Mr. Rush makes high-energy indie rock mixed with more melancholic and trippy elements and a hint of punk attitude. With inspiration from the alternative rock scene from the 90s. Here they put words to feelings of division, refuge and doubt of belonging, for a generation that has a hard time finding their place.
In the spring of 2021 the band went to Klitmøller to record their debut EP: Cold Hawaii Session. The record consists of three fully produced songs, two live sessions and an interlude connecting the two parts.
Despite the lo-fi production, Cold Hawaii Session is still riddled with a lush and gorgeous group of textures and smooth feels that make it unique as it plays out with a sort of late 90s underground style.
The EP was well received by the online music reviewer page The Sounds Won’t Stop who wrote:
“The record boasts outstanding keys and guitars that act as the rhythm instruments but almost always have these great bridges and experimental feels whether its delayed and aggressive lead guitar sections, swelling keys, and growing percussion. Each new track boasts a slightly different vibe but they all flow together like water somehow.“
RED
Mr. Rush Lyrics
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To run in our streets
History some new wrinkle
We are doomed to repeat
Fugitives at the bedroom door
Lovers pause to find an open store
Rain is burning on the forest floor
This is not a false alarm
This is not a test
Stay out of the sun
It only burns my skin
Sky full of poison
And the atmosphere's too thin
Bless the sun, the rain no more
River running like an open sore
Black wind falling through the ocean floor
And the red tide washes ashore
This is not a false alarm
This is not a test
Nowhere we can fly away
Nowhere we can rest
The party is disrupted by
An uninvited guest
Deadline approaches
For the weary land
It used to be something
But we let it run down in our hands
Too late for debate, too bad to ignore
Quiet rebellion leads to open war
Bring a sea-change to the factory floor
As the red tide covers the shore
Now is the time to turn the tide
Now is the time to fight
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
Now is the time to make the time
While hope is still in sight
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
This is not a false alarm
This is not a test
Nowhere we can fly away
Nowhere we can rest
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
Let us not go gently
To the endless winter night
The lyrics of Red by Mr. Rush seem to be a commentary on the state of the environment and society. It speaks of the current state of things being dire, with nature seemingly turning against humanity, and history repeating itself with new plagues and wrinkles. The imagery of rain burning the forest floor and the red tide kissing the shore evokes a sense of danger and looming disaster.
The lyrics also seem to suggest that this is not just a temporary or false problem. It is not a test nor a false alarm. The party being disrupted by an uninvited guest and the deadline approaching for weary land further highlights the urgency of the situation. The call for action is clear, to turn the tide and fight against the endless winter night that awaits if nothing is done.
The lyrics also encourage us to make use of the time we have left while there is still hope. The line "Now is the time to make the time, while hope is still in sight" suggests that it is not too late to take action and that we should not give up just yet. The repetition of "Let us not go gently to the endless winter night" further reinforces this message.
Overall, the lyrics of Red discuss the repercussions of humanity's neglect and abuse of the environment and society. It encourages the listener to take action against the current state of disparity and do what they can to prevent the impending disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Nature has some new plague
The environment is suffering from a new epidemic
To run in our streets
Which is affecting our daily lives
History some new wrinkle
There is a new development that will lead to a repeat of past mistakes
We are doomed to repeat
Humanity is bound to repeat past misfortunes
Fugitives at the bedroom door
People are on the run from danger
Lovers pause to find an open store
Even people in love can be affected by the crisis
Rain is burning on the forest floor
Acid rain is destroying natural habitats
And the red tide kisses the shore
The red tide is harming marine ecosystems
This is not a false alarm
The situation is real and critical
This is not a test
This is not an exercise, it is a serious issue
Stay out of the sun
The sun is harmful to one's skin
It only burns my skin
The sun exposure is causing damage
Sky full of poison
The atmosphere is contaminated
And the atmosphere's too thin
The environment is being destroyed
Bless the sun, the rain no more
The sun is now our friend because rain is causing harm
River running like an open sore
Rivers are contaminated and unhealthy
Black wind falling through the ocean floor
The ocean is being affected by the environment's illness
And the red tide washes ashore
The red tide is leaving its mark
Nowhere we can fly away
There is no escape from this crisis
Nowhere we can rest
There is no respite from the danger
The party is disrupted by
Even our leisure time is affected by the situation
An uninvited guest
The crisis is an unwelcome interruption
Deadline approaches
We are running out of time
For the weary land
The environment is exhausted and needs help
It used to be something
The environment was once healthy and thriving
But we let it run down in our hands
We have neglected the environment and allowed it to decline
Too late for debate, too bad to ignore
The situation is dire and urgent action is needed
Quiet rebellion leads to open war
Peaceful protests can escalate to violent conflict
Bring a sea-change to the factory floor
Revolutionize industrial practices for the environment's sake
As the red tide covers the shore
The red tide's impact is increasingly widespread
Now is the time to turn the tide
We must reverse the damage caused to the environment
Now is the time to fight
We must take action and stand up for the environment
Let us not go gently
We must resist and fight against the deteriorating situation
To the endless winter night
To a bleak and lifeless future
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Elwood Peart
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