Mike Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 ...AS A BIG RUSH FAN! I HAVE SUBMITTED ABOUT ONE HUNDRED RUSH [color:RED]SONGFACTS OVER THE YEARS (RUSH SONGFACTS ) WITH THE HELP FROM OTHERS, ESPECIALLY (Jeff - Haltom City, TX) I am proud to be a part of this wonderful site, proud to have contributed. My favorite RUSH SONGS are ... BRAVADO, XANADU, LA VILLA STRANGIATO, AND YYZ. 2112 IS DEFINATELY IN MY TOP 10. I HEREBY SUBMIT THIS, MY 2112TH POST AT SONGFACTS AT 21:12 PST. on 21st day, 12th month 2005! I. Overture "And the meek shall inherit thee earth." II. Temples of Syrinx . "The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulated and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests..." We've taken care of everything The words you hear to the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eye It's one for all and all for one We work together common son Never need to wonder how or why Chorus: We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls We are the Priests, of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls Look around this world we made Equality our stock in trade Come and join in the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice contented world Let the banners be unfurled Hold the Red Star proudly high in hand (Chorus) III. Discovery .. "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the priests about it! ..." What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate and give music What can this thing be that I've found? See how it sings like a sad heart And joyously screams out its pain Sounds that build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently like rain I can't wait to share this new wonder The people will all see its light Let them all make their own music The Priests praise my name on this night IV. Presentation .. "In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed throughout the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet..." I know it's most unusual To come before you so But I've found an ancient miracle I thought that you should know Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Yes, we know it's nothing new It's just a waste of time We have no need for ancient ways Our world is doing fine Another toy that help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesn't fit the plan I can't believe you're saying These things just can't be true Our world could use this beauty Just think what we might do Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Don't annoy us further We have our work to do Just think about the average What use have they for you? Another toy that help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesn't fit the plan V. Oracle: The Dream .. "I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase" ... ... "I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of all these things ..." I wandered home though the silent streets And fell into a fitful sleep Escape to realms beyond the night Dream can't you show me the light? I stand atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me there He leads me on light years away Through astral nights, galactic days I see the works of gifted hands That grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man arise With hungry mind and open eyes They left our planets long ago The elder race still learn and grow Their power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they belong Home, to tear the Temples down... Home, to change.. VI. Soliloquy .. "I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know peace at last." The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I don't think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Ohhhh, nooo... My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over.. VII. The Grand Finale Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. thanks, Mike (aka-Pinkfloyd1973) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted December 22, 2005 Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Spectacular, Mike. Have you been planning this for a long time? Did you purposely not post for a while so you could make the historic post at just the right time on just the right day? That is some amazing logistics you've got going on. I didn't realize there were that many Songfacts for Rush. I've got to get going on my Tenacious D facts, don't I? Congratulations, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 Impressive posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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