The opening track of Rush’s 2012 concept album Clockwork Angels, and the lead single of the album. Written by drummer Neil Peart, “Caravan” describes both the initial setting and the protagonist’s desires to wander beyond his home and go into the big city.
[Verse 1]
In a world lit only by fire
A long train of flares
Under piercing stars
I stand watching the steam-liners roll by
[Verse 2]
The caravan thunders onward
To the distant dream of the city
The caravan carries me onward
On my way at last, on my way at last
[Hook]
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
[Verse 3]
On a road lit only by fire
Going where I want
Instead of where I should
I peer out at the passing shadows
[Verse 4]
Carried through the night into the city
Where a young man has
A chance of making good
A chance to break from the past
[Verse 5]
The caravan thunders onward
Stars winking through the canvas hood
The caravan thunders onward
On my way at last, on my way at last
[Hook]
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
In a world where I feel so small
I can't stop thinking big
[Instrumental]
[Hook]
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
I can't stop thinking big
In a world where I feel so small
I can't stop thinking big
In a world where I feel so small
I can't stop thinking big
Caravan was written by Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson & Neil Peart.
Caravan was produced by Nick Raskulinecz & Rush.
Geddy Lee:
“Caravan” starts the story off; it’s basically about a young guy who’s got big dreams, big desires, and a very romantic vision of what the world’s supposed to bring him and he can’t wait to go out and see it. So he kinda runs away from home, stows away on the back of an airship. In our w...