War Paint
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
Appraises her disguise
Child become a mother
Tries to fix her eyes.
No more of his excuses
It has to be today
She can keep her fantasy
If she can get away
Paint her name on a one-way street
Painted cheeks with angry heat
Wounded pride on painted eyes
Paint the night with battlecries.
All puffed up with vanity
We see what we want to see
To the beautiful and the wise
The mirror always lies.
Boy before the mirror
Checks his camouflage
Polishes his armor
And the charger in the garage.
No more lame excuses
It has to be tonight
He can take the princess
If he can take the fight.
Pound the drums with martial beat
Pound the streets with marching feet
Wounded pride, distorted eyes
Paint the night with battlecries.
All puffed up with vanity
We see what we want to see
To the powerful and the wise
The mirror always lies.
Boys and girls together
Mistake conceit for pride
Ambition for illusion
Dreams for self delusion.
Girls and boys together
See what it is we lack
Boys and girls together
Let's paint the mirror black
Paint it black.
All puffed up with vanity
We see what we want to see
To the beautiful and the wise
The mirror always lies.
Boy's and girls together
Paint the mirror black
The mirror always lies.
Girls and boy's together
Paint the mirror black
The mirror always lies.
War Paint
War Paint stands as a compelling song in Rush's expansive discography, showcasing the band's signature blend of progressive rock and hard-hitting rhythms. The track reflects the group's ability to craft intricate compositions that balance technical precision with emotional resonance. As part of their broader catalogue, the song demonstrates the band's continued evolution in sound and songwriting. It captures the dynamic interplay between the members that defined their live performances and studio recordings alike. Listeners will find a work that embodies the energy and complexity Rush brought to rock music, offering a listening experience that rewards attention to detail while remaining accessible to fans of the genre.