Rush - 2112 Lyrics
'I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, merging
into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just two pale orbs as
they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I had a pretty good life here,
just plugging into my machine for the day, then watching Templevision or reading a Temple
Paper in the evening.
'My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes of the Outer
Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets were banded together under
the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less fortunate gave us a few new moons.
I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was happy. Then I found
something that changed it all...'
[I. Overture]
And the meek shall inherit the earth...
...'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 read, 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 at this world we've 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]
'...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]
'...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 that helped 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 that helped destroy
The elder race of man
Forget about your silly whim
It doesn't fit the Plan!
[V. Oracle: The Dream]
'...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 through 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 our 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]
'...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
My spirits are low in the depths of despair
My lifeblood...
...Spills over...
[VII. The 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
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Rush 2112 Comments
Melhor e maior Power trio do mundo .Rush
Who is here because you write Rush and this video is the first choice you thing that it is much value of time for the band and you won't regret it
It’s 11:50 PM, 12/31/2019. I’ll be listening to this song until next year
The concept is more pertainan today then when it was recorded. Are we not ruled by these same 'priests?
An epic masterwork of Rock music! What else can be said? Brilliant!
Goes down as one of the greatest albums in Rock history!
their whole series of albums from 2112 -(1976) to signals(1982) are all masterpieces
I Overture - 0:00
II The Temples of Syrinx - 4:33
III Discovery - 6:45
IV Presentation - 10:16
V Oracle: The Dream - 13:56
VI Soliloquy - 15:56
VII Grand Finale - 18:19
so cool（○_○）！！
I remember anticipating the release of this very album when in college. Now here I am,2019, blowing up another set of headphones listening to rush again.
im here because "ready player one"
Those damn drums
I introduced my 15 year old to the song a year ago
He loves it!
Passing it on to the next generation
КАЙФ!!! В свое время знакомство с творчеством RUSH началось как-раз вот с этого альбома!!!! ШЕДЕВР!!!
Who else came here from Ready Player One?
MapleTwix not many lol
Today is 21/12, 21 hours and 12 minutes
Happy 2112!!!
654 pm on 12/21/2019
Happy Rush Day!! \o/
Happy 21/12 day all!
Happy rush day! Dec 21st
Happy Rush day, all.
Holygiant I didn’t even realise, ha! Nice catch.
Here for my yearly visit.
Diegão ! I'm down for that tradition
December 21st. Clever.
Today is the day
Happy International Rush Day 2019! :D
Just got here for my yearly habit every dec 21
"RUSH 2112 study up"
Soliloquy & Grand Finale still give me the chills.
one of the best twenty minutes of my life
God. Most kids my age (19) haven’t even heard of this song, let alone this band. Most are out listening to things I can’t even classify as true pieces of music. But this. This song right here. The drums, guitars, bass, and the feelings in the words. Can only be described as a masterpiece.
Oh no! You're in le wrong generation! Poor you, you're so much better than any other 19 year old, you're basically god because you listen to Rush unlike your peers, who just blast diarrhea noises into their ears. You're the most special snowflake of all.
Hey man, appreciate any type of music for what it is. Music's made for loving and entertaining, at least that's what Rush has tought to me through all thr years I've been listening to their music. Let the peeps listen to their Gothic Electro-metal and enjoy it. c:
912 High Priests!
rushのアルバム、と、いえば、間違いなくこのアルバムでしょう！
I guess I forgot to mention Alex which is my complete driving force as a 15 year old. I am at 56, relearning this whole song/album! Its beautiful, playing different guitars and sounds to mach this. Unbelievable. I'm almost there. But really not even close.
4:24 Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
2:58 build up for the guitar solo coming in at 3:05...
I wonder if the people of 2112 will remember Rush. Will this video be up in 2112? Of course they will. Good music never goes out of style. Anyone here from 2112 watching this?
I traveled here in my - ahem - time machine to hear what people thought about these gods back now....
went to see Nugent 76 winterland sf, Rush opened with this
Im growing with Rush and is true for me and my friends is a Amazing esperienze for All my Life thanks Rush forever
so unpredictable
This is the SRA survivors album. We are dead.
The sleep is still in my eyes, I don't think I can carry on this cold and empty dispare, my lifeblood has spilled over.
My music can reach out to 1000 Canadien yards
This album made me a Rush fan. I believe in evil. Look around you. I don't know everything.
For 2112, I learned so much from Alex on this album as a young guitarist back in 1979. The whole band! What the hell. I've been a Rush fan since the beginning. Geddy and Neil Pert are the Best. We all know that. Thank you so much for music that I still listen too and am inspired by. I love everything they've done.
