Limelight
Rush
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Living on a lighted stage Approaches the unreal For those who think and feel In touch with some reality Beyond the gilded cage Cast in this unlikely role Ill-equipped to act With insufficient tact One must put up barriers To keep oneself intact Living in the limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme Living in a fish eye lens Caught in the camera eye I have no heart to lie I can't pretend a stranger Is a long-awaited friend All the world's indeed a stage And we are merely players Performers and portrayers Each another's audience Outside the gilded cage Living in the limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme Living in the limelight The universal dream For those who wish to seem Those who wish to be Must put aside the alienation Get on with the fascination The real relation The underlying theme The real relation The underlying theme
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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10 facts about this song
Members Background"Limelight" was written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, who are the members of the legendary Canadian rock band Rush.
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Popularity and RecognitionThe song is one of Rush's most popular songs, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Track chart in the United States upon its release. It is still heavily played on classic rock radio stations.
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Album Classification"Limelight" is a track from Rush's 1981 album "Moving Pictures", which is considered as their most commercially successful album.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics were written by Rush's drummer Neil Peart. They reflect on his discomfort with fame and the intrusions into his privacy that it brings.
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Unusual Time SignatureConsistent with much of Rush's work, "Limelight" is noted for its unique and complex musical structure, including a distinctive alternating time signature of 3/4 and 4/4.
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Influence and InspirationThe song's title is likely inspired by the 1952 Charles Chaplin movie of the same name, a movie about the fading of an actor's fame.
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Instrument UsageDespite the song's complex musical structure, "Limelight" contains one of the most simple guitar solos Lifeson ever played. It is a key part of the song, emphasizing melody and thematic unity over technical prowess.
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Live Performances"Limelight" is a staple track for Rush’s live performances. It has been included in many of their concert tour setlists.
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Cultural RecognitionThe song was included in the video game Rock Band 4 as a playable track, further cementing its cultural recognition and continued relevance.
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Other Media AppearanceIt was used in the opening titles of the 2010 film, I Love You Phillip Morris, and featured prominently in the 2011 Movie, Paul.
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