Show Don't Tell RUSH Presto 1989

the whole song is talking about people who go around saying one thing, and doing another. This is classic Neil Peart, gently rebuking those who claim faith or belief in a religion or culture, but betray themselves by acting in a way that does not reflect the basic morals of what they believe.

Show Don't Tell    ------Rush How many times do you hear it? It goes on all day long Everyone knows everything And no one's ever wrong Until later... Who can you believe? It's hard to play it safe But apart from a few good friends We don't take anything on faith Until later... Show...don't tell... (Show me, don't tell me) You've figured out the score (Show me, don't tell me) I've heard it all before (Show me, don't tell me) I don't care what you say (Show me, don't tell me) You can twist perceptions Reality won't budge You can raise objections I will be the judge And the jury I'll give it due reflection Watching from the fence Give the jury direction Based on the evidence I, the jury (Show me, don't tell me) Hey, order in the court (Show me, don't tell me) Let's try to keep it short (Show me, don't tell me) Enough of your demands (Show me, don't tell me) Witness take the stand (Show me, don't tell me) (Show me, don't tell me) Hey, order in the court (Show me, don't tell me) Let's try to keep it short (Show me, don't tell me) I don't care what you say (Show me, don't tell me) Let's see exhibit A