Caravan
Rush
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In a world lit only by fire Long train of flares under piercing stars I stand watching the steamliners roll by The caravan thunders onward To the distant dream of the city The caravan carries me onward On my way at last On my way at last I can't stop thinking big I can't stop thinking big On a road lit only by fire Going where I want, instead of where I should I peer out at the passing shadows Carried through the night into the city Where a young man has a chance of making good A chance to break from the past The caravan thunders onward Stars winking through the canvas hood On my way at last
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Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Elwood Peart
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12 facts about this song
Album"Caravan" is a single from the Canadian rock band, Rush's 20th studio album, "Clockwork Angels."
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on June 1, 2010, simultaneously alongside another single, "BU2B". The full "Clockwork Angels" album wasn't released until two years later in 2012.
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Musical Style"Caravan" is recognized for its progressive rock style, blending in elements of heavy metal but still retaining Rush's characteristic complex composition structure.
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LyricsThe lyrics were penned down by Neil Peart, the band's drummer, who often writes the band's lyrics. The song talks about the desire to move forward, to explore, and to chase after one's dreams.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Rush and Nick Raskulinecz. Nick is a Grammy-winning producer who has worked with bands like Foo Fighters, Deftones, and Alice in Chains.
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Chart Performance"Caravan" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart.
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Live Performance"Caravan" was performed live even before the release of the "Clockwork Angels" album and was included in the "Time Machine Tour," which happened from 2010 to 2011.
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Music VideoA live version of "Caravan" at Quicken Loans arena in Cleveland, Ohio, was released as a music video.
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Artistic InfluenceThe whole "Clockwork Angels" album, including "Caravan," is influenced by the steampunk novel of the same name written by author Kevin J. Anderson, based on a story by Neil Peart.
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Special Edition"Caravan" and "BU2B" were also released as a special limited edition single in 2011 for Record Store Day.
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RecognitionClassic Rock magazine listed "Clockwork Angels" as #2 on their list of "Top 50 Albums of 2012", showcasing the album's—and thus "Caravan's"—exceptional reception.
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LegacyOver a decade since its release, "Caravan" continues to be one of Rush's most resilient songs, and it often features in the playlists of long-time Rush fans.
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