Tom Sawyer
Rush
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A modern day warrior Mean, mean stride Today's Tom Sawyer Mean, mean pride Though his mind is not for rent Don't put him down as arrogant He reserves the quiet defense Riding out the day's events The river What you say about his company Is what you say about society Catch the mist, catch the myth Catch the mystery, catch the drift The world is, the world is Love and life are deep Maybe as his skies are wide Today's Tom Sawyer He gets by on you And the space he invades He gets by on you No, his mind is not for rent To any God or government Always hopeful yet discontent He knows changes aren't permanent But change is What you say about his company Is what you say about society Catch the witness, catch the wit Catch the spirit, catch the spit The world is, the world is Love and life are deep Maybe as his eyes are wide Exit the warrior Today's Tom Sawyer He gets by on you And the energy you trade He gets right on to the friction of the day
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Written by: Alex Zivojinovich, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart, Paul Phillip Woods
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Tom Sawyer" was released in 1981, as part of Rush's album, "Moving Pictures".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S, but it fared much better in Canada where it reached number 24.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a character from Mark Twain's novel. However, the song’s lyrics don’t translate the novel’s plot directly.
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Band MembersThe song was primarily composed by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, the lead vocalist-bassist and the lead guitarist of Rush respectively, with contributions from the lyricist, drummer Neil Peart, and friend Max Webster's lyricist Pye Dubois.
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Instrumental ExcellenceNeil Peart's drumming in the song is considered one of the greatest drum performances in rock.
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Music Genre"Tom Sawyer" is regularly classified as progressive rock, a genre characterized by complex song structures, irregular time signatures, and advanced musicianship.
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Song MeaningThe song is known for its cryptic lyrics that reflect a rebellious spirit. These words celebrate a free-spirited individual who refuses to be tamed by society.
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Live Performances"Tom Sawyer" was one of Rush's most performed songs in the band's live shows, underscoring its popularity among fans.
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Media FeaturesThe song has appeared in several films, television series, and video games, including the film 'I Love You, Man', television series 'Chuck', and the video game 'Rock Band'.
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LegacyDespite its lukewarm chart performance, "Tom Sawyer" has since become one of Rush's most popular songs and is a staple at classic rock radio stations. Today, it's considered a definitive piece of the 1980s rock music era.
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