"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil of the band, Rush.
"I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Moons, just two pale orbs as they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to I had a pretty good here, just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or a Temple Paper in the evening.
"My Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the planets were banded together under the Red of the Solar Federation. The less gave us a few new moons. I believed what I was told. I thought it was a life, I thought I was happy. Then I found something that it all..."
I. "And the meek shall the earth."
II. The of Syrinx ... "The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the of every Federation city. I have always awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent of the priests..." We've care of everything The words you hear the you sing The pictures give pleasure to your eyes one for all and all for one We work together common Never to wonder how or why
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our great fill the hallowed halls We are the of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of are held within our walls
around this world we made Equality our in trade Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a contented world Let the be unfurled Hold the Red Star high in hand
We are the Priests of the Temples of Our great computers fill the halls. We are the of the Temples of Syrinx All the of life are held within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little that was hidden beneath the cave, I it. I brushed away the dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in my hands. I had no what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to the keys to make them differently. As I struck the wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the about it! ..."
What can this strange be? When I touch it, it gives forth a It's got wires that vibrate and music What can this thing be that I
See how it sings a sad heart And joyously out its pain Sounds build high like a mountain Or that fall gently like rain
I wait to share this new wonder The will all see its light Let all make their own music The praise my name on this night
IV. ... "In the sudden silence as I playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his voice echoed the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the joy that I expected, they were words of quiet rejection! of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious instrument to splinters his feet..."
I know most unusual To come you so But found an ancient miracle I thought you should know
to my music And hear it can do There's something as strong as life I that it will reach you
Yes, we it's nothing new It's just a of time We have no need for ways The world is doing
toy will help destroy The elder of man Forget about your silly It fit the plan, no!
I can't you're saying These just can't be true Our world use this beauty Just what we might do
Listen to my And what it can do There's something here as strong as I know it will reach you
Don't us further We our work to do Just about the average What use they for you?
Another toy will destroy The elder of man Forget about your silly It doesn't fit the
V. Oracle: The ... "I guess it was a dream, but even now it all so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the hand of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase" ... ... "I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured and the pure of man revealed in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had with the loss of all these things ..."
I wandered home though the silent And fell into a sleep Escape to beyond the night Dream you show me the light?
I atop a spiral stair An oracle me there He leads me on light years Through astral nights, galactic
I see the works of hands That grace this and wondrous land I see the hand of man With hungry mind and eyes
They the planet long ago The race still learn and grow Their grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they Home, to tear the down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this cave for now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other to go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass the world of my dream, and know at last."
The sleep is still in my The dream is still in my I a sigh and sadly smile And lie a in bed I wish that it might to pass Not like all my dreams
Just think of what my life be In a like I have seen I don't think I can on Carry on cold and empty life Oh...noo!
My are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood over...
VII. Finale Attention all of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar We have control. We have control. We have control.