Rush - Subdivisions (REACTION) with my wife
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This song came out when I was in high school and meant a lot. I was fortunate enough to cook dinner for Geddy Lee when he came into the restaurant I worked at. After he finished his meal I went out to his table and asked him if he would autograph a menu for me. He was more than willing and gave me about 20 minutes of his time talking with me and I will say he was the nicest and most humble person I've met. Simply a wonderful guy.
In my view Neil wrote some of the most meaningful lyrics in rock music and the only way to appreciate them is to have them in front of you reading like a book ❤
The song was Neil talking about growing up in the suburbs, and what it was like not conforming to the "norms" of society, being told what to do, and when to do it ..."opinions are provided", and what happens when you don't....."Nowhere is the dreamer or the misfit so alone". All the band members related to this. GREAT song with so much deep meaning. Watching the official video version will help.
Suburbs are a North American thing .
Neil never "fit in" anywhere. He even said he felt like the outsider in Rush.
@@allanperry6507 Still is. Far enough away to avoid the riffraff, but close enough to join the riffraff's party.
The Barbie dolls have a meaning. Rush is known for being liked by only males. Throughout much of their career the ratio at the concerts were 80-90% men. Because of this, Alex Lifeson (guitarist) had joked about his "female fanatics". The Barbies represented his crazed female admirers.
Those Barbies were placed there by the roadies as a joke. They used to do that to Alex to have a bit of fun with it. He liked it so much they left it for the concert.
I am sorry Michael but I have to disagree just a bit. I have been a fan since the days of 2112 and I'm a girl. I have seen Rush 7 times. Every time that they came to New Orleans and I attended the concert there was quite a few women in the crowd. I guess it all depended where the show took place. So, I guess we can agree to disagree. Take care. 😀🎵🎸
You are absolutely right when you say they seem like normal guys despite their huge following. That is probably why they were able to stay together & remain friends for more than 45 years ( even longer in Geddy & Alex's case). No ego's just normal family oriented guys who just happened to be the most awesome musicians in rock.
I can't speak for everyone, but it was a big reason why I followed them for so many years. They seemed like regular normal guys that I might be able to be friends with.
It's the anthem for all the misfits/square pegs. "Conform or be cast out"
Pulling up the lyrics are a must. Especially during this time of Rush and future albums. Very deep and thought provoking lyrics.
Take care ✌️
RUSH HAS ALWAYS BEEN A MANS BAND THATS FOR SURE I LOVED THEM ALL FOR 45 YEARS!!!!!
I grew up in the suburbs of Connecticut during the time this song was written. This song always resonated with me. The cliques in high school were brutal.
I concur ✌️
👍 from another Connecticut Rush fan!
@@ctrushfan8575 Hey! I’m currently listening to their whole catalogue start to finish. So many deep tracks I’ve forgotten about.
@@laurakali6522The great thing about going over their catalog (I have been obsessing over many of their songs from back then) is that you find so many songs that you listened to but didn't connect with at the time. For instance, somebody on a reaction channel I watch requested "Losing it" from their Signals album. I absolutely played Signals until it wouldn't play anymore and didn't remember that song. Now I have been rabidly listening to it over and over again. I can't get enough of it. Also, I remembered Grace Under Pressure "Between the Wheels", but I heard it again and I have just become addicted to it all over again. When Clockwork Angels came out, I went to that tour and heard "The Garden" played live before the album had even been released. I told my wife, "That was a great song!" but I didn't listen to it again until after Neil had passed. Now it is like my favorite song of all time. It is forever connected with me to Neil's passing, and when I hear it, I always tear up. Rush had such a deep and wide catalog you never know what will surface again and surprise you.
In case anyone is wondering, none of their early albums or songs will jump up and surprise me because they are all tattooed on my brain. I started listening to Rush when their first album was released, and I have been to over ten of their concert tours throughout their career. I lost track of actually how many. My wife has ticket stubs for the years when we were together and that helps, but I don't have the early years anymore. As Rush progressed through the years, I continued listening to them but some of the later albums beginning with Counterparts, I was not as familiar with. But I am more familiar now!
You're absolutely right, the most down to earth rock stars you'll ever see.
Oktaf Kanis - Come On, for the next reaction 👌🏻
Thanks guys!
