"Subdivisions" a song by Rush - GoFuckYourself.com

Bansheelinks · 02-07-2006, 07:26 AM

Just wanted to post the lyrics to this kick-ass song. I think the lyrics are fantastic.

SUBDIVISIONS

Sprawling on the fringes of the city
In geometric order
An insulated border
In between the bright lights
And the far unlit unknown

Growing up it all seems so one-sided
Opinions all provided
The future pre-decided
Detached and subdivided
In the mass production zone

Nowhere is the dreamer
Or the misfit so alone

Subdivisions ---
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions ---
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out
Any escape might help to smooth
The unattractive truth
But the suburbs have no charms to soothe
The restless dreams of youth

Drawn like moths we drift into the city
The timeless old attraction
Cruising for the action
Lit up like a firefly
Just to feel the living night

Some will sell their dreams for small desires
Or lose the race to rats
Get caught in ticking traps
And start to dream of somewhere
To relax their restless flight

Somewhere out of a memory
Of lighted streets on quiet nights...

Spunky · 02-07-2006, 07:29 AM

All of their lyrics are cool..one of my all time favorite bands

CE_BigB · 02-07-2006, 07:33 AM

Rush is the only 3 piece band that you feel cheated that you
must watch all 3 members simultaneously.

I bet I have seen them in concert a dozen times.

Pert is a drumming god.

Big B
CECash.com

Tom_PM · 02-07-2006, 08:25 AM

I remember buying that album when it came out.

CaptainHowdy · 02-07-2006, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR_Tom

I remember buying that album when it came out.

Hello...

. And yes, it´s another of the largest amount of wicked Peart beats...

SilentKnight · 02-07-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHowdy

Hello...

. And yes, it´s another of the largest amount of wicked Peart beats...

YYZ still stands the test of time for all-time great drum solos, too.

Bansheelinks · 02-07-2006, 11:59 AM

I just think those lyrics are brilliant. Talk about communicating a sense of alienation. Fantastic song, great band.

RUSH

Kevsh · 02-07-2006, 12:01 PM

The video was shot here in Toronto and imo a classic vid too

urb · 02-07-2006, 12:03 PM

I feel the need to put "Exit Stage Left" on my stereo very very LOUDLY

Bansheelinks · 02-07-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevsh

The video was shot here in Toronto and imo a classic vid too

I remember that video, Kevsh. Fucking brilliant, to go along with the song.

Time to cue up "Anthem" methinks!

Tom_PM · 02-07-2006, 12:05 PM

I listen to little music these days, but I do have All Rush Radio bookmarked in winamp ;)

urb · 02-07-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR_Tom

I listen to little music these days, but I do have All Rush Radio bookmarked in winamp ;)

All Rush Radio??????

Where???

urb · 02-07-2006, 12:09 PM

Nevermind, I found it on Google.
http://www.rushradio.org/

Cheers

galleryseek · 02-07-2006, 12:10 PM

you guys ever read the book that their drummer wrote? it's about how his 18 (i think) year old daughter died in a car crash, and his wife got cancer and died like a few months later - so he set out on this real long "journey" on his motorcycle, not sure how long it was though.

i read part of it, very good stuff!

Tom_PM · 02-07-2006, 12:13 PM

hehe, yep urb! Thats the one. 24/7 Rush.

Bansheelinks · 02-07-2006, 12:13 PM

holy shit, Anthem playing right now

oh yeah!!!

SlickCash Brock · 02-07-2006, 12:58 PM

AllRushRadio OMG how did i ever miss that in Winamp.

SlickCash Brock · 02-07-2006, 01:03 PM

subdivisions is playing now on all rush radio

F U S I O N · 02-07-2006, 02:09 PM

Subdivisions is THE song that woke up my brain to the beauty of music.

Before I heard that song I never noticed music, it was like a background thing when other things were going on or you were in the car with your parents. Then I heard that song at a school assembly coupled with some video presentation and I was hooked....

