Ghost Of A Chance
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
All the choices we made
All the stages we passed through
All the roles we played.
For so many different directions
Our separate paths might have turned
With every door that we opened
Every bridge that we burned.
Somehow we find each other
Though all that masquerade
Somehow we found each other
Somehow we have stayed in a state of grace.
I don't believe in destiny
Or the guiding hand of fate
I don't believe in forever
Or love as a mystical state.
I don't believe in the stars or the planets
Or angels watching from above
But I believe there's a ghost of a chance
We can find someone to love and make it last.
Like a million little crossroads
Through the backstreets of youth
Each time we turn a new corner
Tiny moment of truth.
Somehow we find each other
Through all that masquerade
Somehow we found each other
Somehow we have stayed
In a state of grace.
I don't believe in destiny
Or the guiding hand of fate
I don't believe in forever
Or love as a mystical state.
I don't believe in the stars or the planets
Or angels watching from above
But I believe there's a ghost of a chance
We can find someone to love and make it last.
Ghost Of A Chance
Rush's "Ghost Of A Chance" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock prowess, blending intricate guitar work with complex time signatures and philosophical lyrics. Released during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's signature style, characterized by Geddy Lee's driving bass lines and Neil Peart's precise drumming, which support a soaring vocal performance by the band's frontman. The song reflects the era's fascination with existential themes and cosmic imagery, typical of Rush's discography from that period. It remains a staple of their live performances, showcasing the band's ability to construct dense musical landscapes that challenge and inspire listeners. As a key component of their catalog, the recording highlights the band's commitment to technical proficiency and conceptual depth, cementing their legacy in the progressive rock genre.