Rush achieved commercial success in the 1970s with Fly by Night (1975), 2112 (1976), A Farewell to Kings (1977) and Hemispheres (1978). The band's popularity continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with albums charting highly in Canada, the US and the UK, including Permanent Waves (1980), Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982), Grace Under Pressure (1984) and Counterparts (1993). Rush continued to record and perform until 1997, after which the band entered a four-year hiatus due to personal tragedies in Peart's life. The trio regrouped in 2001 and released three more studio albums: Vapor Trails (2002), Snakes & Arrows (2007), and Clockwork Angels (2012). Rush ceased touring at the end of 2015, and Lifeson announced in January 2018 that the band would not continue, which was cemented by Peart's death from glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, on January 7, 2020, at the age of 67.
Rush were known for their musicianship, complex compositions and eclectic lyrical motifs drawing heavily on science fiction, fantasy and philosophy. The band's style changed over the years, from a blues-inspired hard rock beginning, later moving into progressive rock, then a period in the 1980s marked by heavy use of synthesizers, before returning to guitar-driven hard rock at the end of the 1980s. Their final work from 2012, marked a return to progressive rock. The members of Rush have been acknowledged as some of the most proficient players on their respective instruments, with each winning numerous awards in magazine readers' polls over the years.
As of 2022, Rush ranks 84th in the U.S. with sales of 26 million albums and industry sources estimate their total worldwide album sales at over 42 million. Rush has been awarded 14 platinum and 3 multi-platinum albums in the US plus 17 platinum albums in Canada. Rush was nominated for seven Grammy Awards, won several Juno Awards, and won an International Achievement Award at the 2009 SOCAN Awards. The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_(band)
Studio albums
Rush (1974)
Fly by Night (1975)
Caress of Steel (1975)
2112 (1976)
A Farewell to Kings (1977)
Hemispheres (1978)
Permanent Waves (1980)
Moving Pictures (1981)
Signals (1982)
Grace Under Pressure (1984)
Power Windows (1985)
Hold Your Fire (1987)
Presto (1989)
Roll the Bones (1991)
Counterparts (1993)
Test for Echo (1996)
Vapor Trails (2002)
Snakes & Arrows (2007)
Clockwork Angels (2012)
Fly by Night
Rush Lyrics
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The feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
Clear head, new life ahead
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
Staring back at me from the window beside
No fright or hindsight
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend, wow
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Start a new chapter
Find what I'm after
It's changing every day
The change of a season
Is enough of a reason
To want to get away
Quiet and pensive
My thoughts apprehensive
The hours drift away
Leaving my homeland
Playing a lone hand
My life begins today
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
The lyrics to Rush's song "Fly By Night" explore the theme of change and self-discovery. The singer is feeling trapped and unfulfilled in his current situation, and he realizes that it's time to take action and make a change. He feels a strong inner urge to leave behind the life he knows and start anew, to become the master of his own destiny instead of a pawn in someone else's game.
The central metaphor of the song is flight, which represents both physical travel and emotional transformation. The singer yearns to "fly by night" and leave behind his old life, saying goodbye to his loved ones and everything he knows. He acknowledges that his ship is not coming, and he must take control of his own fate. The moonrise symbolizes a new beginning, and the empty feeling inside him is replaced with a sense of purpose and excitement for what lies ahead.
The final verses of the song emphasize the uncertainty, apprehension, and excitement of starting a new chapter in life. While the change can be scary and daunting, the singer is determined to find what he's after and begin a new life. He knows that every day brings new opportunities for growth and transformation, and the change of seasons is a reminder that life is always in flux. By flying by night, he is taking a bold and courageous step towards self-discovery and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Why try? I know why
I've already made up my mind and I know exactly why, so there's no need to question my decision.
The feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
My gut feeling is telling me that it's time to leave and move on to something else.
Clear head, new life ahead
I'm ready to start fresh with a clear head and a new life ahead of me.
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
I've decided that it's time for me to be in charge of my own life and not just be another insignificant person in someone else's game.
Fly by night, away from here
I want to leave quickly and stealthily, without any fuss.
Change my life again
I want a significant change in my life, something that will make a big difference.
Goodbye my dear
I'm leaving behind someone that I care about, but I have to go because it's what's best for me.
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
I can't pretend that things will get better or that my situation will magically fix itself. I need to take charge and make a change myself.
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
I'm watching the moon rise and contemplating my next move with thoughtful eyes.
Staring back at me from the window beside
I'm looking out of the window and seeing my reflection, which is a reminder of the decision I've made.
No fright or hindsight
I'm not scared or regretful of my decision. I'm moving forward with confidence.
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
I'm leaving behind a feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction that has been plaguing me for some time.
Start a new chapter
I'm ready to start a new phase of my life.
Find what I'm after
I'm determined to find what I'm looking for, whether that's a new job, a new passion, or a new relationship.
It's changing every day
What I'm looking for is constantly changing, so I need to be flexible and adaptable.
The change of a season
The changing of the seasons is a reminder that everything is impermanent and that change is inevitable.
Is enough of a reason
The changing of the seasons is a good enough reason for me to want to get away and start over.
Quiet and pensive
I'm in a contemplative and introspective mood, reflecting on my past and considering my future.
My thoughts apprehensive
Despite my determination to move forward, I'm still feeling apprehensive and cautious about what lies ahead.
The hours drift away
Time seems to be moving slowly, with each hour feeling like it's slipping away from me.
Leaving my homeland
I'm leaving the place where I've spent most of my life, which is both scary and exciting.
Playing a lone hand
I'm doing this on my own, without any help or support from anyone else. It's up to me to make this work.
My life begins today
With this decision, I'm starting a new phase of my life, one that is full of promise and possibility.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart
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In case you want to sing along,
sing along with the lyrics.
Why try? I know why
This feeling inside me says it's time I was gone
Clear head, new life ahead
It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
Staring back at me from the window beside
No fright or hindsight
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend, whoa
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Start a new chapter, I find what I'm after
It's changing every day
The change of a season's enough of a reason
To want to get away
Quiet and pensive, my thoughts apprehensive
The hours drift away
Leaving my homeland, playing a lone hand
My life begins today
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night, goodbye, my dear
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend
Songwriters:
Geddy Lee and the late, great, Neil Peart.
Steve Abbey
"I never wanted to be famous. I wanted to be good."- Neil Peart.
Mission accomplished.
Rest easy Professor.
Mustafa Aytemur
👍👏👏
Ryan Fields
@Mustafa Aytemur Well he was soooo good he became famous.
White Django
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Ethan Michael
Who else saw that Netflix documentary
jay dog
@Ethan Michael I saw it. That was the best rock band documentary I've ever seen
Erik Hendrickson
Alex Lifeson is CRIMINALLY underrated. Playing guitar in a 3-piece is a whole nother ballgame -- no second guitar to fill in the gaps and cover up your mistakes!
Becky Lewis
@Erik Hendrickson. I love how he's so in to it, it's like he's mouthing/singing his sounds. It's Beautiful 💖💫
Ry Line
Everything that has ever happened is underrated
Becky Lewis
@Ry Line TRUER WORDS were never spoken 🌈✨🙋🏻♀️