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<blockquote data-quote="Floyd" data-source="post: 457" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><strong>2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx</strong></p><p>I. overture</p><p>Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart</p><p></p><p>And the meek shall inherit the earth.</p><p></p><p>Ii. the temples of syrinx</p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>... the massive grey walls of the temples rise from the</p><p>Heart of every federation city. I have always been awed</p><p>By them, to think that every single facet of every life is</p><p>Regulated and directed from within! our books, our music,</p><p>Our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent</p><p>Wisdom of the priests...</p><p></p><p>We've taken care of everything</p><p>The words you hear the songs you sing</p><p>The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes</p><p>It's one for all and all for one</p><p>We work together common sons</p><p>Never need to wonder how or why</p><p></p><p>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx</p><p>Our great computers fill the hallowed halls</p><p>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx</p><p>All the gifts of life are held within our walls</p><p></p><p>Look around this world we made</p><p>Equality our stock in trade</p><p>Come and join the brotherhood of man</p><p>Oh what a nice contented world</p><p>Let the banners be unfurled</p><p>Hold the red star proudly high in hand</p><p></p><p>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx</p><p>Our great computers fill the hallowed halls.</p><p>We are the priests of the temples of syrinx</p><p>All the gifts of life are held within our walls.</p><p></p><p>Iii. discovery</p><p>Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>... behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was</p><p>Hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the</p><p>Dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in</p><p>My hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was</p><p>Beautiful ...</p><p>... I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn</p><p>The keys to make them sound differently. as I struck the</p><p>Wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious</p><p>Sounds, and soon my own music! how different it could</p><p>Be from the music of the temples! I can't wait to tell the</p><p>Priests about it! ...</p><p></p><p>What can this strange device be?</p><p>When I touch it, it gives forth a sound</p><p>It's got wires that vibrate and give music</p><p>What can this thing be that I found?</p><p></p><p>See how it sings like a sad heart</p><p>And joyously screams out it's pain</p><p>Sounds that build high like a mountain</p><p>Or notes that fall gently like rain</p><p></p><p>I can't wait to share this new wonder</p><p>The people will all see it's light</p><p>Let them all make their own music</p><p>The priests praise my name on this night</p><p></p><p>Iv. presentation</p><p>Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>... in the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up</p><p>To a circle of grim, expressionless faces. father brown</p><p>Rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed</p><p>Throughout the silent temple hall. ...</p><p>... instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were</p><p>Words of quiet rejection! instead of praise, sullen</p><p>Dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as father brown</p><p>Ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his</p><p>Feet...</p><p></p><p>I know it's most unusual</p><p>To come before you so</p><p>But I've found an ancient miracle</p><p>I thought that you should know</p><p></p><p>Listen to my music</p><p>And hear what it can do</p><p>There's something here as strong as life</p><p>I know that it will reach you</p><p></p><p>Yes, we know it's nothing new</p><p>It's just a waste of time</p><p>We have no need for ancient ways</p><p>The world is doing fine</p><p></p><p>Another toy will help destroy</p><p>The elder race of man</p><p>Forget about your silly whim</p><p>It doesn't fit the plan</p><p></p><p>I can't believe you're saying</p><p>These things just can't be true</p><p>Our world could use this beauty</p><p>Just think what we might do</p><p></p><p>Listen to my music</p><p>And hear what it can do</p><p>There's something here as strong as life</p><p>I know that it will reach you</p><p></p><p>Don't annoy us further</p><p>We have our work to do</p><p>Just think about the average</p><p>What use have they for you?</p><p></p><p>Another toy will help destroy</p><p>The elder race of man</p><p>Forget about your silly whim</p><p>It doesn't fit the plan</p><p></p><p>V. oracle: the dream</p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>... I guess it was a dream, but even now it all seems so</p><p>Vivid to me. clearly yet I see the beckoning hand of the</p><p>Oracle as he stood at the summit of the staircase ...