The Theory of Everything Part 1 Lyrics
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | The Theory of Everything(2013) |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Genres | Progressive Rock, Rock Opera |
| Labels | InsideOut Music |
| Ranked | #11 for 2013 , #482 all-time |
Album rating : 90.6 / 100
Votes : 29
Votes : 29
2. The Theory of Everything Part 1 (3:01)
"11 years earlier
The Father, a brilliant scientist, has devoted his life to finding the Theory of Everything, the equation that will fully explain and unite all physical forces of the universe. He's obsessively working day and night; unaware that his wife and introverted son need far more attention that he has been giving them. The Mother has always supported her husband's scientific pursuits, but the strain of dealing with their asocial child's special needs has worn her down to the point of desperation."
[Father:]
I'm so close to the answer
A dazzling symphony of cosmic strings
I feel the pulse, vibrating just out of reach
The music of space
One single master equation
Unification of the great and small
I hear the notes but the arrangement is wrong
And I'm starting to doubt, but I can't give up now I'm so near
[Mother:]
Can't you see that I need you out here?
And what about our boy?
I think he's got something to give
What secrets lie... beyond these hollow eyes?
[Father:]
I'm sorry you feel neglected
But it's clear that you don't understand
I'm aware, and I want to be there
I just need some more time, for the answer is blindingly near
[Mother:]
Are you trying to drive us away
Just when we need you most?
You might find he's got something to give
What secrets lie... beyond these eyes?
The Father, a brilliant scientist, has devoted his life to finding the Theory of Everything, the equation that will fully explain and unite all physical forces of the universe. He's obsessively working day and night; unaware that his wife and introverted son need far more attention that he has been giving them. The Mother has always supported her husband's scientific pursuits, but the strain of dealing with their asocial child's special needs has worn her down to the point of desperation."
[Father:]
I'm so close to the answer
A dazzling symphony of cosmic strings
I feel the pulse, vibrating just out of reach
The music of space
One single master equation
Unification of the great and small
I hear the notes but the arrangement is wrong
And I'm starting to doubt, but I can't give up now I'm so near
[Mother:]
Can't you see that I need you out here?
And what about our boy?
I think he's got something to give
What secrets lie... beyond these hollow eyes?
[Father:]
I'm sorry you feel neglected
But it's clear that you don't understand
I'm aware, and I want to be there
I just need some more time, for the answer is blindingly near
[Mother:]
Are you trying to drive us away
Just when we need you most?
You might find he's got something to give
What secrets lie... beyond these eyes?
The Theory of Everything - Lyrics
The Theory of Everything - Album Credits
Members
- Arjen Anthony Lucassen : Guitars, Bass, Mandolin, Keyboards, Analog Synthesizers, Hammond
- Ed Warby : Drums
Additional musicians
- Rick Wakeman : Keyboards
- Jordan Rudess : Keyboards
- Keith Emerson : Keyboards
- Siddharta Barnhoorn : Orchestrations
- Steve Hackett : Lead Guitars
- Troy Donockley : Whistles, Uilleann Pipes
- Ben Mathot : Violin
- Maaike Peterse : Cello
- Jeroen Goossens : Flute, Piccolo
- Michael Mills : Vocals (father), Irish Bouzouki
- JB Christoffersson : Vocals (the teacher)
- Sara Squadrani : Vocals (the girl)
- Cristina Scabbia : Vocals (the mother)
- Tommy Karevik : Vocals (the prodigy)
- Marco Hietala : Vocals (the rival)
- John Wetton : Vocals (the psychiatrist)
- Wilmer Waarbroek : Backing Vocals
Other staff
- Arjen Anthony Lucassen : Producer, Recording, Mixing Engineer
- Brett Caldas-Lima : Mastering Engineer
- Steve Rispin : Recording Engineer
- Maarten de Peijper : Recording Engineer
- Jos Driessen : Recording Engineer
- Dave Kerzner : Recording Engineer
- Erik Jordan : Recording Engineer
- Roger King : Recording Engineer
- Jef Bertels : Cover Art
- Thomas Ewerhard : Layout
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