Presto
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
If I could wave my magic wand.
I am made from the dust of the stars
And the oceans flow in my veins
Here I hide in the heart of the city
Like a stranger coming out of the rain.
The evening plane rises up from the runway
Over constellations of light
I look down into a million houses
And wonder what you're doing tonight.
If I could wave my magic wand
I'd make everything all right.
I'm not one to believe in magic
But I sometimes have a second sight
I'm not one with a sense of proportion
When my heart still changes overnight.
I had a dream of a winter garden
A midnight rendezvous
Silver, blue, and frozen silence
What a fool I was for you.
I had a dream of the open water
I was swimming away out to sea
So deep I could never touch bottom
What a fool I used to be.
If I could wave my magic wand
I'd set everybody free.
I'm not one to believe in magic
Though my memory has a second sight
I'm not one to go pointing my finger
When I radiate more heat than light.
Don't ask me, I'm just improvising
My illusion of careless flight
Can't you see my temperatureÂ’s rising
I radiate more heat than light.
Don't ask me I'm just sympathizing
My illusions a harmless flight
Can't you see my temperatureÂ’s rising
I radiate more heat than light.
I am made from the dust of the stars
And the oceans flow in my veins
Here I hide in the heart of the city
Like a stranger coming out of the rain.
The evening plane rises up from the runway
Over constellations of light
I look down into a million houses
And wonder what you're doing tonight.
If I could wave my magic wand
I'd make everything all right.
I'm not one to believe in magic
But I sometimes have a second sight
I'm not one with a sense of proportion
When my heart still changes overnight.
I had a dream of a winter garden
A midnight rendezvous
Silver, blue, and frozen silence
What a fool I was for you.
I had a dream of the open water
I was swimming away out to sea
So deep I could never touch bottom
What a fool I used to be.
If I could wave my magic wand
I'd set everybody free.
I'm not one to believe in magic
Though my memory has a second sight
I'm not one to go pointing my finger
When I radiate more heat than light.
Don't ask me, I'm just improvising
My illusion of careless flight
Can't you see my temperatureÂ’s rising
I radiate more heat than light.
Don't ask me I'm just sympathizing
My illusions a harmless flight
Can't you see my temperatureÂ’s rising
I radiate more heat than light.
About Presto
"Presto" by Rush stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock prowess, characterized by its intricate time signatures and driving rhythmic complexity. Released during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of technical proficiency and melodic sensibility, featuring the distinctive interplay between Geddy Lee's bass lines and Neil Peart's complex drumming. The song serves as a testament to Rush's ability to construct dense, multi-layered compositions that push the boundaries of rock music while maintaining a cohesive sonic identity. Its enduring popularity highlights the band's influence on the genre and their commitment to musical innovation throughout their career.