"2112" was written by Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Pert of the band, Rush.
"I lie awake, out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging into a single plane, a vast sea of grey. The Twin Moons, just 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 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, the surviving planets banded together under the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate us a few new moons. I what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found that changed it all..."
I. "And the meek inherit the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "The massive grey of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and are all looked after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests..." We've taken of everything The words you hear the songs you The pictures that give pleasure to eyes one for all and all for one We together common sons need to wonder how or why
We are the Priests of the of Syrinx Our great fill the hallowed halls We are the Priests of the Temples of All the gifts of are held within our walls
Look this world we made Equality our stock in Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice contented Let the banners be Hold the Red proudly high in hand
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our computers fill the hallowed halls. We are the Priests of the of Syrinx All the of life are held within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was 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 it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to them sound differently. As I struck the wires with my hand, I produced my first sounds, and soon my own music! How different it could be from the music of the Temples! I can't to tell the priests 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 like a sad And screams out its pain Sounds build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently rain
I can't to share this new wonder The will all see its light Let them all their own music The praise my name on this night
IV. ... "In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a of grim, expressionless faces. Father rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed throughout the silent Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy I expected, they were words of quiet rejection! Instead of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and as Father Brown my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet..."
I know it's most To come you so But I've found an miracle I thought that you know
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something here as as life I know it will reach you
Yes, we know nothing new just a waste of time We no need for ancient ways The world is fine
toy will help destroy The elder of man about your silly whim It fit the plan, no!
I can't believe you're These things just can't be Our world could use beauty Just think what we do
to my music And what it can do There's something here as strong as I that it will reach you
Don't us further We have our to do Just think the average What use have they for
Another toy will destroy The race of man Forget about your silly It fit the plan
V. Oracle: The ... "I it was a dream, but even now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the oracle as he stood at the of the staircase" ... ... "I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the spirit of man 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 crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the of all these things ..."
I wandered home though the silent And fell a fitful sleep Escape to realms the night Dream you show me the light?
I stand atop a spiral An oracle me there He me on light years away Through nights, galactic days
I see the of gifted hands That grace strange and wondrous land I see the of man arise With hungry mind and eyes
left the planet long ago The race still learn and grow Their power with purpose strong To the home where they belong Home, to tear the 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 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 that my death I may pass into the world of my dream, and know at last."
The is still in my eyes The is still in my head I a sigh and sadly smile And lie a in bed I wish that it come to pass Not fade all my dreams
Just think of what my might be In a world I have seen I don't think I can on Carry on this cold and life Oh...noo!
My are low in the depths of despair My spills over...
VII. Grand Attention all Planets of the Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar Attention all Planets of the Solar We assumed control. We have control. We assumed control.