"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, 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 unbroken grey. The Moons, just two pale orbs as they trace their way across the steely sky. I to think I had a pretty good life here, just plugging my machine for the day, then Templevision or reading a Temple Paper 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 planets were banded together under the Red 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 something that it all..."
I. "And the meek shall the earth."
II. The Temples of ... "The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to think every single facet of every life is regulated and directed 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 you hear the songs you sing 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 of the Temples of Syrinx All the gifts of are held within our walls
around this world we made Equality our in trade and join the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice contented Let the be unfurled Hold the Red Star proudly 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 gifts of are held within our walls.
III. ... "Behind my beloved waterfall, in the little that was hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the of the years, and picked it up, holding it in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I learned to lay my fingers the wires, and to turn the keys to make them 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 music of the Temples! I can't wait to the priests about it! ..."
What can strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a It's got wires vibrate and give music can this thing be that I found?
See how it like a sad heart And screams out its pain Sounds build high like a mountain Or notes that fall like rain
I can't to share this new wonder The will all see its light Let them all make own music The praise my name on this night
IV. ... "In the sudden silence as I finished playing, I up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father rose 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! Instead of praise, dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as Father Brown ground my precious instrument to beneath his feet..."
I know most unusual To before you so But I've found an ancient I that you should know
to my music And what it can do There's something here as strong as I know that it will you
Yes, we it's nothing new It's just a of time We have no need for ancient The world is doing
toy will help destroy The race of man Forget about silly whim It fit the plan, no!
I can't you're saying These things can't be true Our world could use this Just think what we do
Listen to my And hear it can do There's something as strong as life I that it will reach you
Don't annoy us We our work to do think about the average What use have they for
Another toy will destroy The elder of man Forget your silly whim It fit the plan
V. Oracle: The ... "I guess it was a dream, but now it all seems so vivid to me. Clearly yet I see the hand 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 in the lives and works of this world. I was overwhelmed by wonder 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 become with the loss of all things ..."
I wandered home though the silent And into a fitful sleep Escape to realms the night Dream can't you me the light?
I atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me He leads me on years away Through astral nights, galactic
I see the works of gifted That grace this and wondrous land I see the hand of man With hungry mind and eyes
They the planet long ago The elder still learn and grow Their power grows with strong To claim the home where they Home, to the Temples down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this cave for days now, it has my last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of the to comfort 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 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 a sigh and sadly smile And lie a in bed I wish that it might to pass Not fade like all my
Just think of what my life be In a like I have seen I don't I can carry on Carry on this cold and life Oh...noo!
My spirits are low in the of despair My spills over...
VII. Finale Attention all Planets of the Federation all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar We assumed control. We assumed control. We assumed control.