“Something For Nothing” is the closing track for Rush’s fourth studio album “2112”, released in 1976.
According to Neil Peart, the song was derived from a graffiti on the wall saying “freedom isn’t free” while the band were travelling in Los Angeles, CA. The rest of the lyrics focus on the idea of...
[Verse 1]
Waiting for the winds of change to sweep the clouds away
Waiting for the rainbow's end to cast its gold your way
Countless ways you pass the days
[Verse 2]
Waiting for someone to call and turn your world around
Looking for an answer to the question you have found
Looking for an open door
[Chorus]
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise with the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
You won't get wise with the sleep still in your eyes
No matter what your dreams might be
[Bridge]
What you own is your own kingdom
What you do is your own glory
What you love is your own power
What you live is your own story
[Verse 3]
In your head is the answer
Let it guide you along
Let your heart be the anchor
And the beat of your song
[Outro]
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free, no!
You don't get something for nothing
You can't have freedom for free
Something for Nothing was written by Neil Peart & Geddy Lee.
Something for Nothing was produced by Terry Brown & Rush.
Rush released Something for Nothing on Thu Apr 01 1976.