I Think I'm Going Bald

Rush · Caress Of Steel [1975]

I looked in the mirror today

My eyes just didn't seem so bright

I've lost a few more hairs

I think I'm going bald

I think I'm going bald

Seems like only yesterday

We would sit and talk of dreams all night

Dreams of youth

And simple truths

Now we're so involved

So involved with life

Walk down vanity fair

Memory lane everywhere

Wall Street shuffles there

Dressed in flowing hair

Once we loved the flowers

Now we ask the price of the land

Once we would take water

But now it must be wine

Now we've been

And now we've seen

What price peace of mind

Take a piece of my mind

My life is slipping away

I'm aging every day

But even when I'm grey

I'll still be grey my way

I Think I'm Going Bald

Released on the 1975 album Caress of Steel, I Think I'm Going Bald stands as a pivotal moment in Rush's early discography. The track marked the band's first foray into progressive rock, featuring a distinct shift from their earlier hard rock sound to a more complex, theatrical style. Lyrically, the song captures the existential anxiety of a young man facing the pressures of adulthood, delivered with the band's signature blend of introspection and humor. Musically, it showcases the tight interplay between Geddy Lee's bass, Alex Lifeson's guitar, and Neil Peart's drumming, establishing a foundation for the ambitious compositions that would define their subsequent career. This recording remains a beloved song in their catalogue, illustrating the group's willingness to experiment with narrative depth and dynamic shifts during a transformative period in their development.