"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and 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 vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, two pale orbs as they trace their way across the sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here, just into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple in the evening.
"My friend Jon always it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving were together under 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 life, I thought I was happy. Then I found that changed it all..."
I. "And the shall inherit the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "The grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think that every facet of every is regulated and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent of the priests..." We've care of everything The words you hear the you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your one for all and all for one We work together sons Never need to how or why
We are the of the Temples of Syrinx Our great fill the hallowed halls We are the of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of life are within our walls
Look around this world we our stock in trade Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a contented world Let the banners be Hold the Red Star proudly in hand
We are the Priests of the of Syrinx Our great computers the hallowed halls. We are the Priests of the of Syrinx All the gifts of life are within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I 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 learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to the keys 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 can't wait to tell the about it! ..."
What can this device be? When I it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate and music What can this thing be that I
See how it sings like a sad And joyously out its pain Sounds build high like a mountain Or that fall gently like rain
I can't wait to share 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 as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, were words of quiet rejection! of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet..."
I know it's unusual To before you so But I've an ancient miracle I thought that you should
to my music And hear it can do There's something here as strong as I that it will reach you
Yes, we it's nothing new It's just a of time We have no need for ways The world is fine
Another toy will destroy The race of man Forget about silly whim It fit the plan, no!
I believe you're saying These things just can't be Our could use this beauty Just think what we do
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something here as strong as I know it will reach you
Don't us further We have our to do Just think about the use have they for you?
Another toy help destroy The elder of man Forget about silly whim It fit the plan
V. The Dream ... "I guess it was a dream, but now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning of the oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase" ... ... "I see the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities and the pure spirit of man revealed in the and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by both and understanding 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 with the loss of all these things ..."
I wandered though the silent streets And fell into a fitful Escape to beyond the night Dream can't you show me the
I stand atop a spiral An oracle confronts me He leads me on years away Through astral nights, galactic
I see the works of gifted That grace strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man With hungry and open eyes
They left the planet ago The elder race learn and grow power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they 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 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 that with my death I may pass the world of my dream, and know at last."
The sleep is in my eyes The dream is in my head I heave a sigh and sadly And lie a in bed I that it might come to pass Not like all my dreams
Just think of my life might be In a world like I seen I don't I can carry on on this cold and empty life Oh...noo!
My are low in the depths of despair My spills over...
VII. Finale all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation We assumed control. We have control. We assumed control.