When I was in high school I was a huge fan of Rush. I still am. Back then, one of their songs in particular touched me – I wrote out the lyrics hundreds of times as an angsty, lovelorn teenager. It’s a simple ballad, not something you would expect from a progressive rock band that normally deals in intricate sounds from every instrument they play.
Anyway, the lyrics were what resounded in me the most. One of my courses was a typing class, so whenever we had free practice time I’d type the lyrics to Madrigal. It’s probably not one you’ve heard unless you own the album A Farewell to Kings. Here are the lyrics as I still remember them. If I’ve made a slight mistake it’s because I haven’t written them out in about 35 years:
Madrigal
When the dragons grow too mighty
To slay with pen or sword
I grow weary of the battle
And the storm I walk toward
When all around is madness
And there’s no safe port in view
I long to turn my path homeward
To stop a while with you.
When life becomes as barren
And as cold as winter skies
There’s a beacon in the darkness
In a distant pair of eyes
In vain to search for order
And in vain to search for truth
But these things can still be given
Your love has shown me proof.
~ lyrics by Neil Peart, music by Geddy Lee
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And what’s even better is today Song Lyric Sunday is in conjunction with Love Is In Da Blog, by the beautiful Bee , at Just Fooling Around with Bee. You can join in with her prompts all month long!
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February 15, 2016 at 3:48 am
A Farewell To Kings is a great album, although Cygnus x-1 is a bit of a acquired taste.
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February 14, 2016 at 11:18 pm
I used to hate this band, but then I gave them a chance, one day, and I’m still not sure why. I am glad I did. They are one of the great Canadian rock groups.
I hadn’t heard this song or lyrics before though and I love them. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful.
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February 14, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Ah, Linda. I fell in love with Rush in high school, but sadly, they are a band that holds too many traumatic memories. I can’t listen to them without having some of those feelings again. I even remember this song! Love the lyrics. I might just have to force myself to listen again because they really are brilliant. 🙂
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February 14, 2016 at 3:28 pm
Never a fan of rush — but that song is special. Thanks for sharing.
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February 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm
Thanks Linda, I needed that tonight 🙂
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February 14, 2016 at 2:45 pm
You’re welcome, Bee. It’s a very hopeful kind of song, isn’t it? 🙂
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February 14, 2016 at 3:33 pm
It is 🙂
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February 14, 2016 at 2:02 pm
Lovely, lovely song. Love it and Rush!
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February 14, 2016 at 2:08 pm
Yay! 😀
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February 14, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Love Rush and love this. It’s always the lyrics of a song that grab me and these are pretty powerful.
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February 14, 2016 at 12:19 pm
great song, Linda! I didn’t listen to Rush much growing up, but my husband is a great fan and I learned to appreciate them through him 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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February 14, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Glad you like it too, Lori. 😀 I was lucky enough to see them live in Montreal last summer. Fantastic concert! 😀
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February 14, 2016 at 12:24 pm
Oh I bet it was great! They are a good band.
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