Virtuality
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
Clinging to the wreckage of the lost ship Fantasy
I'm a castaway, stranded in a desolate land
I can see the footprints in the virtual sand
Net boy, net girl
Send your signal 'round the world
Let your fingers walk and talk
And set you free
Net boy, net girl
Send your impulse 'round the world
Put your message in a modem
And throw it in the Cyber Sea
Astronauts in the weightlessness of pixellated space
Exchange graffiti with a disembodied race
I can save the universe in a grain of sand
I can hold the future in my virtual hand
Let's dance tonight
To a virtual song
Press this key
And you can play along
Let's fly tonight
On our virtual wings
Press this key
To see amazing things
Like a pair of vagabonds who wave between two passing trains
Or the glimpse of a woman's smile through a window in the rain
I can smell her perfume, I can taste her lips
I can feel the voltage from her fingertips
Net boy, net girl
Send your heartbeat round the world
About Virtuality
"Virtuality" stands as a pivotal track in the discography of Canadian progressive rock band Rush, exemplifying their mastery of synthesizer-driven soundscapes and complex time signatures. Released during the late 1970s, the song reflects the band's transition toward a more electronic texture while maintaining their signature intricate guitar work and philosophical lyrics. The composition features a driving rhythm section that builds tension before resolving into a melodic hook, showcasing the group's ability to blend sci-fi themes with hard rock energy. As a staple of their catalog, "Virtuality" remains a defining example of the era's progressive rock, influencing countless artists who followed in the wake of Rush's innovative approach to studio production and musical structure.