Fly by Night is the second studio album by the Canadian rock band Rush, released on February 14, 1975, by Mercury Records. It was the first Rush album to showcase elements of progressive rock for which the band has become known. It was also the first to feature lyricist and drummer Neil Peart, who replaced original drummer John Rutsey the previous summer just prior to the band's first North American tour. Peart took over as Rush's primary lyricist, and the abundance of fantastical and philosophical themes in his compositions contrasted greatly with the simpler hard rock of the band's debut album. Lyrics: [Verse 1] Why try? I know why This feeling inside me says it's time I was gone Clear head, new life ahead It's time I was king now, not just one more pawn [Chorus] Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye, my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend [Verse 2] Moonrise, thoughtful eyes Staring back at me from the window beside No fright or hindsight Leaving behind that empty feeling inside [Chorus] Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye, my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend, whoa [Guitar Solo] [Chorus] Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye, my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend [Bridge] Start a new chapter, find what I'm after It's changing every day The change of a season's enough of a reason To want to get away Quiet and pensive, my thoughts apprehensive The hours drift away Leaving my homeland, playing a lone hand My life begins today [Chorus] Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye, my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye, my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend