Rush - Natural Science Lyrics
[1. Tide Pools]
When the ebbing tide retreats
Along the rocky shoreline
It leaves a trail of tidal pools
Each microcosmic planet
A complete society
A simple kind mirror
To reflect upon our own
All the busy little creatures
Chasing out their destinies
Living in their pools
They soon forget about the sea...
A pattern so grand and complex
Time after time we lose sight of the way
Our causes can't see their effects
[2. Hyperspace]
A quantum leap forward
In time and in space
The universe learned to expand
The mess and the magic
Triumphant and tragic
A mechanized world out of hand
Computerized clinic
For superior cynics
Who dance to a synthetic band
In their own image
Their world is fashioned
No wonder they don't understand
[3. Permanent Waves]
Science, like nature
Must also be tamed
With a view towards its preservation
Given the same
State of integrity
It will surely serve us well
Art as expression
Not as market campaigns
Will still capture our imaginations
Given the same
State of integrity
It will surely help us along
The most endangered species
The honest man
Will still survive annihilation
Forming a world
State of integrity
Sensitive, open and strong
Wave after wave will flow with the tide
And bury the world as it does
Tide after tide will flow and recede
Leaving life to go on as it was...
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Rush Natural Science Comments
I got laid for the first time in high school by a girl who approached me first, specifically because I had said the person I wanted to meet most was Geddy Lee during a class "about me" go-around on the first day of the school year in economics class. Thanks Ged!
Science, like nature
Must also be tamed
With a view towards its preservation
Given the same
State of integrity
It will surely serve us well
Master Craftsmen at their absolute total top-shelf best.
In this the day and age of youtube... This song is like finding a hidden treasure. RIP NP.
What's the Cover story?
BEST OF THE BEST.HAVE NO DOUBT! N PERT😱💖
When listening carefully at times this trio sounds like one instrument for God's sake.
imagine picking up this album at random, then you make it all the way to this song. Mind was already blown from the first 5 songs at that point and then Natural Science starts and you hear it for the first time...
These chops man.. what a god of gods
Again a great song and a story, like a musical. RIP Neil Peart.
I admit that I strayed from the Rush path after "Moving Pictures", and came back full circle only a few years ago. I can honestly say that Neil's death has knocked me sideways, and I realise now just what an incredible man he was. "Natural Science", which I haven't listened to for almost 40 years is sounding AMAZING. Grief, how lucky I was to see them in relatively small venues in June 1980. Blessed, indeed! So much love being expressed for Neil, and Rush, which is a heartwarming thing, isn't it?
Tide pools : The beggining of the world
Hyperspace: The conflict: men, technology, nature
Permanent Waves: The future, resolution, ecologism, sensitive open and strong. Utopia .
The time signatures of this masterpiece are incredible,I miss you Neal😔😔
Adding to our 2020 show!
One of the most underrated Rush songs of all time in my very humble opinion. RIP Neil :-(
Well this song sure holds up.
Exit the Warrior. R.I.P. Neil.
Funny thing started to say how sad to hear about neil and the electric whent of love you man
As soon As i heard about n
Radio was never friendly to Rush and if they wrote a conceptual piece like this today Rush would be banned.
Love the 6/8 part!!! RIP Professor,all of your fans love you!
Neil Ellewood Peart (R.i.P)🎵🎼🎶😎👊
🎵🎼🎶🎤🎸😎👊🎵🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸😎👊
"Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea...". Yep, follow your dreams; don't get trapped and caught up in the day to day nonsense; don't forget about your "sea"...
No doubt, we lost one of the best. RIP ,Neal...
When I got this album it was a cassette and didn't have the lyric sheet. The line at 3:44 sounds like 'in their own image, their world is fascist' Geddy's vocal blends in perfectly with Neil's washy hi-hat, adding a 'sss' sound at the end of the word. Years later I got the CD and lyrics and saw the word is 'fashioned' and I thought.. hmm, that changes things. LOL
RIP NEIL ❤️🌱❤️🌱
Been a fan for 38 years now... These guys are legendary... I love the fact that they're not that popular or mainstream... Rush rules!
5:08: The groove that got me HOOKED on Rush back in 1979!
I came here to heal ....rip Neil
RIP grand master
I absolutely loved Neil and his genius. Rest in eternal peace
Honestly can not get better then this masterpiece
Neil - thank you. Your break at 3:52 is one of my favorite drum fills of all time, and just one example of your genius. Forever grateful to you for inspiring me to play the drums faster, harder, and more creatively.
This some cool shit but do you know RUSH RUSH...
This is a masterpiece !!!!!! Bravo ~RUSH~
Neil is with Stephen Hawking
This is the best of the best buy rush,bar none, absolutely end of story,period. 😎😎😎
My world crashed. 40 yrs ago this song came to me.
Really great song
RIP Neil.
After Xanadu, this was the next song i came to.
God bless you Professor.
I stopped first at "Lakeside Park'. Had a Molson. Then parachuted inside 'Xanadu'...for some honeydew' R.I.P. Neil Peart.
@usmcfutball So many memories! Labatts for me eh?!
Cheers, TO NEIL!
BubbaZen10 To Neil.
R.I.P. Mr. Neil, You are the Genius that has left us with some of the Greatest Masterpieces, You will Never be forgotten. God Bless and Much Success in Your next Chapter.
