| Rush – Red Barchetta Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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A common theme in much of Peart's lyrics (2112, The Trees, and this gem) is a warning of what we stand to lose when we give government the power to decide & enforce the "Common Good". This song melds perfectly with Peart's love of motion and machines, another common theme in his lyrics and life. Set in a future where combustion engines have been banned by the "Motor Law", the Orwellian "Eyes" must be escaped to committ the weekly crime; speeding about in a great old sportscar from a better, vanished time. The song is derivative of Rand & Orwell, but I certainly mean no disrespect to Peart, as this is - in my humble- esteem - the greatest Driving Song ever recorded. I always keep it available in the CD player for when I encounter that perfect stretch of hilly, winding country road. Working the 5-speed stick with this song cranked up is nothing short of pure joy. Haven't seen any gleaming alloy air-cars yet, though! |
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| Rush – The Trees Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Peart's refutation of collectivism is well-known, and his lyrics often champion individualism. "The Trees" can best be summarized by a Winston Churchill quote: "The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries." |
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