Far Cry

Rush

About Far Cry

"Far Cry" is a song by the Canadian hard rock band Rush. It was released as the first single from their 2007 album Snakes & Arrows. It was released to radio on March 12, 2007, then saw a digital release four days later. The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Guitarist Alex Lifeson said about the song: "It was almost like we already knew the song when we wrote it. We just played it. And that was realy (sic) cool. That doesn't happen very often. We were high-fiving and the whole thing, because it's a relief when something like that happens, for sure." 


Year:
2015
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Pariah dogs and wandering madmen
Barking at strangers and speaking in tongues
The ebb and flow of tidal fortune
Electrical changes are charging up the young

It's a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit
It's a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it
You can almost feel the current flowing
You can almost see the circuits blowing

One day I feel I'm on top of the world
And the next it's falling in on me
I can get back on
I can get back on
One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel
And the next it's rolling over me
I can get back on
I can get back on

Whirlwind life of faith and betrayal
Rise in anger, fall back and repeat
Slow degrees on the dark horizon
Full moon rising lays silver at your feet

It's a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit
It's a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it
You can almost feel the current flowing
You can almost see the circuits blowing

One day I feel I'm on top of the world
And the next it's falling in on me
I can get back on
I can get back on
One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel
And the next it's rolling over me
I can get back on
I can get back on

It's a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit
You can almost see the circle growing
You can almost feel the planets glowing

One day I feel I'm on top of the world
And the next it's falling in on me
I can get back on
I can get back on
One day I feel I'm ahead of the wheel
And the next it's rolling over me
I can get back on
I can get back on
One day I fly through a crack in the sky
And the next it's falling in on me
I can get back on
I can get back on

Oh, oh, oh
I can get back on
I can get back 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 Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Elwood Peart

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Far Cry" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush from their 2007 album, "Snakes & Arrows". It was the first single released from the album.
Song Theme
Lyrically, the song talks about the polarities and complexities of human nature, the struggle between peace and chaos, and how we are stuck in this never-ending cycle.
Musical Composition
"Far Cry" showcases the band's signature mix of hard rock and progressive elements, combined with intricate and emotionally driven lyrics.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart.
Live Performances
After the song's release, it quickly became a staple in Rush’s live performances. It was the opening song for every show on both the Snakes & Arrows Tour and the Time Machine Tour.
Music Video
Unlike many of Rush's songs, "Far Cry" had a music video, directed by Christopher Mills. The video is very symbolic and features some animation.
Fan Recognition
"Far Cry" is often recognized by fans and critics as one of the highlights from the "Snakes & Arrows" album due to its energetic and powerful sound.
Lyrics Writing
Although Neil Peart is the primary lyricist for Rush, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson contributed to the music composition for "Far Cry".
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 5 minutes and 18 seconds, adhering with the album's overall characteristic of longer tracks compared to contemporary popular music.
Acclaimed by Critics
"Far Cry" has garnered praise from music critics, describing it as a combination of Rush's early hard rock style and their later, more complex progressive rock sound.
Awards
"Far Cry" was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, revealing the band's continued relevance and influence decades after their formation.
Availability
The song is widely available and can be streamed on all major music platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased digitally or on physical media such as CD or vinyl.

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