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The Time Telepathy Experiment
MERLIN: This is the voice of Merlin. Listen well, for it concerns you. This chronicle commences in the year 2084 A.D. Mankind has virtually destroyed itself. Its survival depends on "The Final Experiment". Scientists from the 21st century have developed a new computer-program called "Time Telepathy". By using this technique they have sent visions of humanies' decline back in time. These transmissions have been received by the mind of a blind minstrel, who lives in 6th century Britain. His name... is "Ayreon". Overture [Instrumental] Ayreon's Quest MERLIN: It shall be Ayreon's quest to sing of these visions and thus warn the world of its impending downfall in order to change its future into a long and prosperous one. |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
MERLIN:
Let us go back... to... the Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): A cry in the silence A shine in the dark Like a rising star The dream is coming Images of violence A flight through time and space It's such a lonely place The dream has started The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer And words become a song... In the dreamtime I've lost control Marooned and cold I suffer the fears Of a future untold I cannot change The shape of things to come The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. And words become a song... In the dreamtime WOMEN: The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. The hands of time are whirling around I'm realizing The future's getting nearer And words become a song... AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. And words become a song... |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
AYREON:
I cannot see with these eyes My world is dark Like a cold eternal night I could not tell you no lies My words are lost In a shroud of mystery VILLAGERS: Tell me what you see AYREON: I cannot tell you now I see the world through the eyes of time VILLAGERS: Tell me what you feel AYREON: I wouldn't know how I cannot free my mind >From the eyes of time I do not know where I am I'm lost in time Drifting in eternity I cannot tell if it's real Or fantasy Or a view of things to come I'm still trying to understand Why do I see the things I see Could it be a future world That's warning us through me I'm still trying to understand Why do I know the things I know Does it mean I'm a god Will nobody tell me so? B. BRAINWAVES |
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VILLAGERS (ROBERT SOETERBOEK):
Mmmm.... Have you seen his eyes, Up in the skies, Like hypnotized? And he never smiles, He never cries. Have you heard his song, Fierce and strong, Right or wrong? Should he be condemned? For he doesn't belong. AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've aroused the forces of destruction! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've unleashed the rage of the gods! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've denounced the wonder of creation! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've betrayed your own, Now you have to pay! It has been foretold, In days of old, An evil soul, Will corrupt the world, To achieve his goal. He's the devil's seed! An evil breed, He's gonna make you bleed! He'll take all he needs, With uncontrollable greed! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've aroused the forces of destruction! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've unleashed the rage of the gods! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've denounced the wonder of creation! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've betrayed your own, Now you have to pay! You have to pay! AYREON: I've done nothing at all! No, nothing at all! (Ohh I'm an innocent man!) I've done nothing at all! No, nothing at all! (Let me go!) I've done nothing at all! (What did I do?) No, nothing at all! (What did I do?) I've done nothing at all! (Let me go!) No, nothing at all! (Innocent man, at the end of the day... I'm an innocent man... All the time... You've got me wrong...You've got me... What did I do? What did I do?...) AYREON (JAN-CHRIS DE KOEIJER): If I have died, then this must be hell! If I am alive, I cannot break this gruesome spell! I am seeking relief, and finding none! I have fallen into oblivion! A force within dominates my tormented soul! And empowers me to regain absolute control! I shall not yield, for I am the chosen one! Who shall rise from... oblivion! |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
NOBLEMAN (IAN PARRY):
A new horizon, Hear the travellers call! Behold there lies a kingdom, Go forth, ye minstrel tall! Sing of your wisdom, Spread tidings of joy, A feast of song and laughter, Ye courtyard minstrel boy. O'dance thee 'round the table, For conquerors and kings! Thou must win the heart of Gweniviere, Fair maiden of the king! Thy lord, thy master, Arthur thee so bold, Heed the words of Ayreon, And thy future will unfold! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! A day of splendour, How beautiful birds sing! Ladies, lords and masters, And rainbows he would bring! A child's sadness, Sweet dreams, oh princely boy! Let thine eyes reveal the madness, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! |
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[AYREON:]
noble men in shining armour knights of the table-round go out and ride like thunder cross the sky at the speed of sound the horn, 'n blow the trumpets upon the castle wall now the quest has started listen to the prophet's call sail away sail away to Avalon the journey has begun sail away through the night sail away, never die the gods are at your side sail away through the night ride on the road to glory find the holy grail and learn the ancient story 's more than just a fairy- tale about the key to life and all its mysteries you'll find the grail within you slay the dragon in your dreams |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
I can smell the grass, and touch the flowers. Among the trees, I pass the hours and fantasize. I let the dance of nature inspire me. Now my mind is free from apparitions. I switch off like a 'television', and close my eyes. And I wish that I could see like everybody can... How I wish that I could be like any other man... I can't see the sun, but I sense its glow. I hear the sound of water flowing down the stream. And my heart cries out for a little bit o' love. But I know that it was not meant to be. So I fulfill my destiny and accept my fate. Still I wish that I could see like everybody can... (Like everybody can...) How I wish that I could be like any other man... |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
AYREON (JAY VAN FEGGELEN):
Echoes of a thousand screams, Smoke, blood and fire. A deserted battlefield, Millions of men will die, At one man's desire. And the docile mass will yield. All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man is taught, That war is not a crime, Man will fight for evermore! Out of the ashes, A warlord will arise, And tyrannize the land! His reign of terror, Will cost many a sacrifice, An inferno is at hand! All through the centuries, Men will be caged, In the name of liberty! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged, Or will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, just to set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! AYREON: The road to ruin Gets shorter all the time, As technology will improve. It takes but one man, To commit the ultimate crime, And make the final move! All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged! Or will we ever, will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me, set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
All the trees have fallen, The soil is scorched and dry. I can't respire, A storm of fire, Is raging in the sky. Where is all the wildlife? Extinct from pole to pole. The hunt for skin, A deadly sin, Took its heavy toll. The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves. We befoul the air, And burn a hole in the sky. Deadly rays, From outer space, Cause our race to die. Standing at the crossroads, A choice of life and death. We'll take more care, And clear the air, Or take our final breath. The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves. -------------- The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves... |
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AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
I sense a fear, Deep inside. The end is near, I cannot hide. Blood is spilt, My quest is unfulfilled. There's still so much, I long to see. I need to touch, I wish to be. I can't believe, This is all I can achieve... Hark me now and let me go. To far-away lands and distant shores, An angel at my side. No evil plans or future wars. Take me high on a magic ride. Did you ever care, How I would feel, As you dreamt up, This one-way deal? Lords of time, Don't you understand? My life's been rough, I was born to lose. I've had enough, Of them future-blues. Grant my wish, My wish is your command... Hark me now and let me go. To far-away lands and distant shores. An angel at my side, No evil plans or future wars. Take me high on a magic ride. |
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from Otto Ackermann, Lovro Von Matacic - Four Last Songs Etc (2004)
WOMEN: Ayreon!
