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1. Phase I: Singularity
[01. Prologue: The Blackboard]
"8:49 this morning
The dew of morning still glistens on the salt grass that grows
along the foundation of the old lighthouse. I isn't in active
service anymore, but has been renovated to serve as a private
dwelling.
High in the tower inside, a young man is slumped on the
floor in the corner of the room, apparently in some kind of
trance. Somebody has put a blanked over him. He is deadly
pale, but the steady, almost imperceptible rise and fall of his
chest shows that he still clings to life. Standing next to him
are young woman and an older man. Both are obviously
shocked and distressed.
Their frequent glances toward the door give the impression
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that they're waiting for someone who is yet to arrive. On the
wall next to them is a blackboard covered with impenetrable
mathematical equations. The older man is holding acrumpled piece of paper - it appears to be a note scribbled in
haste by an unsteady hand. What follows here is the story of
what happened."
[Teacher:]Will we ever understand
This complex genius
This visionary thinker
Will we ever get this close againUniting the forces
Of our universe
[Girl:]
Will we ever understand
His isolation
Or his sense of wonder
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We will never get this close again
Its been too long
I think hes gone
[02. The Theory of Everything part 1]
"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 beengiving 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
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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:]
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Are you trying to drive us away
Just when we need you most?
You might find he's got something to giveWhat secrets lie... beyond these eyes?
[03. Patterns]
"The son is so withdrawn because his mind is overwhelmedby analyzing the chaotic stimuli of the world around him,
and the mathematical patterns he sees in everything - even in
nature. His brain seems to operate on a completely different
level than other people's. There is something very special
about him, indeed."
[Instrumental]
[04. The Prodigys World]
"The Mother is determined to connect with the Prodigy, but
he is completely unresponsive. He is simply incapable of
relating to her emotionally, even though on some level he
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wants to."
[Mother:]Talk to me
[Prodigy:]
I know youre there, but I wont see you
I hear your voice but it cant reach me
[Mother:]
Let me in
[Prodigy:]It all seems so trivial
In the scheme of things
[Mother:]
Talk to me
[Prodigy:]
I feel your touch but it cant move me
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"7 years ago
As the students work on a test in science class, a gust of
wind from the open window blows a paper full of math
equations off the Teacher's desk. Unnoticed by the teacher, it
lands at the Prodigy's feet. Already having finished the test,
he picks up the paper. His face lights up as he beginswriting."
[Teacher:]
I cant believe this cant be true.
How could you know?Ive tried to solve this
For as long as I recall
Is this your work? Be honest now
How did you do it?
Im not angry, boy
But I really need to know
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[Prodigy:]
Im sorry, sir, I cant explain
Its the way Ive always beenYou see, the numbers just appear
Before my eyes
[Rival:]
Dont believe hi, no! He is envious!Ive felt it from the start
In every class, Ive always been the genius
And he just wants to be like me
Dont let him deceive youHes nothing but a fake
A sad pretender
Trying to take my place
Dont let him deceive you
Hes nothing but a fake
A sad pretender
A total waste of space
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[06. Love and Envy]
"Why is the Rival constantly bulliying the Prodigy? And
why is the Girl compelled to protect him?"
[Girl:]
Why do you torment him, are you jealous?There must be a reason youre so cruel
What have you got against him?
Does he scare you?
What did he ever do to you?
[Rival:]
Oh no, I cant believe
Youre falling for this loser
Oh no, I thought you knew
That I am so much cooler!
[Girl:]
Why do you despise him, are you frightened?
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Are you being driven by your pride?
I think you feel threatened by his brilliance
But still you admire him, deep inside
[Rival:]
Oh no, I cant believe
Youre falling for this loser
Oh no, I thought you knowThat I am so much cooler!
Oh no, I always thought
That we should be together
Oh no, I really think
That you can do so much better
[07. Progressive Waves]
[Instrumental]
[08. The Gift]
"The Teacher visits the Father, bringing him surprising news
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about his son."
[Teacher:]Im glad you could meet me
Im here about your son
Ive never seen a mind like his
Especially so young
Hes got a gift for numbers
Never known before
An outstanding genius
Who shouldnt be ignored
[Father:]
You must be mistaken
Hes useless and hes weak
I see no sign of genius
The boy can hardly speak
He just sits there, lifeless
For hours at a time
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No expression on his face
His eyes staring into space!
[Teacher:]
How can you be so heartless
There must be so much more that we can do
[Father:]Who are you to judge me,
You dont even know what weve been through!
[Teacher:]
Just give him more attentionYoull see theres more to him than meets the eye
[Father:]
Fine! Ill try to help the child
Better not wasting my time!
