2112 - Live (1976/Massey Hall, Toronto) Lyrics

Song	2112 - Live (1976/Massey Hall, Toronto)
Artist	Rush
Album	All The World's A Stage
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	作词 : Lee, Lifeson, Peart
	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 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.

	zuo ci : Lee, Lifeson, Peart
	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 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.

	zuò cí : Lee, Lifeson, Peart
	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 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.

2112 - Live (1976/Massey Hall, Toronto) Lyrics

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