Anthem (song)
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| "Anthem" | ||
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| Song by Rush | ||
| from the album Fly by Night | ||
| Released | February, 1975 | |
| Genre | Progressive Rock | |
| Length | 4:24 | |
| Label | Mercury Records | |
| Writer(s) | Lee & Lifeson Lyrics by Peart |
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| Producer(s) | Rush & Terry Brown | |
| Fly by Night track listing | ||
| None | "Anthem" (1) |
"Best I Can" (2) |
Anthem is a song written by Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. It appears on their Fly by Night album from 1975. The lyrics are heavily influenced by Ayn Rand, a writer Rush lyricist Neil Peart was influenced by immensely in that time period. The song is about individualism and love and respect for the self and ego. It urges listeners to live for themselves and realize that they are in charge of their own lives. Musically, the song is a classic example of early Rush, heavy and loud, with fast guitar, drum, and bass licks, and featuring the very high-pitched early singing style of Geddy Lee.
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