Ayreon - The Human Equation lyrics
Tracks 01. Day One: Vigil
02. Day Two: Isolation 03. Day Three: Pain 04. Day Four: Mystery 05. Day Five: Voices 06. Day Six: Childhood 07. Day Seven: Hope 08. Day Eight: School 09. Day Nine: Playground 10. Day Ten: Memories 11. Day Eleven: Love 12. Day Twelve: Trauma 13. Day Thirteen: Sign 14. Day Fourteen: Pride 15. Day Fifteen: Betrayal 16. Day Sixteen: Loser 17. Day Seventeen: Accident? 18. Day Eighteen: Realization 19. Day Nineteen: Disclosure 20. Day Twenty: Confrontation 01. Day One: Vigil Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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... 02. Day Two: Isolation Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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 you 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 always had complete control Never thinking twice You always called the shots, a heart as cold as ice Me: You are 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) 03. Day Three: Pain Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen Lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Devin Townsend
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 (Chorus one - Me and Agony) 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 have waited with rage (Motion personified alpha) All the time, I was promised my salvation 04. Day Four: Mystery Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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? (Chorus - Wife and Best Friend) 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 Love: Do you think you've been there? Me: I don't think I was Agony: Do you think you'll die? Me: I don't know! 05. Day Five: Voices Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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're 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: 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 signs I think you understand it all Longing 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... 06. Day Six: Childhood Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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 then 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 (Chorus - Fear) 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... 07. Day Seven: Hope Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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! 08. Day Eight: School Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen Lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Devin Townsend
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 (Chorus 1 - Rage) Pride: You gotta 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 (Chorus 2 - Pride and Reason) 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... (Chorus 1 - Rage) 09. Day Nine: Playground Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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10. Day Ten: Memories Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Best Friend:
It's been 10 days It shouldn't last this long The doctor's mystified Nothing's physically wrong... Wife: But maybe inside his head He's struggling to survive Would it help if we talked 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, and fell down to your knees 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... 11. Day Eleven: Love Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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 (Chorus - Passion and Pride) 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... (Chorus - Passion and Pride) (Agony) 12. Day Twelve: Trauma Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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 too 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 a life of deprivation 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's no one there to catch her now she's falling Why should you care, you are doing fine (Chorus 1 - Passion) 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 her 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 (Chorus 2 - Pride) 13. Day Thirteen: Sign Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen Lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Heather Findlay
Love:
Faith has come to warn That you've far too long forsaken her heart Move to the truth Breath the sunlight burning in her open arms Break the chains that Bind you to a past that feeds these 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 easy 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's 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's angry cos of us Wife: Does it matter if he is? Best Friend: What's going on in his mind? Wife: Has he's given us a sign? 14. Day Fourteen: Pride Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
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 men 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, 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 you cage Pride: You have the power, give into your rage Reason: Listen to pride now, for once he is right Pride: Listen to reason, let us be your guide 15. Day Fifteen: Betrayal Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Fear:
This is what you dreamt about Director of the firm Will it be you, or your best friend? He's always been the better man and He fits all their terms What will you do to gain your end... Agony: You remember he once told you He tampered with the books When he lost out on the deal You're digging up the evidence ...no one looks You leave it there for all to see Reason: This memory burns inside You can't forget, you cannot fight or erase it Passion: Let it go, try to unwind Reason: You'll have to tell and set it right You cannot run, you cannot hide so face it! Passion: Wake up, free your mind Fear: You'll never talk, he'll never know What you have done But can you live with this betrayal? Agony: They found him out and let him go I guess you've won But one day, the truth might be unveiled... (2x Chorus - Reason and Passion) Me: I have to talk and let him know What I have done I cannot live with this betrayal He's always been the better man I never won Now the truth must be unveiled 16. Day Sixteen: Loser Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen Lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Devin Townsend
Father:
Look at you, lying there, defenceless and alone See I'm no fool, I always knew you wouldn't make it on your own Cos you're just like your mother, well where is she now? You'll end up like her soon, 6 feet under ground, loser! I came here to watch you bleed, oh how I love to gloat If you had any balls at all, you'd grab me by the throat You don't even look like me, ha! Not even close! You're an aberration, some freak...I suppose, loser! I had my fun, I'm going back to the place I don't call home There's no one there who waits for me, but you won't hear me moan My ex-wives all sue me, and with half my kids in jail I'll still come out laughing, coz me? I never fail, loser! Rage: NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! Killing it from afar, go tell it in a bar You're killing it from afar my father! 17. Day Seventeen: Accident? Music by Arjen Anthony Lucassen Lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Devon Graves
Reason:
You're driving home, it's one PM You cannot function, you're a broken man Your past is catching up with you Only her tenderness can help you through you see her smile at another man Wife: Did you see me smile at another man? It was only us, please understand... Reason: You see him hold her in his arms Wife: Did you see him hold me in his arms? We needed warmth, we meant no harm... Agony: Love left you, without me you're all alone! Reason: Tears of sorrow fill your eyes Your cold and wretched life flashes by Is that your father standing there? You turn the wheel, you no longer care... You saw her smile at another man Wife: Did you see me smile at another man? It was only us, please understand... Reason: You saw him hold her in his arms Wife: Did you see him hold me in his arms? We needed warmth, we meant no harm... Agony: Love left you, without me you're all alone! Love wrecked you! Passion: You saw her smile at another man Now you finally understand He held her in his arms You've nothing left, it's gone to far... Agony: Your memory begins to clear Now you see what brought you here You try to open up your eyes But the doubts leave you paralyzed Wife: I smiled at another man Please understand... He held me in his arms We meant no harm... Agony: Love left you, without me you're all alone! Love wrecked you, I am the oldest friend you've known! 18. Day Eighteen: Realization Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Reason: Now you know the truth, what will you do?
