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)
Force Ten
Rush Lyrics
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Demand tough hearts demand tough songs
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts demand tough songs
Demand
We can rise and fall like empires
Flow in and out like the tide
We can hit and miss like pride, just like pride
We can circle around like hurricanes
Dance and dream like lovers
Attack the day like birds of prey
Or scavengers under cover, under cover
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around
At the sight and the sound
Look in, look out, look around
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts demand tough songs
Demand
We can move with savage grace
To the rhythms of the night
Cool and remote like dancing girls
In the heat of the beat and the lights , and the lights
We can wear the rose of romance
An air of joie de vivre
Too tender hearts upon our sleeves
Or skin as thick as thieves', thick as thieves'
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around
At the sight and the sound
Look in, look out, look around
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts demand tough songs
Demand
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around
At the sight and the sound
Look in with the storm in the eyes
Look out
To the sea and the sky
Look around
At the sight and the sound
Look in, look out, look around
Tough times demand tough hearts
Tough times demand tough talk
The lyrics of Rush's song "Force Ten" speak about the idea that difficult and challenging times require individuals to cultivate strength, resilience, and perseverance. The song emphasizes the importance of being tough both in physical and emotional terms. The opening lines suggest that it is necessary to possess strong hearts and to be able to speak truthfully and candidly in times of adversity.
The song goes on to compare human life to natural elements such as empires, the tide, hurricanes, and birds of prey. The lyrics encourage listeners to look within themselves to find the courage and resilience to face challenges, speak honestly, and move forward with grace and strength. The repeated refrain "tough times demand tough talk, tough hearts demand tough songs" emphasizes the theme of strength and resilience, evoking a sense of boldness and tenacity.
Overall, "Force Ten" is a song that reminds us that our ability to succeed and thrive depends on our willingness to meet challenges head-on, speak honestly and directly, and cultivate a sense of strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Tough times demand tough talk
Difficult periods require meaningful, candid discussions and communication
Demand tough hearts demand tough songs
Challenging situations require strong, resilient attitudes and music that reflects those qualities
We can rise and fall like empires
Our lives can oscillate and change abruptly, much like the fortunes of nations
Flow in and out like the tide
Our moods and behaviors can ebb and flow like the tides
Be vain and smart, humble and dumb
We can possess both confidence and intelligence, as well as humility and ignorance at various times
We can hit and miss like pride, just like pride
We can achieve success and failure in a similar way to how pride can be both a strength and a weakness
We can circle around like hurricanes
We can feel like we are in the eye of a storm, constantly circling chaotic events and situations
Dance and dream like lovers
We can experience intense emotional and physical connections like those in a passionate romantic relationship
Attack the day like birds of prey
We can approach life with a fierce ambition and drive to succeed, as if hunting for prey
Or scavengers under cover, under cover
Alternatively, we can act like opportunistic scavengers, trying to stay hidden and protected while searching for resources
Look in
To gain insight and understanding, turn inward and examine your thoughts and feelings
To the eye of the storm
Find the calm center amidst turbulent and chaotic circumstances
Look out
Be watchful and aware of the unpredictable forces lurking outside of your sphere of influence
For the force without form
Be mindful of intangible but powerful elements beyond our control
Look around
Observe and take in your surroundings, paying attention to sights, sounds, and sensations
At the sight and the sound
Engage with and appreciate the sensory aspects of your environment
Look in with the storm in the eyes
Confront challenges directly and fearlessly, even in the midst of turmoil
To the sea and the sky
Seek out expansive and awe-inspiring vistas to provide perspective and inspiration
Tough times demand tough hearts
Adversity calls for having a strong and resilient spirit
Tough times demand tough talk
Difficult periods require meaningful and candid discussions to navigate through them successfully
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DUBOIS PYE, NEIL ELWOOD PEART, GARY LEE WEINRIB, ALEX ZIVOJINOVICH
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Desdinova69
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs
Demand
We can rise and fall like empires
Flow in and out like the tide
Be vain and smart, humble and dumb
We can hit-and-miss like pride
Just like pride
We can circle around like hurricanes
Dance and dream like lovers
Attack the day like birds of prey
Or scavengers undercover, undercover
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around
At the sight and sound
Look in, look out, look around
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs
Demand
We can move with savage grace
To the rhythms of the night
Cool and remote like dancing girls
In the heat of the beat and the lights, and the lights
We can wear the rose of romance
An air of joie de vivre
Too tender hearts upon our sleeves
Or skin as thick as thieves
Thick as thieves
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around (rising)
At the sight and sound (falling at force ten)
Look in, look out, look around (we twist the world and ride the wind)
Tough times demand tough talk
Demand tough hearts, demand tough songs
Demand
Look in
To the eye of the storm
Look out
For the force without form
Look around
At the sight and sound
Look in
Look the storm in the eye
Look out
To the sea and the sky
Look around
At the sight and sound
Look in, look out, look around
Tough times demand tough hearts
Tough times demand tough talk
Deborah Edelen
We can circle around like hurricanes
Dance and dream like lovers
Attack the day like birds of prey
Or scavengers under cover
We can move with savage grace
To the rhythms of the night
We can wear the rose of romance
An air of joie de vivre
David Pedder
Remember had a friend in highschool, he was only into Led zep, Van Halen, Pink Floyd, ECT. He was a drummer in a band and had never heard Rush. I lent him this tape, and by the end of that week he had gone out and bought every Rush album, every Rush t-shirt, was making plans to see them the next time they came to Montreal. Good memories.
Down The Blvd
That rocks. They are amazing in every way, through all their incarnations. People may dislike them, but they definitely deserve respect.
James Fox
RIGHT ON!💕😎
phi50
You totally did the RIGHT THING!
Fierce Narcopath Fighter
That is so awesome makes me smile
Matthew Visca
Who’s ECT?
Kicking Back
One of the coolest intros I’ve ever heard. From Aimee Mann’s laugh to Neil Peart's beats, to Geddy Lee’s bass. Absolutely epic.
Gables Guitars
This DOES indeed deserve the word "epic."
Senoritya Amarrita
Growing up my older brothers always made me listen and pay attention to Geddy's bass lines in this song, Alex's rifts, and Neil's rhythm. They explained to me how difficult the timing was to keep on this track. And the lyrics are beautiful. The world will never see the likes of these men.
Gables Guitars
My daughter just naturally gravitated to their music. In fact, even though at 25, she loves today's pop music, she asked me to take her to see Rush as her first concert (Time Machine).