Every Rush Song

The Rush Song Animate: Lyrics and Meaning


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“Criticize me. Civilize me. Compensate me. Complicate me. Elevate me.” We’re talking about the Rush song, Animate, its meaning, and breaking down the lyrics.

  • The masculine and feminine dualities of humans
  • Shayne reads a quote from Neil Peart about the meaning of “Animate”
  • The clever wordplay with the “anim” words
  • Other writers who influenced the lyrics of Animate
  • Our favorite lyrics from Animate
  • Here's what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. 

    Exploring the Layers of Rush's Song 'Animate'


    In this enthusiastic discussion, the speakers delve into the intricacies of Rush's song 'Animate,' focusing on its meaning and connection to male and feminine attributes as defined by Carl Jung. The speakers discuss their own interpretations, highlighting the theme of balancing the masculine and the feminine within oneself. They ponder over the significance of the lyrics and their use of feminine mythological characters and archetypes. The speakers also bring up topics of traditional gender roles and stereotypes while questioning the need for everyone, regardless of gender, to explore both their masculine and feminine sides.

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      Every Rush SongBy Shayne Seymour

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