"2112" was written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Pert of the band, Rush.
"I lie awake, out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging a single plane, a vast 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 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 here than under the atmospheric of the Outer Planets. We have had since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under the Red Star of the Federation. The less gave 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 meek inherit the earth."
II. The of Syrinx ... "The massive grey walls of the rise from the heart of every Federation city. I have always been awed by them, to 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 you hear the songs you sing The pictures that pleasure to your eyes one for all and all for one We work together sons Never 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 of life are held within our walls
Look around this world we Equality our stock in and join the Brotherhood of Man Oh what a nice world Let the be unfurled Hold the Red Star high in hand
We are the Priests of the Temples of Our great computers fill the 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 in my hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was beautiful" ... ... "I to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn the keys to make them sound differently. As I struck the with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious sounds, and soon my own music! How different it could be the music of the Temples! I can't wait to tell the about it! ..."
What can this device be? I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires vibrate and give music What can this thing be I found?
See how it like a sad heart And screams out its pain Sounds that build like a mountain Or that fall gently like rain
I can't wait to this new wonder The people will all see its Let them all make their own The Priests praise my on this night
IV. ... "In the silence as I finished playing, I looked up to a circle of grim, expressionless faces. Father Brown rose to his feet, and his voice echoed the silent Temple Hall." ... ... "Instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were 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 it's most unusual To before you so But found an ancient miracle I thought that you should
to my music And hear it can do There's something here as as life I that it will reach you
Yes, we it's nothing new It's a waste of time We have no need for ways The world is fine
Another toy will help The elder of man Forget about your silly It fit the plan, no!
I can't believe saying These things just can't be Our world use this beauty Just think we might do
to my music And what it can do There's something here as as life I that it will reach you
Don't annoy us We our work to do think about the average What use have for you?
Another toy help destroy The race of man Forget about silly whim It doesn't fit the
V. The Dream ... "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 incredible of the sculptured cities and the pure of man revealed 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 been crushed by the Federation long ago. I saw now how life had with the loss of all these things ..."
I wandered home though the streets And fell a fitful sleep Escape to realms the night Dream can't you show me the
I stand a spiral stair An confronts me there He me on light years away astral nights, galactic days
I see the works of hands That this 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 grows with purpose strong To the home where they belong Home, to tear the down... Home, to change...
VI. ... "I have not left this cave for 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 longer live under the control of the Federation, but 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 is still in my head I heave a and sadly smile And lie a in bed I wish that it come to pass Not like all my dreams
Just think of my life might be In a world I have seen I don't think I can on Carry on cold and empty life Oh...noo!
My spirits are low in the depths of My spills over...
VII. Grand Attention all of the Solar Federation all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Federation We have control. We assumed control. We assumed control.