RUSH - 2112 lyrics
rate meI. overture<br>Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart<br><br>And the meek shall inherit the earth.<br><br>Ii. the temples of syrinx<br>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson<br><br>... the massive grey walls of the temples rise from the<br>Heart of every federation city. I have always been awed<br>By them, to think that every single facet of every life is<br>Regulated and directed from within! our books, our music,<br>Our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent<br>Wisdom of the priests...<br><br>We've taken care of everything<br>The words you hear the songs you sing<br>The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes<br>It's one for all and all for one<br>We work together common sons<br>Never need to wonder how or why<br><br>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx<br>Our great computers fill the hallowed halls<br>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx<br>All the gifts of life are held within our walls<br><br>Look around this world we made<br>Equality our stock in trade<br>Come and join the brotherhood of man<br>Oh what a nice contented world<br>Let the banners be unfurled<br>Hold the red star proudly high in hand<br><br>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx<br>Our great computers fill the hallowed halls.<br>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx<br>All the gifts of life are held within our walls.<br><br>Iii. discovery<br>Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson<br><br>... behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was<br>Hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the<br>Dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in<br>My hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was<br>Beautiful ...<br>... I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn<br>The keys to make them sound differently. as I struck the<br>Wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious<br>Sounds, and soon my own music! how different it could<br>Be from the music of the temples! I can't wait to tell the<br>Priests about it! ...<br><br>What can this strange device be? <br>When I touch it, it gives forth a sound<br>It's got wires that vibrate and give music<br>What can this thing be that I found? <br><br>See how it sings like a sad heart<br>And joyously screams out it's pain<br>Sounds that build high like a mountain<br>Or notes that fall gently like rain<br><br>I can't wait to share this new wonder<br>The people will all see it's light<br>Let them all make their own music<br>The priests praise my name on this night<br><br>Iv. presentation<br>Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson<br><br>... in the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up<br>To a circle of grim, expressionless faces. father brown<br>Rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed<br>Throughout the silent temple hall. ...<br>... instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were<br>Words of quiet rejection! instead of praise, sullen<br>Dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as father brown<br>Ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his<br>Feet...<br><br>I know it's most unusual<br>To come before you so<br>But I've found an ancient miracle<br>I thought that you should know<br><br>Listen to my music<br>And hear what it can do<br>There's something here as strong as life<br>I know that it will reach you<br><br>Yes, we know it's nothing new<br>It's just a waste of time<br>We have no need for ancient ways<br>The world is doing fine<br><br>Another toy will help destroy<br>The elder race of man<br>Forget about your silly whim<br>It doesn't fit the plan<br><br>I can't believe you're saying<br>These things just can't be true<br>Our world could use this beauty<br>Just think what we might do<br><br>Listen to my music<br>And hear what it can do<br>There's something here as strong as life<br>I know that it will reach you<br><br>Don't annoy us further<br>We have our work to do<br>Just think about the average<br>What use have they for you? <br><br>Another toy will help destroy<br>The elder race of man<br>Forget about your silly whim<br>It doesn't fit the plan<br><br>V. oracle: the dream<br>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson<br><br>... I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so<br>Vivid to me. clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the<br>Oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase ...<br>... I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities<br>And the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works<br>Of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and<br>Understanding as I saw a completely different way to life,<br>A way that had been crushed by the federation long ago. i<br>Saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss<br>Of all these things ...<br><br>I wandered home though silent streets<br>And fell into a fitful sleep<br>Escape to realms beyond the night<br>Dream can't you show me the light? <br><br>I stand atop a spiral stair<br>An oracle confronts me there<br>He leads me on light years away<br>Through astral nights, galactic days<br><br>I see the works of gifted hands<br>That grace this strange and wondrous land<br>I see the hand of man arise<br>With hungry mind and open eyes<br><br>They left the planets long ago<br>The elder race still learn and grow<br>Their power grows with purpose strong<br>To claim the home where they belong<br>Home, to tear the temples down...<br>Home, to change..<br><br>Vi. soliloquy<br>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson<br><br>... I have not left this cave for days now, it has become<br>My last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of<br>The waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live<br>Under the control of the federation, but there is no other<br>Place to go. my last hope is that with my death I may pass<br>Into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.<br><br>The sleep is still in my eyes<br>The dream is still in my head<br>I heave a sigh and sadly smile<br>And lie a while in bed<br>I wish that it might come to pass<br>Not fade like all my dreams<br><br>Just think of what my life might be<br>In a world like I have seen<br>I don't think I can carry on<br>Carry on this cold and empty life<br>Oh...noo!<br><br>My spirits are low in the depths of despair<br>My lifeblood spills over..<br><br>Vii. grand finale<br>Music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart<br><br>Attention all planets of the solar federation<br>Attention all planets of the solar federation<br>Attention all planets of the solar federation<br>We have assumed control.<br>We have assumed control.<br>We have assumed control.
