Scars
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
And shouted at the sky
Walked above the pavement
With my senses amplified
I get this feeling.
All my nerves are naked wires
Tender to the touch
Sometimes super sensitive
But who can care to much?
I get this feeling.
Scars of pleasure
Scars of pain
Atmospheric changes
Make them sensitive again.
Each emotional injury
Leaves behind it's mark
Sometimes they come tumbling out
Like shadows in the dark
I get this feeling.
When I think about all I have seen
And I'll I've never seen
When I think about the people
Who have opened up to me
I get this feeling.
Scars of pleasure
Scars of pain
Atmospheric changes
Make them sensitive again.
Snow falls deep around my house
And holds the winter light
I've heard the lions hunting
In the Serengeti night
I get this feeling.
Forests turned to factories
And river, sea, and sky
Hungry child in the desert
And the flies that cloud her eyes
I get this feeling.
Pleasure leaves a fingerprint
As surely as mortal pain
In memories they resonate
And echo back again.
Scars of pleasure
Scars of pain
Atmospheric changes
Make them sensitve again.
Scars
Scars stands as a testament to Rush's ability to blend introspective songwriting with their signature progressive rock instrumentation. The track captures the band's evolution during a period where they balanced complex arrangements with more direct emotional expression. Lyrically, the song explores themes of resilience and the lasting impact of past experiences, delivered through the band's characteristic tight harmonies and dynamic shifts. Musically, it showcases the interplay between Geddy Lee's bass and vocals, Alex Lifeson's textured guitar work, and Neil Peart's precise drumming. As part of their extensive discography, Scars reflects the group's commitment to crafting songs that are both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant, solidifying their place in the rock canon.