MERLIN (LEON GOEWIE): Don't you know who I am? WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I'll have you know that I can, Charm you with a wave of my hand! You bow to my command! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're an evil stranger! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You've become a danger! Your words are all but a lie! I vow that ye shall die! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're in my domain now! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I renounce your name now! No one will know who you are! You'll fade out like a star! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! |
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AYREON (RUUD HOUWELING):
I've been lost in the valley of nightmares. I've been found in the garden of dreams. Speak thy charm, I know you are out there. Cast thy spell and silence their screams. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I've seen fear in valiant faces. I've seen hope in desperate eyes. Lead me home to familiar places. Lead me back to crystalline skies. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I have failed, I have been forsaken! I've been scorned and misunderstood! I have lost, my life has been taken! I'd surrender if only I could! As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer! I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! Ooooooooooohh-hoh-hoh-hooo! Hoh-hoo! (I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer!) Ooooooohh.... |
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AYREON (LEON GOEWIE):
Misguided Merlin, You fail to understand, I could never be your rival. I was just a pawn, In a future masterplan, For the purpose of survival! MERLIN (ROBERT SOETERBOEK): Ayreon! I've cast my spell upon you! I have no faith, you cannot be true! WOMEN: Ayreon! AYREON: I forgive you, Merlin, For you don't know what you've done, Even for you, it was all a mystery. One day you'll see, That I was the one, Who could change the course of history! MERLIN: Ayreon! Your words are all in vain! Close your eyes, there'll be no more pain! WOMEN: Oh Ayreon... MERLIN: (ROBERT SOETERBOEK): Mmm! I see one day, His story will be told, At the end of the 20th century, ohhhh! (IAN PARRY): I see one day, The truth will unfold! (MIRJAM VAN DOORN): Ohhh! And the quest has now begun! Oh, Ayreon! (JAY VAN FEGGELEN): I hope one day, That man will understand, It's in his power to change his destiny! (LEON GOEWIE): I hope one day, He'll do all that he can! (DEBBY SCHREUDER) Ohhh! And all the nations will be one! Oh Ayreon! Yeah! WOMEN (SCHREUDER & VAN DOORN): Now the end has just begun! AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): And words become a song! VILLAGERS (SCHREUDER & VAN DOORN): Tell me what you feel! AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN): The seas are red, the skies are grim... Listen to the waves... MERLIN (EDWARD REEKERS): The outcome of 'The Final Experiment' has now been placed in your hands... (Clock ticking) |
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Forever of the Stars:
Welcome! You have entered the cranial vistas of psychogenesis. This is the place of no-time and no-space. Do not be afraid for I am merely the vocal manifestation of your eternal dreams. I am as water, as air; like breath itself. Do not be afraid. Look around, but linger not. Where I lead you will follow. Mark these words well. Ignite my anger with your delay and punishments will come your way. You are eight souls of the flesh, chosen from different eras ancient and modern. The trivia of your mortal lives is unimportant to me... Indeed, some may die... You have a task: To release yourselves from this Web of Wisdom, this knotted Maze of Delirium, you must enter the nuclear portals of the Electric Castle! |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
(A. Let The Journey Begin)
HIGHLANDER: What heathen place is this that I've arrived in? Is now the time I pay for all my sins? I can't believe that this is God's creation This realm was fashioned by the Devil's one hand INDIAN: No, it has been foretold in our legends of old Wake the spirit within, let the journey begin! HIGHLANDER: This quest you speak of, is for redemption How can we travel when our souls are lost? You think we find ourselves at gates of new salvation When I can only sense the end is here! INDIAN: No, it has been foretold in our legends of old Wake the spirit within, let the journey begin! KNIGHT: We're at the gates of Avalon! The island of spirits We're at the gates of Avalon! In search of the grail! (B. The Hall Of Isis And Osiris) ROMAN: There's no way out, slaves for eternity! Down in the underworld, the jaws of Orcus I call on Jupiter, ruler of the gods Show us the way, from damnation to salvation! EGYPTIAN: The fields of Yaaru lie waiting for us all! Rejoice! The judges have ruled! We have been chosen to enter the great hall Of Isis and Osiris! ROMAN: No, you're wrong! We're trapped here in darkness Among departed souls, and mislaid spirits I call on Mars, the ancient god of war Grant me the power, to free me from this evil! EGYPTIAN: The fields of Yaaru lie waiting for us all! Rejoice! We have been chosen to enter the great hall Of Isis and Osiris! (C. Strange Constellations) HIGHLANDER: Can you see the stars? Can you recognize the constellations? If I could only see the hills that we're supposed to climb... Even the sunlight doesn't warm, doesn't warm... How are we gonna find our way? If we can't recognize the stars, and we can't recognize the constellations... Where do we go? (D. Reprise) HIGHLANDER: The quest you speak of, it isn't bound for glory. No grail exists within this heathen land. You think we find ourselves at gates of new salvation When I can only sense the end is near... |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
There is danger ahead. But do not be afraid. For I am with you, like breath itself. Darkness will lead to light. Colour will bleed into the night. Beautiful colours, the like of which you have never seen. Let the dream of confusion lead you into the virgin light! Be gone! Be all seeing, be brave... Be gone! (A. Amazing Flight In Space) BARBARIAN: I'm looking 'round bewildered. Is this some dark and evil jest? What brought me to this cursed keep? Perchance some crazy quest? Gods forbid I am no coward! Pitted against a monster, man, or ghost I'd wield my blade with crimson gusto, For I am the proud barbarian host! HIPPIE: Hey dude, you're so uncool! But hey, that's alright... Like, there's no need to get uptight. My eyes reflect the stars And a smile lights up my face We're on an amazing flight in space! BARBARIAN: I shook city walls and towers! Wreaking havoc in the streets Burned palaces of cowardly kings Not a one stood up to me... fools. Bear bloody banners in blazing skies! Brandish battle axe and broadsword! Let drums of glory sound like thunder! Hail Barbaric Warlord!! HIPPIE: Hey dude, you're so uncool! But hey, that's alright... Like, there's no need to get uptight. My eyes reflect the stars And a smile lights up my face We're on an amazing flight in space! BARBARIAN: I load my black stallion With grim determination I found a kingdom Where I chose to settle down Righteous men would hang me But I've given hell to pay Cause nothing is as dangerous As a barbarian warlord I trained some of the minstrel men I laid this place aspears For a barbarian warlord... (B. Stardance) INDIAN: (Chants) C. Flying Colours |
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FUTUREMAN:
From the cities on the seas To the skyways in the east From the stations on the moon To the planet of Neptune I'm a sophisticated man And you would say I'd understand Is it a virtual design? Are we launched into a time beyond time? Space beyond space We are lost here in this cyber world... Is there no way out? KNIGHT: I don't understand your words! They strike as hard as steel I'm sworn to the sacred quest On the isle of Avalon To retrieve the magic chalice Which holds the power to heal Only the pure of heart Are received into the realm ROMAN: Just look around you now and tell me what you see A world full of treachery Skies of silver and seas of gold The past is young and the future old We're closed in by iron gates! Beyond them Elysium waits Far away on the edge of the world in a time beyond time Space beyond space We are lost here in the underworld... Is there no way out? FUTUREMAN: From the birthcry of our race To the mysteries of space I'm an educated man And you would say I'd understand... KNIGHT: I don't understand your words! FUTUREMAN: (I'm a sophisticated man) KNIGHT: They strike as hard as steel. I'm sworn to the sacred quest FUTUREMAN: (And you would say I'd understand) KNIGHT: On the isle of Avalon ROMAN: Just look around you now, and tell me what you see KNIGHT: (To retrieve the magic chalice) FUTUREMAN: (Is it a virtual design?) ROMAN: A world full of treachery KNIGHT: (Which holds the power to heal) ROMAN: Far away on the edge of the world in a... KNIGHT: Only the pure of heart are received into the realm FUTUREMAN: Are we launched into a... ROMAN AND FUTUREMAN: Time beyond time, space beyond space |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
Be joyful, my friends! You will now enter the Tunnel of Light! Let brilliance suffuse your souls! Make your choice! Your path is incandescent! HIGHLANDER: Don't offer me the light, when I only know the darkness thats where I want to hide... There's a chill in my bones, that I recognise from another life, that's why I'm heading home. EGYPTIAN: Ra, Heliopolis! Ka, Anenti! ROMAN: Into Elysium! KNIGHT: The isle of Avalon! EGYPTIAN: In the tunnel of light! HIGHLANDER: Don't tempt my heart with hope! In the shadows of broken promises, I guard my dreams. In the bend of a swollen river, in the roots of weeping willows, I choose to lie. EGYPTIAN: Ra, Heliopolis! Ka, Anenti! ROMAN: Into Elysium! KNIGHT: The isle of Avalon! INDIAN: The legend has begun! FUTUREMAN: Our one and only sun! EGYPTIAN: In the tunnel of light! EGYPTIAN: Ra, Heliopolis! HIGHLANDER: I rest my broken heart, where the willows weep. EGYPTIAN: Ka, Anenti! ROMAN: Into Elysium! HIGHLANDER: I will lay me down... KNIGHT: The isle of Avalon! HIGHLANDER: I will rest my head... INDIAN: The legend has begun! HIGHLANDER: I will close my eyes... EGYPTIAN: In the tunnel of light! |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
And now this Rainbow Bridge: an iridescent span of tears - so fragile and yet so strong. Will
it support your mortal shells? Or will you fall into the fiery brine below? [knight] I hark back to olden days to her and her magic ways two souls in harmony in an endless sea the cruel wings of destiny carried you away from me and left a heart unstilled that never will be filled [roman (chorus:)] beyond these stygian skies our fortress lies across the rainbow bridge we'll span the sea of tears and conquer all our fears (inside) forsake this mourning field and drop your shield across the rainbow bridge run to the other side where all our dreams abide [knight] I'd sacrifice my very life to have you at my side like a dream I see your face through the misty haze we were one amid the stars and time never healed my scars deep inside the sadness burns I must return! [roman (chorus)] [hippie] scarlet crimson rosy red I must be dead or stoned out of my head orange yellow tangerine the acid queen in a psychedelic scene ochre chestnut chocolate brown I'm upside down on a cosmic eiderdown ivory milky chalky white, the stars ignite, I vanish in the light - that burns so bright Step forward. Beyond lies your goal: the Electric Castle! The past is gone! Do you wish to lapse in limbo forever? No! Be resolute.. There are trials ahead - and rewards for those who strive: the Surreal Search endures... [roman & knight] run run the past is gone, it cannot be undone run run the future is here, our fate is drawing near [roman (chorus)] |
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Behold: The Star Towers of The Electric Castle! See how it embraces the sky! How insignificant the mere mortal, dwarfed by the majesty of its electric edifice! But first, my seven searchers, you must meander through the verdant vines of the Garden of Emotions. Succumb to its allure. Breathe deep the intoxicating aroma of endless, entwined emotions...
