Lessons
Rush
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Sweet memories flashing very quickly by Reminding me and giving me a reason why I know that my goal is more than a thought I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught And I've been taught You know we've told you before But you didn't hear us then So you still question why No you didn't listen again You didn't listen again, whoa Sweet memories, I never thought it would be like this Reminding me, oh, just how close I came to missing I know that this is the way for me to go You'll be there when you know what I know And I know You know we've told you before But you didn't hear us then So you still question why No you didn't listen again No, oh oh You didn't listen again
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10 facts about this song
Album Placement"Lessons" is featured as the fifth track on Rush's fourth studio album "2112", which was released in 1976.
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Band Member ContributionInterestingly, it is one of the few songs by Rush that was solely written by the band's guitarist, Alex Lifeson.
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Lyrical ContentThe song contains metaphoric lyrics that tackle life's challenges and lessons, reflecting Rush's commitment to deep and introspective songwriting.
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Recording and Production"Lessons" was produced alongside the rest of the "2112" album at Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada by the band and long-time collaborator, Terry Brown.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by Rush's signature style of combining elements of progressive rock with hard rock.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Lessons" wasn't released as a single, "2112" is considered Rush's breakthrough album and it helped the band gain new fans and establish their iconic sound in the rock music scene.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among Rush fans, "Lessons" was not frequently performed live by the band. It was played during the "2112" tour, but was largely dropped from setlists thereafter.
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Album ThemeWhile the rest of "2112" album is dominated by a titular suite that tells a dystopian science fiction tale, "Lessons" stands out as a raw and personal song.
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LegacyWhile not as well known as some of the band's hits, "Lessons" remains a deep cut that showcases Rush's talent for combining complex musical arrangements with philosophical lyrics.
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Online RecognitionAs of September 2021, "Lessons" has been streamed more than 1 million times on popular music streaming platform, Spotify. This shows the enduring popularity of Rush's music, even decades after the song's original release.
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