Lessons

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About Lessons

"Lessons" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. It was released on their 1976 album 2112. It is one of only 2 songs by Rush that guitarist Alex Lifeson wrote entirely by himself, the other being "Hope".


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Sweet memories flashing very quickly by
Reminding me and giving me a reason why
I know that my goal is more than a thought
I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught 
And I've been taught

You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No you didn't listen again 
You didn't listen again, whoa

Sweet memories, I never thought it would be like this
Reminding me, oh, just how close I came to missing
I know that this is the way for me to go
You'll be there when you know what I know
And I know

You know we've told you before
But you didn't hear us then
So you still question why
No, you didn't listen again 
No, oh, oh
You didn't listen again

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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

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10 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Lessons" is featured as the fifth track on Rush's fourth studio album "2112", which was released in 1976.
Band Member Contribution
Interestingly, it is one of the few songs by Rush that was solely written by the band's guitarist, Alex Lifeson.
Lyrical Content
The song contains metaphoric lyrics that tackle life's challenges and lessons, reflecting Rush's commitment to deep and introspective songwriting.
Recording and Production
"Lessons" was produced alongside the rest of the "2112" album at Toronto Sound Studios in Toronto, Canada by the band and long-time collaborator, Terry Brown.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by Rush's signature style of combining elements of progressive rock with hard rock.
Album Success
Although "Lessons" wasn't released as a single, "2112" is considered Rush's breakthrough album and it helped the band gain new fans and establish their iconic sound in the rock music scene.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity among Rush fans, "Lessons" was not frequently performed live by the band. It was played during the "2112" tour, but was largely dropped from setlists thereafter.
Album Theme
While the rest of "2112" album is dominated by a titular suite that tells a dystopian science fiction tale, "Lessons" stands out as a raw and personal song.
Legacy
While not as well known as some of the band's hits, "Lessons" remains a deep cut that showcases Rush's talent for combining complex musical arrangements with philosophical lyrics.
Online Recognition
As of September 2021, "Lessons" has been streamed more than 1 million times on popular music streaming platform, Spotify. This shows the enduring popularity of Rush's music, even decades after the song's original release.

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