Mission
Rush
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Hold your fire Keep it burning bright Hold the flame 'Til the dream ignites A spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission I hear their passionate music Read the words That touch my heart I gaze at their feverish pictures The secrets that set them apart When I feel the powerful visions Their fire has made alive I wish I had that instinct I wish I had that drive Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Focused high on soaring ambitions Consumed in a single desire In the grip of A nameless possession A slave to the drive of obsession A spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission I watch their images flicker Bringing light to a lifeless screen I walk through Their beautiful buildings And I wish I had their dreams But dreams don't need To have motion To keep their spark alive Obsession has to have action Pride turns on the drive It's cold comfort To the ones without it To know how they struggled How they suffered about it If their lives were Exotic and strange They would likely have Gladly exchanged them For something a little more plain Maybe something a little more sane We each pay a fabulous price For our visions of paradise But a spirit with a vision Is a dream with a mission
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Written by: GEDDY LEE, ALEX LIFESON, NEIL ELWOOD PEART
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"Mission" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. The group is renowned for its instrumental prowess, complex compositions, and eclectic lyrical motifs.
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Album InclusionThe song was part of their 1987 album "Hold Your Fire". This was the twelfth studio album of the band and was released on September 8, 1987.
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Song Length"Mission" is roughly 5:16 minutes long which is a typical duration for songs by Rush, known for their long and intricate compositions.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the three members of the band; Neil Peart taking care of the lyrics and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson working on the music.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song discuss a desire to achieve perfection and the struggle that accompanies such a quest. This song focuses on human nature and aspects of the soul, a common theme in the music of Rush.
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Live performances"Mission” was played live by Rush over 400 times since it debuted on their 1987-88 Hold Your Fire tour. It was also included in their “live” DVD "A Show of Hands”.
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Song CreditsEven though Geddy Lee is the bass player, he also plays the keyboards and synthesizer parts in the song, while Alex Lifeson plays electric and acoustic guitars.
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Chart PositionWhile the entire album, "Hold Your Fire", reached #13 on the Billboard 200 chart, "Mission" itself was not released as a single and hence did not have a separate chart placement.
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InfluencesThe song is known for its philosophical approach, a trait often associated with the band's lyricist Neil Peart who was influenced by authors like Ayn Rand.
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Production"Mission" was produced by Peter Collins who had also produced the band's previous record "Power Windows". His production style helped the band achieve a more synthesized and polished sound during this period of their career.
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