"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Pert of the band, Rush.
"I lie awake, staring out at the of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, two pale as they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here, just plugging my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Paper in the evening.
"My friend Jon always said it was nicer than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had peace 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under the Red Star of the Federation. The less fortunate us a few new moons. I believed I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found something that it all..."
I. "And the meek inherit the earth."
II. The of Syrinx ... "The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of Federation city. I always been 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 after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests..." We've taken care of The words you hear the you sing The that give pleasure to your eyes one for all and all for one We work together common need to wonder how or why
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our computers fill the hallowed halls We are the Priests of the Temples of All the gifts of life are held within our
Look around this we made our stock in trade Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh a nice contented world Let the be unfurled the Red Star proudly high in hand
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our computers fill the hallowed 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 room 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 idea what it be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make sound 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 of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the priests about it! ..."
What can strange device be? When I it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate and give What can thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad And joyously screams out its Sounds that build high a mountain Or notes fall gently like rain
I can't wait to this new wonder The people will all see its Let them all make their own The Priests my name on this 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 voice throughout the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet..."
I know most unusual To come you so But I've found an ancient I that you should know
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something as strong as life I know that it reach 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 can't believe saying These things can't be true Our world could use beauty think what we might do
Listen to my And hear it can do There's here as strong as life I know that it will you
Don't annoy us We our work to do Just think about the use have they for you?
Another toy will help The elder of man Forget about your whim 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 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 spirit of man revealed in the lives and works of world. I was overwhelmed by both and understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way that had been crushed by the long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the of all these things ..."
I wandered home though the silent And fell into a sleep to realms beyond the night 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 gifted That grace this strange and wondrous I see the of man arise With mind and open eyes
They the planet long ago The elder race learn and grow Their power grows with strong To claim the home they belong Home, to the Temples down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to 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 is still in my eyes The dream is still in my I heave a and sadly smile And lie a in bed I wish that it might come to Not fade like all my
Just think of my life might 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. Grand Attention all Planets of the Solar Attention all of the Solar Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation We have control. We assumed control. We have control.