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