Tai Shan
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
High on the sacred mountain
Up the seven thousand stairs
In the golden light of autumn
There was magic in the air.
Clouds surrounded the summit
The wind blew strong and cold
Among the silent temples
And the writings carved in gold
Somewhere in my instincts
The primitive took hold.
I stood at the top of the mountain
And China sang to me
In the peaceful haze of harvest time
A song of eternity.
If you raise your hands to heaven
You will live a hundred years
I stood there like a mystic
Lost in the atmosphere.
The clouds were suddenly parted
For a moment I could see
The patterns of the landscape
Reaching for the eastern sea.
I looked upon a presence
Spanning forty centuries.
I thought of time and distance
The hardships of history
I heard the hope and the hunger
When China sang to me.
Up the seven thousand stairs
In the golden light of autumn
There was magic in the air.
Clouds surrounded the summit
The wind blew strong and cold
Among the silent temples
And the writings carved in gold
Somewhere in my instincts
The primitive took hold.
I stood at the top of the mountain
And China sang to me
In the peaceful haze of harvest time
A song of eternity.
If you raise your hands to heaven
You will live a hundred years
I stood there like a mystic
Lost in the atmosphere.
The clouds were suddenly parted
For a moment I could see
The patterns of the landscape
Reaching for the eastern sea.
I looked upon a presence
Spanning forty centuries.
I thought of time and distance
The hardships of history
I heard the hope and the hunger
When China sang to me.
Tai Shan - Rush
Tai Shan is a track by the Canadian rock band Rush, appearing in their discography as a staple of their progressive rock and hard rock output. The song exemplifies the band's signature style, characterized by complex time signatures, intricate guitar work, and layered synthesizers. While often associated with their broader catalog of conceptual and science-inspired themes, this recording stands as a testament to the group's technical proficiency and melodic sensibilities. It remains a notable piece within their extensive body of work, reflecting the musical direction of the era and contributing to their enduring legacy in the genre.