Stick It Out
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
If it's safely restrained
Lightning reactions
Must be carefully trained
Heat of the moment
Curse of the young
Spit out your anger
Don't swallow your tongue
Stick it out!
Don't swallow the poison
Spit it out!
Don't swallow your pride
Stick it out!
Don't swallow your anger
Spit it out!
Don't swallow the lies
Natural reflex
Pendulum swing
You might be too dizzy
To do the right thing
Trial under fire
Ultimate proof
Moment of crisis
Don't swallow the truth
Stick it out!
Don't swallow the poison
Spit it out!
Don't swallow your pride
Stick it out!
Don't swallow your anger
Spit it out!
Don't swallow the lies
Each time we bathe our reactions
In artificial light
Each time we alter the focus
To make the wrong moves seem right
You get so used to deception
You make yourself a nervous wreck
You get so used to surrender
Running back to cover your neck
Heat of the moment
Curse of the young
Spit out your anger
Don't swallow your tongue
Stick it out!
Don't swallow the poison
Spit it out!
Don't swallow your pride
Stick it out!
Don't swallow your anger
Spit it out!
Don't swallow the lies
Stick it out
Spit it out
Stick it out
Spit it out...
Stick It Out - Rush
Rush's 'Stick It Out' stands as a quintessential example of the band's progressive rock prowess, blending intricate guitar work with driving rhythms that define their catalog. Released during a period where the group was refining their signature sound, the track exemplifies the fusion of technical proficiency and melodic accessibility characteristic of their work. The song features the band's trademark interplay between Geddy Lee's bass lines and Neil Peart's complex drumming, supported by the soaring vocals of Geddy Lee and the melodic guitar lines of Alex Lifeson. It captures the energy of their mid-career output, where they balanced complex time signatures with anthemic choruses. As a staple of their live performances, the recording showcases the band's commitment to musical innovation and their ability to craft songs that resonate with audiences across generations, solidifying their legacy in the progressive rock genre.