Digital Man
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
We moniter his station
Under faces and the places
Where he traces points of view.
He picks up scraps of convesation
Radio and radiation
From the dancers and romancers
Wih the answers, but no clue.
He'd love to spend the night in Zion
He's been a long while in Babylon
He'd like a lover's wings to fly on
To a tropic isle of Avalon.
His world is under anaesthetic
Subdivided and synthetic
His reliance on the giants
In the science of the day.
He picks up scraps of information
He's adept at adaptaion
Cause for strangers and arrangers
Constant change is here to stay.
He'd love to spend the night in Zion
He's been a long while in Babylon
He'd like a lover's wings to fly on
To a tropic isle of Avalon.
He's got a force field and a flexible plan
He's got a date with fate in a black sedan
He play's fast forward just as long as he can
But he don't need a bed, he's a digital man
Digital Man - Rush
Digital Man stands as a defining track from Rush's progressive rock catalog, exemplifying the band's signature fusion of complex time signatures, intricate guitar work, and synthesizer textures. Released during the late 1970s, the song reflects the group's transition toward a more electronic and futuristic sound, utilizing the Moog synthesizer to create a distinctive, driving rhythm section. The composition showcases Geddy Lee's melodic bass lines and Neil Peart's precise drumming, while the vocal delivery by Alex Lifeson adds a layer of atmospheric depth. As a staple of Rush's discography, Digital Man remains a critical example of their ability to blend technical proficiency with emotional resonance, cementing their status as pioneers of progressive rock in the era of emerging electronic music integration.