Far Cry
Rush
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Pariah dogs and wandering madmen Barking at strangers and speaking in tongues The ebb and flow of tidal fortune Electrical changes are charging up the dawn It?s a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit It?s a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it You can almost feel the current flowing You can almost see the circuits blowing One day I feel I'm on top of the world And the next it's falling in on me I can get back on, I can get back on One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel And the next it's rolling over me I can get back on, I can get back on Whirlwind life of faith and betrayal Rise in anger, fall back and repeat Slow degrees on the dark horizon Full moon rising lays ever at your feet It?s a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit It?s a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it You can almost feel the current flowing You can almost see the circuits blowing One day I feel I'm on top of the world And the next it's falling in on me I can get back on, I can get back on One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel And the next it's rolling over me I can get back on, I can get back on It?s a far cry from the world we thought we?d inherit You can almost see the circle growing You can almost feel the planets glowing One day I feel I'm on top of the world And the next it's falling in on me I can get back on, I can get back on One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel And the next it's rolling over me I can get back on, I can get back on One day I fly through a crack in the sky And the next it's falling in on me I can get back on, I can get back on I can get back on, I can get back on
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Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Elwood Peart
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Far Cry" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush from their 2007 album, "Snakes & Arrows". It was the first single released from the album.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song talks about the polarities and complexities of human nature, the struggle between peace and chaos, and how we are stuck in this never-ending cycle.
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Musical Composition"Far Cry" showcases the band's signature mix of hard rock and progressive elements, combined with intricate and emotionally driven lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart.
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Live PerformancesAfter the song's release, it quickly became a staple in Rush’s live performances. It was the opening song for every show on both the Snakes & Arrows Tour and the Time Machine Tour.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Rush's songs, "Far Cry" had a music video, directed by Christopher Mills. The video is very symbolic and features some animation.
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Fan Recognition"Far Cry" is often recognized by fans and critics as one of the highlights from the "Snakes & Arrows" album due to its energetic and powerful sound.
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Lyrics WritingAlthough Neil Peart is the primary lyricist for Rush, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson contributed to the music composition for "Far Cry".
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 5 minutes and 18 seconds, adhering with the album's overall characteristic of longer tracks compared to contemporary popular music.
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Acclaimed by Critics"Far Cry" has garnered praise from music critics, describing it as a combination of Rush's early hard rock style and their later, more complex progressive rock sound.
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Awards"Far Cry" was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, revealing the band's continued relevance and influence decades after their formation.
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AvailabilityThe song is widely available and can be streamed on all major music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased digitally or on physical media such as CD or vinyl.
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