I have talked to many Rush fans about this song. Fans of the 70's material. Fans of the 80's material. Fans of the band's entire catalog. ALL FANS I SPOKE WITH ARE IN AGREEMENT THAT 'THE GARDEN" IS ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST SONGS THAT RUSH EVER WROTE.

This song takes on a whole different level of meaning with Neil’s passing. Rest In Peace, Neil.

The greatest final track of a final album of all time

“The future disappears into memory, with only a moment between.” Who else writes like that? Absolutely incredible.

This how to end a legacy. Not with a bombastic exit, but with a tear-jerking melody. Yes. I'm crying.

And this is why Rush, in my opinion, is the greatest rock band of all time. The depth of emotion that they have explored with their music throughout their career is absolutely unparalleled.

Alex: let me just walk on over to the piano and play this moving passage right before my insanely beautiful guitar solo.

In 2024 this song stays as one of the best songs of all times. RIP Neil. We are your garden.

Geddy is singing these words. Alex is playing the tune. Neil went through hell on earth when his daughter and wife died. HE wrote these words. He knows stuff. And we know the heart of Neil is coming through on this, Rush's most beautiful tune. My God, I swear, no truer words were ever spoken. Thank you, Neil. We love you.

The last song from the last album... "The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned" Neil Peart, we will miss you... forever...

My Dad passed away one month ago today from covid pneumonia. He was so healthy and this has been a huge shock to me and I am having a very difficult time with this. This song helps me remember all of the things that my Dad did throughout his life, and how he influenced me so much. I had such a blessed life because of my Dad and I have to remain strong for my family. My Dad's "garden" was well nourished and I must stay strong and keep it growing. I miss my Dad immensely. Love you Dad.

This was the song my Daughter chose for the Father Daughter dance at her wedding. I was lucky enough to share Rush with my kids live!

In honor of a legacy. In memory of a legend. "It's a measure of a life"

If this ends up being Rush's last song, chronologically speaking, it's one hell of a swan song.

This guitar solo…my God. Alex’s phrasing and melody is unmatched. Absolutely stunning!

Maybe it's the 3 or 4 well-deserved glasses of The Macallan I've had tonight, maybe its seeing The Professor sitting behind his kit, maybe its the memory of the dozens and dozens of concerts I was fortunate enough to see, maybe it's a combination of them all. This video brings me to tears. If you're a true Rush fan, you'll get it; and to you, I say: Aren't we lucky?

RIP Neil Peart: The magnificent garden you tended while here will be your legacy for eternity.

*6 Rush songs whose lyrics of Neil Peart move me to tears* *Afterimage* - Written about the death of Robbie Whelan, the sound engineer for the Permanent Waves album. The lyric that gets me: _Suddenly, you were gone From all the lives you left your mark upon_ *Red Sector A* - Written about the atrocity of Geddy's parents in Nazi concentration camps. The lyric that gets me: _I hear the sound of gunfire at the prison gate Are the liberators here, do I hope or do I fear? For my father and my brother, it's too late But I must help my mother stand up straight_ *Losing It* - Written about those who've had a talent or skill, and have lost it...leaving them heartbroken. The lyric that gets me: _Thirty years ago, how the words would flow With passion and precision But now his mind is dark and dulled By sickness and indecision And he stares out the kitchen door Where the sun will rise no more_ *Nobody's Hero* - Written about the death of a gay friend to either Neil or Geddy(unsure), and of the death of girl who grew up in Geddy's childhood neighborhood. The lyric that gets me: _As the years went by, we drifted apart When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart But he's nobody's...Hero_ *Ghost Rider*- Written about Neil's travels trying to overcome the sudden deaths of his daughter and first wife. The lyric that gets me: _Pack up all those phantoms Shoulder that invisible load Keep on riding north and west Haunting that wilderness road Like a ghost rider_ *The Garden* - Neil's swan song.The last song, of the last album Rush ever recorded. The lyric that gets me: _The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect So hard to earn, so easily burned In the fullness of time A garden to nurture and protect_ I am devastated by the loss of a musician whose lyrics have been with me since I was 13. I am now 45, and in tears. #RIPNeilPeart #neilpeart #Rush

Played this at my mothers memorial. The song took on a whole new meaning. Our earth is 5 billion years old and we were lucky enough to have experienced the greatest band of all time. Thank you Alex,Neil, and Geddy.

