Every Rush Song
3 musicians, songwriters, and lifelong Rush fans analyze Every Rush Song! We analyze the songs, lyrics, production, and everything associated with every track by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, and Alex Lifeson. We discuss the percussion, vocals, bass, keyboards, and guitar on every song. We share what every Rush song makes us think, how it makes us feel, and the memories it evokes. Join us on this journey and contribute to a greater understanding of this legendary music by sharing your thoughts and feelings about each song!
Episodes
We have spent the last few months analyzing every song from the Rush album Counterparts. Last week we finished up "Everyday Glory," and now we wrap up the album.
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In this episode, we conclude our months-...
Finishing up our analysis of the Rush album, Counterparts, we rise from the ashes and blaze of the lyrics of the Rush song, "Everyday Glory."
- Jay’s humorous thoughts on when life is rough
- Jay reads an excerpt from an article about the meaning of the song
- What’s the story behind the family in the first verse?
- Why “Everyday Glory” is the companion song to “Nobody’s Hero?“
- How does Tim turn this song into a wres...
“In the city where nobody smiles and nobody dreams” and on this very episode, we dive into the music of “Everyday Glory” from the Rush album Counterparts.
- Jay’s thoughts on Alex Lifeson’s guitar solo
- What does Tim think is the best part of the song?
- Would Tim have been devastated if “Everyday Glory” didn’t make Counterparts
- What does Shayne like about “Everyday Glory?”
- The guitar line during the verses
Connect wit...
"If love has these conditions, I don't understand those songs you love...This is not a love song. This isn't fantasy land." This is a real-life exploration of the dramatic Rush song “Cold Fire.”
- Why can't Tim hear love?
- Seriously, how does Tim not hear love?
- Is the guy moving too fast or being creepy
- "The look in your eyes as you head for the door"
- Dating mistakes
- Songs Tim and Jay use...
"A phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea, the flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond," and the topic of this episode is the Rush song "Cold Fire."
- We all have big opinions about this song
- Neil brings back his famous ride cymbal pattern
- Is this song more melodic than other Rush songs?
- The increase in intensity from the 1st verse to the 2nd
- How Alex Lifeson captured chaos in the guitar solo
You've heard the rumors in the heated and passionate Rush debate: What should Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson do now? We reveal what we think they should do.
- Shayne treats us to a nice, awkward start
- Would Animal's drumming skills work for Rush?
- What do you think of Geddy and Alex doing shows as a celebration of Neil Peart?
- Tim tells us why Jay's idea wouldn't work
- How long of a show could Geddy and Alex pla...
Ready for a superb jam? We break down Rush's fourth instrumental, the groovy "Leave That Thing Alone" from their Counterparts album.
- Is it Spooky?
- Geddy's bass slides on the Counterparts album
- Rehashed jokes about the lyrics of an instrumental
- What video game this song reminds Tim of
- We compare it to the other Rush instrumentals
- Jay wonders what the thing is that we should leave alone
- Then he hear...
"Wilderness of mirrors, world of polished steel. Gears and iron chains turn the grinding wheel." We dissect the chaotic lyrics of Double Agent by Rush.
- The song's meaning to each of us
- Is it about struggling with a decision?
- Were Rush just tired of recording?
- Is Tim concerned about taxes?
- How much meaning did Neil Peart intend for "Double Agent?"
- Is the narrator suffering an identity crisis? ...
"Anxious and restless, pressed down by the darkness. So many decisions, a million revisions," exploring the music of Double Agent by Rush.
- How many songs have started just with only bass?
- Is it [also] Shayne's favorite song on Counterparts?
- Does the music of "Double Agent" sound as schizophrenic as the lyrics?
- How good are Geddy's spoken parts and raps in Rush songs?
- Tim explains why he love...
What are our Rush theme songs? What song by Rush describes us best? What song do we feel the most?
- What do we mean by "theme song?"
- What Rush song does Jay say can't be used?
- And does he use it anyway?
