"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, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, two pale orbs as trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a good life here, just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple 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 surviving were banded together under the Red Star of the 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 something that changed it all..."
I. "And the meek inherit the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "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 regulated and from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked by the benevolent wisdom of the priests..." taken care of everything The you hear the songs you sing 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 Priests of the of Syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed We are the Priests of the of Syrinx All the gifts of life are held our walls
Look around world we made Equality our in trade Come and join the of Man Oh what a nice world Let the banners be Hold the Red Star proudly high in
We are the Priests of the of Syrinx Our great computers fill the halls. We are the of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of life are within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room 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 what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my 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 priests it! ..."
What can strange device be? When I it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires vibrate and give music What can this thing be I found?
See how it sings a sad heart And joyously screams out its that build high like a mountain Or notes that gently like rain
I can't wait to share new wonder The people will all see its Let them all 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. Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice throughout the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, were words of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious to splinters beneath his feet..."
I it's most unusual To before you so But I've found an ancient I that you should know
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something here as strong as I know that it will you
Yes, we it's nothing new just a waste of time We no need for ancient ways The world is fine
Another toy help destroy The race of man Forget about your silly It fit the plan, no!
I believe you're saying These things just be true Our world could use this Just think we might do
to my music And hear it can do There's something here as as life I know that it will you
Don't annoy us We have our to do Just think about the What use have for you?
Another toy will help 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 to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the oracle as he at the summit of the staircase" ... ... "I see the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works of world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and understanding as I saw a completely 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 these ..."
I wandered home though the streets And fell into a fitful Escape to realms the night Dream can't you me the light?
I atop a spiral stair An oracle me there He leads me on years away Through astral nights, days
I see the works of gifted grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man With mind and open eyes
left the planet long ago The race still learn and grow Their power grows with strong To the home where they belong Home, to the Temples down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last 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 peace at last."
The is still in my eyes The dream is in my head I heave a sigh and smile And lie a in bed I wish it might come to pass Not fade like all my
Just think of what my might be In a world like I have I don't think I can on on this cold and empty life Oh...noo!
My are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood over...
VII. Grand Attention all Planets of the Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar We have control. We have control. We have control.