Great reaction Andrei & Dominika!! I will say, however, if there was ever a Rush song that you really NEED to pay attention to the lyrics, it's this one (there are many others, but Subdivisions has such a social commentary that spoke to so many of us, it really deserves scrutiny!). And yes, the musicianship is always on another level!
You are correct about the good nature of these 3 gentlemen! Call it their 'humble' Canadian roots, and the way they were brought up (Geddy & Alex born from immigrant parents, living in the suburbs of Toronto, Neil (RIP) from a working class family in St. Catharines), they always remained grounded! Never let fame go to their heads. All three are devoted family men (Neil only had a second marriage and child as his first wife and child died).
I'm so very proud to call this holy trinity from Toronto my fellow countrymen!
Cheers from Canada eh!
You need to react to the original video. The lyrics are incredible and the beat is amazing. This live song doesn’t give justice to this incredible song.
Really love your reactions and that you are such kind people
Their catalog is vast, varied and brilliant. There will never band like them.
Alex and Geddy have been best friends since Jr High School.
They always took their music seriously but never took themselves seriously.
I was a lifelong Rush fan 40+ years. I saw them 12x and this song was always a fan favorite. This was their big stylistic transition hit. R.I.P. Neil Peart and
Long live the mighty Rush!
My favorite Rush song. Read the lyrics, its a tremendous song.
Fun Rush fact that reflects them is the washer dryers running on stage with their clothes to keep beat and clean clothes. They also have pop corn machine. They are funny humble guys in a league of their own .
- You two are too funny! :)
- I love your back and forth banter
3 masters of their craft and 3 good human beings who were also friends. They are inspiring on so many levels. Personally, I feel given the complexity of their music that it’s easier to pick up the essence of their songs in the studio versions where the mixes are more clear.
Yes, three down to earth. geniuses who also took their music but not themselves seriously.
All three of the guys in Rush grew up in the suburbs and all of them felt like they didn't fit in. This is what the song is about.
Cheers 🇨🇦
Poetry. Musically and literally.
Love your reactions! Please keep going with Rush...so much to hear and see. Best band ever and great blokes too!!
One of my Favorite songs by Rush.
Saw these guys live at least 5 times through the years starting with the 2112 tour which turned me into a life long Rush fan. They are more than musicians, they are craftsman. Three sounding like six! FYI, bass player and lead vocalist Geddy Lee’s real first name is Gary. His parents were holocaust survivors who fled to Canada. When he was a kid and his mother would call out for him in her thick Jewish accent his friends all thought she was shouting “Geddy” and the name just stuck.
Thank you for the reaction, try and listen to the studio version along with the lyrics.
One more thing, I have seen Rush live ( I lost count after 20 ) times in my life, not only are they the best but one knows when they are a true Rush fan when we realize that each one of the three of them are as good as each other!
100% The band have never let their fame go to their head, good observation. I think by watching Rush from a live perspective, you get to see a glimpse of their characters and personalities. I've met Alex on a few occasion and he's such a beautiful soul. Always has time to chat and is humble as heck. Geddy and Alex both were heavily involved with their fans from a meet and greet pov. Neil from my understand tends to be shy when meeting fans. Mostly because he's so humble it's uncomfortable to be showered by people telling how great he is. In the song "Limelight" Neil talks about this very issue. In the lyrics he states "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" Insightful reaction as usual, keep the Rush coming.
LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE HERE !!!! 2 NEW RUSH FANS !!!! LOVE IT !!!! LOL !!!!!
First, love Dominika's shirt. It ties in with your evident love and respect for each other. Secondly, this song is about the experience of growing up in the suburbs, in a subdivision. This is a North American phenomenon. The official music video, although dated, really helps explain the lyrics, which deal with the isolation of growing up in the subdivision environment. Always a good idea to have the lyrics handy to review.
- As for THE MEANING OF THE SONG: in brief, suburbs are made of literal "subdivisions" (neighborhoods), but this also figuratively "subdivides" people - especially the youth.
Yes, lyrics are key to truly appreciate this song.
The Barbie dolls are there to compensate for the legendary lack of women in the audience. The dolls hold up signs with humorous messages. One I think says "I like the drummer".
