Driven

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About Driven

"Driven" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush from their 1996 album Test for Echo. It was the third of five singles released from the album and reached No. 3 on the US Mainstream Rock chart. Lead singer and bassist Geddy Lee said about the song:'Driven' is just from a bass player's point of view. I wrote that song with three tracks of bass. I brought it to Alex and said, 'Here's the song; I did three tracks of bass, but I just did that to fill in for the guitar',and he said, 'Let's keep it with the three basses. ' So, I said, 'I love you.' 


Year:
1996
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#2

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Driven up and down in circles
Skidding down a road of black ice
Staring in and out storm windows
Driven to a fool's paradise 

But it's my turn to drive

Driven to the margin of error
Driven to the edge of control
Driven to the margin of terror
Driven to the edge of a deep, dark hole 

Driven day and night in circles
Spinning like a whirlwind of leaves
Stealing in and out back alleys
Driven to another den of thieves 

But it's my turn to drive 

Driven in 
Driven to the edge
Driven out
On the thin end of the wedge
Driven off
By things I've never seen
Driven on
By the road to somewhere I've never been 

It's my turn to drive 

The road unwinds towards me
What was there is gone
The road unwinds before me
And I go riding on

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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 Zivojinovich, Gary Lee Weinrib, Neil Elwood Peart

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Driven" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. It was included in their 1996 album "Test for Echo."
Song Composition
Like all Rush songs, "Driven" was composed by the band members Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.
Chart Placement
The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics, written by the band's drummer Neil Peart, were inspired by the feeling of being driven - both literally and metaphorically.
Grammy
"Driven" was nominated for Grammy Awards in the Best Rock Instrumental Performance category in 1997.
Live Performance
Rush performed "Driven" live numerous times, including on their Test for Echo, Vapor Trails, R30, and Time Machine tours.
Music Video
The song has a music video that was filmed in Toronto, which is where the band is originally from.
Instrumentation
"Driven" features a complex bass line from Geddy Lee, with the song's composition highlighting his skill as a bassist.
Inspiration
It's widely accepted among fans and critics alike that the song represents the band's dedication and drive to continue making music, despite the challenges they faced throughout their career.
Replay Version
A live version of the song is also included in the "Replay x3" DVD set. This set features performances from Rush's 2004 concert in Frankfurt, Germany.
Instrumental Version
An instrumental version of "Driven" was included on the band's compilation album, "Working Men," in 2009.
Personal Connection
The song holds important significance to the band members, as they've shared in interviews that it was one of their favorites to play live.

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