"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?
- What does "on the edge of sleep" mean?
- How does "Double Agent" relate to "Freewill?"
- The Tale of the Two Wolves?
- How Tim won the episode!
- Does the song describe schizophrenia and paranoia?
- Geddy Lee's lyric delivery at the song's end
- What does "hold against the chaos" mean?
- Where is "anywhere but here?"
- Which line is from a T.S. Elliot poem?
- On thing that Tim wishes Rush had done differently in concert
- The funny skits from the "Time Machine Tour" video
- The future of Rush
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In this episode, the hosts intensely dissect the lyrics and possible meanings of the song 'Double Agent' by Rush. They discuss its possible themes, including the struggle between the body and mind, dealing with chaos and order, grappling with an identity crisis, and balancing the forces of good and evil. The hosts also mention T.S. Eliot's work and the song "Freewill," drawing parallels between these works and "Double Agent." They engage in speculation about the future of Rush members, dismissing rumors of a reunion and hinting at possible individual pursuits.
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