Good Day! Thanks for this. The lyrics are the key part of this song, in my opinion. As you say, it's a decent song, but for young men growing up in the west, especially America, in the '70's and '80's, life in a subdivision could be emotionally traumatic because of the seemingly impervious structures. Almost every house and school were the same or very similar and lives were boiled down to "cookie cutter" routines. Being a "first world" society, the strain was not physical, but mental/emotional. Within the schools or other social areas, fairly strict "subdivisions" or "cliques" of people welcomed or shunned you, depending on your status or skill sets. A 14-year old kid will get angst simply because they are being spoon fed a picture of what their life is supposed to be in order to "fit in."
Ahhh yup! Nailed it
The Dutch love Canada because a large part of Holland was liberated by the Canadian army during WW2. The don't forget these things, even almost 80 years later, as our remaining veterans and the many news-reports from the Netherlands attest. 😎😏💖💖💖
Great song! I am really enjoying y'all's reactions to Rush! Keep it up. Their lyrics are wonderful. I consider their lyrics collectively as my favorite book of poetry I ever encountered. I love all their songs. Some songs took longer to "click" for me., but once each song unlocked for me it became a new favorite. I do hope you continue to enjoy the Rush journey of discovery.
I usually don't condone MUSIC VIDEOS because they take interpretation from the listener. But the video to THIS song really CONNECTS. I'll always remember catching a female classmate just staring/studying something one day. I watched her for a while before looking to see what she was so interested in. It was a group of 'popular' girls. She was a 'loner' type - without fancy hair, makeup, clothes or probably money. I'll always remember - this was almost 50 years ago! - the sadness and desperation in her face as she studied that group of girls.
I believe in a world where Rush have a biographical musical drama film with Sean Penn playing Geddy and Tom Hanks playing Neil. I believe ❤
Everyone that listened to this song when it was released could relate to it because it was about disaffected youth. The members of Rush all felt disaffected when they were teens as well, so they wrote a song that reflected that feeling. Your parents tell you what to do, and how to feel, and everyone is subdivided into different groups. Growing up it seems like everyone has it all together but you. You don't seem to fit in anywhere. So in order to fit in you feel as though you must conform to the norms of society. What is everyone else doing? I have to "conform or be cast out."
Many of us growing up listening to Rush felt that we had found a group of people (Rush fans) where we fit in.
The lyrics are as clear as day
Yeah, Rush is a bit of an anomaly. Musically amazing, but the visuals in concert also amazing. Little things like the Barbie dolls in front of Alex, Geddy occasionally had a tip jar on his keyboards. And there's the big visuals like dryers and chicken rotisserie instead of amplifiers. LOL. And then there's always the back screen. I consider the fourth member of the band. South Park, Trailer Park Boys, so many others have appeared on the back screen. South Park introduction to Tom Sawyer is a must to watch. Also Jerry Stiller's skit. All the intermission videos. These guys have a sense of humour like no other band. They also created their own brand of beer. Very Canadian, humble and gracious. I would suggest watching dinner with Rush to get a true perspective. Love watching your reactions and keep up the great work.👍💕🎶🍻🇨🇦
Unlike a lot of fans, I don't practice selective deafness. This version is slightly slower in tempo, much heavier t h an it should be, and mixed like a Heavy Metal song when it's definitely more of a New Wave song. Give a listen to the original studio version to hear what this song "should" sound like, when Geddy was still in his prime and the sound engineers didn't fall asleep at the wheel.
But the lyrics for this one, and most of them past this date, are going to be almost more important than the musicianship is many cases. The guys showed off how amazing they were during the 70's and entry into the 80's. By this point they started letting the message and composition take center stage. The three of them used their instruments to emphasize the lyrics and the message, rather than overpower it. "Red Sector A" and "Scars" even saw Geddy hang up his bass to focus on singing and playing the keyboards, while "The Pass" and "Manhattan Project" nearly had Alex just chilling out in the background just placing emphasis where it was needed.
🤗 You are doing so well with English! 😍 One of my favorite songs! 🥰🐰
You folks will love watching certain RUSH documentaries. Even better for your fans like us...a reaction video of you WATCHING a RUSH documentary! There are two that are just phenomenal. One is the history/biography of the boys in the band and one is of the last tour ever.
This was so fun!! Thanks for sharing.😊
Try the studio version, then come back to the live version. Also, try the official video, that will help for sure.
