The Larger Bowl

Rush

About The Larger Bowl

"The Larger Bowl" is the fourth track and third single from Rush's 2007 album Snakes & Arrows.


Year:
2007
4:07
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If we're so much the same like I always hear
Why such different fortunes and fates?
Some of us live in a cloud of fear
Some live behind iron gates

Why such different fortunes and fates?
Some are blessed and some are cursed
Some live behind iron gates
While others see only the worst

Some are blessed and some are cursed
The golden one or scarred from birth
While others only see the worst
Such a lot of pain on the earth

The golden one or scarred from birth
Somethings can never be changed
Such a lot of pain on this earth
It's somehow so badly arranged

Somethings can never be changed
Some reasons will never come clear
It's somehow so badly arranged
If we're so much the same like I always hear

Some are blessed and some are cursed
The golden one or scarred from birth
While others only see the worst
Such a lot of pain on the earth

Some are blessed and some are cursed
The golden one or scarred from birth
While others only see the worst
Such a lot of pain on the earth
Such a lot of pain on the earth

Some are blessed and some are cursed
The golden one or scarred from birth
While others only see the worst
Such a lot of pain on the earth
Some are blessed and some are cursed
The golden one or scarred from birth
While others only see the worst
Such a lot of pain on the earth

Such a lot of pain
Such a lot of pain
Such a lot of pain on the earth

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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: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Neil Peart

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8 facts about this song

Song's Creation
"The Larger Bowl" is a track from Rush's 2007 album, Snakes & Arrows. This was the band’s 18th full studio album.
Unique Lyricism
This song features lyrics that are written in the form of a Pantoum, a Malay verse form. The use of this style gives the song an intricate, repeating pattern.
Lyrics' Significance
The lyrics were penned by Rush’s famous drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart. The meaning of the lyrics highlight the social inequalities of the world.
Association with Literature
The title of the song, “The Larger Bowl,” is taken from a quote in the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, showing an influence of literature on the band's music.
Musical Achievement
Snakes & Arrows, the album featuring "The Larger Bowl," reached the top of the Billboard's Rock Album charts in its first week of release and was also nominated for a Juno Award.
Video Contest
In order to promote the album, a contest was conducted by the Anthem Entertainment group, inviting fans to make the official music video for “The Larger Bowl”. The winning entry was from a Scottish fan named Peter Southern.
Live Performances
During the live performances of the song, the lyrics are displayed on a screen behind the band, taking the audience deeper into their socially-driven message.
Legacy of Rush
The release of "The Larger Bowl" underscored the perception that Rush was a band as concerned with making thought-provoking music as they were with composing technically sophisticated songs.

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