot! A very modern urban setting for that Tom Sawyer mentality and a very carefree stride and a very self-possessed kind of air. Xanadu: The question we tend to ask the most often is WHAT IF? I think of you had to simplify a motivation or simplify a moving force in our music that would probably…suffice! Red Barchetta: Well it seems to me a car is one of those handy metaphors and volumes have been written about the sociological and cultural impact of the car and what it represents but it also has a very fundamental sensual feel and it’s a metaphor for sexuality and freedom. We’ve certainly tried to guide everything by the principles that were interested in and the freedom of choice and the material we’ve been playing and expression of music that we found to be exciting would excite other people as well. If the songwriting is important and playing really well on stage is important it’s gonna make the difference between feeling good or not feeling good when I walk off stage feeling that I played as well as I can or as close to well as I can then I feel very satisfied and good for what you have done. YYZED: I think there is a very strong relation maybe not generally recognized between drums and between words as the rhythmic structure and phrasing and the rhythm of verse especially is very strongly rooted in the same syncopation as drums the same patterns of thinking overall work for me with words as much as they do with drum beats.
@fgs27323 жыл бұрын
Rush is a thinking man’s band. They are also known as musician’s musicians
@scottburt31022 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you two. Subscribed. I am THANKFUL to have witnessed this band live during the Vapor Trails Tour. They sounded just as good live as the studio recordings. A remarkable band. :)
@The_Eric_Burt3 жыл бұрын
I think you guys would like Freewill by Rush. Amazing music, and lyrics
@cobbycaputo33323 жыл бұрын
This song is a really personal one for the drummer, Neil Peart (RIP). He was a very shy person, and was never comfortable at meet and greets, or fan events, because he was so uncomfortable around strangers. He had difficulty "putting on the mask" and being a smiley, superhero rock star. He was a super-sensitive thinker, who read a lot and wrote a lot (he has several books he wrote, as well almost all of Rush's songs). He just couldn't deal with people hero worshiping him and acting like they knew him just because they liked his music. So while most people would view being a rock star as the ultimate dream, he was always uncomfortable with it and felt totally out of place other than when onstage playing with his friends.
@jacquesjrviens33843 жыл бұрын
Best lyricist ever!. When doing Rush reactions, as interesting and captivating as their live performance are, you should have the lyrics in sight. Neil is a genius and a prophet. His words still have meaning are still relevant socially 40 years later. Songs like Natural science, witch hunt, vital signs, Subdivisions, Losing it. Available light and a 100 more, are still right on point and offer a unique vision of the world and society itself. He will never be replaced.
@alanbrown74123 жыл бұрын
Yet again guys a brilliant reaction. Rush are one of my favourite bands . Lex your analysis of the song timing and comparing to Black Dog was brilliant. Brad you are so right about the lyrics dude...we are indeed all actors on this worlds stage. I really enjoy listening to your reactions ..your knowledge , enthusiasm and love shines through . I always end up with a smile on my face. Take care, stay safe. Peace and love from Liverpool UK 👍✌️🤘
@louisjenner28693 жыл бұрын
Time stand still next please, great song and great meaning.
@victorcoburn27913 жыл бұрын
That's the thought that ran through my head the first time I held my daughter. I just wanted that moment to last a bit longer❤
@musicisajourney2 жыл бұрын
I’m always commenting about Lex but I want to say I appreciate Brad’s attention to the lyrics and consideration of the meaning. You two make a great combination!
@debravalys75343 жыл бұрын
Keep working it out Brad. Rush is like solving a math problem. Very few people (if any) get everything out of a Rush song on the first try. I personally tackle the music first then break down the lyrics. I still hear something new each time. That's why it's smart music for weirdos.
@BlackCatLover3 жыл бұрын
My favorite band since 1974! Ive seen them play live over 10 times. ❤️
@markjohnson42173 жыл бұрын
The two of you are so adorable, Very nice chemistry between the two of you when you discuss music. Is Lex a musician? She really responds to Rush the way musicians do, picking up on subtle time changes and tones. Lex, I think it's time to release your inner Geddy Lee, Lol!
@twitterjesus3 жыл бұрын
love you guys. So cool watching you expierence these songs for the 1st time and your reactions = priceless.
@omicron20183 жыл бұрын
You guys might enjoy "Entre Nous" by Rush. It explores the same themes of how we relate to each other.
@jasonstehlick4523 жыл бұрын
Your talk about cadence is called time signature. Limelight is in 7/4, which means each bar is comprised of 7 quarter notes. For reference, songs are typically in 4/4 which in simple terms means you can count to 4 in repetition to stay on beat. Try a listen back and count to 7 repeatedly. Prog bands like to write in weird time signatures and gets even more fun when they change time sig within the song
@shannonmusic52653 жыл бұрын
It's about being famous and people think they know you, and that you want to know them
@heyskipj3 жыл бұрын
I want the gif @7:25. Awesome review. Glad to hear you take on the lyrics Brad. Rush, Neil Peart the drummer/writer has a dope-ass POV. And Lex, time signatures girl. You’re on it. You got this!