[09. The Eleventh Dimension]
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[Instrumental]
[10. Inertia]
"5 years ago
The Prodigy wants to improve his relationship with his
Father, but doesn't know how to reach out."
[Prodigy:]
Are you trying to drive me away?
Just when I need you most.I think Ive got something to give
I just dont know how
[11. The Theory of Everything part 2]
"The Mother and the Father agree to enlist and outside
expert to help with their son, but their motivations to do so
couldn't be more different."
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We need to take him to therapy
Help him function in society
[Father:]
It's worth a try, who knows...
he could help me complete
The Theory Of Everything
[Mother and father:]
A future to build
A role to fulfill
Something to giveA reason to live
2. Phase II: Symmetry
[12. The consultation]
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"The Mother takes the Prodigy to a Psychiatrist for
assessment. He performs a diagnostic interview and batteryof tests on the Prodigy."
[Psychiatrist:]
I know its hard to find the words
But tell me all about your worldDo you struggle to adapt?
Do you feel detached?
[Prodigy:]
It seems Im always out of placeLike 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?
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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 beyondMore 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
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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]
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"The Psychiatrist informs the Mother and Father of his
findings. But will they accept the unconventional course of
treatment he suggests?"
[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
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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
[14. The Argument 1]
"Is the Psychiatrist's experimental drug worth the risk? The
Mother and Father have vastly different views - and
motivations."
[Mother:]
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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"
[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
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If hes as brilliant as they say
How will I be noticedNow 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]
[Instrumental]
[17. A Reason To Live]
[Teacher:]
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Lets find him a future to build
Hell give me a role to fulfil
I know hes got something to giveWe all need a reason to live
[Girl:]
A future to build
A role to fulfilSomething to give
A reason to live
[18. Potential]
"The Teacher and the Girl each have their own reasons for
supporting the Prodigy"
[Teacher:]
Where am I going?
How did this happen?
My life has unfolded
Depressingly average
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But if I support him
Help him reach his potentialHell 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
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[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]
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"4 years ago.
As the Prodigy gradually disappears into a chaotic world ofpatterns 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 I very much alike
[Father:]
The choice is clear
I dont need to be convinced
Denying him this chance just isnt right
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[Psychiatrist:]
Give him one a dayThats the safest place to start
At such a tiny dose, the risks are low
[Father:]
Keep it between you and meOh, 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."
[Prodigy:]
Patterns are forming
Breaking through the noise
A beautiful symmetry
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Slowly falling into space
Inspiration is flowingFilling up the void
A perfect harmony
Full of elegance and grace
Ive come aliveThe 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
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But I need your brilliant mind
Weve come aliveOur 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 violentlyopposed 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!
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3. Phase III: Entanglement
[01. Fluctuations]
[Instrumental]
[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."
[Teacher:]
I dont mean to interfere, but I see quite a change in you
The distant gaze has disappeared
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The brilliant light behind your eyes is shining through
[Prodigy:]Youre right, its strange
It all seems different now
The mist has cleared, Im finally awake
But its hard to change
I want to live but I dont know howI need someone to help me find my way
[Teacher:]
You can count on me
Im glad to have such a mind to teachLife doesnt 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, its unusual
Such a transformation, overnight!
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I wouldnt have thought it was possible
I dont want to scare you, but it cant be right!
[Prodigy:]
Well I dont mind, cause I feel so much stronger now
For the first time the world is making sense
[Teacher:]Ill be your guide
Its time to live and Ill 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 cant believe I never saw
How insignificant you are
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[Rival:]
Ha! Youre outshined in every way
[Prodigy:]
Well if you are such a genius
It didnt get you very far!
[Rival:]Ill prove you wrong
My minds growing
Stronger each day!
[Prodigy and Rival:]No, you wont deceive me
Youre nothing but a fake
Youre a sad pretender
Trying to take my place
[Prodigy:]
All the years you bullied me,
Taking pleasure in my pain
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[Rival:]
It serves you rightAccept your defeat!
[Prodigy:]
But now I realize you only wish
You had my brain!
[Rival:]
One day, youll see
You will be needing me!
[Prodigy and Rival:]
No, you wont deceive me
Youre nothing but a fake
Youre a sad pretender
A total waste of space
[Rival:]
There can only be one
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[Prodigy:]
Im pretty sure that its not you!
[Rival:]
Mark these words
Cause one day youll see
You will be needing me!
[04. Side Effects]
"3 years earlier
The Psychiatrist comes to the Father with disturbing news..."
[Psychiatrist:]
Im afraid weve got a problem
The side effects have been confirmed
Severe psychosis and delusions
We have to stop the trial today
Its too dangerous
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The boy deserves to know whats going on
What have we done?!
