Thanks for the ping.
While the song ends with defeat....
The REAL result was victory for their music and their voice. We will not be controlled.
“We Have Assumed Control!”
The REAL result was victory for their music and their voice. We will not be controlled.
For what it's worth, Neil (RIP) DID answer the question to "who won?" was answered by The Professor at 26:40 in the video Classic Albums: Rush 2112 and Moving Pictures
It's an awesome video to watch.
BTW, I still insist that while it didn't do well at the time (and I didn't discover Rush until after "2112" came out so I missed that tour,) "Caress of Steel" is one of their better albums, certainly in the top 5 (IMHO.)
I saw Rush live more times than any other band, so many that I lost count. My very first rock concert was their "A Farewell to Kings" tour, I saw them live 3 times on their "Permanent Waves" tour, I attended the R-40 concert in Kansas City, and at least another 12 or 13 times over the years. Sadly, I never saw "Max Webster" open for them. :-(
Mark