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- Anthem Lyrics / with translationsKnow your place in life is where you want to be
Don't let them tell you that you owe it all to me
Keep on looking forward...no use in looking 'round
Hold your head above the ground and they won't bring you down
Anthem of the heart and anthem of the mind
A funeral dirge for eyes gone blind
We marvel after those who sought
The wonders of the world, wonders of the world
Wonders of the world they wrought
Live for yourself...there's no one else
More worth living for
Begging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry out for more
Well, I know they've always told you
Selfishness was wrong
Yet it was for me, not you, I came to write this song
Don't let them tell you that you owe it all to me
Keep on looking forward...no use in looking 'round
Hold your head above the ground and they won't bring you down
Anthem of the heart and anthem of the mind
A funeral dirge for eyes gone blind
We marvel after those who sought
The wonders of the world, wonders of the world
Live for yourself...there's no one else
More worth living for
Begging hands and bleeding hearts will only cry out for more
Well, I know they've always told you
Selfishness was wrong
Yet it was for me, not you, I came to write this song
Facts about Anthem
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Anthem is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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It is first released on February 15, 1975 as part of Rush's album "Fly By Night" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Rush's 'Anthem' is a trip that promotes among others self-reliance and individuality with the help of the metaphor of an 'anthem'. Thus it can be said that the artist is encouraging people to take the road of their own at the same time, depicting the others who have lost their ways as being buried and saying 'this is their funeral'. Anthem lyrics mainly focus on empowerment, inspiration, freedom, reflection, and social commentary. While the song does all of these along with very affirming, individualistic, and critical of society themes like wonder, exploration, and even criticism of the latter. The lyrics express self-reliance and individualism that are puzzling themes for young children to comprehend without parental assistance. The writing is straightforward but the mature themes imply a PG rating.
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Anthem falls under the genre Rock.
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Anthem song length is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
Who wrote Anthem lyrics?
Anthem is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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When was Anthem released?
It is first released on February 15, 1975 as part of Rush's album "Fly By Night" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Anthem lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, Rush's 'Anthem' is a trip that promotes among others self-reliance and individuality with the help of the metaphor of an 'anthem'. Thus it can be said that the artist is encouraging people to take the road of their own at the same time, depicting the others who have lost their ways as being buried and saying 'this is their funeral'. Anthem lyrics mainly focus on empowerment, inspiration, freedom, reflection, and social commentary. While the song does all of these along with very affirming, individualistic, and critical of society themes like wonder, exploration, and even criticism of the latter. The lyrics express self-reliance and individualism that are puzzling themes for young children to comprehend without parental assistance. The writing is straightforward but the mature themes imply a PG rating.
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Which genre is Anthem?
Anthem falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Anthem?
Anthem song length is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex LifesonRecord Label(s): 1975 The Island Def Jam Music Group Inc
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