- In what year will Tim pick his theme song?
- Do we allow Tim to pass?
- What Neil Peart lyrics resonate with Shayne?
- Can you have a theme song with no lyrcs?
- How Tim's theme song will help his wrestling...
"Like a force of nature, love shines in many forms. One night we are bathed in light." Next, we're discussing Rush's "The Speed of Love" music.
- Tim thinks is a nice soft rock song
- Did Jay say the title is cheesy?
- Tim enlightens us about Neil’s ride cymbal technique
- Does “The Speed of Love” have a slow, chill vibe?
- The tasteful panning of guitar during Alex Lifeson’s lead
- The music of the b...
"Love is born with lightning bolts, electromagnetic force." We analyze an excellent song about love: "The Speed of Love" lyrics and music.
- Why we're doing the lyrics first for this song
- Jay serenades us with his sweet vocal tones
- Jay likes the lyrics and hopes Shayne doesn't go deep into the lyrics
- Is it a song about love?
- Rush's song about love is more realistic than love songs
- Our fa...
"You and I, we reject these narrow attitudes. We add to each other, like a coral reef." We transcend the nonsense, unite, and analyze the lyrics and meaning of "Alien Shore" by Rush.
- What the song means to each of us
- Who is this "Alien Shore" about?
- Shayne complains about the media and politics [Again!]
- Gifts from Canada to the world
- Can't we all just get along?
- Our favorite lines from t...
"You and I, we must dive below the surface, a world of red neon and ultramarine" and analyze the Rush song "Alien Shore" lyrics and music.
- Is it Tim or Cygnus?
- Our thoughts on the music
- Why Jay thinks Geddy Lee should run for President
- What do they say at the very beginning of the song?
- Musical and production parts of the song we enjoy
- Who is talking during Alex Lifeson's guitar solo?
He...
"There is a fine line between love and illusion, a fine place to penetrate." We're discussing the lyrics of “Between Sun & Moon” by Rush.
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"In the silence between whisper and shout, the space between wonder and doubt," we discuss the music of the Rush's Between Sun & Moon.
- Is this a fun Rush song?
- Tim remembers the tours when Rush played "Between Sun & Moon"
- Jay describes it as Geddylicious
- Other songs for which Pi Dubois contributed lyrics
- We listen to some cool cymbals, and Tim tells us which one they are
- Does Tim reall...
When we heard that you were gone, we felt a shadow cross our hearts. We're nobody, and Neil is our hero. We're discussing the Rush song Nobody's Hero.
- The lyrics are socially ahead of their time
- When Jay and Shayne lived verses of this song
- Does Jay's source rhyme with Schmickipedia
- Who are the real heroes?
- Shout out to the Foo Fighters
- A famous pilot that "Nobody's Hero" reminds us of ...
"Not the handsome actor who plays a hero's role. Not the glamour girl who'd love to sell her soul." It's Every Rush Song talking about Nobody's Hero by Rush.
- Is this song a letdown for Shayne?
- Tim attacks Shayne for his outrageous opinion
- Jay has a factoid about the Strings in "Nobody's Hero"
- Tim works in a Culture Club reference
- Tim explains changes Neil made to his drum set throu...
To help you enjoy your holiday today, we're popping on with a super short show and a reminder to relish this time and with you Merry Holidayness! We even made up a word for you!
- Shayne forgets that America isn't the only country with Christmas
- Tim confuses us with a song we've never heard before
- Seriously, he tells the whole story
- Tim and Jay reminisce about a couple of other holiday classics. Sort of.
- We w...
“It’s the motor of the Western world, spinning off to every extreme.” The Rush song Cut to the Chase jams, and we’re breaking it down.
- Is “Cut to the Chase” more plays on words?
- The lyrics to “Cut to the Chase” aren’t overly literal, but they’re still digestible.
- Tim explains “racing the oblivious cars”
- Shayne explains his controversial theory about love and hate
Here’s what our house elf, Artie, says about this ep...
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