Well that didn’t format…
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?
Oh, 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
Whoa, can’t we raise our eyes And make a start?
Can’t we find the minds To lead us closer to the heart?
Welcome to our Treaty of Versailles moment.
Much of Rush’s lyrics back then are still relevant today. It’s like the band kept warning us about a dystopian future.
Examples:
The push to outlaw gasoline-powered cars? Red Barchetta.
Where a socialist utopia leads? 2112.
Where so-called “social justice” leads? The Trees.