Roll the Bones
Rush
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Well, you can stake that claim Good work is the key to good fortune Winners take that praise Losers seldom take that blame If they don't take that game And sometimes the winner takes nothing We draw our own designs But fortune has to make that frame We go out in the world and take our chances Fate is just the weight of circumstances That's the way that Lady Luck dances Roll the bones Why are we here? Because we're here Roll the bones Why does it happen? Because it happens Roll the bones Faith is cold as ice Why are little ones born only to suffer For the want of immunity Or a bowl of rice? Well, who would hold a price On the heads of the innocent children If there's some immortal power To control the dice? We come into the world and take our chances Fate is just the weight of circumstances That's the way that lady luck dances Roll the bones Jack, relax Get busy with the facts No zodiacs or almanacs No maniacs in polyester slacks Just the facts Gonna kick some Gluteus max It's a parallax, you dig? You move around The small gets big, it's a rig It's action, reaction Random interaction So who's afraid Of a little abstraction? Can't get no satisfaction From the facts? You better run, homeboy A fact's a fact From Nome to Rome, boy What's the deal, spin the wheel If the dice are hot, take a shot Play your cards, show us what you got What you're holding If the cards are cold Don't go folding Lady Luck is golden She favors the bold, that's cold Stop throwing stones The night has a thousand saxophones So get out there and rock And roll the bones Get busy
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Written by: Alex Zivojinovich, Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Roll the Bones" is the title track from Rush's 14th studio album, which was released in 1991.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song discuss the concepts of fate, chance, and individualism. The phrase "roll the bones" is an old slang term used to refer to dice, thus representing the concept of chance and taking risks in life.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number nine on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart making it one of Rush's most successful songs.
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Musical Styling"Roll the Bones" features an unusual structure for a Rush song, including a rap section in the middle. This was a unique experiment for the band, known for their progressive rock and complex compositions.
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Song WritingThe song was written by band members Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson. The lyrics were primarily penned by Neil Peart, the band's drummer and main lyricist.
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Video RecognitionThe music video for "Roll the Bones" was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Music Video in 1992.
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Live PerformancesRush frequently played "Roll the Bones" on their tours. For several of their tours, a video was played during the song featuring celebrities like Peter Dinklage and Paul Rudd lip-syncing the lyrics.
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Album SuccessThe 'Roll the Bones' album was a commercial success, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieving platinum status in the United States.
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Cover VersionsIn 2021, the Unrighteous Brothers, a duo comprising of musicians Paul Cauthen and Orville Peck, released a cover version of "Roll the Bones."
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Critical AcclaimThe song is widely appreciated by fans and critics alike for its progressive rock sound combined with alternative rock elements, strengthening Rush’s footprint in the music industry.
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