Subdivisions
Rush
Rush
RUSH
- Subdivisions LyricsSprawling 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
[Chorus:]
(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...
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus:]
(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
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...
[Chorus]
Facts about Subdivisions
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Subdivisions is written by Neil Elwood Peart, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich (pka Alex Lifeson).
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It is first released on September 01, 1982 as part of Rush's album "Signals" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the track 'Subdivisions' from Rush deals with the issue of societal demand for uniformity and the pain of those individuals, who are actually living, not in a world that appreciates diversity. The text brings forth the feelings of those rebels and who prefer the getaway from the society's clutches. The Subdivisions words are for the most part, social commentary, angst, reflection, nostalgia and solitude. In parallel, the song points out and stresses the conformity and social pressure, restlessness and longing for freedom and isolation and alienation. The lyrics are touching on the themes of conformity, youth hardships and society's demands which might not be a good thing kids of a younger age to deal with. Although there are no direct mentions of violence, sex or drug use, the themes are still intense and thus parental guidance is recommended.
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Subdivisions falls under the genre Rock.
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Subdivisions song length is 5 minutes and 34 seconds.
Who wrote Subdivisions lyrics?
Subdivisions is written by Neil Elwood Peart, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich (pka Alex Lifeson).
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When was Subdivisions released?
It is first released on September 01, 1982 as part of Rush's album "Signals" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Subdivisions lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the track 'Subdivisions' from Rush deals with the issue of societal demand for uniformity and the pain of those individuals, who are actually living, not in a world that appreciates diversity. The text brings forth the feelings of those rebels and who prefer the getaway from the society's clutches. The Subdivisions words are for the most part, social commentary, angst, reflection, nostalgia and solitude. In parallel, the song points out and stresses the conformity and social pressure, restlessness and longing for freedom and isolation and alienation. The lyrics are touching on the themes of conformity, youth hardships and society's demands which might not be a good thing kids of a younger age to deal with. Although there are no direct mentions of violence, sex or drug use, the themes are still intense and thus parental guidance is recommended.
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Which genre is Subdivisions?
Subdivisions falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Subdivisions?
Subdivisions song length is 5 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Neil Elwood Peart, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich pka Alex Lifeson
Record Label(s): 1982 The Island Def Jam Music Group Inc
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The perfectly formed song. Listen to it over and over again without getting bored. And the lyrics have meaning. Not all this ohh la la stuff!!