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[egyptian]
my journey's over I'm standing on the edge and close my eyes to this world of lies my will is broken it's the end of all my dreams my soul yearns for the valley of the queens my rose has withered it will never bloom again the soil is dry time has come to die my faith has left me they've stolen all my dreams oh lay me down in the valley of the queens my search has ended my name is carved in stone on the temple wall beyond Osiris hall no holy sunrays will light my tomb of dreams I won't return from the valley of............the queens |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
At last! You enter the Electric Castle! Here, in this vast hall, where even shadows fear the light. Here, you must confront your past. If you have killed, beware the Gathering of Spirits, for they do fish for men. Here, the disembodied Astral World becomes flesh once more. I pity the men of swords. For here, blood runs cold... BARBARIAN: Cries from the grave resound in my ears... They hail from beyond my darkest fears... Faces of the past are etched in my brain... The women I raped, the men I've slain! Shades of the dead are sliding on the wall! Demons dance in the castle hall... KNIGHT: I call upon the sword, the mighty Excalibur Grant me the skill to fulfill my quest! I call upon my king, the knights of the table round Grant me the courage to stand to this test! I call upon the seer, Merlin the sorcerer Grant me the magic to end my pain! I call upon the spirit that lives in the noble heart Grant the passion that will fill my veins Shades of the dead are sliding on the wall! Demons dance in the castle hall... BARBARIAN: Cries from the grave resound in my ears... They hail from beyond my darkest fears... KNIGHT: I call upon the seer, Merlin the sorcerer BARBARIAN: (Faces of the past are etched in my brain...) KNIGHT: Grant me the magic to end my pain! KNIGHT: I call upon the spirit that lives in the noble heart BARBARIAN: (The women I raped, the men I've slain!) KNIGHT: Grant the passion that will fill my veins BOTH: Shades of the dead are sliding on the wall! Demons dance in the castle hall... |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
From the wind-torn ramparts of the Tower of Hope, we survey a thousand futures. Release your dreams from this electric pinnacle. You must have hope... You must have hope... You must have hope... You must have hope.... HIPPIE: We're climbing up the stairs And hope is flowing through our veins (We're climbing up the stairs And hope is flowing through our veins) FUTUREMAN: There's magic everywhere We've been released of all our chains (There's magic everywhere We've been released of all our chains) HIPPIE: We're taking in the view Oceans of blue, fields of green (We're taking in the view Oceans of blue, fields of green) FUTUREMAN: I fear this can't be true We're still inside this dream machine HIPPIE: I only felt what I wanted to feel... FUTUREMAN: I only saw what I wanted to see... HIPPIE: I'm at the end of my rope... BOTH: Lost in the Tower of Hope... HIPPIE: I see a brand new age Where peace and harmony prevail (I see a brand new age Where peace and harmony prevail) FUTUREMAN: But we're still in this cage Destined to die here if we fail HIPPIE: I only felt what I wanted to feel... FUTUREMAN: I only saw what I wanted to see... HIPPIE: I'm at the end of my rope... BOTH: Lost in the Tower of Hope... HIPPIE: I see a brand new age Where peace and harmony prevail (We're climbing up the stairs And hope is flowing through our veins) FUTUREMAN: But we're still in this cage Destined to die here if we fail HIPPIE: I only felt what I wanted to feel... FUTUREMAN: I only saw what I wanted to see... HIPPIE: I only went where I wanted to go... FUTUREMAN: I only knew what I wanted to know... BOTH: And we became who we wanted to be... HIPPIE: I only felt what I wanted to feel... FUTUREMAN: I only saw what I wanted to see... HIPPIE: I'm at the end of my rope... BOTH: Lost in the tower of hope... |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
(A. I Soar On The Breeze)
INDIAN: Spirits flying, I soar on the breeze... Mortals dying, I soar on the breeze... Into the sun... Lovers crying, I soar on the breeze... Demons sighing, I soar on the breeze... Into the sun... I'm drawn towards the sun, And then we will be one. My soul will melt into the universe. I'm drawn towards the sun, And then we will be one. My soul will melt into the universe. FUTUREMAN: It's all a lie! ROMAN: You will just die! FUTUREMAN: So don't give in! ROMAN: For we can win! FUTUREMAN: It's all a lie! ROMAN: You will just die! FUTUREMAN: So don't give in! ROMAN: For we can win! FUTUREMAN: It's all a lie! ROMAN: You will just die... FUTUREMAN: So don't give in... (B. Death's Grunt) DEATH: I am the breeze The bringer of rest and ease! I am the wind The forgiver of those who sinned! I am the storm I blow the devil's horn! I am the fire The source of lust and desire! I am the sun The joining has begun! I am your fate The guardian at the gate! I am Death and I claim your final breath! INDIAN: (Hums) DEATH: I am the storm I blow the devil's horn! I am the fire The source of lust and desire! I am the sun The joining has begun! I am your fate The guardian at the gate! I am Death and I claim your final breath! INDIAN: (Screams) (C. The Passing Of An Eagle) Instrumental |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
It is time to reflect upon your ego self. Nowhere to hide when the walls echo the you that we all see. Hahahah, the smiles dissolve. The pulse begins to race. The face aflush of fear so plainly painted... The Mirror World, the Mirror Maze, Confrontation... (A. Inside The Mirror Maze) HIPPIE: Mirror, mirror, I can see a lonely child, he kinda looks like me Staring out into infinity. His father lies, his mother cries, his spirit flies up in the skies Wandering off to another galaxy. FUTUREMAN: Secret fears we all try to hide Lie dormant deep inside us... Defy the ghosts of long forgotten days Here inside the mirror maze... HIPPIE: Mirror, mirror, I can see an angry boy, oh well, I guess he's me Rising up to the society He's aware that no one cares and life's unfair so he grows his hair And takes a trip into eternity FUTUREMAN: Secret fears we all try to hide Lie dormant deep inside us... Defy the ghosts of long forgotten days Here inside the mirror maze... (B. Through The Mirror) ROMAN: I see a man, who's unable to withstand his fears... BOTH: ...inside... KNIGHT: ... we're all but frightened men, but we have to fight until the end is... KNIGHT/ROMAN: ...here/hear... ROMAN: ... what I say! I am doomed, I have to pay, I can't... BOTH: ...go on... KNIGHT: ... and persevere, for we have to make it out of here... KNIGHT/ROMAN: ...alive/a life... ROMAN: ... is but a dream, for in the mirror I have seen what lies... BOTH: ...within... KNIGHT: ... this armour cold and bright lies a noble heart with the will to fight... BOTH: ...the pain... ROMAN: ... cannot be healed, I'm surrounded by this shield I cannot... BOTH: ...break... KNIGHT: ... through the mirror now, follow me, I will show you how! ROMAN: We've reached the other side, I have overcome my pride and made... KNIGHT/ROMAN: ...it through/we threw... KNIGHT: ...aside our darkest fears and stepped across these new frontiers of... BOTH: ...time... ROMAN: ...can only tell what awaits us in this hell full of... BOTH: ...deceit... KNIGHT: ..., guile and treachery, will they ever set us free again? ROMAN: Riding on the winds of time (Riding on the winds of time) I've overcome my pride... Riding on the winds of time (Riding on the winds of time) We have reached the other side... Riding on the winds of time (Riding on the winds of time) Time can only tell me... Riding on the winds of time (Riding on the winds of time) |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
Forever of the Stars:
And so it's come to this: Two Gates, two portals await. Let your choice be guided by collective wisdom. Mmm, hath the prospect of freedom ever tasted so good? One gate completes the circle; one step away from your own Dimension, your cherished time. One gate severs all connections; One step away from the dreamworld of everlasting ebony. You call it Oblivion. It is a brave soul who makes the first choice. BARBARIAN: Behold these gates, the first one plain and old Behold these gates, the second forged of gold The gate of old spells out disgrace and shame The one of gold cries out my noble name I challenge death to meet me at this gate! I challenge Odin to pronounce my fate! And if I thrive I've overcome this land But if I fail I'll die a worthy man ROMAN: Open the gate, we're now on our own ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! ROMAN: Will it be fortune or fate, the truth shall be known ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! BARBARIAN: Cowards whine beyond the olden gate Valhalla shines beyond the golden gate I walk alone so dare not follow me But choose your own and die in agony! ROMAN: Open the gate, we're now on our own ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! ROMAN: Will it be fortune or fate, the truth shall be known ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! BARBARIAN: What evil place might this be? Why are the heavens so black? Eternity threatens, darkness crashes down upon me! Ohh! Like a big black bat of death smothers my senses! Makes me lose my sense of time! This cannot be a dream! I need to be wide awake! Wide awake! When the Valkyries come to take me! To my place among the warriors, to my place by Odin's side! Ahhhh! KNIGHT: We have been saved, our journey has ended! But tell us why, why this ordeal? What was your aim, or was it just some game? Have we been humbled, or did we prevail? We've been enslaved, our wounds have not mended! And who are you, what magicians or gods? What was your plan, we don't understand! Did we pass, or did we fail? ROMAN: Open the gate, we're now on our own ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! ROMAN: Will it be fortune or fate, the truth shall be known ALL: Enter the gate to your destiny! |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
I am of the stars. I am called "forever". Eternity courses through my veins. It is cold beyond
your sun where we come from. We seed the universe with the milk of a million moons. You are that seed. Your earth is our experiment. We vanquished the dinosaurs with the careless trajectory of a child's lost meteorite. We peopled your planet to experience your emotions - such feelings lost to us aeons ago. How we envied you your loves and passions, your dangerous desires. The fires of your emotions gleamed like lost beacons in the darkened depths of the fathomless universe. And eight of you, plucked from Time. Not randomly, you understand. Representatives of your world's turbulent history. We have observed your tribulations from nameless nebulae. The experiment is over. I am weary now. So tired. I too am far from home. Open the gate - complete the circle. You won't remember - you won't recall - for I am only the air that you breathe, after all... |
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from Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle (1998)
HIPPIE:
Was this a dream I just had? I have my doubts I can't make out the truth From the lies here inside What kind of trip have I been on? Where did I go? I'd like to know just why Did it feel so damn real? FUTUREMAN: There's something strange going on I don't know why It's something I can't place An open space, a shrouded face As if my memory files Have been erased And then replaced by lies False replies, clouded skies HIPPIE AND FUTUREMAN: A secret yearning lurks inside Like a dream trying to hide Another time, another space An empty feeling haunts my brain A strange void I can't explain Another time, another space ROMAN: I've been relieved of all my pain! I've been reborn A mighty storm has raged And my fears disappeared! KNIGHT: I've found the Grail here within In a magic dream I have seen a world Of make belief, of joy and grief! ALL: A secret yearning lurks inside Like a dream trying to hide Another time, another space An empty feeling haunts my brain A strange void I can't explain Another time, another space HIGHLANDER: ...The end is here... INDIAN: ...I soar on the breeze... KNIGHT: ...In search of the Grail... ROMAN: ...Free me from this evil... EGYPTIAN: ...Isis and Osiris... BARBARIAN: ...Let drums of glory sound like thunder... HIPPIE: ...Takes a trip into eternity... FUTUREMAN: ...Together as a team... Forever of the Stars: Remember Forever.... |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
Actual fantasy!
