Tears
Rush
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All of the seasons and all of the days All of the reasons why I've felt this way So long, so long Then lost in that feeling I looked in your eyes I noticed emotion and that you had cried For me I can see What would touch me deeper Tears that fall from eyes that only cry Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes that know why A lifetime of questions, tears on your cheek I tasted the answers and my body was weak For you the truth What would touch me deeper Tears that fall from eyes that only cry Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes that know why
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Album Appearance"Tears" is a song by the Canadian rock band, Rush. It was featured on their 1976 album titled "2112," which is widely considered the album that brought Rush into the mainstream.
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Band Composition"Rush" is composed of Geddy Lee (lead vocals, bass, and keyboards), Alex Lifeson (guitar), and Neil Peart (drums and lyrics). However, on the song "Tears," Geddy Lee performed the mellotron part, a task usually reserved for Neil Peart.
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Theme and Lyrics"Tears" is one of Rush’s more emotional songs that deals with themes of isolation, melancholy, and heartache. Unlike most of Rush's songs, which were written by Neil Peart, the lyrics to "Tears" were penned by Geddy Lee.
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Musical Elements"Tears" differs from much of Rush's discography due to its mellower sound and emphasis on melody and harmonics over technical proficiency. This softer, slower song stands out on the album for its stark contrast to its lengthier and musically complex companions.
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Melodic ApproachIt is one of the few Rush songs that employs a melodic approach with less emphasis on progressive elements. While the band experienced considerable success with their progressive rock sound, "Tears" serves as a testament to their versatility as musicians.
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Audience OpinionDespite being a deep album cut and not being released as a single, "Tears" has garnered a cult following among Rush fans due to its emotive sound and poignant lyrics.
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, despite its popularity with a segment of fans, "Tears" was not performed live by the band until the R40 Live Tour, almost 40 years after its initial release.
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Mellotron Feature"Tears" is one of a couple of Rush songs that feature a mellotron, an early keyboard instrument that used tape loops to mimic sounds such as strings or choirs. This contributes to the song's unique, melancholic texture on the album "2112."
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Song LengthWith a duration of 3:34, "Tears" is one of the shorter songs in Rush's discography.
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Distinctive Position in AlbumOn the original vinyl release of "2112", "Tears" is the first song on side two, following the seven-part, 20-minute title track that takes up all of side one. This puts the song in a distinctive position in the album's sequence.
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