Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Rush

Heresy by Rush

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Rush’s “Heresy” Lyrics Meaning

In the song “Heresy”, the narrator speaks about the destruction of the Berlin Wall which brought an end to at least 40 years of Communist rulership. The narrator goes on to detail the end...

Cinderella Man by Rush

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Rush’s “Cinderella Man” Lyrics Meaning

Rush member Giddy Lee is acknowledged as the primary writer of “Cinderella Man”. And he based it on one of his favorite movies, “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936). Said film is premised on a normal dude from a...

Time Stand Still

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“Time Stand Still” by Rush

“Time Stand Still” is based on the ideology of living in the moment. This is specifically against the backdrop of simultaneously casting off the disappointments of the past. But there is more to the lyrics than...

The Spirit of Radio

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Rush’s “The Spirit of Radio” Lyrics Meaning

“The Spirit of Radio” begins with the singer relishing listening to the radio, particularly in the morning time, including apparently in his car on the way to work. And the insinuation is that he has...

YYZ

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“YYZ” by Rush

This is an instrumental song that the members of Rush created based on the Morse code interpretation of the letters “YYZ”. The title “YYZ” is the official airport code for a particular aerodrome, Toronto...

Tom Sawyer

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Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” Lyrics Meaning

Tom Sawyer is a popular fictional character dating back to 19th century American literature. And succinctly put, what he is most known for is being adventurous. And whereas this song is named after him, it is not...