Lock and Key (Rush song)
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"Lock and Key" is a
Composition and background
Music
"Lock and Key" is an
Lyrics
"I don't want to face the killer instinct
Face it in you or me
So we keep it under lock and key
Lock and key"
The song's chorus, describing how a "killer instinct" is kept under control.[6][7]
"Lock and Key" alludes to the
Release
"Lock and Key" was only released as a
Reception
The song has been given positive reviews from music critics.
Music video
The song's music video was originally released in 1987. It was produced by Bob Jason and directed by T. Vanden Ende.[22] The video was later released on iTunes on December 7, 2005.[23] The video includes a reel of old and unusual footage in the background,[3] such as clips from the 1932 film The Last Mile.[24][25] Lee said that the goal of making the video was to make the footage match with the lyrics, which was very difficult to do, because "we [the band] were all trying to do those effects on camera."[3]
In other media
"Lock and Key" was played on the episode "The Whole Truth" from the Canadian television show Degrassi Junior High.[26]
"Intro", from Joe Budden's self-titled debut album, is credited on the album's liner notes as sampling "Lock and Key".[27]
Chart positions
Chart | Peak position |
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US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)[21] | 16 |
References
- ^ a b c d "Rush - Hold Your Fire (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic. December 28, 2005. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- ^ a b "Lock and Key Sheet Music". onlinesheetmusic.com. Accessed from June 21, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Rush On 'Lock and Key'". VH1. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ a b Ponting, Tim (August 1988). "Neil Peart: Mystic Rhythms". Rhythm. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ Tolleson, Robin (November/December 1988). "Geddy Lee: Bass Is Still The Key". Bass Player. Accessed from June 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Putterford, Mark (October 17, 1987). "Lifeson Times". Kerrang!. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ Lock and Key lyrics. 2112.net. Accessed from June 30, 2013.
- ISBN 1550822713. Info adapted by the Rush Vault. Accessed from June 29, 2013.
- Pittsburgh Press. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ Michael, Fischer (October 15, 1987). "Rush - Hold Your Fire". The Michigan Daily. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ISBN 1587151022. Info adopted by the Rush Vault. Accessed from June 29, 2013.
- Discogs.com. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ "Rush Tour Dates and Setlists" Archived 2011-11-01 at the Wayback Machine. 2112.net. Accessed from June 19, 2013.
- Discogs.com. Accessed from June 30, 2013.
- ^ "Lock and Key NOT on Rush Replay X 3". rushisaband.com. May 16, 2006. Accessed from June 30, 2013.
- Allmusic. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- ^ Scouting. Vol. 76. No. 1. January–February 1988. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- ^ Espiau, Olivier (23 April 2010). "Rush - Hold Your Fire". Metal Storm. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ Lara, Lucky (November 19, 1987). Record Review: Rush - Lock and Key (Polygram Records). Manila Standard. Accessed from June 30, 2013.
- ^ Arnold, Dave (October 8, 1987). Lost urgency, strained vocals mark latest Rush LP. The Cavalier Daily. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- VEVO. December 21, 2012. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- ^ Music Videos - Lock and Key by Rush. iTunes. Accessed from June 30, 2013.
- ^ Neil Peart Archived 2014-03-05 at the Wayback Machine. effingham.net. Accessed from June 17, 2013.
- ^ The Rush Frequently Asked Questions. nimitz.net. Accessed from June 18, 2013.
- ^ Rush Pop Culture References In Literature And Film. 2112.net. Accessed from October 1, 2013.
- ^ Rush Samplings from Power Windows. 2112.net. Accessed from June 18, 2013.