Headlong Flight
Rush · Clockwork Angels [2012]
All the journeys of this great adventure
It didn't always feel that way
I wouldn't trade them because I made them
The best I could, and that's enough to say
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
All the highlights of that headlong flight
Holding on with all my might
To what I felt back then
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
All the treasures, the gold and glory
It didn't always feel that way
I don't regret it, I'll never forget it
I wouldn't trade tomorrow for today
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
The days were dark
And the nights were bright
I would never trade tomorrow for today
All the highlights of that headlong flight
Holding on with all my might
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to steal
Oh! I wish that I could,
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
It didn't always feel that way
I wouldn't trade them because I made them
The best I could, and that's enough to say
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
All the highlights of that headlong flight
Holding on with all my might
To what I felt back then
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
All the treasures, the gold and glory
It didn't always feel that way
I don't regret it, I'll never forget it
I wouldn't trade tomorrow for today
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
The days were dark
And the nights were bright
I would never trade tomorrow for today
All the highlights of that headlong flight
Holding on with all my might
Some days were dark
I wish that I could live it all again
Some nights were bright
I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to feel
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
I have stoked the fire on the big steel wheels
Steered the airship right across the stars
I learned to fight, I learned to love, I learned to steal
Oh! I wish that I could,
Oh! I wish that I could live it all again
Headlong Flight
Rush's "Headlong Flight" stands as a defining track from their 2012 album *Clockwork Angels*, showcasing the band's enduring commitment to progressive rock and complex time signatures. The song features the group's signature dual-guitar interplay and layered vocals, characteristic of their later work while maintaining the intricate musical architecture that defined their career. It serves as a testament to Rush's ability to blend technical proficiency with atmospheric depth, creating a dynamic listening experience that honors their legacy in the genre. The recording reflects the band's continued relevance and musical evolution in the modern era.