Sit back and relax. Crawl into the maze within your mind. Leave it all behind. Now allow yourself to slide into a world. As real as you want it to be. Actual fantasy! |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
EDWARD REEKERS:
Once upon a time, as in ancient history High upon a hill, in a shroud of mystery Loomed the abbey, as we journeyed through the night And wended our way towards the light. As we entered through the gates, we heard the silent calls There was something evil that lurked within these walls As I relive my days in this godforsaken place All that appears before me now... is her face... OKKIE HUYSDENS: Another man died today like the ones before (Like the ones before) With blackened tongue and blackened finger (Blackened finger) Within the labyrinth behind the bolted door (Behind the bolted door) Lies the answer to our mystery... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Heed the book that kills - it holds an evil power! Those who turn the leaves wither like a flower! Well guarded by the seer inside the abbey tower. For laughter kills the fear within... The abbey of Synn. OKKIE HUYSDENS: We found the secret path that led us here to you (Led us here to you) Give us the deadly book of laughter (Deadly book of laughter) Too many men have died for a teaching of the few (Teaching of the few) Open your heart. Reveal the mystery. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Heed the book that kills - it holds an evil power! Those who turn the leaves wither like a flower! Well guarded by the seer inside the abbey tower. For laughter kills the fear within... The abbey of Synn. EDWARD REEKERS: And then she came to me, like a creature from the dawn Enchanting as the moon, radiant as the sun. She took the boy in me, and gave me back a man With a force I could not withstand. The seer burned the abbey down, and perished in the fire... We couldn't save the book. The flames were rising higher... So many died in vain for an ancient discipline... Laughter kills the fear within... The abbey of Synn. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Heed the book that kills - it holds an evil power! Those who turn the leaves wither like a flower! Well guarded by the seer inside the abbey tower. For laughter kills the fear within... The abbey of Synn. |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
ROBERT SOETERBOEK:
He's a stranger, I don't know where he's coming from. Is he a danger to me? Or just another man? He knows magic, Or maybe he's a charlatan... Is it a sly trick he plays? Does he have a plan? OKKIE HUYSDENS: He said he came from a world beyond my dreams. From the depths of my mind... He said he'd burn like star and disappear, But leave his spirit behind... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: He's a stranger, A man with a destiny. A rearranger of fate, A changer of lives. They will erase him, For they are all afraid of him. They're gonna trace him, and then, Cause him to die... OKKIE HUYSDENS: He said he'd cure me. I do not have to die. I hold my fate in my hands... He said he'd always be there, everytime I'd cry. One day I would understand. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: He was a stranger, They shot him, and now he's dead. I'm out of danger, he lives on... Inside my head. BOTH: He said he came from a world beyond my dreams. From the depths of my mind... (From the depths of mind!) He said he'd burn like star and disappear. But leave his spirit behind... He said he'd cure me. I do not have to die. I hold my fate in my hands... (I hold my fate in my hands!) He said he'd always be there, everytime I'd cry. One day I would understand. |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
Lost in a world created by man
I can't recall how it all began Tell me, who am I? Fictional stars in lost galaxies Synthetic dreams and false memories Is this all a lie? There is no escape (There is no way out of here) I'm locked in this universe (The real world will disappear) Where fantasy dies (You will see your dreams) Material lies (Materialize) Computer eyes (Computerize) Virtual reality, computer override Actual fantasy, locked away inside Am I no more than a program? An artificial dream? A river of electrons flowing with the stream? A parallel dimension, battle simulations Mind over matter, brain stimulation I don't know if I exist. I think therefore I am. Without emotions, I'm but a hologram. There's no escape! I'm locked in this universe Where fantasy dies Material lies Computer eyes There is no escape (There is no way out of here) I'm locked in this universe (The real world will disappear) Where fantasy dies (You will see your dreams) Material lies (Materialize) Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... ...Computerize... |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
ROBERT SOETERBOEK:
Ready for the enemy Hungry for the battle Fighting hard for victory In the army of the king Armed with shield and sword We mounted our horses Leaving on a sacred quest On our way to fight the holy war They attacked from different sides Hard pressed with numbers We could not even run nor hide We had to stand and fight Then I felt a blade of steel Penetrate my armour I did not dream the pain was real As I went down I knew my time had come... EDWARD REEKERS: And then he rode into the night Towards that eerie distant light that seemed to charm him EDWARD REEKERS: Until he came to a road that disappeared OKKIE HUYSDENS: Beyond the last horizon EDWARD REEKERS: He knew there'd be no way back Once he had vanished in the blackness of infinity EDWARD REEKERS: And so he gathered all his strength not to descend OKKIE HUYSDENS: Into the valley of death... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Into the valley of death... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: I opened up my weary eyes The haze slowly lifted The mighty roar of battlecries Stopped ringing in my ears I gazed upon a friendly face He carried me to safety I told him of this frightening place And of my journey back from the other side EDWARD REEKERS: And then he rode into the night Towards that eerie distant light that seemed to charm him EDWARD REEKERS: Until he came to a road that disappeared OKKIE HUYSDENS: Beyond the last horizon EDWARD REEKERS: He knew there'd be no way back Once he had vanished in the blackness of infinity EDWARD REEKERS: And so he gathered all his strength not to descend OKKIE HUYSDENS: Into the valley of death... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Into the valley of death... ------------ EDWARD REEKERS: And then he rode into the night Towards that eerie distant light that seemed to charm him ROBERT SOETERBOEK: A force so seductive And yet so destructive and cruel EDWARD REEKERS: Until he came to a road that disappeared OKKIE HUYSDENS: Beyond the last horizon ROBERT SOETERBOEK: I followed that road to the edge of eternity EDWARD REEKERS: He knew there'd be no way back Once he had vanished in the blackness of infinity ROBERT SOETERBOEK: I fought for my life For I had to survive the ordeal EDWARD REEKERS: And so he gathered all his strength not to descend OKKIE HUYSDENS: Into the valley of death... ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Into the valley of death... |
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EDWARD REEKERS:
A black shadow is crawling, like a deadly spider. We're all waiting in silence for the lonely rider. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: For he will lead the way... For he will save the town... We have to leave today... Before the moon is down... EDWARD REEKERS: I'm haunted by dreams of a holy mission! I follow the signs of my magic vision! ROBERT SOETERBOEK: We have to dig a hole (We have to dig a hole) And he will be our eyes (And he will be our eyes) We have to reach our goal (We have to reach our goal) Before the sun will rise! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: No one will catch me when I fall... OKKIE HUYSDENS: Follow the trail of fire... EDWARD REEKERS: No one will hear me when I call! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: A distant place, a future time... OKKIE HUYSDENS: We'll climb the tallest spire... EDWARD REEKERS: I will raise the cross, and the bells will chime! EDWARD REEKERS: We'll pass over the river to the silver tower! Run, before the clock strikes the final hour! ROBERT SOETERBOEK: He saw it in a dream (He saw it in a dream) He knew he had to die (He knew he had to die) We never heard him scream (We never heard him scream) We never heard him cry OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: Make them believe the dream is true... OKKIE HUYSDENS: Follow the trail of fire... EDWARD REEKERS: The moon came down, my time is through! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: This is the way it was meant to be... OKKIE HUYSDENS: We'll climb the tallest spire... EDWARD REEKERS: The shadow is gone, the town is free! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: The moon! The moon came down! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Follow the trail of fire... EDWARD REEKERS: It was meant to be! OKKIE HUYSDENS: Journey to the farside of the world! EDWARD REEKERS: Journey's free! OKKIE HUYSDENS: We'll climb the tallest spire... |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
Roger copy!
Altitude 4200, and you are go for landing, over! Visibility, as we said before, is... not too great. Come in! Planet Earth... Planet Earth... Planet Earth... Planet Earth... EDWARD REEKERS: I overheard the elders, Telling each other stories About the days when they were young, Back on planet earth I wish to learn the secrets Of those who lived before me... So I program my computer, For a flight to planet earth ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Blue skies over the oceans Sail on the wind to the valley below.. Rise high over the hills To where the wildflowers grow OKKIE HUYSDENS: And I ride, ride, ride, The waves of time! Fly, fly, fly beyond the sky! EDWARD REEKERS: We've abandoned all emotions, Whether good or bad, Up here in this station, Far from planet earth! I can't tell if I'm happy, I don't know if I'm sad But I do know I'd have been at home, Back on planet earth. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Black clouds over the debris, Storm is raging over the land... No life left on this planet, Now you will understand! OKKIE HUYSDENS: And I ride, ride, ride, The waves of time! Fly, fly, fly beyond the sky! ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Blue skies over the oceans Sail on the wind to the valley below... Rise high over the hills, To where the wildflowers grow Black clouds over the debris, Storm is raging... (Echoing words) |
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from Ayreon - Actual Fantasy : Revisited (1996)
EDWARD REEKERS:
In a dusty room on a stormy night, Away from all the crowds, I rise above the clouds. Into a world once so bright, Where now the shadows fall, And a thousand voices call: ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Dream on, forevermore, Our future's in your hands, Close your eyes, Close your eyes, And fantasize. EDWARD REEKERS: Only one boy whose heart is pure, Can save them from the curse, That's upon this universe. He's on a quest for the secret cure, Across the burning sand, To the edge of the fairy-land. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Dream on, forevermore, Our future's in your hands, Close your eyes, Close your eyes, And fantasize. EDWARD REEKERS: This world was built on human dreams, On hopes instead of fears, Now it slowly disappears. Scream as loud as you can scream, For the empress needs a name, Or nothing will remain. OKKIE HUYSDENS: Dream on, forevermore, Our future's in your hands, Close your eyes, Close your eyes, And fantasize. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, and live forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, and live forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, and live forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, and live forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, forevermore. Dream on, and live forevermore. Dream on. Dream on. Dream on, and live... (Dramatic chanting, then baby cooing) |
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OKKIE HUYSDENS:
More than a million years ago, It came to earth out of the sky. From whence it came is yet unknown, And still we don't know why. EDWARD REEKERS: Way beyond infinity, Where time is lost, And life has ceased to be OKKIE HUYSDENS: And life has ceased to be. EDWARD REEKERS: There's a cosmic entity, A bringer of life, For all eternity. Is this how it all began? The dawn of man. OKKIE HUYSDENS: More than a million miles from earth, Somewhere in outer space. Behold a planetary birth, Making way for a brand new race. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: Way beyond infinity. OKKIE HUYSDENS: Where time is lost, And life has ceased to be, And life has ceased to be. ROBERT SOETERBOEK: There's a cosmic entity. OKKIE HUYSDENS: A bringer of life, For all eternity. EDWARD REEKERS: Is this how it all began? The dawn of man. Is this how it all began? -------- (Baby laughing and cooing) |
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Actual fantasy!
