Bastille Day
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- Bastille Day LyricsThere's no bread, let them eat cake
There's no end to what they'll take
Flaunt the fruits of noble birth
Wash the salt into the earth
But they're marching to Bastille Day
La guillotine will claim her bloody prize
Free the dungeons of the innocent
The king will kneel and let his kingdom rise
Bloodstained velvet, dirty lace
Naked fear on every face
See them bow their heads to die
As we would bow as they rode by
And we're marching to Bastille Day
La guillotine will claim her bloody prize
Sing, oh choirs of cacophony
The king has kneeled, to let his kingdom rise
Lessons taught but never learned
All around us anger burns
Guide the future by the past
Long ago the mould was cast
For they marched up to Bastille Day
La guillotine claimed her bloody prize
Hear the echoes of the centuries
Power isn't all that money buys
There's no end to what they'll take
Flaunt the fruits of noble birth
Wash the salt into the earth
But they're marching to Bastille Day
La guillotine will claim her bloody prize
Free the dungeons of the innocent
The king will kneel and let his kingdom rise
Bloodstained velvet, dirty lace
Naked fear on every face
See them bow their heads to die
As we would bow as they rode by
La guillotine will claim her bloody prize
Sing, oh choirs of cacophony
The king has kneeled, to let his kingdom rise
Lessons taught but never learned
All around us anger burns
Guide the future by the past
Long ago the mould was cast
For they marched up to Bastille Day
La guillotine claimed her bloody prize
Hear the echoes of the centuries
Power isn't all that money buys
Facts about Bastille Day
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Bastille Day is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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It is first released on September 15, 1975 as part of Rush's album "Caress of Steel" which includes 5 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Rush’s 'Bastille Day' song relies on the French Revolution as a metaphorical view of power abuse and oppression. The ruling class and the masses of people constantly switching roles are also reflected in the song. It is a meditation on greed, ignorance, and the quest for freedom—the underlying belief being that power and wealth do not necessarily lead to true value or happiness. The lyrics of 'Bastille Day' mostly reflect anger, despair, and angst mixed with social commentary and reflection. The track also points out the need for revolution and uprising along with social inequality and historical reflection. The themes of violence and historical references to execution and rebellion are present in the lyrics, which might not be appropriate for kids below 13 years of age. The sword of the guillotine and blood and fear are mentioned as a kind of impact which won’t do without parental guidance.
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Bastille Day falls under the genre Rock.
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Bastille Day song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote Bastille Day lyrics?
Bastille Day is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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When was Bastille Day released?
It is first released on September 15, 1975 as part of Rush's album "Caress of Steel" which includes 5 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Bastille Day lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Rush’s 'Bastille Day' song relies on the French Revolution as a metaphorical view of power abuse and oppression. The ruling class and the masses of people constantly switching roles are also reflected in the song. It is a meditation on greed, ignorance, and the quest for freedom—the underlying belief being that power and wealth do not necessarily lead to true value or happiness. The lyrics of 'Bastille Day' mostly reflect anger, despair, and angst mixed with social commentary and reflection. The track also points out the need for revolution and uprising along with social inequality and historical reflection. The themes of violence and historical references to execution and rebellion are present in the lyrics, which might not be appropriate for kids below 13 years of age. The sword of the guillotine and blood and fear are mentioned as a kind of impact which won’t do without parental guidance.
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Which genre is Bastille Day?
Bastille Day falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Bastille Day?
Bastille Day song length is 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson
Record Label(s): 2013 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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I'd feel bad for the poor rich people who die in this song, but Rush told me that selfishness is good.