All The Wo

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.

Words and music by geddy lee, alex lifeson, and neil peart

Know your place in life is where you want to be
Don't let them tell you that you owe it all to me
Keep on looking forward, no use in looking 'round
Hold your head above the ground and they won't bring you
Down

Anthem of the heart and anthem of the mind
A funeral dirge for eyes gone blind
We marvel after those who sought
New wonders in the world, wonders in the world,
Wonders in the world they wrought

Live for yourself -- there's no one else
More worth living for
Begging hands and bleeding hearts will
Only cry out for more

Well, i know they've always told you
Selfishness was wrong
Yet it was for me, not you, i
Came to write this song

Words and music by geddy lee

Aw, hey now, baby,
Well, i like your smile
Won't you come and talk to me
For a little while

Well, you're makin' me crazy
The way you roll them eyes
Won't you come and sit with me
I'll tell you all my lies

Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel i'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel i've got to move

Well, hey now, baby
Don't you talk so fast
I'm just try'n' to make these good times,
I'm try'n' to make it last

Ev'rything's getting hazy
Now honey, where'd you go?
I just want to find out, baby
Where'd you learn what you know?

Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel i'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel i've got to move

Well, hey now, baby
Said, i like your style
You really got me, baby
Way down deep inside

Oo, you drive me crazy
Baby, you're the one
I just want to rock-and-roll you woman
Until the night is gone

Hey baby, it's a quarter to eight
I feel i'm in the mood
Hey baby, the hour is late
I feel i've got to move

Words and music by geddy lee and neil peart

(original first stanza)
Airport scurry flurry faces
Parade of passers by
People going many places
With a smile or just a sigh
Waiting waiting pass the time
Another cigarette
Get in line - gate thirty-nine
The time is not here yet (end)

Why try? i know why
The feeling inside me says it's time i was gone
Clear head, new life ahead
I want to be king now not just one more pawn

Fly by night, away from here
Change my life again
Fly by night goodbye my dear
My ship isn't coming and i just can't pretend

Moon rise, thoughtful eyes
Staring back at me from the window beside
No fright or hindsight
Leaving behind that empty feeling inside

Start a new chapter
Find what i'm after
It's changing every day
The change of a season
Is enough of a reason
To want to get away

Quiet and pensive
My thoughts apprehensive
The hours drift away
Leaving my homeland
Playing a lone hand
My life begins today

Words and music by geddy lee and alex lifeson

Well, i see you standin' there
With your finger in the air
Ev'rything we do
You wanna leave it up to you

Who do you think you are?
You think you are a star
Try'n' to run the town
Always try'n' to put us down

Well, you think that you're right
You think you're out of sight
Tell me something, mister
Why'd you have to make us so uptight?

Well, you say you've been try'n'
You know that you're ly'n'
I think you need some groovin'
Who do you think you're foolin' now?

Well, you better start changin'
You life needs rearrangin'
You better do some talkin'
Or you better do some walkin' now

Yeah, you think that you're right
You think you're out of sight
Tell me something, mister
Why'd you have to make us so uptight?

I know what you're doing,
All that you been doin' wrong
I don't know what you're feelin',
Oh, but you been feelin' long

Well, you think that you're right
Tell me something, mister
Why'd you have to make us so uptight?