The path to the salvation of the United States was laid down 41 years ago on the Rush album, “A Farewell To Kings”. Here are the lyrics of the two tracks that defined that path. First song, PROBLEM. Second song, SOLUTION.

 

Enjoy:

 

"A Farewell To Kings"

Rush

Lyrics by Neil Peart

 

When they turn the pages of history

When these days have passed long ago

Will they read of us with sadness

For the seeds that we let grow?

We turned our gaze

From the castles in the distance

Eyes cast down

On the path of least resistance

 

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies

Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

Beating down the multitude and

Scoffing at the wise

 

The hypocrites are slandering

The sacred Halls of Truth

Ancient nobles showering

Their bitterness on youth

Can't we find the minds that made us strong?

Can't we learn to feel what's right

And what's wrong?

What's wrong?

 

Cities full of hatred, fear and lies

Withered hearts and cruel, tormented eyes

Scheming demons dressed in kingly guise

Beating down the multitude and

Scoffing at the wise

Can't we raise our eyes and make a start?

Can't we find the minds to lead us

Closer to the heart?

 

 

"Closer To The Heart"

Rush

Lyrics by Neil Peart

 

And the men who hold high places

Must be the ones who start

To mold a new reality

Closer to the heart

Closer to the heart

 

The blacksmith and the artist

Reflect it in their art

They forge their creativity

Closer to the heart

Closer to the heart

 

Philosophers and ploughmen

Each must know his part

To sow a new mentality

Closer to the heart

Closer to the heart

 

You can be the captain

I will draw the chart

Sailing into destiny

Closer to the heart

Closer to the heart