Second Nature
Rush
Rush
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- Second Nature LyricsA memo to a higher office
Open letter to the powers that be
To a god, a king, a head of state
A captain of industry
To the movers and the shakers...
Can't everybody see?
It ought to be second nature
I mean, the places where we live
Let's talk about this sensibly
We're not insensitive
I know progress has no patience
But something's got to give
I know you're different
You know I'm the same
We're both too busy
To be taking the blame
I'd like some changes
But you don't have the time
We can't go on thinking
It's a victimless crime
No one is blameless
But we're all without shame
We fight the fire while we're feeding the flames
Folks have got to make choices
And choices got to have voices
Folks are basically decent
Conventional wisdom would say
But we read about the exceptions
In the papers every day
It ought to be second nature
At least, that's what I feel
Now I lay me down in Dreamland
I know perfect's not for real
I thought we might get closer
But I'm ready to make a deal
Today is different, and tomorrow the same
It's hard to take the world the way that it came
Too many rapids keep us sweeping along
Too many captains keep on steering us wrong
It's hard to take the heat
It's hard to lay blame
To fight the fire while we're feeding the flames
Open letter to the powers that be
To a god, a king, a head of state
A captain of industry
To the movers and the shakers...
Can't everybody see?
It ought to be second nature
I mean, the places where we live
Let's talk about this sensibly
We're not insensitive
I know progress has no patience
But something's got to give
I know you're different
You know I'm the same
We're both too busy
To be taking the blame
I'd like some changes
But you don't have the time
We can't go on thinking
It's a victimless crime
No one is blameless
But we're all without shame
We fight the fire while we're feeding the flames
And choices got to have voices
Folks are basically decent
Conventional wisdom would say
But we read about the exceptions
In the papers every day
It ought to be second nature
At least, that's what I feel
Now I lay me down in Dreamland
I know perfect's not for real
I thought we might get closer
But I'm ready to make a deal
Today is different, and tomorrow the same
It's hard to take the world the way that it came
Too many rapids keep us sweeping along
Too many captains keep on steering us wrong
It's hard to take the heat
It's hard to lay blame
To fight the fire while we're feeding the flames
Facts about Second Nature
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Second Nature is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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It is first released on September 03, 1987 as part of Rush's album "Hold Your Fire" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Rush's 'Second Nature' is a critique of society's regulations and the gap between the authorities and the ordinary people, which is metaphorically expressed through the notion of 'feeding the flames' and the like. The clemency of the second nature lyrics is mainly directed towards social commentary, philosophical reflections, angst, empowerment, and despair. Besides, the song accentuates the whole aspect of appeal to authority, necessity of change, shared responsibility, frustration with the existing order, and the confrontation between idealism and reality. The words present some adult topics and a bit of strong language, but they still do not come to the height needed for a higher score. The material implies the necessity of adult supervision so that it can be considered appropriate for kids.
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Second Nature falls under the genre Rock.
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Second Nature song length is 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
Who wrote Second Nature lyrics?
Second Nature is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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When was Second Nature released?
It is first released on September 03, 1987 as part of Rush's album "Hold Your Fire" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Second Nature lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Rush's 'Second Nature' is a critique of society's regulations and the gap between the authorities and the ordinary people, which is metaphorically expressed through the notion of 'feeding the flames' and the like. The clemency of the second nature lyrics is mainly directed towards social commentary, philosophical reflections, angst, empowerment, and despair. Besides, the song accentuates the whole aspect of appeal to authority, necessity of change, shared responsibility, frustration with the existing order, and the confrontation between idealism and reality. The words present some adult topics and a bit of strong language, but they still do not come to the height needed for a higher score. The material implies the necessity of adult supervision so that it can be considered appropriate for kids.
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Which genre is Second Nature?
Second Nature falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Second Nature?
Second Nature song length is 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson
Record Label(s): 1987 The Island Def Jam Music Group Inc
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