Sit back and relax. Crawl into the maze within your mind. Leave it all behind. Now allow yourself to slide into a world. As real as you want it to be. Actual fantasy! |
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Actual fantasy!
Sit back and relax. Crawl into the maze within your mind. Leave it all behind. Now allow yourself to slide into a world. As real as you want it to be. Actual fantasy! |
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from Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love [single] (2004)
(Me) Friday night, I had a few
There she was, out of the blue Thunderstruck, nailed to the floor I couldn't move, couldn't talk... anymore (Love) Of all these guys it's you she desires Secretly her heart is on fire Waiting for you to ask her to dance Go ahead, make your move... now's your chance (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Me) There I was, nervous and shy Struck with awe as I caught her eye I mustered up courage and walked her way Figuring out what to do... what to say (Love) Her heart sings as she sees you come near The music fades, the crowd disappears She weeps in silence as you pass her by And she's wondering why... oh why (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Agony) Remember your father, well you're just like him Nothing but violence and fury within Remember your mother, so lonely and sad This will be her fate if you treat her as bad (Fear) You're afraid she might turn you down All your hopes, dashed to the ground Nobody loved you, nobody will Why should you even try... but still... (Me) Friday night, I had a few (Wife) There was no need to talk (Me) There she was, out of the blue (Wife) We just started to walk (Me) Hand in hand, we took the floor (Wife) And we danced, and we danced, and we danced (Me) I could move, I could talk... even more... (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Agony) Remember your father, well you're just like him Nothing but violence and fury within Remember your mother, so lonely and sad This will be her fate if you treat her as bad |
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from Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love [single] (2004)
Me:
I can't move, I can't feel my body I don't remember anything What place is this…how did I get here? I don't understand, what's happening… Am I alone? Fear: You've been deserted, everyone has left you You know it's always been that way Those frantic years, the people you've neglected Now the time has come to pay You're alone No one here is dancing to your tune Me: Is this a dream or is it real? Reason: Sometimes the dream becomes reality Me: But I don't know what to feel Reason: Then I will guide you through this haze Me: But who are you, why are you here? Reason: I am you and you are all of us Me: I can't think, my mind ain't clear Reason: Then I will free you from this maze Passion: Can't you feel it burn Deep down inside? Won't you ever learn Don't try to hide Can't you feel that fire Scorching your soul? A wounded man's desire Out of control Pride: I can't believe you're giving up That's not your way I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay You've always had complete control Never thinking twice You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice Me: You're all delusions of my mind Reason: And so we are, we're all a part of you Me: Am I a part of some design? Reason: The one design is in your head Me: How can it be, you look so real… Reason: We are as real as you imagine us Me: I can touch you, I can feel… Reason: Then take my hand and follow me (Chorus 1 -- Passion) (Chorus 2 -- Pride) Love: Close your eyes, listen to your heart beat Surrender to its soothing pulse Silence the cries, gentle and carefree Good or bad, true or false… You're not alone You'll find me here whenever they oppose you I am the strongest of them all No need to fear these feelings that enclose you I'm here to catch you when you fall You're not alone I am here, dancing to your tune (Chorus 1 -- Passion) (Chorus 2 -- Pride + ad libs) |
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from Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love [single] (2004)
Close the door, put out the light.
No, they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of thor are blowing cold. They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through, oooh They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter. They hold no quarter. Walking side by side with death The devil mocks their every step The snow drives back the foot that's slow The dogs of doom are howling more They carry news that must get through To build a dream for me and you They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter. They ask no quarter. The pain, the pain without quarter. They ask no quarter. Yeah! without quarter, quarter, yeah! The dogs of doom are howling more! I hear the dogs of doom are howling more! |
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from Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love [single] (2004)
Ground control to major tom
Ground control to major tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on Ground control to major tom Commencing countdown, engines on Check ignition and may gods love be with you Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, Four, three, two, one, liftoff This is ground control to major tom Youve really made the grade And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear Now its time to leave the capsule if you dare This is major tom to ground control Im stepping through the door And Im floating in a most peculiar way And the stars look very different today For here Am I sitting in a tin can Far above the world Planet earth is blue And theres nothing I can do Though Im past one hundred thousand miles Im feeling very still And I think my spaceship knows which way to go Tell me wife I love her very much she knows Ground control to major tom Your circuits dead, theres something wrong Can you hear me, major tom? Can you hear me, major tom? Can you hear me, major tom? Can you.... Here am I floating round my tin can Far above the moon Planet earth is blue And theres nothing I can do. |
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from Ayreon - Loser [single] (1980)
Dear darlin' surprised to hear from me?
Bet you're sittin' drinkin' coffee, yawnin' sleepily Just to let you know I'm gonna be home soon I'm kinda awkward and afraid Time has changed your point of view How you gonna see me now Please don't see me ugly babe 'Cause I know I let you down In oh so many ways How you gonna see me now Since we've been on our own Are you gonna love the man When the man gets home Listen darlin' now I'm heading for the west Straightened out my head but my old heart is still a mess Yes I'm worried honey Guess that's natural though It's like I'm waiting for a welcome sign Like a hobo in the snow How you gonna see me now Please don't see me ugly babe 'Cause I know I let you down In oh so many ways How you gonna see me now Since we've been on our own Are you gonna love the man When the man gets home And just like the first time We're just strangers again I might have grown out of style In the place I've been And just like the first time I'll be shakin' inside When I walk in the door There'll be no place to hide How you gonna see me now please dont see me ugly, babe 'cause i feel like i let you down in oh so many ways How you gonna see me now Please don't see me ugly babe 'Cause I know I let you down In oh so many ways How you gonna see me now Since we've been on our own Are you gonna love the man When the man gets home |
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from Ayreon - Loser [single] (1980)
(a) The Eye of Universe
A dark sphere surrounds us Surreal...oblivious... In the centre of the galaxy A hidden force has found us Powerful...mysterious... At the boundary of eternity Nothing escapes, not even light Beyond the mystical horizon We surrender to its might Gazing into the eye of the universe A deep roar is sounding Deafening...thunderous... As if the universe were crying My heart is pounding Frantic...delirious... My every nerve is dying (b) Halo of Darkness I hear screams of fallen souls, sad cries of agony Within the void of this evil hole, deep inside the black Could it be my imagination, the mirror of my fantasy? A fear-induced hallucination Or is there no way back from the halo of darkness? Spirits - apparitions - misery - suffering Horrid dreams and dire visions rising up from the black Look away in disbelief, this cannot be happening The end has come, I bow in grief There is no way back from the halo of darkness (c) The Final Door Now silence devours us Massive...suffocating... The calm before the storm Gravity overpowers us Invincible...dominating... And leads us through the final door Feed me light, I'm the halo of darkness Feel my might, I'm the eye of the universe |
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from Ayreon - Temple Of The Cat * [single] (2000)
It is the 8th century. I am a Mayan girl heading for the Jaguar Temple in Tikal on the central American continent
Shine down on me, Sun of the Underworld! Set me free, chase away the night! Proud Jaguar, king of the Mayan Gods, Shining star, light up the sky! And guide me to the Temple of the Cat! Heart-of-Sky, Maker and Hurricane, Mighty eye, harvester of life, We were born solely to speak your name! Bring the dawn, we'll praise the sky! Here inside the Temple of the Cat! Upon his throne the High priest addressed the crowd. Now carved in stone, his holy name. Beads of jade adorn his cotton shroud. His silvery blade on a golden chain. He lies here in the Temple of the Cat - dead! He will rise again from the Temple of the Cat! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
The Time Telepathy Experiment
MERLIN: This is the voice of Merlin. Listen well, for it concerns you. This chronicle commences in the year 2084 A.D. Mankind has virtually destroyed itself. Its survival depends on "The Final Experiment". Scientists from the 21st century have developed a new computer-program called "Time Telepathy". By using this technique they have sent visions of humanies' decline back in time. These transmissions have been received by the mind of a blind minstrel, who lives in 6th century Britain. His name... is "Ayreon". Overture [Instrumental] Ayreon's Quest MERLIN: It shall be Ayreon's quest to sing of these visions and thus warn the world of its impending downfall in order to change its future into a long and prosperous one. |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
MERLIN:
Let us go back... to... the Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... Dark Ages... AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): A cry in the silence A shine in the dark Like a rising star The dream is coming Images of violence A flight through time and space It's such a lonely place The dream has started The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer And words become a song... In the dreamtime I've lost control Marooned and cold I suffer the fears Of a future untold I cannot change The shape of things to come The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. And words become a song... In the dreamtime WOMEN: The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. The hands of time are whirling around I'm realizing The future's getting nearer And words become a song... AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): The smoke is rising The vision's getting clearer. And words become a song... |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON:
I cannot see with these eyes My world is dark Like a cold eternal night I could not tell you no lies My words are lost In a shroud of mystery VILLAGERS: Tell me what you see AYREON: I cannot tell you now I see the world through the eyes of time VILLAGERS: Tell me what you feel AYREON: I wouldn't know how I cannot free my mind >From the eyes of time I do not know where I am I'm lost in time Drifting in eternity I cannot tell if it's real Or fantasy Or a view of things to come I'm still trying to understand Why do I see the things I see Could it be a future world That's warning us through me I'm still trying to understand Why do I know the things I know Does it mean I'm a god Will nobody tell me so? B. BRAINWAVES |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
VILLAGERS (ROBERT SOETERBOEK):
