2112 - Live At Hammersmith Odeon - February 20, 1978

The meek shall inherit the earth

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 now heal within these walls

Look around this world we've made
Equality, our stock in trade
Come and join the Brotherhood of Man
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 these walls

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
Though the people will now see its light
Let them all make their own music
The priests praise my name on this night

I know it's most unusual to come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know

Well, listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here inside 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
Our 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

Please, listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here inside 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

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 lonely life
Woman

My spirits are low, in the depths of despair
My lifeblood
Love spills over

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

Thank you very kindly
Good night

Thank you very, very much
Thank you