"2112" was written by Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil 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 into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or a Temple Paper in the evening.
"My friend Jon always said it was nicer than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer Planets. We have had since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded 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 good life, I I was happy. Then I found something that it all..."
I. "And the shall inherit the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "The massive grey of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think every single facet of every life is and directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all after by the benevolent wisdom of the priests..." taken care of everything The words you hear the songs you The pictures that give to your eyes 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 computers fill the hallowed We are the Priests of the of Syrinx All the of life are held within our walls
Look this world we made Equality our in trade Come and the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice world Let the be unfurled Hold the Red Star proudly in hand
We are the Priests of the Temples of Our computers fill 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 room 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 it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the to make them sound differently. As I struck the wires my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How different it be from the music of the Temples! I can't to tell the priests about it! ..."
What can strange device be? When I touch it, it gives a sound It's got wires that vibrate and music What can thing be that I found?
See how it sings like a sad And screams out its pain that build high like a mountain Or notes fall gently like rain
I can't wait to this new wonder The will all see its light Let them all make own music The Priests praise my name on this
IV. ... "In the sudden silence as I playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were words of rejection! of praise, sullen dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Brown ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his feet..."
I know most unusual To come you so But I've found an miracle I thought you should know
Listen to my And hear it can do There's here as strong as life I know that it reach you
Yes, we know nothing new It's just a of time We no need for ancient ways The world is doing
Another toy will destroy The race of man Forget about your silly It fit the plan, no!
I believe you're saying These things just can't be Our world could use this Just what we might do
to my music And hear it can do something here as strong as life I know it will reach you
annoy us further We have our to do Just think about the What use have for you?
Another toy help destroy The elder of man Forget about your whim It fit the plan
V. The Dream ... "I guess it was a dream, but even now it all so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the beckoning of the oracle 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 of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and understanding as I saw a different way to life, a way that had been crushed by the Federation ago. I saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss of all things ..."
I wandered home though the streets And fell into a sleep Escape to beyond the night Dream can't you show me the
I atop a spiral stair An confronts me there He leads me on years away Through nights, galactic days
I see the works of gifted That grace this strange and wondrous I see the hand of man With mind and open eyes
They left the long ago The elder race still learn and Their power grows purpose strong To claim the where they belong Home, to tear the down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my refuge in my despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer 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 is still in my eyes The dream is in my head I heave a sigh and sadly And lie a in bed I wish that it might to pass Not fade like all my
Just think of my life might be In a world like I seen I don't think I can on Carry on this cold and empty Oh...noo!
My spirits are low in the depths of My spills over...
VII. Finale Attention all Planets of the Solar all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all of the Solar Federation We have control. We assumed control. We assumed control.