Ayreon - Phase III: Entanglement lyrics

[01. Fluctuations] [Instrumental] [Bamboo flute: Jeroen Goossens] [02. Transformation] "The Teacher has become the Prodigy's closest friend - and the only person the Prodigy trust. He is glad to see the Prodigy's progress, but can't help wondering if something unhealthy might be behind it. Regardless, he is determined to help the Prodigy, who is having trouble finding his bearings in the strange new world that the drug is revealing to him." [Violin: Ben Mathot] [Teacher:] I don’t mean to interfere, but I see quite a change in you The distant gaze has disappeared The brilliant light behind your eyes is shining through [Prodigy:] You’re right, it’s strange It all seems different now The mist has cleared, I’m finally awake But it’s hard to change I want to live but I don’t know how I need someone to help me find my way [Teacher:] You can count on me I’m glad to have such a mind to teach Life doesn’t have to be a mystery You can live my dream And scale the heights I could never reach We can play a part changing history Our time is here! I have to say, it’s unusual Such a transformation, overnight! I wouldn’t have thought it was possible I don’t want to scare you, but it can’t be right! [Prodigy:] Well I don’t mind, cause I feel so much stronger now For the first time the world is making sense [Teacher:] I’ll be your guide It’s time to live and I’ll show you how A world of endless wonder lies ahead! [03. Collision] "As the Prodigy's confidence soars, he is finally able to stand up to the Rival." [Prodigy:] I can’t believe I never saw How insignificant you are [Rival:] Ha! You’re outshined in every way [Prodigy:] Well if you are such a genius It didn’t get you very far! [Rival:] I’ll prove you wrong My mind’s growing Stronger each day! [Prodigy and Rival:] No, you won’t deceive me You’re nothing but a fake You’re a sad pretender Trying to take my place [Prodigy:] All the years you bullied me, Taking pleasure in my pain [Rival:] It serves you right Accept your defeat! [Prodigy:] But now I realize you only wish You had my brain! [Rival:] One day, you’ll see You will be needing me! [Prodigy and Rival:] No, you won’t deceive me You’re nothing but a fake You’re a sad pretender A total waste of space [Rival:] There can only be one [Prodigy:] I’m pretty sure that it’s not you! [Rival:] Mark these words Cause one day you’ll see You will be needing me! [04. Side Effects] "3 years earlier The Psychiatrist comes to the Father with disturbing news..." [Violin: Ben Mathot] [Psychiatrist:] I’m afraid we’ve got a problem The side effects have been confirmed Severe psychosis and delusions We have to stop the trial today It’s too dangerous The boy deserves to know what’s going on What have we done?! [Father:] Son, there’s something I must tell you I’ve been giving you a drug I was convinced that I would hep you Can you forgive me what I’ve done? [Prodigy:] No! How could you live with that? Deceiving your own son to serve yourself You can go to hell… [05. Frequency Modulation] [Instrumental] [06. Magnetism] "As the devastated Prodigy rushes to school to find the Teacher, he runs into the Girl and the Rival. He explains that he's left home because his Father has been secretly dosing him with a drug. [Cello: Maaike Peterse Uilleann Pipes: Troy Donockley] [Prodigy:] Now I’ve told you everything Now there’s nothing more to hide I’ve got nowhere else to go Can I stay with you tonight? [Girl:] After all that you’ve been through How could I turn you away We were always meant to be I don’t care what people say [Rival:] Don’t you believe it Don’t be a fool Manipulate you Is all he wants to do He will deceive you You’re being used Don’t let him play you All he wants to do He wants to be with you [Prodigy:] The meds create a perfect world Patterns, purpose, clarity How will I ever live without? What should I do… what’s happening to me? [Girl:] Don’t you worry, it’s all right I will keep you safe from harm Together we can beat this thing Before the damage goes too far [07. Quid Pro Quo] "2 years ago The Prodigy has been living with the Girl for some time now, but her loving attention is not enough. Without the drug, the overwhelming chaos in his mind returns, shutting him down and causing him to return to his introverted self. The the Rival comes up with a compelling but devious suggestion." [Low Whistle: Troy Donockley] [Rival:] Let’s make a deal I’ll get you what you need You know I am a brilliant chemist I can duplicate your drug, but my offer has a price If you want a new supply You have to help me [Prodigy:] Count me in, I’ll do anything you want But isn’t it ironic? The fates must be laughing Your greatest enemy Is the one who holds the key What do you need from me? [Rival:] I’ve found a way to infiltrate the banks If you can break their algorithms And bypa** their systems There’s millions to be made, and all without a trace We can’t lose here [Girl:] This can’t be true Now who’s being used? Don’t let it end this way It hurts me to tell you, you’re gonna have to choose What you really wanna do Don’t let me down! [08. String Theory] [Instrumental] [Flute: Jeroen Goossens Cello: Maaike Peterse Violin: Ben Mathot Piccolo: Jeroen Goossens Orchestration: Siddharta Barnhoorn] [09. Fortune?] "The Prodigy faces his own dilemma: Should he do something he knows is wrong - and even risk losing the Girl - to get the drug? The very drug that made his life possible? Hoping that the Girl will understand, he agrees to help the Rival." [Rival:] Our plan has succeeded We are rich beyond belief We got more than we ever needed We’re free to live out our dream [Girl:] I won’t be part of this nightmare I cannot live with what you’ve done Get out of my life [Prodigy:] What have I done? Now she’s gone… What have I done? Now she’s gone…