</p><p>... I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities</p><p>And the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works</p><p>Of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and</p><p>Understanding as I saw a completely different way to life,</p><p>A way that had been crushed by the federation long ago. i</p><p>Saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss</p><p>Of all these things ...</p><p></p><p>I wandered home though silent streets</p><p>And fell into a fitful sleep</p><p>Escape to realms beyond the night</p><p>Dream can't you show me the light?</p><p></p><p>I stand atop a spiral stair</p><p>An oracle confronts me there</p><p>He leads me on light years away</p><p>Through astral nights, galactic days</p><p></p><p>I see the works of gifted hands</p><p>That grace this strange and wondrous land</p><p>I see the hand of man arise</p><p>With hungry mind and open eyes</p><p></p><p>They left the planets long ago</p><p>The elder race still learn and grow</p><p>Their power grows with purpose strong</p><p>To claim the home where they belong</p><p>Home, to tear the temples down...</p><p>Home, to change..</p><p></p><p>Vi. soliloquy</p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>... I have not left this cave for days now, it has become</p><p>My last refuge in my total despair. I have only the music of</p><p>The waterfall to comfort me now. I can no longer live</p><p>Under the control of the federation, but there is no other</p><p>Place to go. my last hope is that with my death I may pass</p><p>Into the world of my dream, and know peace at last.</p><p></p><p>The sleep is still in my eyes</p><p>The dream is still in my head</p><p>I heave a sigh and sadly smile</p><p>And lie a while in bed</p><p>I wish that it might come to pass</p><p>Not fade like all my dreams</p><p></p><p>Just think of what my life might be</p><p>In a world like I have seen</p><p>I don't think I can carry on</p><p>Carry on this cold and empty life</p><p>Oh...noo!</p><p></p><p>My spirits are low in the depths of despair</p><p>My lifeblood spills over..</p><p></p><p>Vii. grand finale</p><p>Music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart</p><p></p><p>Attention all planets of the solar federation</p><p>Attention all planets of the solar federation</p><p>Attention all planets of the solar federation</p><p>We have assumed control.</p><p>We have assumed control.</p><p>We have assumed control.</p><p><strong>A Passage to Bangkok</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>Our first stop is in bogota</p><p>To check columbian fields</p><p>The natives smile and pass along</p><p>A sample of their yield</p><p>Sweet jamaican pipe dreams</p><p>Golden acapulco nights</p><p>Then morocco, and the east,</p><p>Fly by morning light</p><p></p><p>We're on the train to bangkok</p><p>Aboard the thailand express</p><p>We'll hit the stops along the way</p><p>We only stop for the best</p><p></p><p>Wreathed in smoke in lebanon</p><p>We burn the midnight oil</p><p>The fragrance of afghanistan</p><p>Rewards a long day's toil pulling into katmandu</p><p>Smoke rings fill the air</p><p>Perfumed by a nepal night</p><p>The express gets you there</p><p><strong>The Twilight Zone</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>A pleasant faced man steps up to greet you</p><p>He smiles and says he's pleased to meet you</p><p>Beneath his hat the strangeness lies</p><p>Take it off, he's got three eyes</p><p>Truth is false and logic lost</p><p>Now the fourth dimension is crossed</p><p></p><p>You have entered the twilight zone</p><p>Beyond this world strange things are known</p><p>Use the key, unlock the door</p><p>See what your fate might have in store</p><p>Come explore your dreams' creation</p><p>Enter this world of imagination</p><p></p><p>Wake up lost in an empty town</p><p>Wondering why no one else is around</p><p>Look up to see a giant boy</p><p>You've just become his brand new toy</p><p>No escape, no place to hide</p><p>Here where time and space collide</p><p><strong>Lessons</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Words and music by alex lifeson</p><p></p><p>Sweet memories flashing very quickly by</p><p>Reminding me giving me a reason why</p><p>I know that my goal is more than a thought</p><p>I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught</p><p></p><p>You know we've told you before</p><p>But you didn't hear us then</p><p>So you still question why</p><p>You didn't listen again</p><p></p><p>Sweet memories I never thought it would be like this</p><p>Reminding me just how close I came to missing</p><p>I know that this is the way for me to go</p><p>You'll be there when you know what I know</p><p><strong>Tears</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Words and music by geddy lee</p><p></p><p>All of the seasons</p><p>And all of the days</p><p>All of the reasons</p><p>Why I've felt this way</p><p>So long</p><p>So long</p><p></p><p>Then lost in that feeling</p><p>I looked in your eyes</p><p>I noticed emotion</p><p>And that you had cried</p><p>For me</p><p>I can see</p><p></p><p>What would touch me deeper</p><p>Tears that fall from eyes</p><p>That only cry?