Heresy
Rush
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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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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.
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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.
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Lyrics & MeaningThe 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.
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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.
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ExperimentationRush 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.
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Recording ProcessThe band recorded the album "Roll the Bones," including "Heresy," at Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec and McClear Place in Toronto, Ontario.
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Artistic ExpressionLyrically, 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.
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Music StyleMusically, "Heresy" incorporates elements of both rock and progressive rock genres, aligning with Rush's overall evolution as a band.
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Album SuccessAlthough "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.
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Live PerformancesDespite 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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