@browncoat5163 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart's death still takes my breath away. I died a little inside when he left. If for nothing else I want to thank your channel for keeping his spirit alive.
@debbieplato51073 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart the drummer was also the lyrist and he was a very shy and private person who had a hard time with fame. The line I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend is how he about being approached by fans. check out Natural Science by them. cheers
@blue-sc1se3 жыл бұрын
Not only was Neil Peart was arguably the best drummer ever, He is also one helluva lyricist. It makes one wonder how does this band create such great songs about a large variety of real life topics.
@dragonmyke Жыл бұрын
They live in Canada, enough said😊
@ginamarandino64513 жыл бұрын
Neil Peart the drummer is The Lyricist for the band and he was never a fan of greeting fans like the line in the song, I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend. Brad you're going to love rush because the lyrics are incredibly deep! You have one hell of a rabbit hole to jump down! I highly recommend the garden, closer to the heart, the pass, nobody's hero that's just for starters
@7of9RebelHarborth3 жыл бұрын
I always felt Neil was speaking of the whole fan experience. They have to “pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend”. Meeting the fans and the reaction to the band. We are all just people but celebrity worship eludes some. Neil Pearr was one of those.
@noone84183 жыл бұрын
The technical precision and the artistry to put it all together. Genius.
@thomasharris49423 жыл бұрын
Rush always plays with time signatures, switching a number of times between weird ones often in the same song
@matthewmolkentin62303 жыл бұрын
In another Rush video, Lex says "So many changes... So many cool sounds" - I most definitely agree with her. It sums up every song ever recorded by Rush.
@mts9823 жыл бұрын
no its about being famous and having to deal with fans bothering you.
@sattymike01553 жыл бұрын
Hey, Brad with the imaginative take - awesome. Really enjoy the thought process you guys go through listening to these tunes I grew up with.
@Cxaxakluth2 жыл бұрын
I love Brad's appreciation for Neil's lyricism.
@jimclifford12413 жыл бұрын
Your knowing little smile every time the guitar solos come is wonderful to see. Thanks guys!
@xanajak2 жыл бұрын
Love the Shakespearean lyrics. And Peart's drumming is off the charts.
@marksiracusa61143 жыл бұрын
Brad you’re the rock and Lex is the roll. Perfect combination for all your reactions. Thx for sharing this masterpiece
@binkle763 жыл бұрын
Brad, you hit it on the head with your "All the world's indeed a stage" analysis. Lyricist and drummer Neil Peart totes ripped that directly from Shakespeare, but in the best way possible. It dovetails into Limelight so perfectly and is literally the crux of the meaning of this song. I love watching new Rush listeners.... They were the first concert I saw in 1991, and they remain to this day one of my favorite bands due to their complexity coupled with their straight ahead bad ass rock.
@BrianBatemanSEOllc3 жыл бұрын
As a 50 something, I was required by law to buy guitars during the COVID lockdown. Learning how to play some of my favorite songs is when I finally understood 3:4 time. That is so cool that you picked up on that change in the usual beat! I still can't play guitar worth a damn, but I can follow a beat now.
@mumuspain20863 жыл бұрын
I watched the Rush documentary and they talked about how neil could never quite embrace the personal interactions with fans and he was overwhelmed by them. He wrote this song to express those feelings
@uriahmichot9263 жыл бұрын
I love you guys!!! So refreshing to see a young uncorrupted amd naive couple who are just living the best life... good on you👍🥰
@cjonesufc3 жыл бұрын
Lyrics are a big part of Rush’s appeal for fans. Definitely something worth looking into
@robertclymer69483 жыл бұрын
A very good and spot on take on the words Mr. Brad! Cheers from Motown.
@damonhines81873 жыл бұрын
Always loved playing this! Great song/band/reaction, thanks, cheers!
@ledzepandhabs3 жыл бұрын
Good observation, Rush's timing signatures are like no other band in the world, they are everywhere and so complicated they bring joy without the listener understanding why they have joy, they just have joy.
@wasperminingco3 жыл бұрын
Rush's Freewill is a jam, too.
@eddyyoung71013 жыл бұрын
Yall always provide unique breakdowns from two different perspectives, and are usually both very much correct,, awesome.
@Boatzilla23 жыл бұрын
Good read on the lyrics, Brad. This song is so true and deep. Neil was a master lyricist and his drumming on this is sick.
@andyj639 Жыл бұрын
Wow great perception from Brad. Yes especially in the society we live in with social media etc we are all indeed projecting an image.
@justincapoccia38373 жыл бұрын
OMG thanks so much for doing this song.
@markirby7623 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT Analysis Brad! Love your take on the song.