Just had to hear some Rush......What a great band. This song from 1981 brings back some really good driving memories. They don't make music like this anymore. And when you read the lyrics, you just know we need more Tom Sawyers in the world today.
A modern-day warriorMean, mean strideToday's Tom SawyerMean, mean pride
Though his mind is not for rentDon't put him down as arrogantHis reserve, a quiet defenseRiding out the day's eventsThe river
What you say about his companyIs what you say about societyCatch the mist, catch the mythCatch the mystery, catch the drift
The world is, the world isLove and life are deepMaybe as his skies are wideToday's Tom Sawyer, he gets high on youAnd the space he invades, he gets by on you
No, his mind is not for rentTo any god or governmentAlways hopeful, yet discontentHe knows changes aren't permanentBut change is
And what you say about his companyIs what you say about societyCatch the witness, catch the witCatch the spirit, catch the spit
The world is, the world isLove and life are deepMaybe as his eyes are wide
Exit the warriorToday's Tom SawyerHe gets high on youAnd the energy you tradeHe gets right on toThe friction of the day
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Alexandar Zivojinovich / Geddy Lee Weinrib / Neil Elwood Peart / Paul Phillip Woods
Tom Sawyer lyrics © Anthem Entertainment
