[1976]Rush - 2112

I. OVERTURE 
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"And the meek shall inherit the earth." 

II. THE TEMPLES OF SYRINX 
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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. 

Lyrics by Neil Peart 
Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson 

III. DISCOVERY 
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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 its pain 
Chords 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 its light 
Let them all make their own music 
The Priests praise my name on this night. 

Lyrics by Neil Peart 
Music by Alex Lifeson 

IV. PRESENTATION 
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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. 

The Priests: 

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. 

The Priests: 

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. 

Lyrics by Neil Peart 
Music by Alex Lifeson 

V. ORACLE: THE DREAM 
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I wandered home though the 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 planet 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.. 

Lyrics by Neil Peart 
Music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson 

VI. SOLILOQUY 
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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
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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