Post #223580 by Mai Tai on Tue, Mar 28, 2006 12:33 PM

On 2006-03-28 09:30, Thomas wrote:
...And how about "Free Will." Great, rocking instrumentation, and a succinct introduction to the philosophy of Ayn Rand -- I mean, where else do you get that in one package?
**
You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill;
I will choose a path that's clear
I will choose freewill.
**

The band definitely provides thought provoking lyrics. Here's the verse right before the chorus that you mention, Thomas.

*There are those who think that
They were dealt a losing hand,
The cards were stacked against them-
They weren't born in Lotus-Land

All pre-ordained
A prisoner in chains
A victim of venomous fate

Kicked in the face
You can pray for a place
In heaven's unearthly estate*

Also, catch Rush live in concert if you can. Although "prog rock" has pretty much fallen by the way side (for good reason), those three guys can bring down a whole stadium! Check out their DVD "Rush In Rio". I haven't listened to progressive rock since early high school (eons in my case), but I still make a point of catching Rush live every time they tour.

And, yes, Dr. Z. - Big Al's Tiki Bar RULES!!!