</p><p>Would it touch you deeper</p><p>Than tears that fall from eyes</p><p>That know why?</p><p></p><p>A lifetime of questions</p><p>Tears on your cheek</p><p>I tasted the answers</p><p>And my body was weak</p><p>For you</p><p>The truth</p><p><strong>Something for Nothing</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee</p><p></p><p>Waiting for the winds of change</p><p>To sweep the clouds away</p><p>Waiting for the rainbow's end</p><p>To cast it's gold your way</p><p>Countless ways</p><p>You pass the days</p><p></p><p>Waiting for someone to call</p><p>And turn your world around</p><p>Looking for an answer to</p><p>The question you have found</p><p>Looking for</p><p>An open door</p><p></p><p>You don't get something for nothing</p><p>You don't get freedom for free</p><p>You won't get wise</p><p>With the sleep still in your eyes</p><p>No matter what your dreams might be</p><p></p><p>What you own is your own kingdom</p><p>What you do is your own glory</p><p>What you love is your own power</p><p>What you live is your own story</p><p>In your head is the answer</p><p>Let it guide you along</p><p>Let your heart be the anchor</p><p>And the beat of your own song</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Floyd, post: 457, member: 1"] [B]2112 Overture/The Temples of Syrinx[/B] I. overture Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart And the meek shall inherit the earth. Ii. the temples of syrinx Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... the massive grey walls of the temples rise from the Heart of every federation city. I have always been awed By them, to think that every single facet of every life is Regulated and directed from within! our books, our music, Our work and play are all looked after by the benevolent Wisdom of the priests... We've taken care of everything The words you hear the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes It's one for all and all for one We work together common sons Never need to wonder how or why We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls Look around this world we made Equality our stock in trade Come and join the brotherhood of man Oh what a nice contented world Let the banners be unfurled Hold the red star proudly high in hand We are the priests of the temples of syrinx Our great computers fill the hallowed halls. We are the priests of the temples of syrinx All the gifts of life are held within our walls. Iii. discovery Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson ... behind my beloved waterfall, in the little room that was Hidden beneath the cave, I found it. I brushed away the Dust of the years, and picked it up, holding it reverently in My hands. I had no idea what it might be, but it was Beautiful ... ... I learned to lay my fingers across the wires, and to turn The keys to make them sound differently. as I struck the Wires with my other hand, I produced my first harmonious Sounds, and soon my own music! how different it could Be from the music of the temples! I can't wait to tell the Priests about it! ... What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound It's got wires that vibrate and give music What can this thing be that I found? See how it sings like a sad heart And joyously screams out it's pain Sounds that build high like a mountain Or notes that fall gently like rain I can't wait to share this new wonder The people will all see it's light Let them all make their own music The priests praise my name on this night Iv. presentation Words by neil peart, music by alex lifeson ... in the sudden silence as I finished playing, I looked up To a circle of grim, expressionless faces. father brown Rose to his feet, and his somnolent voice echoed Throughout the silent temple hall. ... ... instead of the grateful joy that I expected, they were Words of quiet rejection! instead of praise, sullen Dismissal. I watched in shock and horror as father brown Ground my precious instrument to splinters beneath his Feet... I know it's most unusual To come before you so But I've found an ancient miracle I thought that you should know Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Yes, we know it's nothing new It's just a waste of time We have no need for ancient ways The world is doing fine Another toy will help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesn't fit the plan I can't believe you're saying These things just can't be true Our world could use this beauty Just think what we might do Listen to my music And hear what it can do There's something here as strong as life I know that it will reach you Don't annoy us further We have our work to do Just think about the average What use have they for you? Another toy will help destroy The elder race of man Forget about your silly whim It doesn't fit the plan V. oracle: