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 its 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 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 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 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
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 no
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
