One Little Victory

Rush

About One Little Victory

"One Little Victory" is the opening track and first single from Rush's 2002 album Vapor Trails, with music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and lyrics by Neil Peart. To herald the band's comeback after a five-year hiatus, the single was designed to grab the attention of listeners with its rapid guitar and drum tempos. A remixed version of "One Little Victory" appears on the compilation album Retrospective 3. The song also appears in the soundtrack for the video game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, released in 2002.  


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A certain measure of innocence
Willing to appear naive
A certain degree of imagination
A measure of make-believe

A certain degree of surrender
To the forces of light and heat
A shot of satisfaction
In a willingness to risk defeat

Celebrate the moment
As it turns into one more
Another chance at victory
Another chance to score

The measure of the moment
Is a difference of degrees
Just one little victory
A spirit breaking free

One little victory
The greatest act can be
One little victory

A certain measure of righteousness
A certain amount of force
A certain degree of determination
Daring on a different course

A certain amount of resistance
To the forces of the light and love
A certain measure of tolerance
A willingness to rise above

One little victory
One little victory
One little victory
One little victory

Celebrate the moment
As it turns into one more
Another chance at victory
Another chance to score

The measure of the moment
Is a difference of degrees
Just one little victory
A spirit breaking free

The greatest act can be
One little victory
The greatest act can be
One little victory

One little victory
One little victory
One little victory
One little victory

Just one little victory
Just one little victory
One little victory
One little victory

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Detail
"One Little Victory" is the opening track from the album 'Vapor Trails' released in 2002 by the Canadian rock band, "Rush".
Significance of the song
This song marked the return of the band after a five-year hiatus following personal tragedies within the band. It was seen as a symbol of victory over their hardships, hence the title 'One Little Victory'.
Music Style
"One Little Victory" is known for its fast and aggressive tempo, complicated time signature, and hard-hitting drum sounds, showcasing Neil Peart's drumming skills exceptionally well.
Music Video
The song also features an animated music video with a dragon, created by Allan Weinrib, Geddy Lee's brother.
Remixed Edition
The song was later included in the remixed version 'Vapor Trails Remixed' in 2013, as the band members were initially unsatisfied with the production quality of the original album.
Sales
The CD-single for "One Little Victory" entered the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart at No.1.
Chart Performance
While not its most commercially successful single, "One Little Victory" peaked at No.10 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are considered inspirational, focusing on perseverance and resilience, rebounding back from hardships, and celebrating every little victory in life, even if it may seem trivial to others.
Live Performances
"One Little Victory" became a concert staple for Rush, often used as the opening song of their live performances post-2002.
Guitar Arithmetic
The famous guitar pattern in "One Little Victory" is built around arpeggio chords and quintuplets, a sequence of five notes played in the time usually taken by four. The song begins with a drum intro, followed by the entrance of the guitar with a series of rapid-fire quintuplets that are played throughout this song.

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