the dream Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... I guess 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 summit of the staircase ... ... I see still the incredible beauty of the sculptured cities And the pure spirit of man revealed in the lives and works Of this world. I was overwhelmed by both wonder and Understanding as I saw a completely different way to life, A way that had been crushed by the federation long ago. i Saw now how meaningless life had become with the loss Of all these things ... I wandered home though silent streets And fell into a fitful sleep Escape to realms beyond the night Dream can't you show me the light? I stand atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me there He leads me on light years away Through astral nights, galactic days I see the works of gifted hands That grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man arise With hungry mind and open eyes They left the planets long ago The elder race still learn and grow Their power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they belong Home, to tear the temples down... Home, to change.. Vi. soliloquy Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson ... I have not left this cave for days now, it has become My last refuge in my total 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 there is no other Place to go. my last hope is that with my death I may pass Into the world of my dream, and know peace at last. The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I don't think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Oh...noo! My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over.. Vii. grand finale Music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation Attention all planets of the solar federation We have assumed control. We have assumed control. We have assumed control. [B]A Passage to Bangkok[/B] Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson Our first stop is in bogota To check columbian fields The natives smile and pass along A sample of their yield Sweet jamaican pipe dreams Golden acapulco nights Then morocco, and the east, Fly by morning light We're on the train to bangkok Aboard the thailand express We'll hit the stops along the way We only stop for the best Wreathed in smoke in lebanon We burn the midnight oil The fragrance of afghanistan Rewards a long day's toil pulling into katmandu Smoke rings fill the air Perfumed by a nepal night The express gets you there [B]The Twilight Zone[/B] Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifeson A pleasant faced man steps up to greet you He smiles and says he's pleased to meet you Beneath his hat the strangeness lies Take it off, he's got three eyes Truth is false and logic lost Now the fourth dimension is crossed You have entered the twilight zone Beyond this world strange things are known Use the key, unlock the door See what your fate might have in store Come explore your dreams' creation Enter this world of imagination Wake up lost in an empty town Wondering why no one else is around Look up to see a giant boy You've just become his brand new toy No escape, no place to hide Here where time and space collide [B]Lessons[/B] Words and music by alex lifeson Sweet memories flashing very quickly by Reminding me giving me a reason why I know that my goal is more than a thought I'll be there when I teach what I've been taught You know we've told you before But you didn't hear us then So you still question why You didn't listen again Sweet memories I never thought it would be like this Reminding me just how close I came to missing I know that this is the way for me to go You'll be there when you know what I know [B]Tears[/B] Words and music by geddy lee All of the seasons And all of the days All of the reasons Why I've felt this way So long So long Then lost in that feeling I looked in your eyes I noticed emotion And that you had cried For me I can see What would touch me deeper Tears that fall from eyes That only cry? Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes That know why? A lifetime of questions Tears on your cheek I tasted the answers And my body was weak For you The truth [B]Something for Nothing[/B] Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee Waiting for the winds of change To sweep the clouds away Waiting for the rainbow's end To cast it's gold your way Countless ways You pass the days Waiting for someone to call And turn your world around Looking for an answer to The question you have found Looking for An open door You don't get something for nothing You don't get freedom for free You won't get wise With the sleep still in your eyes No matter what your dreams might be What you own is your own kingdom What you do is your own glory What you love is your own power What you live is your own story In your head is the answer Let it guide you along Let your heart be the anchor And the beat of your own song [/QUOTE]
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