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Tom Sawyer is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1981 on their album Moving Pictures. It is a reflection on the idea of a person who is breaking away from the status quo and exploring the unknown in order to progress towards rationality.
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The lyrics are a blend of anti-idealism, objectivism, individualism, fatalism, existentialism, and other philosophical influences
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, and the song serves as a reminder of the importance of self-reliance and responsibility.
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The song is a reminder of the power of music to shape our lives and the importance of living in the moment.
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“ Tom Sawyer is a real trademark song for us,” says Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. “Musically it’s very powerful, and lyrically it has a spirit that resonates with a lot of people. It’s kind of an anthem.”
Rush had arrived at a crossroads when they came to write Tom Sawyer .
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Rush's song "Tom Sawyer" is a reflection on the idea of a person who is breaking away from the status quo and exploring the unknown in order to progress towards rationality. The lyrics are a blend of anti-idealism, objectivism, individualism, fatalism, existentialism, and other philosophical influences, and the song serves as a reminder of the importance of self-reliance and responsibility. The song is a reminder of the power of music to shape our lives and the importance of living in the moment.
Rush - Tom Sawyer | SongMeanings
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In the December 1985 Rush Backstage Club newsletter, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said: Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the…
Tom Sawyer (song) - Wikipedia
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In the December 1985 Rush Backstage Club newsletter, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart said: "Tom Sawyer was a collaboration between myself and Pye Dubois, an excellent lyricist who wrote the…
Tom Sawyer by Rush - Songfacts
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