[Father:]
Son, theres something I must tell you
Ive been giving you a drug
I was convinced that I would hep you
Can you forgive me what Ive 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
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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.
[Prodigy:]
Now Ive told you everything
Now theres nothing more to hide
Ive got nowhere else to goCan I stay with you tonight?
[Girl:]
After all that youve been through
How could I turn you awayWe were always meant to be
I dont care what people say
[Rival:]
Dont you believe it
Dont be a fool
Manipulate you
Is all he wants to do
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He will deceive you
Youre being usedDont 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 whats happening to me?
[Girl:]
Dont you worry, its 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]
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"2 years ago
The Prodigy has been living with the Girl for some timenow, 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."
[Rival:]
Lets make a deal
Ill get you what you needYou 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, Ill do anything you want
But isnt it ironic?
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The fates must be laughing
Your greatest enemy
Is the one who holds the keyWhat do you need from me?
[Rival:]
Ive found a way to infiltrate the banks
If you can break their algorithmsAnd bypass their systems
Theres millions to be made, and all without a trace
We cant lose here
[Girl:]This cant be true
Now whos being used?
Dont let it end this way
It hurts me to tell you, youre gonna have to choose
What you really wanna do
Dont let me down!
[08. String Theory]
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[Instrumental]
[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 succeededWe are rich beyond belief
We got more than we ever needed
Were free to live out our dream
[Girl:]
I wont be part of this nightmare
I cannot live with what youve done
Get out of my life
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[Prodigy:]
What have I done?Now shes gone
What have I done?
Now shes gone
4. Phase IV: Unification
[10. Mirror of Dreams]
"3 months ago
The Girl has not seen the Prodigy since she told him to
leave. She reaches out to his Mother comfort, wondering if
there wasn't more she could have done."
[Girl:]
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I feel his shadow looming over me
Leaving me defeated and confused
His eyes still haunt me, if only Id done moreMaybe I gave up on him too soon
[Mother:]
I share your sorrow, but we are not to blame
His heart has always been a mystery
[Girl and mother:]
Well never fathom, well never understand
Did he ever need us, were we real
Or mere reflections in a mirror of dreams?
[Girl:]
What holds his future, how will he survive?
Without us to save him from himself
Where has he run to, will he return?
I hope he knows I wish him well
[Mother:]
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Its up to him now, theres nothing we can do
I fear we cannot give him what he needs
[Girl and mother:]
Are we but phantoms inside his tangled mind?
Will he ever need us, are we real
Ore mere reflections in a mirror of dreams?
[11. The Lighthouse]
"After being rejected by the Girl, the Prodigy turn to his only
friend, the Teacher. The Prodigy needs a safe place where hecan work on the Theory of Everything and take time to sort
himself out The teacher knows of the perfect place - there's
an old renovated lighthouse up for sale. After pulling off the
bank scam with the Rival, money is no object: the Prodigy
buys the lighthouse and retreats there, virtually going "off
the grid." The teacher is the only one who knows his
whereabouts, and checks on him every day."
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[Teacher:]
Its time to put things in perspective
Find your way againLet me take you to the lighthouse
Where you can hide away
[Prodigy:]
I only want to be aloneTo work the numbers on my own
I need to show my father
I need to show them all I am the one
[Teacher:]Your time has come
[Prodigy:]
To unlock the equation
[Prodigy and Teacher:]
The Theory of Everything
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[Teacher:]
If youre troubled by the visions
The chaos in your mindIf the voices start to whisper
Call me, day or night!
[Prodigy:]
Dont worry, Ill be fine
[Teacher:]
Dont underestimate the danger
[Prodigy:]Im gonna make the theory shine
[Teacher:]
Youll regret it sooner or later
[Prodigy:]
I need to show my father
I need to show them all I am the one
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[Teacher:]
Our time has come
[Prodigy:]
I will find the equation
[Teacher and Prodigy:]The Theory of Everything
[12. The Argument 2]
"The tension between the Mother and the Father comes to ahead."
[Father:]
Without him its all over
Weve got to bring him home again
[Mother:]
He doesnt want to see you
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My spirit is crushed
Forsaken and cold
Im leaving you
No tears left to cry
Youll never change
Ive made up my mind
This is goodbye
[Father:]
So this is the end
How can I go on?
My dreams unfulfilledAnd now Im alone
I let them down
I pushed them away
No reason to live
Im ending this pain
Theres no other way
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Only one thing left to do
[14. The Visitation]
"Last night.
The Prodigy has been working on the Theory of Everything
for months now. He's totally exhausted, but is sure that thefinal missing piece is just around the corner. Then one
evening he gets an unexpected visitor."
[Father:]
Im down here on my kneesFeeling the weight of shame
How could I have done this
To you, my son
[Prodigy:]
I cant believe my eyes
Is it really you?
