Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

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Troye Sivan

“Rush” by Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan is a multi-faceted entertainer from Australia, though he is recognized primarily as a musician and boasts a discography dating back 2007, i.e. the year in which he turned 12 years old. Troye’s...

Freewill

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Rush’s “Freewill” Lyrics Meaning

“Freewill” is commonly understood as being an espousement of atheism. Such a conclusion would primarily be derived from the nature of the chorus, in which Geddy seems to be mocking those who put their faith...

BU2B

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“BU2B” by Rush

The title of this song (“BU2B”) is an initialism of the phrase “brought up to believe”, which is found a number of times throughout the lyrics. Accordingly, what the wording is based on is the...

"Seven Cities Of Gold"

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“Seven Cities Of Gold” by Rush

To put this song into its proper historical context, the Seven Cities of Gold were mythical locations which were said to exist in the area modernly referred to as New Mexico. And as their moniker implies, legend...

Anthem

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“Anthem” by Rush

The lyrics of Rush’s “Anthem” are based on the teaching of 20th century philosopher/author Ayn Rand. Rand is a name you likely heard before considering that she has written what turned out to be one...

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Rush was a renowned Canadian band that emerged from Toronto in 1968 and made waves through the 1970s to the 1990s. Some of their most commercially successful albums include Fly by Night (1975), Hemispheres...

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...