[12. The consultation]
"The Mother takes the Prodigy to a Psychiatrist for assessment. He performs a diagnostic interview and battery of tests on the Prodigy."
[Psychiatrist:]
I know its hard to find the words
But tell me all about your world
Do you struggle to adapt?
Do you feel detached?
[Prodigy:]
It seems Im always out of place
Like some alien machine
I never know how I should be
Or what to feel, or what is real
[Mother:]
Can you help us reach our son?
Can we put our faith in you?
Can you help him overcome?
There is brilliance shining through
Do you see it too?
[Psychiatrist:]
Lets talk about your dreams
Can you tell me what you see?
Can you describe the way you feel?
Do you feel anything at all
[Prodigy:]
I see things that dont belong
In this four-dimensional world
There is so much more beyond
More to unveil, more to reveal
[Mother:]
Can you help us reach our son?
Can we put our faith in you?
Can you help him overcome
There is magic shining through
Can you help us reach our son?
[Prodigy:]
I, I need a future I can build
[Mother:]
Can you tell us what to do?
[Prodigy:]
Give me a role that I can fulfil
[Mother:]
Can we help him rise above?
[Prodigy:]
I know Ive got something to give
[Mother and Prodigy:]
A reason to live!
[13. Diagnosis]
"The Psychiatrist informs the Mother and Father of his findings. But will they accept the unconventional course of treatment he suggests?"
[Flute and bass flute: Jeroen Goossens]
[Psychiatrist:]
Yes, Im afraid I see signs of impairment
But there is something more
Hes an exceptional savant, one in a million
His mind is ablaze with distraction
But maybe I can help
Im testing a new drug that can help him focus
[Father:]
Please tell us more, that sounds intriguing
Can he join your clinical trial?
If he could concentrate he could help me
He might even be of some use!
Center the mind, cut straight to the core
Brighten the flame, break open the cage
Shatter the wall, shut down the noise
Soften the pain, sharpen the brain
[Psychiatrist:]
I have to confess its experimental
Im still running through the tests
The side effects could include extreme delusions
[Mother:]
No! Not on my life, Ill never allow it!
No matter what we could win
I wont let you endanger my child
I refuse to play dice with his life
[Mini Moog solo: Rick Wakeman]
[14. The Argument 1]
"Is the Psychiatrist's experimental drug worth the risk? The Mother and Father have vastly different views - and motivations."
[Mother:]
How could you even contemplate
Experimenting on our child?
Were you only thinking of yourself again?
[Father:]
No! Why shouldnt I want to help him
You make it sound like its a crime
Im not giving up, this isnt over!
[15. The Rivals Dilemma]
"The Rival appears to have his own agenda"
[High Whistle: Troy Donockley
Cello: Maaike Peterse
Flute: Jeroen Goossens]
[Rival:]
So... what if they are right
And hes so remarkable
How does that affect me?
Ever since I was a child
It all came so easy
I never had to try
If hes as brilliant as they say
How will I be noticed
Now Im not so special anymore
Im not sure why Im afraid
No, he wont beat me
Not without a fight, no!
One day Ill show them I am the genius
One day the whole world will know
One day Ill show them who he really is
One day theyll know
[16. Surface Tension]
[Mini Moog solo: Rick Wakeman]
[Instrumental]
[17. A Reason To Live]
[Teacher:]
Lets find him a future to build
Hell give me a role to fulfil
I know hes got something to give
We all need a reason to live
[Girl:]
A future to build
A role to fulfil
Something to give
A reason to live
[18. Potential]
"The Teacher and the Girl each have their own reasons for supporting the Prodigy"
[Cello: Maaike Peterse
Violin: Ben Mathot
Flute: Jeroen Goossens]
[Teacher:]
Where am I going?
How did this happen?
My life has unfolded
Depressingly average
But if I support him
Help him reach his potential
Hell be my contribution
I can still make my mark
My name will live on
[Girl:]
His shyness is charming
I wish I could reach him
Hes strangely disarming
I hope I can free him
[Teacher:]
I know I can help him
[Girl:]
He needs someone like me
[Teacher:]
To reach his potential
[Girl:]
To learn how to feel
[Teacher:]
Hell be my contribution
[Girl:]
I wish hed let me in
[Teacher:]
Theyll remember my name
[Girl:]
Let me help him to live
[Teacher:]
My claim to fame
[19. Quantum Chaos]
"4 years ago.
As the Prodigy gradually disappears into a chaotic world of patterns and equations, the Father can't stop wondering if the Psychiatrist's drug might help."
[Instrumental]
[20. Dark Medicine]
"The Father meets with the Psychiatrist, this time... alone."
[Psychiatrist:]
I know why youre here
Youre a fellow man of science
Our point of view is very much alike
[Father:]
The choice is clear
I dont need to be convinced
Denying him this chance just isnt right
[Psychiatrist:]
Give him one a day
Thats the safest place to start
At such a tiny dose, the risks are low
[Father:]
Keep it between you and me
Oh, they would never understand
Lets both agree that no one needs to know
[21. Alive!]
"The Father has been secretly putting the drug in the Prodigy's food. The Results are almost immediate... and stunning."
[Cello: Maaike]
[Prodigy:]
Patterns are forming
Breaking through the noise
A beautiful symmetry
Slowly falling into place
Inspiration is flowing
Filling up the void
A perfect harmony
Full of elegance and grace
Ive come alive
The road is so much clearer now
Im finally awake
Destiny waits
[Father:]
Oh, am I getting through to you
Can you hear me, son?
I never doubted you
I always knew youd win this fight
I am reaching out to you
Can you help me, son?
Im so close to the answer
But I need your brilliant mind
Weve come alive
Our goal is so much closer now
Now its time to turn the page
Destiny waits
Now we will fulfill our fate
Destiny waits!
[22. The Prediction]
"The Mother rejoices at the Prodigy's remarkable progress, unaware that it's all due to the drug she was so violently opposed to."
[Mother:]
And soon youll show them youre a genius
And soon the whole world will know
And soon youll show them what life really is
One day theyll know!
This lyric was posted anonymously. Not yet confirmed by Book of Metal.
