Commentary On The Song Limelight By Rush
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1. The song I have selected is called Limelight by Rush. This particular song was made in hopes to addressing the reality of being a celebrity in the “limelight”.
2. This song has impacted society by revealing the pressure of being in the “limelight” to aspiring rocks stars of the 1970’s. “Performers and portrayers… those who wish to be must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination.” This portion of the lyrics demonstrates that with fame comes putting yourself second because the fans are what keeps you relevant.
3. This song was important when it was popular because rock n roll hit the height of it’s exposure, which drew in thousands of aspiring young stars. This song was a partial wake up call to debunk misconceptions of living