RUSH - The Pass (live) 1990 - Presto Tour

[@beenkissedgoodnight]

Even tho' this tune was written years before my son took his life, it describes his struggles as if it was written for him and him alone. "the act of a noble warrior who lost the will to fight" - always in my heart Patrick...I will miss you forever. Thankyou Rush for the song that I now sing through my tears to my beautiful, lost boy

[@metallicatlaura5408]

Patricia Chalmers Awwww,that made me tear up..so very sorry for your loss! God bless! And keep ROCKIN

[@greggardner2042]

So sorry.

[@danielvertino8126]

I'm sorry for your loss beyond words can say.

[@TedBishop1]

Patricia I know time has past for you but I cried out loud thinking of what you went through . I can only imagine the sadness. Bless you I hope you managed to find confort

[@SnowdogPL]

May God embrace you with his arms. At the moment I'm praying for your son

[@trailrunner919]

One of my favorites also Geddy! I got to see this tour when they came through Philly and it's one of the greatest shows I've ever seen...RUSH FOREVER!!!

[@tripbreaker]

This song has done more for my mental health than my therapists have.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

YES! Amazing that Rush has been with me from young teenager to 50 something and divorced after raising six children. My 'go to' when I feel hopeless or happy. Such timeless music and lyrics.

[@johnmartinsen963]

Rush has always been a great escape for many things, but switching to an animal based ketogenic diet has unmatched results for mental health! Metabolic Mind channel...

[@DuaneElliott-j6o]

I agree 100 percent.

[@PaulaSegrob]

Me too ,😂

[@PaulaSegrob]

I'm listening in 2024 and I was born in 1989. I love this band, Rush is life.

[@evanbickerstaffe2512]

Neil Peart - Universally adored and admired drummer. Criminally underrated lyricist.

[@TedBishop1]

amen Evan

[@u.v.s.5583]

Underrated lyricist? He is hated, he is not underrated. Certain folks hate his message, hate his displaying them in a bad light. People just want to be people, people just want to be the second handers of Ayn Rand, so they hate Peart and his lyrics.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Like do you even know how many christians are in the world? This very song is calling the self sacrificing Jesus someone who set a bad example... So the indifference they show to Peart's lyrics is an expression of their hate.

[@entelechy2020]

@@u.v.s.5583 this song has literally nothing to do with jesus or religion. "Christ, what have you done?" Is not meant in the literal sense of Christ himself, but a common expression.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@entelechy2020 No it isn't. Peart is not that weak. Someone showed a bad example, made failure seem allright, Christ, what have you done!? There is no place for a different interpretation. Neil said everything he wanted to say, he was explicit and clinically precise. There is no more to say about it.

[@jim6025]

The lyrics of this song are arguably the best Neil has ever written.

[@jayteaman]

These words are certainly the most influential words he wrote, to me personally. I can tangibly recall several moments in my life that "no salutes for your surrender" has kept me on this plane.

[@rcgamer]

The older I get the more this becomes my favorite Rush song.

[@billmurphy9921]

This and also Time Stand Still ever since I saw the US Army Band perform it after Neil’s death.

[@sgt.v7237]

Agree completely

[@jablot5054]

This song has saved my life ,suffering from PTSD reliving dark moments sitting on that razors edge.

[@sararichmond8476]

Amazing song. Geddy doesn't get enough credit for his incredible singing and bass playing.

[@ArthurKite]

Yes, he does. We all love him

[@stevestruthers6180]

This is actually a stunning and incredible performance. Rush were at the peak of their powers here.

[@svenhoek]

RIP Neil - saw you at this show. Will never forget

[@lovetogolf4184]

I was 5th row..Alex side..Only a 100.00 dollars also

[@mookyyzed2216]

Can't even begin to explain how many panic attacks have been thwarted by summoning this song. Neil literally has saved my life countless times when all i could do to try to live was remember lyrics to songs he wrote. Thank God for this band 🙏😞

[@golfberg1]

I Concur 😊 🎉

[@sunnys3325]

The feeling in my chest from certain RUSH songs was there as a teen and are still there as an adult. Simply timeless

[@colinstewart1432]

Right there with you 👍

[@MrStinger70VetontheNet]

R.I.P. Neil Peart. You will be Severely Missed

[@SoberIrishman]

Yes he is....he created the beats that made me the drummer i am.

[@heavyduty96]

Geddys voice was perfect at this time!

[@skylangford6083]

Funny, Rush is my fav of all time and Maiden is my 2nd.......Its also funny that Geddy is one of the main reasons Harris decided to pick up a bass and start playing. Good thing he did huh?

