Heresy

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About Heresy

"Heresy" is a song written by and performed by Rush and appears on their 1991 album Roll the Bones. The song is about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and Russia, resultant about-face consumerism and the passing of the Cold War nuclear threat.


Year:
1991
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All around that dull gray world
From Moscow to Berlin
People storm the barricades
Walls go tumbling in 

The counter-revolution
People smiling through their tears
Who can give them back their lives
And all those wasted years?
All those precious wasted years
Who will pay? 

All around that dull gray world
Of ideology
People storm the marketplace
And buy up fantasy 

The counter-revolution
At the counter of a store
People buy the things they want
And borrow for a little more
All those wasted years
All those precious wasted years
Who will pay? 

Do we have to be forgiving at last?
What else can we do?
Do we have to say goodbye to the past?
Yes, I guess we do 

All around this great big world
All the crap we had to take
Bombs and basement fallout shelters
All our lives at stake 

The bloody revolution
All the warheads in its wake
All the fear and suffering 
All a big mistake
All those wasted years
All those precious wasted years
Who will pay?

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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Heresy" is a track from the Rush's 14th studio album, "Roll the Bones", which was released in 1991.
Theme & Context
"Heresy" is a politically themed song which is about the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War era.
Lyrics & Meaning
The song's lyrics focus on the lost time and potential for peace during the Cold War. It subtly highlights the societal and political changes at the time.
Roger Waters' Influence
"Heresy" seems to be influenced by Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, as Geddy Lee's bass tone and Alex Lifeson's guitar work reflect the structure and style common in many of Water's compositions.
Experimentation
Rush experimented with a slightly different style in "Heresy" by incorporating an acoustic intro, marking a departure from their earlier works that relied heavier on hard rock and progressive rock elements.
Recording Process
The band recorded the album "Roll the Bones," including "Heresy," at Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec and McClear Place in Toronto, Ontario.
Artistic Expression
Lyrically, the song is a representation of lyricist Neil Peart's subtle and intellectual approach to addressing global issues and historical events, contributing to the band's reputation for thought-provoking music.
Music Style
Musically, "Heresy" incorporates elements of both rock and progressive rock genres, aligning with Rush's overall evolution as a band.
Album Success
Although "Heresy" was not released as a single, its parent album "Roll the Bones" achieved considerable success, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Live Performances
Despite the meaningfulness and popularity of the song, "Heresy" did not become a constant part of Rush's live performances and was not included in most of their tour setlists.

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