Entre Nous

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About Entre Nous

"Entre Nous" ("Between Us" in French) is the fourth track on the 1980 album Permanent Waves by progressive rock band Rush. It was also released as a single. The only live performances of the song to date occurred during the 2007 leg of the tour to promote Snakes & Arrows, an album released on May 1 of that year. It was then featured on the live album released on April 15, 2008. Rolling Stone magazine called the song a "straight-ahead rocker with an artfully segued acoustic chorus. " 


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1980
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We are secrets to each other
Each one's life a novel
No-one else has read
Even joined in bonds of love
We're linked to one another
By such slender threads 

We are planets to each other
Drifting in our orbits
To a brief eclipse
Each of us a world apart
Alone and yet together
Like two passing ships 

Just between us 
I think it's time for us to recognize 
The differences we sometimes feared to show 
Just between us 
I think it's time for us to realize 
The spaces in between 
Leave room 
For you and I to grow 

We are strangers to each other
Full of sliding panels
An illusion show
Acting well-rehearsed routines
Or playing from the heart?
It's hard for one to know 

Just between us 
I think it's time for us to recognize 
The differences we sometimes feared to show 
Just between us 
I think it's time for us to realize 
The spaces in between 
Leave room 
For you and I to grow 

We are islands to each other
Building hopeful bridges
On a troubled sea
Some are burned or swept away
Some we would not choose
But we're not always free

Just between us 
I think it's time for us to recognize 
The differences we sometimes feared to show 
Just between us 
I think it's time for us to realize 
The spaces in between 
Leave room 
For you and I to grow

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Rush

Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario. The band is composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist and backing vocalist Alex Lifeson, and drummer, percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving their iconic lineup when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in July 1974, two weeks before the group's first United States tour. Rutsey's departure stemmed primarily from health concerns regarding his diabetes. In 2015 the band played their final show due to Peart's declining health. more »

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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Entre Nous" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. It was part of their seventh studio album, "Permanent Waves," which was released in 1980.
Lyrics
The phrase "Entre Nous" is French and translates in English to "between us." The song's lyrics explore the emotional distance that often exists in relationships, despite physical closeness.
Success
Despite not being released as a single, "Entre Nous" became one of Rush's best known songs and is still frequently played on classic rock radio.
Composition
The song is in the key of E minor and is known for its complex interplay between Geddy Lee's bass, Alex Lifeson's guitar and Neil Peart’s drums.
Live Performances
Though released in 1980, “Entre Nous” was not performed live until the Rush's 2007-2008 Snakes & Arrows Tour.
Neil Peart
Rush's drummer and primary lyricist, Neil Peart, was inspired by the complexities of human relationships when he wrote "Entre Nous."
Reception
Many critics have lauded "Entre Nous" for its insightful lyrics, innovative composition and powerful instrumentation.
Rock Band
"Entre Nous" was included as a playable track in the video game Rock Band, giving it a new wave of exposure to younger audiences.
Influence
Bands like Primus and Metallica have cited Rush and songs like "Entre Nous" as major influences in their own music.
Cover versions
Several artists have covered "Entre Nous," including Jacob Moon, whose rooftop performance of the song was so impressive it garnered praise from members of Rush themselves.

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