Alex on the piano and then an absolutely awesome guitar solo. This is RUSH’s Stairway to Heaven.

The last song from the last studio album. Lyrics by Neil Peart. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect. Rest in Peace, Neil.

I'll never forget where I was: in the car with my dad coming home from a short day-trip. The album had released the week before, but we didn't have time to listen to it and swore not to listen to it until we could listen together. The album was such an incredible, roasting jam, and then The Garden came on. That was one of the only five times (I'm 20 now) I've ever seen my dad cry. We didn't say anything, but we both knew that this song was a farewell, at least from the studio. Their last message to the fans was to cherish every moment we have because they won't last forever. Forever dwells in that moment, but that moment does not live forever. The only thing we can do is have hope for another day, another moment. I've been lucky to attend 5 concerts from the time I was 8 (Snakes and Arrows) until I was 15 (R40). All front row. 2 meet and greets. 1 time backstage. My dad absolutely abused the fact that I was a cute little 8-year old that knew RUSH lyrics to get some backstage passes when the roadies were setting up at Kansas City on the Snakes tour, and I'm so grateful for it. Neil gave Lorne his sticks from the first set and told him to give them to me. All. five. times. Neil recognized me as I grew up, or just appreciated a kid air-drumming his heart out. We still have those beaten up sticks, and they are priceless to us. No amount of money in the world could ever make us sell those sticks. To Geddy and Alex: Thank you for your music. It truly has impacted people on a deep, personal level, and we will always be forever grateful for it. We all wish Neil could still be here, but we know how close he was to you guys, and we could never come close to imagining the pain that you are probably going through and have gone through over the last few years. Wishing you both the best health and love. Thank you.

My dad passed away today, listening to The Garden, what an incredibly meaningful song, thanks NP for penning this song. Rush fan for 40 years

As their last ever published song, it's absolutely heartbreaking Alex is living the guitar solo in every fibre of his being Genius

If this isn't played at my funeral, I'm not dying

Alex's solo is brimming with emotion. One of his very best ever.

I'm sitting here in tears listening to this. Neil Peart was such an inspiration, and the driving force behind the band. I saw them live 21 times, and am so sorrowful that I'll never get to see him again.

This is almost Neil's eulogy written years before his passing.

Is anyone else astounded by the fact that they're able to make such inspired music after *40 years* ? I mean, not a single percent of this comes off like a washed-up nostalgia act, but rather it seems like they're at their peak playing-wise? How do they do it? This band is the real deal.

Neil Peart just passed away. I don't know why, but this was the first song that came to mind when I heard the news. RIP Neil, thank you for everything.

This is the song that Rush have been moving toward for 40 years. A song of such stunning quality, depth and resonance. So long to all that prog, sci-fi and fantasy stuff. This is the heart and the essence of it all. Sadly, it's also a heartbreaking swan song. Every songwriter wishes they could write a song this good. Every band aspires to this exalted level. Long live Rush.

Anyone else feel this song is Geddy's best vocal performance?

RIP Neil, the man who converted pain into art.

Im still crying, we gonna really, really miss you Neil.....

Here we are in the middle of October, 2023. I simply cannot make it through this track without coming to tears. Probably now more than ever.

Rush's "swan song" seems so appropriate right now. Hope is all that remains. Take care all.

Oh GOD, this is how you do it.

My dad had died right around the time this album came out. He always used to say "it is what it is".This song both crushed me and saved me. Helped me to understand it. Helped me to get through it. Maybe it will help again. RIP Neil. The measure of a life is a measure of love and respect, and we have so much of both for you...

An excellent song to close out one of the most fascinating discographies ever in the history of music.

I cry every time I hear this song. RIP Neil Peart, the greatest drummer to ever exist.

This was the first song I could think of, upon hearing of the passing of Neil. RIP Professor.

they're the best band in the world always have been

Neil lives forever in this song, I can feel his eternal soul is embedded in this beautiful tune. A Masterpiece that truly honors his memory. RIP

The strength Geddy has thru this song is huge. You can distinctly hear his emotion coming thru and how he holds it together. With Alex and Neil having Geddys back he know he's in good hands. RIP Neil, this future moment goes into the past. Your a genius!

Anyone who says Rush is weak after Moving Pictures needs to listen to Clockwork Angels.

