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!
@Rushian I completely agree... 100%. I always thought if I listened to this on a motorcycle it would be the end of me because I'd be feeling absolutely invincible with adrenaline.
@Rushian I completely agree... 100%. I always thought if I listened to this on a motorcycle it would be the end of me because I'd be feeling absolutely invincible with adrenaline.
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!
I must agree completely. I get chills, and even have to drive my pickup truck a little faster when the guitar riff speeds up.
I must agree completely. I get chills, and even have to drive my pickup truck a little faster when the guitar riff speeds up.
@Rushian I completely agree... 100%. I always thought if I listened to this on a motorcycle it would be the end of me because I'd be feeling absolutely invincible with adrenaline.
@Rushian I completely agree... 100%. I always thought if I listened to this on a motorcycle it would be the end of me because I'd be feeling absolutely invincible with adrenaline.