[@heavyduty96]

Yeah for sure lol

[@skylangford6083]

If you like this song then check out "between the wheels" from Grace under pressure. Probably one of their best songs over all and maybe one of their best albums.

[@heavyduty96]

Great song, and a great album. I'm huge fan of Rush btw lol

[@skylangford6083]

I think every Rush fan should absolutely adore Maiden and visa versa. In fact from what I have noticed among Rush and Maiden fans over the years is that it has become literal heresy to love one but hate the other. Also, check out the Royal Philiharmonic Orchestra's version of red barchetta. Adrian Smith does a hell of a job on guitar as only he can. UP THE IRONS!

[@Twotontessie]

Peart's words coming through Geddy's voice... the best of the best. Not too many did it better.

[@TedBishop1]

my friend I dare say no one did it better !

[@acousticrooster2240]

@@TedBishop1 NO ONE DID IT BETTER!

[@SoberIrishman]

Rush is by far the best....each song a heartbeat to us. Some more than others. This one, is for when you feel life has kicked you in the teeth. Gives hope.

[@dzaino1986]

Nobody did it better than the power trio

[@behrendbeck1785]

@@SoberIrishmanand they actually put soul into their music and not create a demo and leave it at that, they all did their best on each song even if it wasn’t super complicated, like The Color of Right. It’s not a super complicated song but it still sounds awesome.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

This folks is what's called talent. All too rare today.

[@nigelclements7367]

Vary true

[@satamanschmidt3428]

@@cabbey31 How did you know?

[@stephanea5364]

What a beautiful solo, so full of emotion and the ending just lift you. Alex is a master.

[@ThatGrizzlyBair91]

Edit 06/2020: Yes, I wept like a child when I read Neil had passed away. Now, this song has even more meaning to me. "Turn around and walk the razor's edge" will be my first tattoo for sure now. In honor of Rush. In honor of Neil. Thank you, Professor. OG Comment: I owe living past my teenage years to The Pass. When they performed it live on their Clockwork Angels tour in 2013, I just started sobbing uncontrollably. Thank you, Rush. Still have those demons, but The Pass continues to be my all-time favorite Rush song ❤

[@richardltsproul9932]

Much thanks Allison for your great real writing!

[@tonymuse]

Little did Neil know when he wrote these lyrics just how precious life really is. Every day is a gift, I guess that we should treat it like on. Glad you are still with us. God bless!

[@daronmacer6433]

Allison Esau same here! It's no exaggeration to say this song saved my life, on quite a few occasions. I recall many nights in the deepest darkest holes the mind can go just crying my eyes out to this. I consider it a big reality check & how there's always a way out & it's not the easy way. I saw them do this too on the CA tour in 2012 and it hit me so hard. I have a tattoo "steering by the stars, looking at the cars"

[@kat834]

powerful song... just cracks your emotions. great lyric and solo

[@1coheedandcambria]

The song is a foundation. Something you come back to. Keeps your feet grounded.

[@chrisc3616]

Damn this an amazing song. I saw this during the Presto tour live and never felt more alive 😊

[@surfeit5910]

This is a song where Neil's lyric writing really, really, really shines through.

[@mikedolan6176]

This song saved me. Thank you Rush

[@rwmorey71]

I was in high school when Presto was released and I always liked this song but it wasn't until nearly a decade later that it really resonated with me when I started dating a girl who was bipolar and tried - thankfully, unsuccessfully - to take her own life.

[@stratplayr6997]

My favorite Rush song of all time. So incredibly well written with a powerful message. Geddy's at the top of his game here.

[@marvingayefan1703]

me too.

[@frankphillips7436]

You know, I’d have to say that The Pass is probably my 5th favorite song ever. But I feel blessed because if a song this amazing isn’t the best I can think of, how wonderful has Rush treated me? For personal reasons, no song means more to me than Subdivisions. I’m sure many understand why. But think about this. Most bands were never able to put together a song nearly as good as The Pass!

[@cabbey31]

dood so many other gold rush tunes - U lieing?

[@arieswar4770]

My brother took his life in 2018 he lost his fight addiction and listening to the song brought emotions that overwhelmed me i miss my brother :-(

[@SnowdogPL]

@Aries War >>> I join with you in sorrow. Condolences because of your brother's death... R.I.P.

[@arieswar4770]

Thanks so much :-)@@SnowdogPL

[@carlosalomar7877]

"turn around and walk the razor's edge"....

[@RH-YT]

Damn Geddys vocals are point here!

[@DomenicNardone]

and so are Alex' ;)

[@wantdeadmemes1530]

The part were he says " don't turn your back and slam the door on me" and "Christ, what have you done!" Are so emotionally strong to me

[@danaanderson7839]

I know right! "Christ, what have you done?!" sounds so personal, like you just walked in on your loved one with an empty pill bottle or a bloody razor blade.