RIP Professor ~ Neil Peart! Gone but NEVER forgotten!!!! ✌
Rip Peart... magnificence personified...
incredible music! only heard this for first time. R.I.P. Neil..
Welcome aboard the Rush train
@malinwj1 Tnx!
Love every Rush song. .but this track is just something else. .......
Neil wrote some brilliant lyrics. RIP
Not to mention the drums FFS, these are probably my man's best lyrics right here. Read them as you think of him. RIP Neil.
RIP Neil. Thank you for all the wonderful music and lyrics....this particular song I consider one of his finest. We're all gonna miss you.
My first Rush album and live tour..
Thank you , Neil may you play to the galaxies..
RIP, dear Neil Peart. Thank you for bringing integrity into rock and roll drumming.
I came to pray n worship!
RIP Neil
RIP NEIL PEART! WE LOVED YOU, MAN! 😭
RIP Neil.
Such a gem. Alex's versatility, as showcased in this number, is seamless. This is why I consider him the greatest at his trade. RIP Neil, you will be missed. You've had a huge influence on my life. I am grateful. Peace
RusH is composed of 3 compulsive perfectionist, and genuine good people that do not have any the ego trips that have lead to the demise of many successful bands.
Truly GREAT musicians that are also truly great friends.... Resulting in some of the cleanest, tightest most amazing music ever made.
RIP Neil, goodbye legend.
Brilliant song, one of my Rush favorites. R.I.P.-- Neil.........
Rush has been instrumental in my life. Permanent waves was the beginning and today I am so sad at the loss of Neil Peart, the professor rest in peace Mr. Peart. A piece of me died today. 😔💚♩🎶🎵
Genius before his time, R.I.P. Neil!
My favorite moment of Rush, this song is an incredible journey. Mr. Peart was untouchable, he will be sorely missed.
So sorry Neil's gone. His genius will be sorely missed (as evidenced in this song).
I always enjoyed that wind blown skirt when I was in middle school. Great album, top level rush maybe considered their best. What a tremendous loss of a great man who Was so integral to this trio powerhouse of great sound. Great men made great music to last our lifetime. RUSH!
R.I.P. Mr. Peart
First one coming to after hearing of Neil's passing
3:53 Incredible fill. RIP Neil.
That snare sound!
RIP Neil Peart. 1-7-20. Best drummer Ever!
Without a Doubt.
Rest In Peace Neil.
Thank you, for all of this.
There are no words to describe the sheer amazement of this performance! The overwhelming nature of such talent is spiritual! All u can do is cry. Tears of joy that these guys ever existed at the same time. RIP DR PEART!
God I miss you and all you would have done Mr Peart.
rest in brilliance Mr Peart! We love you 💙 now and forever 💙
RIP Neil. Thanks for the memories.
"The most endangered species: The honest man" Your work here on earth is done my friend
R. i. P Neil The legend thanks for the great memories well done
Honest people are extremely rare
Will still survive annihilation
Neil Peart was such a fantastic lyricist and drummer. Rest in Peace to a legend
RIP Neil
Neil Peart Rush.I.P. we will miss you much but your legacy will live on.
Art as expression - not as market campaigns -
will still capture our imaginations.
Blessed with a huge state of integrity,
Neil has surely helped us along...
Thank you, master
Neil, you were everything for me!!!! You were the best drummer, the best
lyricist and a good family man... you know what??? I JUST CAN'T GET
ALONG WITH SUCH LOSS OF YOU, MAN!!!! R.I.P. Neil Peart... heaven is
waiting for you, if it exists... I'm an agnostic, like you were...
Neil, you were everything for me!!!! You were the best drummer, the best
lyricist and a good family man... you know what??? I JUST CAN'T GET
ALONG WITH SUCH LOSS OF YOU, MAN!!!! R.I.P. Neil Peart... heaven is
waiting for you, if it exists... I'm an agnostic, like you were...
Farewell to the King RIP Neil
R.I.P. Neil Peart
everyone is together listening to RUSH at this sad moment. Neil we will miss you. Thank you.
yes we are, yes it is, yes we will
One month hearing only rush 😪😪
@Christian Cazabonne Yup. All those guitar riffs...that thumping bass...and a million drums! Rush forever.
Rip Neil Peart 😥
Rip Neil Peart, Drum Legend
RIP Drummer Professor. RIP Divine Musician. RIP God. :(
RIP Neil.... January 7, 2020
Rest In Peace Neil
RIP Neil Ellwood Peart 1952-2020.
RIP NEIL. One of his best songs. Nobody did drum rolls like Neil
REST IN POWER NEIL FUCKING PEART
Thanks for all the lessons, in both music & life. RIP, Neil!
RIP Neil!!! You helped me through my wonder years! Thank you
End of an Era. R.I.P. Neil!
Thank you master neil
RIP Neil
Rest in peace, Neil. So many kids on bicycles, riding down the street with headphones on will miss you.
The world lost Neil Peart today. What a legend. This is my favorite Rush song.
For the record, he was lost on Tuesday, 1/7, but the entire world didn't know it for 3 days.
Ugh too many good ones my friend. Return to the stars Neil. RIP
Very interesting choice for favorite Rush track. It's pretty damn good and I don't really hear too many people mention it. Almost a hidden gem off of this album.
First song I ever learned of theirs when I was 12. And it was over from there. I was a rush fanatic from then on.
MMMMyy fave rush album
This is Song, a Song made by heart!!!
What a guitar solo, creative, technical