So, this morning I was in the garden and listening to Rush’s epic 1977 album A Farewell To King as I was cutting the grass. And when listening to the title track, the lyrics seemed poignant to where we are today politically.
Lyrics below and further below, enjoy some fabulous prog-rock with the classic Rush setup: Alex’s hollow-body Gibson, Geddy’s Ric, Neil’s Stache of Epicness – add a little analog synth and throw on the kimonos, and commence mind-blowing awesomeness!
When they turn the pages of history
When these days have passed long ago
Will they read of us with sadness
For the seeds that we let grow?
We turned our gaze
From the castles in the distance
Eyes cast down
On the path of least resistanceCities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wiseThe hypocrites are slandering
The sacred halls of truth
Ancient nobles showering
Their bitterness on youth
Can’t we find
The minds that made us strong?
Oh can’t we learn
To feel what’s right and what’s wrong? What’s wrongCities full of hatred
Fear and lies
Withered hearts
And cruel, tormented eyes
Scheming demons
Dressed in kingly guise
Beating down the multitude
And scoffing at the wiseCan’t we raise our eyes
And make a start?
Can’t we find the minds
To lead us closer to the heart?
revPACman 