2112 Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx - Rush

… 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…

Weve taken care of everything

The words you hear the songs you sing

The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes

Its 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 cant wait to tell the

Priests about it!

…

What can this strange device be?

When I touch it, it gives forth a sound

Its 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

Sounds that build high like a mountain

Or notes that fall gently like rain

I cant 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

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 its most unusual

To come before you so But Ive found an ancient miracle

I thought that you should know

Listen to my music

And hear what it can do Theres something here as strong as life

I know that it will reach you

Yes, we know its nothing new

Its 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 doesnt fit the plan

I cant believe youre saying

These things just cant be true

Our world could use this beauty

Just think what we might do Listen to my music

And hear what it can do Theres something here as strong as life

I know that it will reach you

Dont 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 doesnt fit the plan