[@alvallac2171]

*where (different meaning and pronunciation)

[@SoberIrishman]

Yep..and for me " Its not as if this barricade blocks the only road."

[@GrayNeko]

This song has got me through more dark nights than I care to recall. Clinical depression is a harsh mistress when you're a teen. Thank you, Neil, for your wise words. I might not be here without them. Rest in peace!

[@CarlosEduardo-cw6yq]

"Turn around and turn around and turn around", that´s what I wished to said to my two friends before they tragically lost their lives, succumbing to the darkness within.

[@daftdoggo7662]

It’s my birthday today, I’m glad I’m alive to celebrate it, a year ago I tried killing myself but through fate I made it through, and I’m glad. There is no hero in this tragedy, Thank you.

[@leelifeson9150]

Bless you :)

[@robertmills6772]

I hope you've enjoyed another birthday, and many more to come.

[@jayteaman]

Happy belated birthday, friend.❤

[@garaschneider4808]

Rest easy, Professor. You were a sage in both your words and on the kit. Music will probably never have someone so articulate and so talented again.

[@jillbettini2668]

God, I wish my nephew could have listened to this song with me before making that fatal no looking back decision!! We will FOREVER be left with the devastation!! Johnny, it didn't have to end that way!! FOREVER missing you!!!

[@carlosalomar7877]

"Nothing's what you thought it would be"....

[@paulbrighton8206]

I never paid particular attention to this song, until I just stumbled on it and read the comments and realized how deep the lyrics are. My brother and I’s friend shot himself to death at 30 years old and none of us can figure out why, and hearing these lyrics and thinking about him must made me bawl. Sometimes it takes years to put a song lyrics to a real life situation and then the song takes on a new life, after 25 years. Rush will do that.

[@Leapyrbabe]

The father of one of my students took his life 5 or 6 years ago. He was always so enthusiastic about helping to fix things in my classroom for me when his son was in my class. Now his daughter in my class. I’m sad that she was so little then that she probably has little to no memory of him. I wish she could know what a kind heart he had.

[@JK-cv2oz]

This week was a mess. Family medical issues that went from good to bad in an instant. I came home Wednesday, put on my Rush shirt, crawled into bed and haven't taken it off. From Wednesday things felt like they getting more out of control. I woke up from a nap Friday afternoon, sat on the end of the bed and felt like I was in the Twilight zone. Everything was so out of whack. I felt like I was going crazy. I considered calling my therapist. I picked up my phone, it buzzed letting me know I had messages...….There it was, Neil Peart had died. It all made sense now why the cosmic forces were so out of line. What does it feel like, leading up to grief touching the planet from one side to the other, top to bottom? Im now struggling to regain my balance. The world lost a true treasure. He was an artist with a gift so rare, the ability to unify people rich or poor, any race, gender, religion, sexual orientation simply by saying his name. That's what we do. We keep saying his name. Its how we move on from this.

[@d68st90]

hope you are better now

[@rocky5152]

Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with me. You are not alone.

[@johncarlson8029]

In 81 i was 16, i'm 55 now an ex racer cuz i don't bounce anymore.. Red Barchetta by RUSH at the Capitol Center in Largo Maryland was my 1st show i have lost track of how many times i have seen them live and cant believe that there will never be a chance to experience them live again. When Mr. Corneilius Ellwood Peart passed on a big part of myself did too. I have been in tears on and off since January this year. They kept me sane when i went through alot of bad things in my life and it was like NEP had gone through them as well, i felt and still feel like he wrote those songs only for me. I hope all of you feel the same. My bucket list had the Eastern USA tour mapped out and i wanted to ride between shows with him. I will just have to wait because that wonderful person and i will finally meet in the end.😭😭😭

[@marciomoura9556]

Quando comprei o vinil Presto a 1ª música que me " pegou" foi essa! Uma introdução incrível de baixo como sempre fantástica de G. Lee, a guitarra etérea e sublime de Alex e a bateria preenchendo todas as lacunas existentes! O vocal com um eco discreto e a letra incrível de Neil deixa a música com uma atmosfera única! Um misto de melancolia e resignação adulta e sabedoria! Talvez seja a melhor música do Rush pra mim!

[@quinthooper9656]

An amazing song. The sad update to the Rush classic "Subdivisions."

[@cjrepholz]

This is my favorite Rush song.

