Lock and Key
Rush
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I don't want to face The killer instinct Face it in your or me We carry a sensitive cargo Below the waterline Ticking like a time bomb With a primitive design Behind the finer feelings This civilized veneer The heart of a lonely hunter Guards a dangerous frontier The balance can sometimes fail Strong emotions can tip the scale Don't want to silence A desperate voice For the sake of security No one wants to make A terrible choice On the price of being free I don't want to face The killer instinct Face it in you or me So we keep it under lock and key It's not a matter of mercy It's not a matter of laws Plenty of people will kill you For some fanatical cause It's not a matter of conscience A search for probable cause It's just a matter of instinct A matter of fatal flaws No reward for resistance No assistance No applause We don't want to be victims On that we all agree So we lock up the killer instinct And throw away the key
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Written by: Neil Elwood Peart, Gary Lee Weinrib, Alex Zivojinovich
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Lock and Key" is a song by the Canadian rock band Rush. The group was composed of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer Neil Peart.
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Album ContributionThe song was included in the band's 1987 album "Hold Your Fire". This album is the band's twelfth studio album.
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Song ThemeConceptually, "Lock and Key" delves into the primal aggression and the thin line that bounds humans from violent instincts. Rush often explores complex themes in their songs, and this one is no exception.
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Song Structure"Lock and Key" is nearly 5 minutes long and carries the band's signature progressive rock sound. The track is known for its intricate musical arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lock and Key" contains live footage of the band playing the song, and it was filmed at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during their Hold Your Fire Tour.
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Live Performances"Lock and Key" was performed live by the band during their "Hold Your Fire" tour and is featured in their concert film "A Show of Hands".
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Critical ReceptionThe track wasn’t a commercial hit in terms of chart performance, but it received positive reviews from critics for its elaborate instrumental work and deep lyrics.
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SongwritingLike most of Rush’s songs, the lyrics for "Lock and Key" were penned by drummer Neil Peart, while lead vocalist Geddy Lee, and guitarist Alex Lifeson took care of the music.
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Song Length"Lock and Key" runs for 5 minutes and 9 seconds, making it one of the longest tracks on the "Hold Your Fire" album.
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Unique DesignThe song is recognized for the unique blend of synthesizers and guitars, reflecting Rush's evolved sound from pure hard rock towards a more synth-driven, progressive rock during the mid to late 1980s.
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