Freewill
Rush
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There are those who think that life Has nothing left to chance A host of holy horrors To direct our aimless dance A planet of playthings We dance on the strings Of powers we cannot perceive The stars aren't aligned Or the gods are malign Blame is better to give than receive You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears And kindness that can kill I will choose a path that's clear I will choose free will There are those who think that They've been dealt a losing hand The cards were stacked against them They weren't born in Lotus-Land All preordained A prisoner in chains A victim of venomous fate Kicked in the face You can't pray for a place In heaven's unearthly estate You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears And kindness that can kill I will choose a path that's clear I will choose free will Each of us A cell of awareness Imperfect and incomplete Genetic blends With uncertain ends On a fortune hunt That's far too fleet You can choose a ready guide In some celestial voice If you choose not to decide You still have made a choice You can choose from phantom fears And kindness that can kill I will choose a path that's clear I will choose free will
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Written by: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart
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12 facts about this song
Band-Creation"Freewill" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush from their 1980 album "Permanent Waves".
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Songwriter InformationIt was written by Geddy Lee (lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist) and Alex Lifeson (guitarist) along with Neil Peart, who was the band's primary lyricist and drummer.
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Genre"Freewill" is known for its shifting musical styles throughout the song, blending elements of rock, progressive rock, and hard rock.
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Theme & InterpretationThe song's lyrics deal with the subject of free will and the humanistic theme that you have the freedom to choose your own path rather than believing in fate or divine intervention.
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Musical Structure"Freewill" is notable for its intricate musical structure, featuring complex time signatures, shifting song dynamics and an extended guitar solo by Lifeson.
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Geddy Lee's ViewGeddy Lee stated that "Freewill" is one of his favorite Rush songs, and he specifically praised Lifeson's guitar work in the song.
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Popular RecognitionIn spite of its complexity, "Freewill" has been covered by many artists and bands and it remains one of Rush's most popular songs.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Freewill" didn't chart in the US or UK but it received heavy airplay on the album-oriented rock radio.
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Live Performance"Freewill" has been a staple of Rush's live performances, appearing on several of the band's live albums.
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Bass ComplexityGeddy Lee’s bass playing on "Freewill" has been praised for its complexity. It has a series of arpeggios and a challenging bass arrangement.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have also praised the song for its lyrics and instrumentation. Many consider it as a strong representation of the band's technical virtuosity.
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Video Game Appearance"Freewill" was featured on the video game Rock Band, offering a challenging gameplay especially on the drums due to Peart's intricate rhythms.
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