Mmmm.... Have you seen his eyes, Up in the skies, Like hypnotized? And he never smiles, He never cries. Have you heard his song, Fierce and strong, Right or wrong? Should he be condemned? For he doesn't belong. AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've aroused the forces of destruction! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've unleashed the rage of the gods! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've denounced the wonder of creation! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've betrayed your own, Now you have to pay! It has been foretold, In days of old, An evil soul, Will corrupt the world, To achieve his goal. He's the devil's seed! An evil breed, He's gonna make you bleed! He'll take all he needs, With uncontrollable greed! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've aroused the forces of destruction! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've unleashed the rage of the gods! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've denounced the wonder of creation! AYREON: What have I done? VILLAGERS: You've betrayed your own, Now you have to pay! You have to pay! AYREON: I've done nothing at all! No, nothing at all! (Ohh I'm an innocent man!) I've done nothing at all! No, nothing at all! (Let me go!) I've done nothing at all! (What did I do?) No, nothing at all! (What did I do?) I've done nothing at all! (Let me go!) No, nothing at all! (Innocent man, at the end of the day... I'm an innocent man... All the time... You've got me wrong...You've got me... What did I do? What did I do?...) AYREON (JAN-CHRIS DE KOEIJER): If I have died, then this must be hell! If I am alive, I cannot break this gruesome spell! I am seeking relief, and finding none! I have fallen into oblivion! A force within dominates my tormented soul! And empowers me to regain absolute control! I shall not yield, for I am the chosen one! Who shall rise from... oblivion! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
NOBLEMAN (IAN PARRY):
A new horizon, Hear the travellers call! Behold there lies a kingdom, Go forth, ye minstrel tall! Sing of your wisdom, Spread tidings of joy, A feast of song and laughter, Ye courtyard minstrel boy. O'dance thee 'round the table, For conquerors and kings! Thou must win the heart of Gweniviere, Fair maiden of the king! Thy lord, thy master, Arthur thee so bold, Heed the words of Ayreon, And thy future will unfold! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! A day of splendour, How beautiful birds sing! Ladies, lords and masters, And rainbows he would bring! A child's sadness, Sweet dreams, oh princely boy! Let thine eyes reveal the madness, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
[AYREON:]
noble men in shining armour knights of the table-round go out and ride like thunder cross the sky at the speed of sound the horn, 'n blow the trumpets upon the castle wall now the quest has started listen to the prophet's call sail away sail away to Avalon the journey has begun sail away through the night sail away, never die the gods are at your side sail away through the night ride on the road to glory find the holy grail and learn the ancient story 's more than just a fairy- tale about the key to life and all its mysteries you'll find the grail within you slay the dragon in your dreams |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
I can smell the grass, and touch the flowers. Among the trees, I pass the hours and fantasize. I let the dance of nature inspire me. Now my mind is free from apparitions. I switch off like a 'television', and close my eyes. And I wish that I could see like everybody can... How I wish that I could be like any other man... I can't see the sun, but I sense its glow. I hear the sound of water flowing down the stream. And my heart cries out for a little bit o' love. But I know that it was not meant to be. So I fulfill my destiny and accept my fate. Still I wish that I could see like everybody can... (Like everybody can...) How I wish that I could be like any other man... |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (JAY VAN FEGGELEN):
Echoes of a thousand screams, Smoke, blood and fire. A deserted battlefield, Millions of men will die, At one man's desire. And the docile mass will yield. All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man is taught, That war is not a crime, Man will fight for evermore! Out of the ashes, A warlord will arise, And tyrannize the land! His reign of terror, Will cost many a sacrifice, An inferno is at hand! All through the centuries, Men will be caged, In the name of liberty! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged, Or will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, just to set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! AYREON: The road to ruin Gets shorter all the time, As technology will improve. It takes but one man, To commit the ultimate crime, And make the final move! All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged! Or will we ever, will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me, set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
All the trees have fallen, The soil is scorched and dry. I can't respire, A storm of fire, Is raging in the sky. Where is all the wildlife? Extinct from pole to pole. The hunt for skin, A deadly sin, Took its heavy toll. The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves. We befoul the air, And burn a hole in the sky. Deadly rays, From outer space, Cause our race to die. Standing at the crossroads, A choice of life and death. We'll take more care, And clear the air, Or take our final breath. The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves. -------------- The seas are red, the skies are grim. The soil is filled with graves. The earth is dead, the sun is dim. Listen to the waves... |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
I sense a fear, Deep inside. The end is near, I cannot hide. Blood is spilt, My quest is unfulfilled. There's still so much, I long to see. I need to touch, I wish to be. I can't believe, This is all I can achieve... Hark me now and let me go. To far-away lands and distant shores, An angel at my side. No evil plans or future wars. Take me high on a magic ride. Did you ever care, How I would feel, As you dreamt up, This one-way deal? Lords of time, Don't you understand? My life's been rough, I was born to lose. I've had enough, Of them future-blues. Grant my wish, My wish is your command... Hark me now and let me go. To far-away lands and distant shores. An angel at my side, No evil plans or future wars. Take me high on a magic ride. |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
WOMEN: Ayreon!
MERLIN (LEON GOEWIE): Don't you know who I am? WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I'll have you know that I can, Charm you with a wave of my hand! You bow to my command! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're an evil stranger! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You've become a danger! Your words are all but a lie! I vow that ye shall die! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're in my domain now! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I renounce your name now! No one will know who you are! You'll fade out like a star! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (RUUD HOUWELING):
I've been lost in the valley of nightmares. I've been found in the garden of dreams. Speak thy charm, I know you are out there. Cast thy spell and silence their screams. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I've seen fear in valiant faces. I've seen hope in desperate eyes. Lead me home to familiar places. Lead me back to crystalline skies. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I have failed, I have been forsaken! I've been scorned and misunderstood! I have lost, my life has been taken! I'd surrender if only I could! As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer! I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! Ooooooooooohh-hoh-hoh-hooo! Hoh-hoo! (I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer!) Ooooooohh.... |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (LEON GOEWIE):
Misguided Merlin, You fail to understand, I could never be your rival. I was just a pawn, In a future masterplan, For the purpose of survival! MERLIN (ROBERT SOETERBOEK): Ayreon! I've cast my spell upon you! I have no faith, you cannot be true! WOMEN: Ayreon! AYREON: I forgive you, Merlin, For you don't know what you've done, Even for you, it was all a mystery. One day you'll see, That I was the one, Who could change the course of history! MERLIN: Ayreon! Your words are all in vain! Close your eyes, there'll be no more pain! WOMEN: Oh Ayreon... MERLIN: (ROBERT SOETERBOEK): Mmm! I see one day, His story will be told, At the end of the 20th century, ohhhh! (IAN PARRY): I see one day, The truth will unfold! (MIRJAM VAN DOORN): Ohhh! And the quest has now begun! Oh, Ayreon! (JAY VAN FEGGELEN): I hope one day, That man will understand, It's in his power to change his destiny! (LEON GOEWIE): I hope one day, He'll do all that he can! (DEBBY SCHREUDER) Ohhh! And all the nations will be one! Oh Ayreon! Yeah! WOMEN (SCHREUDER & VAN DOORN): Now the end has just begun! AYREON (EDWARD REEKERS): And words become a song! VILLAGERS (SCHREUDER & VAN DOORN): Tell me what you feel! AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN): The seas are red, the skies are grim... Listen to the waves... MERLIN (EDWARD REEKERS): The outcome of 'The Final Experiment' has now been placed in your hands... (Clock ticking) |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON:
I cannot see with these eyes My world is dark Like a cold eternal night I could not tell you no lies My words are lost In a shroud of mystery VILLAGERS: Tell me what you see AYREON: I cannot tell you now I see the world through the eyes of time VILLAGERS: Tell me what you feel AYREON: I wouldn't know how I cannot free my mind >From the eyes of time I do not know where I am I'm lost in time Drifting in eternity I cannot tell if it's real Or fantasy Or a view of things to come I'm still trying to understand Why do I see the things I see Could it be a future world That's warning us through me I'm still trying to understand Why do I know the things I know Does it mean I'm a god Will nobody tell me so? B. BRAINWAVES |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
NOBLEMAN (IAN PARRY):
A new horizon, Hear the travellers call! Behold there lies a kingdom, Go forth, ye minstrel tall! Sing of your wisdom, Spread tidings of joy, A feast of song and laughter, Ye courtyard minstrel boy. O'dance thee 'round the table, For conquerors and kings! Thou must win the heart of Gweniviere, Fair maiden of the king! Thy lord, thy master, Arthur thee so bold, Heed the words of Ayreon, And thy future will unfold! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye, oh sing ye, courtyard minstrel boy! A day of splendour, How beautiful birds sing! Ladies, lords and masters, And rainbows he would bring! A child's sadness, Sweet dreams, oh princely boy! Let thine eyes reveal the madness, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! Sing ye tales of wonder, Whilst ye hide behind the joy! Cast thy spell asunder, Ye courtyard minstrel boy! |
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[AYREON:]
noble men in shining armour knights of the table-round go out and ride like thunder cross the sky at the speed of sound the horn, 'n blow the trumpets upon the castle wall now the quest has started listen to the prophet's call sail away sail away to Avalon the journey has begun sail away through the night sail away, never die the gods are at your side sail away through the night ride on the road to glory find the holy grail and learn the ancient story 's more than just a fairy- tale about the key to life and all its mysteries you'll find the grail within you slay the dragon in your dreams |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (ARJEN LUCASSEN):
I can smell the grass, and touch the flowers. Among the trees, I pass the hours and fantasize. I let the dance of nature inspire me. Now my mind is free from apparitions. I switch off like a 'television', and close my eyes. And I wish that I could see like everybody can... How I wish that I could be like any other man... I can't see the sun, but I sense its glow. I hear the sound of water flowing down the stream. And my heart cries out for a little bit o' love. But I know that it was not meant to be. So I fulfill my destiny and accept my fate. Still I wish that I could see like everybody can... (Like everybody can...) How I wish that I could be like any other man... |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (JAY VAN FEGGELEN):
Echoes of a thousand screams, Smoke, blood and fire. A deserted battlefield, Millions of men will die, At one man's desire. And the docile mass will yield. All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man is taught, That war is not a crime, Man will fight for evermore! Out of the ashes, A warlord will arise, And tyrannize the land! His reign of terror, Will cost many a sacrifice, An inferno is at hand! All through the centuries, Men will be caged, In the name of liberty! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged, Or will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, just to set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! AYREON: The road to ruin Gets shorter all the time, As technology will improve. It takes but one man, To commit the ultimate crime, And make the final move! All through the ages, Men will die before their time, In an everlasting war! As long as man shall live, Wars will be waged! Or will we ever, will we ever be set free? WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Oooohh... WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Pray god almighty! Set me free! Set me free! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: Set me, set me free, oh lord! WOMEN: Set me free! AYREON: I'm begging you, I'm begging thee, set me free! WOMEN: Ohhhh! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
WOMEN: Ayreon!
