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The fifth track of Rush’s 1980 album Permanent Waves. One of the few songs in their discography written by vocalist/bassist Geddy Lee, “Different Strings” describes the emotional roller coaster of conflicts that ensues in relationships (especially those of a romantic nature) between two people of di...
[Verse 1]
Who's come to slay the dragon?
Come to watch him fall?
Making arrows out of pointed words
Giant killers at the call
Too much fuss and bother
Too much contradiction and confusion
Peel away the mystery
Here's a clue to some real motivation
[Chorus]
All there really is: the two of us
And we both know why we've come along
Nothing to explain, it's a part of us
To be found within a song
[Verse 2]
What happened to our innocence?
Did it go out of style?
Along with our naivete
No longer a child
Different eyes see different things
Different hearts beat on different strings
But there are times for you and me
When all such things agree
[Chorus]
All there really is: the two of us
And we both know why we've come along
Nothing to explain, it's a part of us
To be found within a song
[Instrumental Outro]
Different Strings was written by Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson.
Different Strings was produced by Terry Brown & Rush.
Rush released Different Strings on Mon Jan 14 1980.