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A Farewell to Kings
Rush

This is a Jeff Mensch Tab

Please enjoy it...


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Thank you ladies and gentlemen, thank you, sencerely~Jeff Mensch


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Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
 
 
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mikey
Average
#1 by mikey firkins at Apr 2, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
I think this song warns of the corruption of our leaders, and the peoples general disillusionment and complacency in regards to politics. We turn away from the "Castles" which are the centers of political power, and take the path of least resistance. While corrupt politicians spread fear, lies, and corruption in our society. Rush is saying that people are going to have to start caring, and acting in order for real positive change to occur in our society.
 
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Tom
Average
#2 by Tom Someguy at Oct 5, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
It doesn't even only apply to politicians. It can be some head of a corporation who wants nothing but money. We have shelved cars that run soley on vegetable oil and mere garbage and are millions of times more effecient, because we want the income from gas money. It's sickening, and Neil hits the nail on the head... like always.
 
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Paul
Wanna Be
#3 by Paul Ellefson at Apr 21, 2007 at 11:19 PM EST
yep. Great song imo.