Me: I still can't believe it's true... Passion: You better believe it, and make them pay! Me: There has to be another way... Pride: You cannot take this lying down! Me: I cannot stand up, can you show me how? Love: You must forgive them and open your heart Me: It's all my fault, it tears me apart! Agony: It would have been better if you would have just died! Me: No, I've got to win this fight! Fear: Can you face them after all you did? Me: I gotta reveal the feelings I hid Best Friend: See him fight, he's all on his own... Me: I need your help, can't do it alone! Wife: Listen to me, can you hear me shout? Me: Let me out!! 19. Day Nineteen: Disclosure Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Best Friend:
My good friend, I hope you hear my voice I must alleviate this ache I thought about this and found I have no choice I have to tell you this for conscience' sake I felt alone, forsaken and afraid Out of work and out of love I needed someone to ease some of the pain She was there for me when times were rough Wife: My sweet love, my heart belongs to you But I was lonely and the need for passion grew You where never here, and even when you were Most of my words would go unheard Best Friend: I'd be there to comfort her Wife: We'd share our distress Best Friend: But we were never in love Wife: Can you forgive us? Best Friend: My good friend, well maybe I am wrong I think you saw us on that day I want you to know, she loved you all along I hope that this will help you in some way (Chorus - Wife and Best Friend) Love: Don't be afraid, her heart belongs to you Passion: Don't be afraid, don't keep her waiting Love: It's time to rise, and tell them what you feel Passion: You have to let them know Love: Here the dream ends, this is real Me: I'll be there to comfort her Passion: I know you will be! Me: I'll come back to life Love: I know that you can! 20. Day Twenty: Confrontation Music & lyrics by Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Best Friend:
See his mouth, he tries to speak He cannot move, his voice is weak... Me: My dear friend can you hear me now? I'll try to tell you how I feel Best Friend: I feel the pain inside of you Tell me please, what can I do? Me: Listen well to what I have to say I have to tell you...of my betrayal Me: I revealed the facts, it was clear It spelled the end of your career Best Friend: Yes I always felt that it was you I repressed the thought although I knew the truth Me: The truth is out, I feel relieved You hate me now you've been deceived? Best Friend: Oh no, in a way we are even now Come back to us...somehow Wife and Love: Cross that bridge to the other side Follow your heart, you can't go wrong Come with me, I will be your guide And lead you back where you belong Agony: Welcome to reality, be ready for the pain Welcome to reality, will it be in vain Welcome to reality, Nothing much has changed since you were gone Passion: Rise up and show the world you can be a better man Rise up and show the world you care, yes you can Rise up and show the world you're taking your chance Rise up and show the world! Agony: Welcome back! Reason: Welcome to reality, wake up and rejoice Welcome to reality, you've made the right choice Welcome to reality and let them hear your voice, shout it out! Pride: Rise up and show the world your battle is won Rise up and show the world the old you is gone Rise up and show the world your new life has begun Rise up and show the world! Reason and Agony: Welcome back! Fear: Here inside the question burns Are you sure of your return? Me: I am sure I deserve this chance Now I understand it all Fear: It all seems so unreal to you Can you decide what to do? Me: Yes I can, oh I will survive Look at me...I'm alive (Chorus - Wife and Love) Best Friend: There is so much to see, there is so much to live for Wife: Come with me, my love Reason: You feel her warmth, glowing on your skin Love: You're never alone, I knew we could make it Fear: Aaaaaaaarrrrgh! Passion: Can't you feel that fire, can't you feel it burn? Agony: Be ready for the pain, ready for the pain! Pride: Well rise up, your battle has been won, your new life has begun Me: I'm alive, I won't look back, aaaaah! |