Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song 2112 Overture, artist - Rush. Album song Retrospective I (1974-1980), in the genre Прогрессивный рокDate of issue: 31.12.1996
Record label: The Island Def Jam
Song language: English
2112 Overture |
| Part II: Temples of Syrinx |
| 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. |
| Part III: Discovery |
| 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 |
| Part IV: Presentation |
| 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 |
| Part V: The Oracle (The Dream) |
| 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. |
| Part VI: Soliloque |
| 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. |
| Part VII: Grand Finale |
| 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. |