MERLIN (LEON GOEWIE): Don't you know who I am? WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I'll have you know that I can, Charm you with a wave of my hand! You bow to my command! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're an evil stranger! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You've become a danger! Your words are all but a lie! I vow that ye shall die! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: You're in my domain now! WOMEN: Ayreon! MERLIN: I renounce your name now! No one will know who you are! You'll fade out like a star! KNIGHTS: It's Merlin's will, his will be done! The end has come for Ayreon! It's Merlin's will, and his will be done! |
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from Ayreon - The Final Experiment (1995)
AYREON (RUUD HOUWELING):
I've been lost in the valley of nightmares. I've been found in the garden of dreams. Speak thy charm, I know you are out there. Cast thy spell and silence their screams. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I've seen fear in valiant faces. I've seen hope in desperate eyes. Lead me home to familiar places. Lead me back to crystalline skies. As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer. I have failed, I have been forsaken! I've been scorned and misunderstood! I have lost, my life has been taken! I'd surrender if only I could! As I poise on the edge of life, Where time disappears, I bow in fear, To the charm of the Seer! I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! (Ooooooohh....) I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer! Ooooooooooohh-hoh-hoh-hooo! Hoh-hoo! (I bow in fear to the charm of the Seer!) Ooooooohh.... |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Best Friend) Did he open up his eyes?
Did he try to touch my hand Or is my mind playing tricks on me... Do you think he hears us cry? Does he understand We are here by his side (Wife) Why are you so concerned? Do you really care Or do you feel responsible? Now the tide has turned Won't you try to clear the air? Let your conscience be your guide... |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
Me:
I can't move, I can't feel my body I don't remember anything What place is this…how did I get here? I don't understand, what's happening… Am I alone? Fear: You've been deserted, everyone has left you You know it's always been that way Those frantic years, the people you've neglected Now the time has come to pay You're alone No one here is dancing to your tune Me: Is this a dream or is it real? Reason: Sometimes the dream becomes reality Me: But I don't know what to feel Reason: Then I will guide you through this haze Me: But who are you, why are you here? Reason: I am you and you are all of us Me: I can't think, my mind ain't clear Reason: Then I will free you from this maze Passion: Can't you feel it burn Deep down inside? Won't you ever learn Don't try to hide Can't you feel that fire Scorching your soul? A wounded man's desire Out of control Pride: I can't believe you're giving up That's not your way I can't believe you'd pass the chance to make them pay You've always had complete control Never thinking twice You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice Me: You're all delusions of my mind Reason: And so we are, we're all a part of you Me: Am I a part of some design? Reason: The one design is in your head Me: How can it be, you look so real… Reason: We are as real as you imagine us Me: I can touch you, I can feel… Reason: Then take my hand and follow me (Chorus 1 -- Passion) (Chorus 2 -- Pride) Love: Close your eyes, listen to your heart beat Surrender to its soothing pulse Silence the cries, gentle and carefree Good or bad, true or false… You're not alone You'll find me here whenever they oppose you I am the strongest of them all No need to fear these feelings that enclose you I'm here to catch you when you fall You're not alone I am here, dancing to your tune (Chorus 1 -- Passion) (Chorus 2 -- Pride + ad libs) |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Agony) I am pain
I am real. I'm not a dream I'm the chain around your neck as you scream Surrender now You can't beat death at his ruthless game Make your bow Hang your head in shame (Me) I can't believe there is no way out... (Agony) You'll find you are wrong (Me) You fill me with doubt... (Agony) You were never that strong (Agony) I am pain I am the wound that never heals It's all in vain No compromise, no deals... (Me) I can't believe this is the end (Agony) It's written in stone (Me) Where are my friends? (Agony) You have always been alone! (Rage) (Pain!) We lead We hide as the pain leaves the rage inside (Motion personified alpha) Being here, welcomed by... a sane mind A travelled lie (Agony) I am pain I am the end, I am your wraith Nothing remains I'm the loss of hope and faith (Me) I can't believe there is no way out... (Agony) You'll find you are wrong (Me) You fill me with doubt... (Agony) You were never that strong (Rage) We lead, we hide as the pain leaves the rage inside (Motion personified alpha) Being here, welcomed by... a sane mind A travelled lie All the time, I had waited with rage All the time, I was promised my salvation (Love) I can't accept this, we will find a way Out of this cesspool of doom and dismay Beyond this dejection there's beauty and grace A glorious future we long to embrace (Rage) (Pain!) All the time, I had waited with rage (Motion personified alpha) All the time, I was promised my salvation |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Best Friend) No, I can't seem to figure out what happened
On the brightest hour of day, no car in sight No, I can't seem to accept these strange conditions No matter what they say, it doesn't feel right (Wife) Do you think he's seen it? (Best Friend) I don't think he did (Wife) Do you think he knows it? (Best Friend) I don't think he knows (Wife) Do you think he's been there? (Best Friend) I don't think he was (Wife) Do you think he'll die? (Best Friend) I don't think he will (Wife) No, could it have been a moment of distraction? A creature on the road, a plane in the air... (Best Friend) Do you think he's seen it? (Wife) I don't think he did (Best Friend) Do you think he knows it? (Wife) I don't think he knows (Best Friend) Do you think he's been there? (Wife) I don't think he was (Best Friend) Do you think he'll die? (Wife) I don't think he will (Wife and Best Friend) No, will we ever understand what happened Will the mystery be unveiled, or die with him? (Best Friend) Do you think he's seen it? (Wife) I don't think he did (Best Friend) Do you think he knows it? (Wife) I don't think he knows (Best Friend) Do you think he's been there? (Wife) I don't think he was (Best Friend) Do you think he'll die? (Wife) I don't think he will (Passion) Do you think you've seen it? (Me) I don't think I did (Pride) Do you think you know it? (Me) I don't think I know (Passion) Do you think you've been there? (Me) I don't think I was (Pride) Do you think you'll die? (Me) I don't know! |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Pride) I hear voices, they are talking about you
Can you hear them, do you know what they mean? Try to remember, what have you been through What do you know and what have you seen? I can read the thoughts they are conveying So intense, can you feel them too? I can't believe it's true what they're saying You're far too strong, it couldn't happen to you (Me) But what if there's truth in the words that they speak What do they signify? (Pride) You worry too much (Me) And what are the questions to answers I seek What will they clarify? (Pride) Yeah, you're losing your touch (Me) Help me out, this means nothing to me... (Reason) Who are these voices, where do they come from? Should we try to understand? Mere illusions, hallucinations? They might be vital, to our plan (Love) They sound familiar They must be here to help you All this confusion's tearing you apart You must be patient, time is the healer Open up and let them in your heart (Fear) Their guilty sighs I think you understand it all You were afraid to live, now you're afraid to die... You fool yourself You rose so high, you were bound to fall Longing for the truth, you lived a lie... (Reason) I am convinced now, they are essential They must be our way out of here (Love) Listen and learn, let your heart lead you And you will find the solution's near (Fear) Their guilty sighs I think you understand it all Long for the truth, you lived a lie... (Pride) If they are right, we'll fight for survival Look to the future, but learn from the past Confront the danger, face up to your rival Take a deep breath, we have to move fast (Me) I think there is truth in the words that they speak What do they signify? (Pride) You worry way too much (Me) I will find the answers to questions I seek What will they clarify? (Pride) You're losing your touch (Me) Help me out, this means nothing to me... |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Agony) You're alone in your bedroom
Hiding from the world, staring at the ceiling (Me) Mother said "he'll be home soon" But he never was, and I knew how she was feeling (Fear) You always let him down; "you'd never be like him" He'd always break you, never let you win No matter what you said, he'd always disagree You swore that one day you would be ... better than him... one day you'd win (Agony) You're hiding out in the cellar Aching and ashamed, covering up the bruises (Me) And then he would tell her How I tripped and hurt my head, how I'd always be a loser (Fear) You always let him down; "you'd never be like him" He'd always break you, never let you win No matter what you said, he'd always disagree You swore that one day you would be ... better than him... one day you'd win (Agony) You're all alone in your bedroom How could you learn to care, when nobody cares for you (Me) Mother said he'd be home soon But he never came, as for me... he didn't have to... |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Best Friend)Let me take you back
To the time when we were chasing all the girls Two maniacs Indulging in the pleasures of this world So much to see, so much to live for Questions to answer, places to go So much to be, so much to care for Deep down inside I think you know You are free...come back to me! Look ahead and see There are still so many borders we could cross Just you and me Making up for all the time that we have lost (Best Friend)So much to see (Me)He may be right (Best Friend)so much to live for (Me)I've got to fight (Best Friend)Questions to answer (Me) I will pull through (Best Friend)places to go (Me) take me with you (Best Friend) So much to be (Me)I will not break (Best Friend) so much to care for (Me) I must awake (Best Friend) Deep down inside I think you know (Me) I think I know (Best Friend) You are free (Me) I am free (Best Friend) Come back to me! (Best Friend) Aaaah, aaaah come back to me (Me) There's no way out, my whole world is black! (Best Friend) Aaaah, aaaah come back to me (Me) I try to shout, something's holding me back! |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Fear)It's time to leave your sheltered cage
