Beneath,Between And Behind
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
A wondrous dream came into being
Tame the trackless waste, no virgin land left chaste
All shining eyes, but never seeing
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
Watch the cities rise
Another ship arrives
Earth's melting pot and ever growing
Fantastic dreams come true
Inventing something new
The greatest minds, and never knowing
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
The guns replace the plow, facades are tarnished now
The principles have been betrayed
The dreams's gone stale, but still, let hope prevail
History's debt won't be repaid
Beneath the noble bird
Between the proudest words
Behind the beauty, cracks appear
Once with heads held high
They sang out to the sky
Why do their shadows bow in fear?
Beneath, Between And Behind
This track by Rush stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock evolution, blending complex time signatures with soaring synthesizer work. Released during the late 1970s, the song exemplifies the band's signature approach to studio experimentation, featuring intricate guitar interplay and a driving rhythm section that defines their sound. While often associated with the broader *Moving Pictures* era, its specific placement in the band's discography highlights their continued commitment to musical sophistication. The composition showcases Geddy Lee's distinctive bass lines and Alex Lifeson's melodic guitar work, creating a dynamic soundscape that remains a staple of their catalog. It serves as a testament to Rush's ability to merge technical proficiency with atmospheric depth, influencing countless artists in the progressive and hard rock genres.