By-Tor and the Snow Dog
Rush * Track #4 On Fly by Night
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By-Tor and the Snow Dog by Rush
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RushWrited by
Neil Peart & Alex Lifeson & Geddy LeeAbout
This song is about deciding who would play guitar in Rush. Would it be By-Tor (Geddy Lee) or Snow Dog (Alex Lifeson)?
Spolier alert: the instrumental section of the song represents the battle between these two characters, By-Tor portrayed by the bass (Geddy) and Snow Dog portrayed by the guitar (Ale...
By-Tor and the Snow Dog Lyrics
[I. At the Tobes of Hades]
[Verse 1]
The Tobes of Hades, lit by flickering torchlight
The netherworld is gathered in the glare
Prince By-Tor takes the cavern to the north light
The sign of Eth is rising in the air
By-Tor – Knight of Darkness
Centurion of evil – Devil’s Prince
[II. Across the Styx]
[Verse 2]
Across the River Styx, out of the lamplight
His nemesis is waiting at the gate
The Snow Dog, ermine glowing in the damp night
Coal-black eyes shimmering with hate
By-Tor and the Snow Dog
Square for battle, let the fray begin
Ooh, yeah
[III. The Battle]
[i. Challenge and Defiance]
[Instrumental]
[ii. 7/4 War Furor]
[Instrumental]
[iii. Aftermath]
[Interlude]
[iv. Hymn of Triumph]
[Guitar Solo]
[IV. Epilogue]
[Verse 3]
The battle's over and the dust is clearing
Disciples of the Snow Dog sound the knell
Rejoicing echoes as the dawn is nearing
By-Tor, in defeat, retreats to Hell
Snow Dog is victorious
The land of the Overworld is saved again
Is saved again
By-Tor and the Snow Dog Q&A
Who wrote By-Tor and the Snow Dog's ?
By-Tor and the Snow Dog was written by Neil Peart & Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee.
Who produced By-Tor and the Snow Dog's ?
By-Tor and the Snow Dog was produced by Terry Brown & Rush.
When did Rush release By-Tor and the Snow Dog?
Rush released By-Tor and the Snow Dog on Sat Feb 15 1975.