I think your perception of the members of Rush being down to earth and accessible is true. There are a couple of documentaries that have published about Rush and you guys should definitely watch (one of) them. The one I would recommend is Beyond the Lighted Stage. It is a good documentary. There is an excerpt from it, called dinner with Rush, that others have reacted to and it is a pretty cool segment and is them talking about getting together to start to write their final album, Clockwork Angels. It's quite funny and really shows them as they are (were) together.
Oh here we go…this song, timeless theme and a masterpiece of musicianship.🤘🖖✌️🎹🎹🥁🎸🎤🥇🇨🇦🎼
I think the studio version feels more consistent than the live version ...... more glued together with common dynamics throughout.
You need to do 'Come On' Oktaf Kanis 🖤
Loving your rush reactions. Read the lyrics. As with many of Neil Peart’s lyrics they are amazing, insightful and profound! Xx
This song really is about the North American experience growing up just outside of a big city. And being "cast out" or dismissed if you weren't in the cool group of high school kids.
It really resonated with many people here in NA. I'm not so sure the lyrics are appreciated by anyone who didn't live in a suburb or big city.
Still... the musicianship is always there and this album was their first one to really shift to way more keyboards that ever before and some fans left the band during this time which I understand but to each his or her own.
Unpopular Rush is still better than 99% of what was out there.
Nice reaction guys. Keep it going 👍
There official video is worth seeing.
It's time... Neil Peart live in Frankfurt
Watch RUSH'S Documentary - Beyond the Lighted Stage
Pull up the lyrics and you will see the brilliance. Also, listen to studio version where there is no distraction from auidience.
They are so clear
For me from their second best album after moving pictures.
Three things, 1. Neil being the greatest drummer EVER, was the most reserved, respectful, normal and down to earth guy ever(considering his celebrity status)and that probably is what made him even more reclusive and stand offish from the Uber fans. 2. They’re all just regular people who have the unbelievable talent and ability to rock harder and unlike any other band. 3. You’ll have to research the Barbie doll connection and the lyrics to the song. It really is timeless.🤘🖖✌️
Your reactions are spot on it’s great to watch you fall in love with this band like I did. They are genuinely nice humble guys that happen to be monster musicians and best friends. There are many documentaries on them, check out Beyond the lighted stage. You will love it. For songs, check out Freewill, natural science, closer to the heart, the list is endless. Also Headlong flight ( lyric version) is awesome- 3 guys pushing 60 yrs old- what a banger of a tune. Welcome to the Rush army/ family. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦!
Geddy and Alex are first generation Canadians. Alex' family is from Serbia and Geddy's from Poland.
You should react to the «dinner with rush» video. It just the three of them alone at a restaurant joking and being themselves. It is very funny, but It makes me cry watching it now after Neil passed away.
It's about fitting in
👏👏
Neil (drummer) writes pretty much all the lyrics. This song's lyrics are very good and are still relevant like many of their songs. Do you listen to the studio versions after you react to them? I recommend you react to Between The Wheels.
Alex always said that it was only guys that come to the concerts so as a running joke they would put barbies in front of him with signs giving praise to Alex so it was the women at his concerts
If this doesn't bring you back to High School nothing will.
Unless you went to a very small school.
RIP Neil😇
This is my favorite song of them, please listen to the studio version with lyrics
Hi, great reaction 🙂. I recommend you try "GREAT RUSH FULL INTRO SPIRIT OF RADIO TIME MACHINE TOUR" . The intro shows very well, that the guys are not taking themselves to serious and that they have a lot of fun. Also the "Spirit of Radio" Version which comes directly after the intro is a very good live version.
I think what is throwing you off is the their use of odd time signature rather than straight 4/4 time. “Musicianship” great description dominika
Hello again, I'm from Portugal and this is the 5th time I'm going to ask for your reaction to Noidz-strange way of life, I guarantee you've never heard anything like it. And I will come here every day and leave this request until it is answered 🙂
Hiya, thank you for the suggestion. We'll add it to our list. ☺️
Yes Dominika, you saw it right! The "dolls" are there because Alex often complained that the band didn't have enough female fans! 😂 Can I just say that it is sometimes useful to react to the studio/music video before reacting to the LIVE versions of RUSH songs. I know these songs inside and out, but sometimes the vocals are a bit "muddled" in the more recent LIVE concerts. Keep riding the RUSH train!! ☮
Just try Come On by Oktaf Kanis 🔥
About the doles, it's Alex humor! They hold a piece of paper to indicate the effects of the pedals located behind.
