Analog Kid

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About Analog Kid

"The Analog Kid" is a song by the Canadian progressive rock band Rush. It was released as the second song on their 1982 album Signals. It became a top 20 hit, reaching number 19 on the Mainstream Rock charts."The Analog Kid" is a moderately fast song, and was originally written in the key of A major. It is played in common time.


Year:
1982
4:47
72 
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A hot and windy August afternoon
Has the trees in constant motion
With a flash of silver leaves
As they're rocking in the breeze

The boy lies in the grass with one blade
Stuck between his teeth
A vague sensation quickens
In his young and restless heart
And a bright and nameless vision
Has him longing to depart

You move me
You move me
With your buildings and your eyes
Autumn woods and winter skies
You move me
You move me
Open sea and city lights
Busy streets and dizzy heights
You call me
You call me

The fawn-eyed girl with sun-browned legs
Dances on the edge of his dream
And her voice rings in his ears
Like the music of the spheres

The boy lies in the grass, unmoving
Staring at the sky
His mother starts to call him
As a hawk goes soaring by
The boy pulls down his baseball cap
And covers up his eyes

You move me
You move me
With your buildings and your eyes
Autumn woods and winter skies
You move me
You move me
Open sea and city lights
Busy streets and dizzy heights
You call me
You call me

Too many hands on my time
Too many feelings
Too many things on my mind
When I leave, I don't know
What I'm hoping to find
When I leave, I don't know
What I'm leaving behind

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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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Written by: NEIL ELWOOD PEART, GARY LEE WEINRIB, ALEX ZIVOJINOVICH

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13 facts about this song

Album Details
"Analog Kid" is a song by Rush from the album "Signals" which was their ninth studio album, released in 1982.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by the three members of Rush: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.
Thematic Approach
"Analog Kid" represents a strong thematic element in "Signals," touching on subjects such as alienation and youth in the face of technology and change.
Song Position
The song, "Analog Kid," is the second track on the album "Signals," directly following 'Subdivisions.'
Live Performances
"Analog Kid" became a staple in Rush's live concerts. The song was rarely played live after the Signals tour, but made a return for Rush's Clockwork Angels tour from 2012 to 2013.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Analog Kid"; however, numerous fan interpretations exist.
Style & Technicality
The track "Analog Kid" has a relatively upbeat tempo and showcases the dynamic musicianship of the band members, with intricate percussion patterns and complex guitar riffs.
Lyrics Interpretation
Though Rush's lyrics can be open to interpretation, fans often suggest that "Analog Kid" is about growing up in the transitional period from the analog age to the digital age and trying to find one's place in the world.
Duration
The song "Analog Kid" runs for about 4 minutes and 47 seconds, which is quite similar to the average length of many Rush songs.
Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Analog Kid" is considered by critics and fans alike to be one of Rush's most significant songs.
Album Success
The album "Signals," where the song "Analog Kid" is featured, reached #10 on The Billboard 200 in America, showing its popularity and being a commercial success.
Uniqueness
The song "Analog Kid" is uniquely representative of Rush’s stylistic movement towards synthesizer-centric music in the early 1980s.
Influence
"Analog Kid" has influenced many musicians with its thought-provoking lyrics and innovative instrumentation, striking a chord with many listeners, particularly those growing up in the transition times it describes.

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