Wade Watts/Parzival enters the waterfall , grabs the guitar and plays this song , to enter the next level - why couldn't they include this epic scene in the movie
Rush fan or not , the best side 1 of any album!!!!
ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF SOLAR FEDERATION...
ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF SOLAR FEDERATION...
ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF SOLAR FEDERATION...
WE HAVE ASSUMED CONTROL...
WE HAVE ASSUMED CONTROL...
WE HAVE ASSUMED CONTROL...
NOW WE SHALL BOARD TRAIN ON HOLIDAY TO BANGKOK...WE ONLY STOP FOR THE BEST...
Epic And Absolutely Splendid Indeed...
896 More Bloody Idiot Dislikes And Counting...
I remember hearing this on the radio one day driving down the highway, the DJ introduced like this "And now, I am honored and blessed to bring to you in its entirety, RUSH 2112!"
The full song is 21:12
That Would Have Been Magnificent...
Going into 2020 with a Rush. Who's with me?
This Chap...
Playing this for the new year right now
The balls and then some.
CLASSIC !!!!!
2112/19 coming next month; Merry Christmas.
Anyone else here from Ready Player One?
Rush will always be one of the greatest bands in the top 5 rock bands. My 1st loved band of Rock. Rap may be out and more popular than old rock these days. But you can not take away the history of hard rock and Rush. I will always remember this band for life. so should you guys as well.
Bad ass tune
I thought this song was a hour long
Wow. This is the first time I've ever heard this song. Very cool.
I think it's safe to say there will never be a song quite like this, and no band quite like Rush. Just listen to this song and be amazed.
I'm from Soviet Union. Sorry. блядь. Получилось так. Блядь.
Right out of High School, some good friends and some really good weed. Oh, those were the days. How may albums can you say are an experience?
My favorite alblum since i was a teenager and still is
This reminds me of my older brother so much.
This album was released in the 70s. It's based on a novel by Ann Rand called "Athem".
I’m still going to be listening to this in 2112 when I’m just a head in a jar.
more zeppelin than prog rock as a matter of fact...
Fuvking masterpiece
Ready Player One B)
That bass pure awesomeness. Raw and powerful, yet warm and sweet. INCREDIBLE.
Anybody else listening to this in 2112
Every second of this song gave me chills. It's that good.
Rush is Rock or Heavy Metal?
I would say Rock
But really in between,
I saw 4X.
Roll the Bones
Snakes and Arrows twice
Clockwork Angels
who disliked this song??? such a classic tune from such a good band.
It was 21 seconds + 12 seconds, (33 seconds) that kept this song from being 21 minute and 12 seconds long. That's freaky AF
Amazing
rush biz şeytanın rahipleriyiz diyor bu albüm rush ı dirilten rock piyasasında yoluna devam etmesini sağlıyan albümdür
Who's still here in 2112?
Mixing up base 60 and base 10? I'd say not
Antifa's least favorite band
🇧🇷🇧🇷🤘🏼🤘🏽🤘🏿
CHAPOLIN
I wasn’t a Rush fan... BUT I firmly believe that this album is exactly what is happening now. From the beginning of mankind to our ascension to Celestial Beings.
Proto math rock. Rush was ahead of their time.
Nothing to do with warning people against corporate communism, nothing at all....
1982. Best friend's parents basement . After school. Parents at work. 1 chunk of hash. 1 Lighter. 2 butter knives. 2112 album for the 1st time. 2 Minds blown. 1 parent comes home early. 2 stoned RUSH fans ... grounded for 2 weeks.
This is probably the best song that is over 20 minutes
opeth's black rose immortal
Ready Player One
Who's watching this in 2112?
HAHAHAHAHA
Fucking shoot me
Greatest of all greatest grait grate gr8
One of the best guitarists the best bassist the best drummer
What a band
When you form the greatest rock trio of all time and the bassist and drummer get more recognition than the guitarist.
Rush bad ass concert awesome band 🤘❤️
The transition to the solo at 12:58 is so seamless and just perfect. One of the best pieces of music of all time for me
I'd love yo see a guardians of the galaxy money with this as the soundtrack!
I will never forget hearing this the first time
------------------------------kinda lost my mind when i first heard this song back in high school, can some one help me find my brain and help me stick it back inside my retared skull???????????ROCK ON RUSH FANS
12:59
You're welcome
The transition to this solo is so perfect it’s ridiculous, one of my favorite pieces of music ever
Whos from school of rock?
i read atlas shrugged because of this album
Mushrooms an 2112... Good times