I.
"And the meek shall the earth."
II. of Syrinx
...(The massive grey walls of the rise from the) (heart of every federation city. I have always awed) (by them, to think that single facet of every life is) (regulated and from within!) (Our books, our music) (Our work and play are all looked by the benevolent) (Wisdom of the Priests)...
We've care of everything From words you read and to songs you The pictures that give pleasure to eyes. one for all and all for one We work together, sons. need to wonder how or why.
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our great computers fill our halls. We are the Priests of the Temples of All the gifts of life are held our walls.
Look this world we made Equality, our in trade. and join the Brotherhood of Man. Oh, a nice contented world. Let the banners be the Red Star proudly high in hand.
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our computers fill our hallowed halls. We are the of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of are held within our walls.
III. ...(Behind my beloved waterfall, in the room that was) (hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I away the) (dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it in) (my hands. I had no idea it might be, but it was) (beautiful)... ...(I learned to lay my across the wires, and to turn) (the keys to make them differently. As I struck the) (wires with my other hand, I produced my harmonious) (sounds, and my own music!) (How it could be) (from the of the temples! I cant wait to tell the) (Priests it!)...
What can this device be? When I it, it gives forth a sound. It's got wires vibrate and give music. What can this be that I found?
See how it sings a sad heart And screams out its pain. Sounds that build high a mountain Or notes that fall gently rain.
I can't wait to this new wonder The people all see its light. Let them all their own music The Priests praise my name on night.
IV. ...(In the silence as I finished playing, I looked up) (o a circle of grim, faces. Father brown) (rose to his feet, and his somnolent echoed) (throughout the silent hall)... ...(Instead of the joy that I expected, they were) (words of rejection! Instead of praise, sullen) (dismissal. I in shock and horror as father brown) (ground my precious to splinters beneath his) (feet)...
I know it's unusual to come before you so But I've found an miracle I thought that you should know.
Listen to my music, and what it can do. something here as strong as life I that it will reach you.
Yes, we know, it's nothing new, it's just a of time. We have no need for ancient ways, the is doing fine.
toy will help destroy the elder race of man! Forget about your silly whim, it fit the plan.
I believe you're saying, these things just can't be true. Our world use this beauty, just think what we might do. Listen to my music, and what it can do. something here as strong as life I know it will reach you.
Don't annoy us further, we have our to do. Just think the average -- what use have they for you?
Another toy will help destroy the race of man. Forget about your silly whim, it fit the plan.
V. The Dream
...(I guess it was a dream, but now it all seems so) (vivid to me. yet I see the beckoning hand of the) (Oracle as he at the summit of the staircase)... ...(I see still the beauty of the sculptured cities) (and the pure of man revealed in the lives and works) (of this world. I was overwhelmed by both and) (understanding as I saw a different way to life) (A way had been crushed by the federation long ago.) (I saw now how meaningless life had with the loss) (of all things)...
I wandered home though the silent And fell a fitful sleep. Escape to realms beyond the Dream, can't you show me the
I atop a spiral stair An confronts me there. He leads me on years away Through nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted That this strange and wondrous land. I see the of man arise With mind and open eyes.
left the planet long ago The elder race learn and grow. Their power grows with strong To claim the home where belong. Home, to tear the down... Home, to change...
VI. ...(I have not this cave for days now, it has become) (my last refuge in my total despair. I only the music of) (the to comfort me now. I can no longer live) (under the of the federation, but there is no other) (place to go. My last hope is that with my I may pass) (into the world of my dream, and know at last)...
The sleep is in my eyes The dream is in my head. I heave a sigh and smile And lie a in bed. I wish that it might to pass Not fade all my dreams. Just of what my life might be In a like I have seen. I don't I can carry on Carry on cold and empty life. Oh, no... My are low in the depths of despair... My spills over...
VII. Grand Attention, all Planets of the Federation... Attention, all of the Solar Federation... Attention, all Planets of the Federation. We have control. We have control. We have control.