Face you deepest fears The world is against you You're fighting back the tears (Me)All the kids were watching me I felt very small I could hear the laughter As I stumbled down the hall (Rage)(human) Seeking to find deep, in the trauma as it leaves you behind (human) Bleeding it gone into the profit of the competition (human) Loving today, all of the feelings are they going away (human) Ending it now, I'd rather hear about the where and the how (Agony)The bigger boys they beat you up Out here you cannot hide No friends to help you No father at your side (Me)I swore that I'd get back at them But I was just a kid One day I'd show them I wouldn't rest until I did (Rage)(human) Seeking to find, deep in the trauma as it leaves you behind (human) Bleeding it gone into the profit of the competition (human) Loving today, all of the feelings are they going away (human) Ending it now, I'd rather hear about the where and the how (Pride)You've got to prove you are not like the rest (Reason)There's no need if you know you're the best (Pride)That's not enough, let the other kids know (Reason)What's the use, go with the flow (Pride)Be a man, give into hate (Reason)You better learn to communicate (Pride)Better to learn to protect yourself (Reason)That's not the way to get out of this hell (Pride)See that kid, wipe the smile off his face (Reason)He's just like you, feeling out of place (Pride)I don't care, let's show him who's boss (Reason)That's not the way to get your message across (Pride)Be a man, give into hate (Reason)You better learn to communicate (Pride)Better to learn to protect yourself (Reason)That's not the way to get out of this hell (Passion)Don't rack your brain, let it all go Savour the moment and feel your blood flow (Me)Then I got back at them Still acting like a kid Then I showed them But when I had, I could not quit... (Rage)(human) Seeking to find, deep in the trauma as it leaves you behind (human) Bleeding it gone into the profit of the competition (human) Loving today, all of the feelings are they going away (human) Ending it now, I'd rather hear about the where and the how |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Best Friend) It's been 10 days
It shouldn't last this long The doctors' mystified Nothing's physically wrong... (Wife) But maybe inside his head He's struggling to survive Would it help if we talk to him? Bring him back to life... (Best Friend and Pride) Do you remember that time We were showing off our brand new flashy bikes (Wife and Love) You looked so fine Until you both fell over and then started to cry! (Best Friend and Pride) Do you recall that day Fearlessly we climbed the highest tower (Wife and Love) Then you became afraid Too scared to climb down you stayed up there for hours! (Best Friend and Pride) Do you remember that time? (Wife and Love) Do you recall that day? (Wife and Love) Do remember that time Alone at last, naked by the fire (Best Friend and Pride) Then all your friends came by They rushed in the room and you had no time to hide (Wife and Love) Do you recall that day You proposed to me, fell down to your knee (Best Friend and Pride) You didn't know what to say So she knelt down too for she thought you'd lost your keys! (Wife and Love) Do you remember that time? (Best Friend and Pride) Do you recall that day? (Passion) Can you see her light Shining through the black She's reaching out to you What's holding you back? (Reason) Can you feel her warmth Glowing on your skin Don't repress the memories Let them all in... |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
(Me) Friday night, I had a few
There she was, out of the blue Thunderstruck, nailed to the floor I couldn't move, couldn't talk... anymore (Love) Of all these guys it's you she desires Secretly her heart is on fire Waiting for you to ask her to dance Go ahead, make your move... now's your chance (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Me) There I was, nervous and shy Struck with awe as I caught her eye I mustered up courage and walked her way Figuring out what to do... what to say (Love) Her heart sings as she sees you come near The music fades, the crowd disappears She weeps in silence as you pass her by And she's wondering why... oh why (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Agony) Remember your father, well you're just like him Nothing but violence and fury within Remember your mother, so lonely and sad This will be her fate if you treat her as bad (Fear) You're afraid she might turn you down All your hopes, dashed to the ground Nobody loved you, nobody will Why should you even try... but still... (Me) Friday night, I had a few (Wife) There was no need to talk (Me) There she was, out of the blue (Wife) We just started to walk (Me) Hand in hand, we took the floor (Wife) And we danced, and we danced, and we danced (Me) I could move, I could talk... even more... (Passion) Do it right, do it right, we ain't got all night Do it now, do it now, I think you know how (Pride) Let it out, let it out, now don't mess about Let her in, let her in, let the party begin! (Agony) Remember your father, well you're just like him Nothing but violence and fury within Remember your mother, so lonely and sad This will be her fate if you treat her as bad |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
[Reason] Think hard, you are lying here in a hospital bed
Disregard the emotions inside your head Concentrate on the real world beyond your mind It's not to late to leave your burdens behind [Fear] We won't let you go Take you down below Dark crypts of your soul Locked inside your head... You're better off dead [Agony] Locked away, she lives in isolation It's been that way, since he has gone She been through life of depravation She depends on you, her only son [Passion] She won't let you go Keep you down below Dark crypts of your soul Locked inside your head You're better off dead [Agony] Where are you, can't you hear her calling? Nothing you can do, you have no time There is no one there, to catch her now she's falling Why should you care, you are doing fine [Passion] She won't let you go Keep you down below Dark crypts of your soul Locked inside your head You're better off dead [Reason] Now she's at rest, she finally found her peace There's no need to blame yourself You must let go, or the pain will never cease It's time to crawl out of your shell Your mother died, the day your father left A part of you died as well Feelings of guilt will haunt you 'til the end You must fight hard to break this spell But it hurts... [Fear] You hear her voice, from beyond her grave "Where were you son, when I needed you Is this your thanks for all the warmth I gave Did you forget what I been through?" You hear his voice, cold and merciless "You worthless fool, you let her die!" And deep within yourself, you must confess Your ways cannot be justified [Pride] By now you realized, you have to be relentless to survive Repress your memories, bury all emotions and thrive! It's your life! [Reason] Now she's at rest, she found her peace [Fear] You hear her voice, from the grave [Reason] You must let go or the pain won't cease [Fear] Is this your thanks for all I gave" [Reason] A part of you died as well [Fear] You worthless fool, you let her die" [Reason] It's time to crawl out of your shell [Fear] Your ways cannot be justified [Pride] By now you realized, you have to be relentless to survive Repress your memories, bury all emotions and thrive! It's your life! |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
[Love] Faith has come to warn
That you far too long forsaken her heart Move to the truth Breathe the sunlight burning in her open arms Break the chains that Bind you to a past that feeds this bitter days Seize your only chance Follow the stars that beckon you through blackened skies [Wife] Can you feel me touch your aching heart I can sense how much you're missing me... Give me a sign, show me you're there I am sure you'll find a way back to me [Me] I can't believe I turned so vile How could I've ignored her smile? She was always there to ease my pain I am so ashamed I wonder why she stayed with me How she endured my vanity I wish I could go back and mend my ways Is it too late? [Wife] Can you see, I swear it's true, a teardrop trickling down his cheek? [Best Friend] Yes, indeed, I see it too, could it be he's hurting inside? [Wife] Don't you think we should be glad he feels anything at all? [Best Friend] It could well be he cries because of us [Wife] Does it matter why he cries? [Best Friend] What's going on in his mind? [Wife] Has he given us a sign? [Wife] Can you see, I swear it's true, him clenching his right hand into a fist? [Best Friend] Yes, indeed, I see it too, could it be that he's raging inside? [Wife] Don't you think we should be glad he has any thoughts at all? [Best Friend] It could well be he angry because of us [Wife] Does it matter if he is? [Best Friend] What's going on in his mind? [Wife] Has he given us a sign? |
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from Ayreon - The Human Equation (2004)
[Me] I have always been creative, I don't understand
Aspired to be an artist, not a business man [Pride] You need to show your old man you're in control To be successful, you'd sell you own soul! [Me] I've always been respectable, I don't understand I tried to be compassionate, I'm not a ruthless man! [Pride] You need to show them you're superior, you lead the field No one opposes you, all man must yield! [Me] I've always been affectionate, don't understand I really love her, I'm not a heartless man! [Pride] You have no time for commitments, they get in the way Get down to business, there's no time to play! [Reason] You can still change, and right what is wrong [Pride] But can you swallow me, or am I too strong? [Reason] You have to get back now, it's not too late [Pride] It's not like you to resign to your fate [Reason] The loved ones are waiting, break out of your cage [Pride] You have the power, give in to your rage [Reason] Listen to Pride now, for once now he's right [Pride] Listen to Reason, let us be your guide |
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