I'm gutted. I'm sobbing in my kitchen. I know you all are, too. Neil, thank you for all the words. But if they taught us anything, why are we here? because we're here. Roll the bones. Take a chance. Do good. LIVE while you're alive. Love while you're here. Do good where you can. Now is the time to turn the tide Now is the time to fight Let us not go gently To the endless winter night Now is the time to make the time While hope is still in sight Let us not go gently To the endless winter night

I am convinced that Neil knew while writing this song that he had cancer. The lyrics are telling. It’s placement as the last song on the last album further convinces me of this. The fact they retired again further has me convinced. He needed to spend what remaining time he might have with his family. I may be wrong. I don’t know. What I do know is that he is sorely missed. I have not ever been so affected by the loss of a celebrity life. His writing and his playing have meant an incredible amount to me. Such talent and with humility. He just wanted to be the best. He was. Rest In Peace Neil. You achieved such greatness. You deserve the rest now.

One of Alex's greatest solos in my opinion. Perfect.

This was his last gift, his last song... Just a beautiful life lesson. Thanks for everything, dear Neil Peart ❤

I had a mental breakdown just over a year ago during my recovery whenever I felt the demons rising I would play this song and peace would descend. Thank you RUSH you music helped me regain my sanity.

I’ve just discovered rush. I’m a 54 yo Aussie. While I have diverse musical tastes, hard rock/heavy metal has always been my thing. I was always aware of rush. I liked Tom Sawyer and spirit of radio, but never really got into them more than that. Bored one night I watched the lighted stage on Netflix and really enjoyed it. I like music focos, so nothing special. The Neil Peart died. I was in Santiago, Chile, in a shopping mall, killing time, and came across red barchetta, liked it, and bought moving pictures that night. Witch hunt grabbed me. The drum fills, so musical, but like the sound of rolling thunder. It was the lyrics that got me, though. Then came limelight, the one about the camera... then I bought 2112... great songs, but lessons got me. Then permanent waves... entre nous and the song after it.... wow. Then I bought hemispheres.... the trees.... villa strangiato..., and now this.. I know I’ll by this album tonight. I know I’ll by all of them eventually. I love rugby league, a violent game. I box ( not good, but I’ll mix it up). I’m not afraid to say I’m was crying during this song. Like so many that I’ve heard, it resonates deeply with me. This guy was a genius. They were geniuses. I love kiss. I love black sabbath, but I know believe that this band was the greatest band of all time. Longevity, body of work, skill and general awesomeness... I’m just glad I found them.

Absolutely HUGE tune, man. HUGE. How this isn't played on global radio is a mortal sin.

RIP Neil Peart, you wrote the lyrics of my childhood.

My wife has been instructed to play this song at my funeral service when my day comes.

If you never got to see RUSH i feel for ya

The clock on the cover reads 2112, but the hours tick away, they tick away... So long and farewell Neil! In the garden of our hearts your memory will last forever!

They hit it out of the park with this one. Lyrically and musically.

My father died yesterday. This brought tears to my eyes and some comfort to me. I hope Geddy, Alex, and Neil see this and know they touched somebody.

You have to give the band credit. They never lost touch with themselves or their friendship over 40 years of hard work, hard times, good times, tragedy, recovery. I was at R40 in Toronto lining up to get my concert T before the show and another fan asked me if I was sad. I said no, I wasn't. He said but this is going to be their last tour. I said yes, and I am not sad, I am grateful that they gave us 40 years of their lives, produced some of the best music and very happy that they are going out at the top of their game, on their terms, without ever selling out.

And now Neil’s father and Geddy’s mom have passed. May they both be at peace.

Rest in peace Neil. I was always dreading the day I'd have to type those words, and I never thought it would come this soon. It doesn't feel real. I lost my father to brain cancer in 2013, not even a year after Clockwork Angels was released. This song resonated with the two of us on such a deep level, so this was the first place I had to come to pay my respects. The way you live, the gifts that you give. You certainly gave us quite a bit, thank you for everything.

A fitting epitaph to a great man. RIP Neil 😪😟

In retrospect, maybe the greatest Rush song ever.

On the 10th anniversary of this release I am watching and listening with such pride and joy for my favorite band...and just thinking of Neil's family and of course Dirk and Lerxst and the whole real Rush community...and a tear has fallen...again...only the truest Rush fans understand ✌️

I'm crying alot right now

Amazing how many Rush fans, from every walk of life and every continent, immediately went to _this_ song upon hearing the sad news. To mourn, but also to understand. Amazing - but hardly a coincidence. RIP......