Partly right, the signs just say joke fangirl things like " you're cute " etc.
@@sid7088 ah ah ah .....are you sure of that?
As good as they are live, the lyrics are so crucial to the meaning of their songs, I think when listening to their songs for the first time you need to do the studio version or a lyric video before watching it live.
Watch the official music video and then it will make sense❤🇨🇦
This is one of their top songs in my opinion. The problem with live concert versions done in the later 2000s is Geddy's voice is not what it used to be. It makes it very hard to understand the lyrics and for me personally, difficult to listen to. The musicianship is still 100% - but his voice is difficult. I strongly suggest watching live performances that are done closer to the year the album came out. Of course, there are a few exceptions such as Working Man and La Villa (no voice!). Watch Subdivisions official music video with captions - it will all make sense. Cheers ~
My second favorite Rush song next to Red Sector A! Please react to more Rush they have a lot to react to. If want to go on a wild ride listen to 2112! Thank you!
The lyrics in RUSH songs are the same as the drums, bass and guitar. They are a key instrument. 🙂
Next song reaction: Oktaf Kanis - Come On 👍🏻
Come on guys
This is an anthem to the stale normalcy of suburbia. Be cool, or be cast out!
There are cool kids and the misfits
Hola genios 😍 me gustaría que reaccionen a una canción de una banda de Argentina que se llama Divididos, a una presentación en vivo en el teatro flores año 2016, la canción es un cover de Jimi Hendrix de su canción voodoo child..
Espero que les guste y saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina 🇦🇷♥️🙏☮️
Brilliant…..
Subdivisions the cool kids and the misfits
Sugestion,, parisienne alkaways 2010 Montreux,,,, congratulations,,, 🇧🇷🇧🇷
I think the video for this song may help in your understanding.
I don't believe you guys have put out any more Rush reactions since this one. I may be incorrect about that. It seems to me that you guys really love the Rush reactions, and I know I love watching you guys enjoy them. i just haven't seen any new ones lately. Do you plan on getting back to Rush anytime soon?
AHHhhhh... Welcome to the party, Y'all!!!! First off, THANK YOU for doin' THIS PARTICULAR TRACK. RUSH is my FAVORITE musical experience... because you have to pay attention to the Lyrics. The song writing structure is SOOOOO full of time signature changes/tempo changes which literally PULLS the listener in, holds onto them, & takes you on a RIDE every, SINGLE, TIME!!!! There's a MESSAGE in every song, from politics, elites vs the common peoples, races, ethnic groups, etc. The MOST INFLUENTIAL PROGRESSIVE POWER TRIO IN THE WORLD... RUSH. How can they sound like a ORCHESTRA??? ALL this SOUND coming from 3 BAND MEMBERS is PHENOMENAL!!!! By the way, I subscribed!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing your channel/reactions grow with your musical influences sprinkled in too!!!! Check out their catalog of hits, & their documentary on CZcams "RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE" for more insight on the band, & the origins of RUSH. Believe me, you won't be disappointed!!!! Peace, Love, & Liberty. MIC DROP 🎤.
You need to watch the induction speeches to the rock and roll hall of fame to understand the blah blah blah signs the Barbi dolls were holding
You both would appreciate the lyrics
It's not going all over the plave
Read the lyrics
I enjoy the reaction but can I say, when it comes to Rush, if you can’t follow the lyrics, you’ve missed the entire song. Especially in songs like Subdivisions.
The music is top notch, but it is the words, the message of the song, that make the song so incredibly powerful!
Snakes and Arrows...
No recollection. Try MTV version.
That is, MTV was relevant.
If you can't understand this I'm cobfused
They played it so slow though.
P-hurt is ok but actually pronounced P-ear-t or Pier-t.
There will be not another Neil Peart on life....but Rush should come back...and the only drummer to play the Neil Peart place is: Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Transatlantic, Liquid Tension Experiment etc)!
The Barbie’s are Alex’s fan base😂because the majority of Rush fans are male🤘😉