Bansheelinks · 02-07-2006, 02:45 PM

Listening to "Rivendell" right now.

tristan_D · 02-07-2006, 04:45 PM

honestly I have not heard of the band but I found those lyrics very profound. I like it. I might try listening to the song

WME · 02-07-2006, 06:45 PM

ingenious song writing I should say

reynold · 02-07-2006, 07:55 PM

I haven't heard the song. But reading the lyrics impressed me.. Music that mirrors reality. Music that makes a lot of sense.

Scottie Apples · 02-07-2006, 08:09 PM

One of my favorate bands too.

Bansheelinks · 02-08-2006, 06:29 AM

"A Farewell to Kings".......cued up

Bansheelinks · 02-08-2006, 03:34 PM

VooMan · 02-08-2006, 04:37 PM

Rush is one of my all time favorites as well... I've seen every tour since Signals, and one of my friends had front row center for the Hemispheres tour back in the day.

I saw them last year in Atlanta for their 30th anniversary tour. It doesn't matter where I sit since I have seen them 19 times now, it's more like seeing old friends at this point... Good stuff.

Kevsh · 02-08-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urb

Nevermind, I found it on Google.
http://www.rushradio.org/

Cheers

Damn, you gotta love the Internet!

nick1980 · 02-08-2006, 05:01 PM

i haven't heard of it yet, but the song is pretty interesting.

BigCashCrew · 02-08-2006, 05:12 PM

I saw Rush first row when I was in 7th grade. I think it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Those three are fucking amazing.

Bansheelinks · 02-09-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevsh

Damn, you gotta love the Internet!

you certainly do.

thats a great site to get to know the band Rush if you haven't listened to them.

http://www.rushradio.org

Bansheelinks · 02-10-2006, 10:57 AM

XANADU

To seek the sacred river alph
To walk the caves of ice
To break my fast on honey dew
And drink the milk of paradise....

I had heard the whispered tales
Of immortality
The deepest mystery
From an ancient book. I took a clue
I scaled the frozen mountain tops
Of eastern lands unknown
Time and man alone
Searching for the lost ---- xanadu

Xanadu ---- to stand within the pleasure dome
Decreed by kubla khan
To taste anew the fruits of life
The last immortal man
To find the sacred river alph
To walk the caves of ice
Oh, I will dine on honey dew
And drink the milk of paradise

A thousand years have come and gone
But time has passed me by
Stars stopped in the sky
Frozen in an everlasting view
Waiting for the world to end
Weary of the night
Praying for the light
Prison of the lost ---- xanadu

Xanadu ---- held within the pleasure dome
Decreed by kubla khan
To taste my bitter triumph
As a mad immortal man
Nevermore shall I return
Escape these caves of ice
For I have dined on honey dew
And drunk the milk of paradise
More than paradise

02-07-2006, 07:26 AM	#1
Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	"Subdivisions" a song by Rush Just wanted to post the lyrics to this kick-ass song. I think the lyrics are fantastic. SUBDIVISIONS Sprawling on the fringes of the city In geometric order An insulated border In between the bright lights And the far unlit unknown Growing up it all seems so one-sided Opinions all provided The future pre-decided Detached and subdivided In the mass production zone Nowhere is the dreamer Or the misfit so alone Subdivisions --- In the high school halls In the shopping malls Conform or be cast out Subdivisions --- In the basement bars In the backs of cars Be cool or be cast out Any escape might help to smooth The unattractive truth But the suburbs have no charms to soothe The restless dreams of youth Drawn like moths we drift into the city The timeless old attraction Cruising for the action Lit up like a firefly Just to feel the living night Some will sell their dreams for small desires Or lose the race to rats Get caught in ticking traps And start to dream of somewhere To relax their restless flight Somewhere out of a memory Of lighted streets on quiet nights...

