Trees
Rush
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Release Details"The Trees" is a track by the Canadian rock band Rush from their 1978 album titled "Hemispheres."
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Lyrical ThemeThe song is known for its distinctive and thought-provoking allegorical lyrics. It tells a story about a conflict between oak trees and maples, symbolizing class struggle and equality.
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Composer DetailsThe lyrics of "The Trees" were penned by drummer Neil Peart, the band's primary lyricist, known for his philosophical and sociopolitical themes. The music was composed by band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
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Instrumental Break"The Trees" is noted for an instrumental break, which changes from its folk rock styled verses to a heavier hard rock segment.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a fan favorite, "The Trees" is not often performed live by the band. It made infrequent appearances in their concert setlists, usually as part of a medley.
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ReceptionAlthough it was not released as a single, "The Trees" has received recognition from rock fans and critics for its unique melding of progressive rock instrumentation with profound lyrical themes.
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Classic Rush SoundThe song represents the classic Rush sound during their 1970s era, with progressive rock elements combined with the high-pitched vocals of singer Geddy Lee.
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AccoladesIn 2009, the song ranked No. 19 on VH1’s Top 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs.
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InterpretationWhile the song's lyrics could be interpreted in many ways, drummer Neil Peart says he intended the song as a humorous jab at people who take egalitarianism to an extreme.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have done covers of "The Trees," including Claypool Lennon Delirium, which consists of bassist Les Claypool from Primus and guitarist Sean Lennon. Their cover version was for their 2019 EP, Lime and Limpid Green.
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