Why should I forgive you
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After all youve done
[Father:]I was driven and blind
Not so unlike yourself
We can still work together
If you allow me
[Prodigy:]
Why should I give you a chance?
Why should I trust you now?
Ha I bet you are helpless
Without me
[Father:]
If we join our minds
Then together we can do this
[Father and Prodigy:]
We both want to be the first
We both want to change the world
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[Father:]
We can work all nightTill we find out what the truth is
[Father and Prodigy:]
Well solve this mystery
Be a part of history
[Prodigy:]
Im so damn close
[Father:]Ill fill in the blanks
[Prodigy:]
I could use a hand
[Father:]
Just give me this chance
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[Prodigy and Father:]
For were on the verge of a breakthrough
Lets join our minds
Its our destiny to do this
Were going to be the first
Were going to change the world
Well work all night
Till we find out what the truth is
We both know well never sleep
Till we make this quantum leap
We are in this way too deep
[15. The Breakthrough]
"Together with his Father, the Prodigy works feverishly all
through the night. He takes a far greater dose of the drug
than usual, thinking it will help him see the solution."
[Prodigy:]
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Isolate the graviton
[Father:]Verify the Higgs-Boson
[Prodigy:]
Photons, hadrons
[Father:]
Gluons, fermions
[Prodigy:]
Demonstrate the tachyon
[Father:]
Find the missing baryons
[Prodigy:]
Neutrons, protons
[Father:]
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Nucleons, electrons
[Prodigy:]Ride a wave of gravity
[Father:]
Unravel super symmetry
[Prodigy:]
Position x, sparticles
[Father:]
Momentum p, dark energy
[Prodigy:]
Einsteins relativity
[Father:]
Meets Heisenbergs uncertainty
[Prodigy:]
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Causality, eternity
[Father:]Singularity, infinity!
[Prodigy:]
Eureka! We found it, we broke it
[Father:]
Eureka! We solved it, we did it!
[Prodigy:]
Eureka! We made it, we cracked it
[Father:]
Eureka! We nailed it, we got it!
[16. The Note]
"The Prodigy is exhausted by his mental efforts, and -on the
verge of collapse - summons the last of his strength to write
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a note for his friend, the Teacher."
[Prodigy:]Dear friend, my work here is done
Science has evolved
As the sun set on father and son
The mystery was solved
Im broken, Im falling apart
Slowly fading away
Im sorry I took it all too far
Thank you for your faith
[17. The Uncertainty Principle]
"8:03 this morning
On his daily visit to the Lighthouse, the Teacher is stunned
at what he finds: The Prodigy is slumped in a corner, totally
unresponsive, his hand clutching a crumpled note. The
Teacher reads the note and immediately phones the Girl,
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who rushes over to the lighthouse. When she arrives, the
Teacher can hear her hurriedly saying goodbye to someone
as she bursts into the room, fumbling to put away her phone.Her eyes are already red from crying, but a flood of new
tears erupts whe she sees the Prodigy. She turns to the
Teacher to find out what happened..."
[Teacher:]His mind took flight
And his eyes have lost their light
All we have to go on is a note
They changed the world last nightWorking together, side by side
His father is the only one who knows
[Girl:]
You havent been told?
That was his mother on the phone
There was a tragedy last night
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His father cant have been here
It had to be a ghostly dream
For at the fall of day he took his life!
[18. Dark Energy]
"The Prodigy clearly believed that his Father helped him.
But how is this possible?"
[Instrumental]
[19. The Theory Of Everything Part 3]
"9:46 this morning
Upon her arrival at the Lighthouse, the Mother breaks down
at the sight of her catatonic son. She desperately needs to
understand what happened there the night before."
[Mother:]
They were seduced by the mystery
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Something forbidden was uncovered here
[Mother:]My husband
[Girl:]
My love
[Mother:]
My son
[Girl:]
All lost
[Mother and Girl:]
Our world is not ready to know
The Theory of Everything
We need a future to build
A new role to fulfil
Weve got something to give
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Well find a reason to live
[20. The Blackboard (reprise)]
"The present.
Everyone has left the Lighthouse but the Teacher. He stands
staring at the blackboard, trying to make sense of the tangleof equations. Then he makes a startling discovery...."
[Teacher:]
Will we ever understand
How two different hand stylesCame to grace this blackboard
What unseen forces did conspire
Uniting a father
And his son
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Ed Warby Drums
Arjen Anthony Lucassen Guitars, Guitars (acoustic), Bass,
Mandolin, Keyboards, Analog synthesizers, Hammond,Solina strings
Vocals by Michael Mills as the Father and Cristina Scabbia
as the Mother.
Piano: Rick Wakeman.