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urb Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 157	I feel the need to put "Exit Stage Left" on my stereo very very LOUDLY __________________ Will hand code html for food.

02-07-2006, 11:59 AM	#7
Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	I just think those lyrics are brilliant. Talk about communicating a sense of alienation. Fantastic song, great band. RUSH

02-07-2006, 12:01 PM	#8
Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	The video was shot here in Toronto and imo a classic vid too

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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	I listen to little music these days, but I do have All Rush Radio bookmarked in winamp ;) __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

02-07-2006, 12:09 PM	#13
urb Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 157	Nevermind, I found it on Google. http://www.rushradio.org/ Cheers __________________ Will hand code html for food.

02-07-2006, 12:10 PM	#14
galleryseek Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 8,234	you guys ever read the book that their drummer wrote? it's about how his 18 (i think) year old daughter died in a car crash, and his wife got cancer and died like a few months later - so he set out on this real long "journey" on his motorcycle, not sure how long it was though. i read part of it, very good stuff!

02-07-2006, 12:13 PM	#15
Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	hehe, yep urb! Thats the one. 24/7 Rush. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

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SlickCash Brock Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 935	AllRushRadio OMG how did i ever miss that in Winamp. __________________ [email protected] E-mail [email protected] ICQ# 315 496 668

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SlickCash Brock Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 935	subdivisions is playing now on all rush radio __________________ [email protected] E-mail [email protected] ICQ# 315 496 668

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F U S I O N Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,898	Subdivisions is THE song that woke up my brain to the beauty of music. Before I heard that song I never noticed music, it was like a background thing when other things were going on or you were in the car with your parents. Then I heard that song at a school assembly coupled with some video presentation and I was hooked....

02-07-2006, 02:45 PM	#20
Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	Listening to "Rivendell" right now.

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tristan_D Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,865	honestly I have not heard of the band but I found those lyrics very profound. I like it. I might try listening to the song __________________ Increase your sales. Up to $4 per click.

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WME Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,005	ingenious song writing I should say __________________ Buy Piercing Online - A very large variety of piercing, in various styles Prepare yourself for drug test!

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reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	I haven't heard the song. But reading the lyrics impressed me.. Music that mirrors reality. Music that makes a lot of sense.

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02-08-2006, 06:29 AM	#25
Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	"A Farewell to Kings".......cued up

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VooMan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 65	Rush is one of my all time favorites as well... I've seen every tour since Signals, and one of my friends had front row center for the Hemispheres tour back in the day. I saw them last year in Atlanta for their 30th anniversary tour. It doesn't matter where I sit since I have seen them 19 times now, it's more like seeing old friends at this point... Good stuff. __________________

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nick1980 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,435	i haven't heard of it yet, but the song is pretty interesting. __________________ Increase your sales. Up to $4 per click.

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BigCashCrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,570	I saw Rush first row when I was in 7th grade. I think it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Those three are fucking amazing.

02-10-2006, 10:57 AM	#32
Bansheelinks Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,023	Xanadu XANADU To seek the sacred river alph To walk the caves of ice To break my fast on honey dew And drink the milk of paradise.... I had heard the whispered tales Of immortality The deepest mystery From an ancient book. I took a clue I scaled the frozen mountain tops Of eastern lands unknown Time and man alone Searching for the lost ---- xanadu Xanadu ---- to stand within the pleasure dome Decreed by kubla khan To taste anew the fruits of life The last immortal man To find the sacred river alph To walk the caves of ice Oh, I will dine on honey dew And drink the milk of paradise A thousand years have come and gone But time has passed me by Stars stopped in the sky Frozen in an everlasting view Waiting for the world to end Weary of the night Praying for the light Prison of the lost ---- xanadu Xanadu ---- held within the pleasure dome Decreed by kubla khan To taste my bitter triumph As a mad immortal man Nevermore shall I return Escape these caves of ice For I have dined on honey dew And drunk the milk of paradise More than paradise