Half The World
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
What half the world does every day
Half the world waits
While half gets on with it anyway
Half the world lives
Half the world makes
Half the world gives
While the other half takes
Half the world is
Half the world was
Half the world thinks
While the other half does
Half the world talks
With half a mind on what they say
Half the world walks
With half a mind to run away
Half the world lies
Half the world learns
Half the world flies
As half the world turns
Half the world cries
Half the world laughs
Half the world tries
To be the other half
Half of us divided
Like a torn-up photograph
Half of us are trying
To reach the other half
Half the world cares
While half the world is wasting the day
Half the world shares
While half the world is stealing away
Half The World
Rush's "Half The World" stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock prowess, characterized by intricate guitar work and complex time signatures. Released during a period where the group balanced studio experimentation with live performance energy, the track showcases Geddy Lee's driving bass lines and Neil Peart's precise drumming, hallmarks of their catalog. While often associated with the broader "Exit...Stage Left" era, this specific recording highlights the band's ability to weave mathematical precision with melodic accessibility. The song remains a staple in Rush's live sets, demonstrating how their technical proficiency serves an emotional narrative rather than mere display. It captures the essence of 1970s progressive rock, where musicianship and songwriting were inextricably linked, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake.