Rush: 2112

A friend of mine sent me this yesterday:

I was listening to Rush's 2112 album in the car the other day. I've listened to the title track countless times before, but suddenly the lyrics just jumped out at me. Ironically, I think they might have been just as accurate had they titled it "2012" instead.


...'The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. Ihave always been awed by them, to think that every single facet of every life is regulatedand directed from within! Our books, our music, our work and play are all looked after bythe 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 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



Just a song, right?

H/T: MPB