[@robertpinazza4043]

Saw this show twice, once in Providence (RI) and a second time in Montreal. What a song; just tugs at the heart strings..., gets me every time. Geddy sang so beautifully this tour and in this song. I'm lucky to have watched them evolve from '84 onward; never missed a show. There will never be another Rush...

[@zach11985]

This song has always given me the feels. Helped me through some tough times.

[@travo2112]

ROBERT PINAZZA You got that right brother!! This is one one of those deep heart felt Rush jams for sure.... Lots a meaning my friend. I'm trying to get my girl (of 14 years) into these guys. She ain't there yet, however MUCH closer!!

[@intrepiddrums]

ROBERT PINAZZA They player in Providence?! That’s very close to me and I️ thought they never played there. That’s awesome! Thanks

[@robertpinazza4043]

Providence was a staple for Rush, from late 70's till early early 2000. I was at URI on football scholarship then, and saw them there, sold out show, but the Montreal crowd was just epic. 17K people jamming out to Canada's (ahem ... world) greatest rock band. @@intrepiddrums

[@petercorley6102]

Thank you to the great nation of Canada…..our wonderful brothers and sisters to the north….for this amazing trio of poets, artists and musicians. The world owes you a debt we can never repay. RIP, Professor. You have left us but your words and music stay with us for eternity.

[@Tumamagringa1]

Rip neil peart thanks for all,your music changes my life 😭😭😭😭😭!!!

[@BrianMDIY]

This song resonated with me, just after high school and dealing with the friends I lost to suicide during that time.

[@XeniaOhioguy]

I was at this concert.

[@sludgedisciple]

I have always loved this song. Since the first time, I heard in the '90s. It has added weight and merit now that Neil has passed. RUSH will live forever in our hearts. RIP Neil.

[@eventhorizon2218]

RUSH always had a message for us in every song. How we each interpreted it was our choice. Cheers to the greatest trio to ever exist.

[@supermantra3437]

Saw this in Vancouver shortly after that same March. I remember He's chatting about how special this song was to the band. . Much appreciation to them . Bless Mr. Peart.

[@CygnusXJon]

Was at that show also.

[@TruthTheAvenger]

Ha, I was at that Vancouver show too -- a Friday night. Woke up that morning in Anaheim, flew (home) to Seattle, waited for my brother to fly in from DC, then we drove up to Van. Hung out before the show with fans from Seattle, New York, England, and Germany. So glad that Rush was my favorite band ever since my late teens.

[@f3rn4ndrum5]

RIP NEIL PEART. This is one of my favorite lyrics of all time. So simple...

[@lemondisco2136]

Thank You Rush for existing in this universe!!!!!! You have influenced our band.

[@patsomerville1310]

RIP Peart

[@saulstar5203]

Lucky to have seen RUSH 3 times made life worth living l just got fuckin lucky ... ❤

[@jamesheine2955]

When this song came out, it was just good times and good music. I saw RUSH live for the first of 5 times in 1990 and they played this. I was also dating a woman who had the same emotional illness that I have. I got mine from PTSD in the military, she got hers during her adolescence/hormone changes while developing and growing up. We met in college during our 20s and it didn't work, we split amicably. She lost her fight against it on Christmas Eve 2016. She never was a RUSH fan but I wish she heard this song. Now the memories and the horrors of upcoming trump dictatorshit (which I served during the 80s so it WOULDN'T happen, but it did!) and all this - it cuts my guts and brings tears to my eyes. Thank you RUSH - Neil (RIP), Alex and Geddy for writing this and other songs that have helped me through some really ROUGH moments, even now. Thanks a zillion, guys!

[@TedBishop1]

Geddy plays the bass like a rhythm guitar it's awesome

[@Ravenwing2024]

Blows my mind even after all these years. Thanks fellas.

[@aspjake123]

The one and only Rush concert I went too, still remember the laser show at that time was so good. Presto album is a sleeper! Thank you Paul M for dragging me outside in my time of depression.

[@steverok67]

One of Neil's best lyrics and one of Rush's absolute finest tunes.

[@stevenhunter3345]

Such an incredible song! One of Rush's best, which is really saying something.

[@darrengill]

Amazing footage…more please!

[@johnschanzle3593]

There will never be another band like Rush.

[@dannilaser16]

I sure do miss these guys. Thank God for KZbin.

[@adrianroberts4287]

Just like the God that is Geddy, this is also one of my favourites. But saying that, they’re all my favourites! We’re all blessed to have been in the same moment in history as Rush

[@rushteguy2754]

Magnifique chanson, une des plus belles, il y en a tellement merci RUSH

[@revton3197]

RIP Neal. This is one of my favourites.