"The Garden" "It's the measure of a life." RIP Neil.

Who in this vast F**k*ng universe would give this masterpiece a thumbs down. Empty vessels I'm thinking. So sad.

I'm here after seen the news of Neil Peart. This song and the masterpiece that is the drums change my life completely. Rest in peace legend. 😔

On November 17th my grandfather passed away. He was a strong man who loved giving gifts to people because he could and didn't need a reason. He was also very passionate about both the garden he grew, and his family. We came to realize that we, his family, happened to be another garden that he raised, nurtured, and protected. He taught us that about love and respect. And the week before he passed away from liver cancer, all I could do was listen to this song, seeing the arrow fly with each breath he painfully took. Needless to say, we had this played at his funeral. It described him to a T, and I am so thankful that RUSH wrote such a beautiful song. Now if I could only listen to it without crying and thinking of my grandpa, I'd be pretty ok. n-n;

Just learned the guitar solo and it’s so full of soul. It’s an absolute joy. How do you come up with something so perfect for the song? It’s unbelievable.

Every time I watch this there is tears in my eyes and I am 62 years old an old rush fanatic

I thought I was processing this loss. All I could do was think about the amazing things he did. Musically. Literally. Personally. Spiritually. Then I listen to this song, and I am in tears.

To this day, I cannot listen to this song without tearing up. So much beauty and emotion throughout this song.

The song “ The Garden” was the song chosen by me to dance with my daughter at her wedding. This song says it all about love, family, memories, and the measure of a life.

When this song came out, I truly do not think any of us knew exactly how poignant it was gonna be. THE PERFECT ending to not only the album, but of the legacy in whole. Now knowing how the Watchmaker would craft the ending.

Watching this after learning of the Professor’s passing, this song takes on such new meaning. Rest In Peace Legend.

Part of me died yesterday after hearing the news of his passing. Neil and the other members of Rush helped shape my affinity for music. Being a shy creature myself, Neil's struggles with attention struck such a cord in me. What a drummer, crafter of profound lyrics and a humble human being. R.I.P.

I was sitting way in the back of the arena in Toronto during the Clockwork Angels Rush concert. Rush were way in the distance, the size of ants. Still, when they played this song, I was hit hard with emotion. The tears came. Because of this one song, it was all worth it.

This song and the song called "Losing it" has to be one of the most poetic songs ever written both lyrically and musically. IMO 🙂

And with what happened today with Neil, it is more than clear that “The Garden” was a good bye.

The last song of the last album. And so Neil Peart, the Professor, is nurturing and protecting his garden beyond the clouds. RIP my lifelong friend.

I can't play along to this, I have to stop and fight tears.

I wonder when I'll finally be able to watch this without shedding a tear or two.

Neil just left us and had to watch this again and again with tears in my eyes.

Who's cutting onions in here? But in all seriousness, I walked past a red fire hydrant today on my lunch break and I thought of a certain album and I said a silent Thank You to the three men that created this memory, and I mourn the loss of our beloved and wise Professor.

Clockwork angels is a masterpiece❤️

Rush. They knew the deal. Grateful to have grown up with them and that they lasted long enough for me to have passed them along to my own kids.

Listening to this at work, I had to take a break and go outside and ad to the rain..

My heart is broken Godspeed you sill be sooo missed.

Alex Lifeson guitar solo is a masterpiece .. Insane..!!

The fact that Rush retired and Neil is gone and I will never have a chance to see Rush again and never get to anticipate new Rush material makes me feel every one of my 50 years right now.

This song is an absolute Masterpiece. Rush has got to be one of the greatest bands of all time

Goodbye Neil. I love you, Sir. You will be missed. RIP.

This is Neil's swan song, to me..... Instant tears...which he would hate... RIP you beautiful lyricist...

I am a fan since the late 70's. This is the first time that they made me cry. RIP to the Professor

"I'll go with the wind I'll stand in the light" RIP Neil

I have no doubt that Neil intended this to be his last word as a musician, and he made it count.

Knowing these 3 will not walk out together again puts tears in a grown man’s eyes. Legends

If you look a their whole catalog of songs, especially this album, it is like Neil was leaving a set of instructions and wisdom for his daughter. The wold is a lesser a place without our favorite trio. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! We fans will never forget and will pass it along to our children.