"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, Lifeson, and Neil Pert of the band, Rush.
"I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a 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 Templevision or reading a Temple Paper in the evening.
"My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving were banded together under the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The gave us a few new moons. I believed I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I something that changed it all..."
I. "And the shall inherit the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "The massive grey walls of the Temples from the heart of every Federation city. I have 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 looked after by the wisdom of the priests..." We've taken care of The words you hear the songs you The pictures that give to your eyes one for all and all for one We work together common Never need to how or why
We are the Priests of the Temples of Our great computers the hallowed halls We are the Priests of the of Syrinx All the of life are held within our walls
Look around world we made our stock in trade Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice contented Let the banners be Hold the Red Star proudly high in
We are the Priests of the Temples of Our computers fill the hallowed halls. We are the Priests of the Temples of All the gifts of are held within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was beneath the cave, I found it. I away the dust of the years, and picked it up, it reverently in my hands. I had no idea 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 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 to tell the priests about it! ..."
What can this device be? When I it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires vibrate and give music What can thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad And joyously screams out its that build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently like
I can't wait to this new wonder The will all see its light Let them all make their own The Priests praise my name on this
IV. ... "In the sudden as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his voice echoed throughout the silent Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of rejection! Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and as Father Brown ground my instrument to splinters beneath his feet..."
I know it's most To before you so But found an ancient miracle I thought you should know
Listen to my And what it can do There's here as strong as life I know that it will you
Yes, we know it's new It's a waste of time We no need for ancient ways The world is fine
Another toy will destroy The elder of man Forget about silly whim It fit the plan, no!
I believe you're saying These things just be true Our could use this beauty Just what we might do
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something as strong as life I know that it will you
Don't annoy us We have our to do Just think about the use have they for you?
Another toy help 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 seems so vivid to me. yet I see the beckoning hand of the as he stood 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 this world. I was by both and understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, a way had been crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become the loss of all these things ..."
I wandered home though the silent And fell a fitful sleep Escape to beyond the night Dream can't you show me the
I atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me He leads me on years away astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of hands grace this strange and wondrous land I see the of man arise hungry mind and open eyes
They left the long ago The elder race still learn and Their power grows with purpose To claim the home they belong Home, to the Temples down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this for days now, it has become my last refuge in my despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no live under 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 sleep is still in my The dream is in my head I heave a and sadly 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 have I don't think I can on Carry on this cold and life Oh...noo!
My spirits are low in the of despair My lifeblood over...
VII. Finale all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation We have control. We have control. We have control.