A Farewell to Kings
Rush
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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 resistance Cities 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 wise The 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 wrong Cities 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 wise Whoa can't we raise our eyes And make a start? Can't we find the minds To lead us closer to the heart?
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"A Farewell to Kings" is the title track of the studio album of the same name by the band Rush. It was released in 1977 and it was the first song of the album.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song’s lyrics, written by Neil Peart, the band's drummer, delve deep into the themes of corruption and decline of civilizations, hence, reflecting strong socio-political undertones.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is distinctively noted for its introductory segment which features a classical guitar solo by Alex Lifeson. Such use of classical guitar was not common in rock music at that time, making it unique in its style.
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Album ReceptionThe album "A Farewell to Kings" was well received and went platinum in the United States. The song played a big role in the album's success.
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Song LengthThe song is approximately five minutes and fifty-one seconds long, standing out as longer than the typical radio hits of the time.
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Experimentation"A Farewell to Kings" is known for its change in tempo and dynamics, showcasing the band's experimental creative process and their progressive rock style.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart-winning single, the song has been performed regularly in concerts by the band and is a fan favorite.
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Unique Bass LineThe song features Geddy Lee's dynamic bass playing style, further enhancing the song's progressive nature.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork of the album “A Farewell to Kings” shows a puppet king sitting dejectedly on his throne in the ruins of his kingdom. This directly echoes the theme of decline featured prominently in the song's lyrics.
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Recording LocationThe recording for the song and the entire album took place in Rockfield Studios, Wales, marking the band's first time recording outside of their home country, Canada.
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