Xanadu
Rush
Rush
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- Xanadu LyricsTo seek the sacred river Alph
To walk the caves of ice
To break my fast on honey dew
And drink the milk of paradise
I have heard the whispered tales of immortality
The deepest mystery
From an ancient book, I took a clue
I scaled the frozen mountain tops of eastern lands unknown
Time and man alone
Searching for the lost Xanadu, Xanadu
To stand within the pleasure dome
Decreed by Kubla Khan
To taste anew the fruits of life
The last immortal man
To find the sacred river Alph
To walk the caves of ice
Oh, I will dine on honey dew
And drink the milk of paradise
A thousand years have come and gone but time has passed me by
Stars stopped in the sky
Frozen in an ever lasting view
Waiting for the world to end, weary of the night
Praying for the light
Prison of the lost Xanadu, Xanadu
Held within the pleasure dome
Decreed by Kubla Khan
To taste my bitter triumph
As a mad immortal man
Never more shall I return
Escape these caves of ice
For I have dined on honey dew
And drunk the milk of paradise
Oh, paradise
To walk the caves of ice
To break my fast on honey dew
And drink the milk of paradise
I have heard the whispered tales of immortality
The deepest mystery
From an ancient book, I took a clue
I scaled the frozen mountain tops of eastern lands unknown
Time and man alone
Searching for the lost Xanadu, Xanadu
To stand within the pleasure dome
Decreed by Kubla Khan
To taste anew the fruits of life
The last immortal man
To find the sacred river Alph
To walk the caves of ice
Oh, I will dine on honey dew
A thousand years have come and gone but time has passed me by
Stars stopped in the sky
Frozen in an ever lasting view
Waiting for the world to end, weary of the night
Praying for the light
Prison of the lost Xanadu, Xanadu
Held within the pleasure dome
Decreed by Kubla Khan
To taste my bitter triumph
As a mad immortal man
Never more shall I return
Escape these caves of ice
For I have dined on honey dew
And drunk the milk of paradise
Oh, paradise
Facts about Xanadu
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Xanadu is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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It is first released on September 01, 1977 as part of Rush's album "A Farewell to Kings" which includes 6 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we try to uncover the meaning behind the lyrics, Rush's 'Xanadu' goes deep into the desire for a non-existing perfect world, making use of the symbol of Xanadu as a non-accessible dream or state of happiness. The piece brings the artist's moving through afe and space to the fore, revealing the never-ending conflict between longing and living. Most of the Xanadu lyrics speak about inspiration, adventure, reflection, solitude, and nature. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes the quest for the immortal, the ever longing, the paradise and the disillusionment along with the madness and isolation. The lyrics contain some adult themes and images such as seeking god-like status and the 'Pleasure Dome,' which could be hard for younger children to comprehend. The language is very artistic and visual but at the same time not very explicit thus making it acceptable for PG rating.
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Xanadu falls under the genre Rock.
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Xanadu song length is 11 minutes and 04 seconds.
Who wrote Xanadu lyrics?
Xanadu is written by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson.
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When was Xanadu released?
It is first released on September 01, 1977 as part of Rush's album "A Farewell to Kings" which includes 6 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Xanadu lyrics?
When we try to uncover the meaning behind the lyrics, Rush's 'Xanadu' goes deep into the desire for a non-existing perfect world, making use of the symbol of Xanadu as a non-accessible dream or state of happiness. The piece brings the artist's moving through afe and space to the fore, revealing the never-ending conflict between longing and living. Most of the Xanadu lyrics speak about inspiration, adventure, reflection, solitude, and nature. Simultaneously, the song emphasizes the quest for the immortal, the ever longing, the paradise and the disillusionment along with the madness and isolation. The lyrics contain some adult themes and images such as seeking god-like status and the 'Pleasure Dome,' which could be hard for younger children to comprehend. The language is very artistic and visual but at the same time not very explicit thus making it acceptable for PG rating.
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Which genre is Xanadu?
Xanadu falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Xanadu?
Xanadu song length is 11 minutes and 04 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Christopher Whitaker
Songwriter(s): Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson
Record Label(s): 1977 The Island Def Jam Music Group Inc
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i am not sure if this is my favorite rush song but it has to be in my top 3. Just depends when you ask me.