The Trees
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- This article is about the Rush song. For trees, see Tree.
| "The Trees" | ||
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| Single by Rush | ||
| from the album Hemispheres | ||
| Released | 1978 | |
| Genre | Progressive Rock | |
| Length | 4:42 | |
| Rush singles chronology | ||
| "Cinderella Man" (1977) |
"The Trees" (1978) |
"Circumstances" (1978) |
"The Trees" is a song by progressive rock band Rush off of their 1978 album Hemispheres. It is a common misconception that the theme of the lyrics deals specifically with racism or inequality in the labor force. Neil Peart has remarked that the inspiration for penning the song came from chancing upon a humorous comic strip which depicted trees arguing like people. The song is featured on many of Rush's compilation albums and has been a perennial fan favorite of Rush's live shows.
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| Albums: Rush | Fly by Night | Caress of Steel | 2112 | All the World's a Stage | A Farewell to Kings | Hemispheres | Permanent Waves | Moving Pictures | Exit...Stage Left | Signals | Grace Under Pressure | Power Windows | Hold Your Fire | A Show of Hands | Presto | Roll the Bones | Counterparts | Test for Echo | Different Stages | Vapor Trails | Rush in Rio | Feedback (EP) |
| Compilations: Archives | Chronicles | Retrospective I | Retrospective II | The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987 | Gold |
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