Show Don't Tell
Rush
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How many times do you hear it? It goes on all day long Everyone knows everything And no one's ever wrong Until later Who can you believe? It's hard to play it safe But apart from a few good friends We don't take anything on faith Until later Show (show) don't tell (don't tell) Show me don't tell me You've figured out the score Show me don't tell me I've heard it all before Show me don't tell me I don't care what you say Show me don't tell me You can twist perceptions Reality won't budge You can raise objections I will be the judge And the jury I'll give it due reflection Watching from the fence Give the jury direction Based on the evidence I, the jury Show (show) don't tell (don't tell) Show me don't tell me Hey, order in the court Show me don't tell me Let's try to keep it short Show me don't tell me Enough of your demands Show me don't tell me Witness take the stand Show me don't tell me Show (show) don't tell (don't tell) Show (show) don't tell (don't tell) Show me don't tell me Hey, order in the court Show me don't tell me Let's try to keep it short Show me don't tell me I don't care what you say Show me don't tell me Let's see exhibit A Show me don't tell me You've figured out the score Show me don't tell me I've heard it all before Show me don't tell me I don't care what you say Show me don't tell me Witness take the stand Show me don't tell me Hey, order in the court Show me don't tell me Let's try to keep it short Show me don't tell me
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Written by: Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"Show Don't Tell" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush released on their 13th studio album "Presto" in 1989.
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ComposerThe members of the band Rush, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, wrote the song collectively.
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Top ChartThe song peaked at number one on the U.S Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart.
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Music VideoThere is an accompanying music video for "Show Don't Tell," which features the band performing in a courtroom setting, reflecting the song's lyrics that talk about judgment and truth.
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Changing SoundsWith the release of "Show Don't Tell", Rush began transitioning away from their synthesized-driven music of the '80s to more guitar-led compositions similar to their work from the '70s.
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Song LengthThe song, with a play length of 5 min 1 second, is among the lengthier tracks on the "Presto" album.
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Beginning Guitar RiffThe song is noted for its iconic opening guitar riff, played by Alex Lifeson, the band’s guitarist.
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Sonic StructureThe song is known for its unusual time signature changes, a signature characteristic of Rush's music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of 'Show Don't Tell' talks about the importance of personal actions over words in determining one's character and credibility.
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Live Performances"Show Don't Tell" was often included in sets for live performances by Rush during the band's late 1980s and early 1990s tours.
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Critical ResponseThe song received a positive critical reception, with many praise for its transition to a guitar-driven sound and its meaningful lyrics.
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