[@troybratcher8716]

Everyone knowing this song and Rush, try and relax if you need it, get excited if youre working.. absorb yourself regardless and believe in yourself

[@newbiexo]

So many great songs from this band. Plenty of favorites from earlier days, but this is the one that's hit me the hardest.

[@CaptainMorgan_CommanderPotts]

The "turn around and turn around and turn around" that crescendos before the chorus is what makes this song. So emotional.

[@CallowaySchmidt]

RIP Neal Peart :(

[@karlbaird3385]

I remember my brother bringing home Hemispheres....needless to say after I heard that album my musical world was changed forever..

[@dwsullivan8583]

I had heard songs from Rush but Hemisphere's was the 1st LP i bought in 1979. Love side one to this day!

[@ElmerHelmantoler]

I was always so glad and grateful that I have always been of low position in my life!!! Even though I had some times when I was down, but thank God I got through it with Christ's help!!! But this song is definitely some good therapy for people who have issues!!!

[@ikawpipa]

Canada's gift to the world.

[@paulelliott3220]

More awesomeness Great performance

[@laurakunzweiler5737]

paul elliotl

[@Theflowergeekcrafts]

My uncle was the biggest rush fan. I grew up listening to them with him and my dad. This is probably one of my favorite songs of theirs, I can’t explain why.

[@nofutureproductions1]

No need to explain. We all feel that way.

[@HighPower762]

Glad to you're carrying the Rush magic to another generation that desperately needs it.

[@marvingayefan1703]

My favorite too. I think one of the things that makes it great is that the music makes the same point that the lyrics do. The energetic guitar part hyped me and lifted me up whenever I heard the chorus, even before I understood what the lyrics meant!

[@Billy-m8l]

Rush is and will always be relevant.

[@roberteifler71]

Thank God there was rush in our lives .without them I'd be fucking bored.

[@wiskyvet]

I can't go back to work now because of this. I listened to this song countless times in the war. And now I am again.

[@am2boni]

One of my favorites!! Everything about it!! Thanks for sharing!

[@barrygerenski6259]

One of the best Rush concerts I ever went to 2nd row center, closest I would have ever got to see them live.

[@donaldeife851]

Great song

[@tfr2602]

Man, Neil's groove on this is deep. Powerful and solid!

[@rkwjunior2298]

Miss you Neil. Hard to believe your gone. This song and album bring me back. Listened to this album, volume at 11, every morning getting ready for middle school.

[@carlklejna5774]

Musical perfection matched by very few

[@dominik8788]

Rush music is like a swiss clockwork. Just perfect

[@phoenixfyre3465]

love this song

[@movingforwardman3186]

RIP Neil. Powerful song that resonates.

[@candice_telli]

What kind of a creep doesn't like this video? Seriously?

[@peterreid6096]

Candice They were crying and didn't mean to hit the dislike.

[@peterreid6096]

Candice They were crying and didn't mean to hit the dislike.

[@candice_telli]

@@peterreid6096 very well said, Mr Reid hehehe

[@venrria]

Thank you Rush, Thank You Neil Peart, Thank you for your music, quallity, passion, melodic,..... Thanks

[@Fixxer315]

Like others in this thread, this song save my life, since it got me through a deep wave of depression while I was in college.

[@OwlAtHome0]

Haven't listened to Rush in a very long time & just stumbled across this song. No surprise it still chokes me up after all these years. This tour was filmed the same year my best friend took his own life. A beautiful song with a very powerful message.

[@charliegilliam1596]

This song takes me back to early 90s a real foggy time in my life

[@zackthebongripper7274]

I wish I was old enough to see RUSH live from 1985 to 1995, what a period! I am greatful to have seen them play at Radio City Music Hall during the R30 tour. Incredible experience. I went to a total of 5 concerts.

[@FootballKingdomOfficial]

pure pure class

[@danielhowe7362]

I'm just beginning to discover the glories of Rush's sound and I know they have made many musical works of art but surely this is one of their best songs!

[@execatty]

Rest in peace Neil.... Can't say enough words

[@zzzombie888]

The one and only time /tour I got to see RUSH and it was great!

[@roberteifler71]

It doesn't get any better.

[@accorsistudios]

Simple, it builds, has depth - don't need much else in a song. The solo is short but soars! What a band.

[@carlklejna5774]

Love this song so much! It hits home !😢

[@nedheidel]

Great song , thanks for sharing !

[@geraldinolopez8740]

The first time that I heard this song, so beatifull !!. Thanks !!!!

[@motorcoachtech7615]

I have this song as my alarm clock wake-up. A very powerful message.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Rest in peace Neil

[@Wankeroo]

WTF, the quality of this is astounding. Amazing.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Great tune. My favorite period for Rush.