Bravado
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
If we burn our wings
Flying too close to the sun
If the moment of glory
Is over before it's begun
If the dream is won -
Though everything is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
When the dust has cleared
And victory denied
A summit too lofty
River a little too wide
If we keep our pride -
Though paradise is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
And if the music stops
There's only the sound of the rain
All the hope and glory
All the sacrifice in vain
If love remains
Though everything is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
Flying too close to the sun
If the moment of glory
Is over before it's begun
If the dream is won -
Though everything is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
When the dust has cleared
And victory denied
A summit too lofty
River a little too wide
If we keep our pride -
Though paradise is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
And if the music stops
There's only the sound of the rain
All the hope and glory
All the sacrifice in vain
If love remains
Though everything is lost
We will pay the price,
But we will not count the cost
Bravado
Rush's "Bravado" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock prowess, blending complex time signatures with soaring melodic hooks. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's signature fusion of technical guitar work and philosophical lyricism. As a staple of their discography, the song showcases Geddy Lee's distinctive bass lines and Neil Peart's intricate drumming, characteristic of the era's progressive sound. It remains a defining piece in the band's catalog, often cited by fans and critics alike for its dynamic structure and enduring appeal within the rock genre.