The Day That the World Breaks Down

Lyrics

-Location- Andromeda System: Planet Alpha "A brooding atmosphere of unease has been spreading over Alpha A miasma of anxiety and fear that is almost palpable And it's no wonder, these are critical times of our race Our planet faces seemingly insurmountable ecological and political problems And we are poised on the brink of extinction Despite the Opposition Leader's fierce objections The President has given the computer mainframe known as "The 'Frame" Free reign to solve the worldwide crises, whatever the cost But computer intelligence has now far exceeded Alphan intellectual capacity and control The 'Frame has assumed complete control And has shut down nearly all vital computer-regulated systems With all manual overrides disabled It's been impossible for us to put the systems back online It looks as if the cold, rational intellect of The 'Frame Has reached the logical conclusion that the only way To salvage Planet Alpha is to eliminate the cause of all the problems: Us!" -The Historian [Intro: The Historian (James LaBrie)] A silence so deafening As the stillness surrounds us A rush of fear is surging through our veins A shadows so menacing Darkens our horizon What have we done? Is this the end When death descends? [Instrumental] [Verse 1: The Opposition Leader (Tommy Karevik)] Don't say I didn't warn you! You'll recall my words The day that the world breaks down Don't claim you didn't see it! Are you prepared to die The day that the world breaks down [Bridge: The Chemist and The Counselor (Tommy Giles Rogers Jr. and Simone Simons)] I can't believe we're in danger I can't believe that we've let it come this far We must prepare for the changes We must prepare for the day that the world breaks down [Verse 2: The Opposition Leader (Tommy Karevik)] Don't expect we will survive this There will be no way back The day that the world breaks down Don't assume it's all a nightmare Won't stand a chance The day that the world breaks down [Bridge: The Chemist and The Counselor (Tommy Giles Rogers Jr. and Simone Simons)] I can't believe this is happening I can't believe we are headed for a fall We must prepare for the blackening We must prepare for the day that the world breaks down [Verse 3: The Prophet] I can feel it in my heart I can see it in the stars Behold: It's all been foretold The future unfolds The day that the world breaks down [Instrumental] [Verse 4: The Captain & TH-1 (Tobias Sammet and Michael Mills)] I always knew this would happen Not many believed in my cause I'm sure they will all turn to me now I'm sure I'm the only one Who can save us from this fate (Starblade!) [Verse 5: The Captain & TH-1 (Tobias Sammet and Michael Mills)] I always knew they would need me Not many showed faith in my plans I'm sure they will listen to me now I'm sure that I'm the only one (Starblade!) Who can save us from this fate (Starblade!) [Verse 6: The Astronomer & TH-1 (Hansi Kürsch and Michael Mills)] Yes, I believe you are the answer Yes, I agree you are the key Your future lies in the heavens Our future lies beyond the stars (Starblade!) We will save them! (Starblade!) We will save them from this fate! (Starblade!) [Instrumental] [Bridge: TH-1 (Michael Mills)] 01110100 01110010 01110101 01110011 01110100 01010100 01001000 00110001 [Instrumental] [Verse 7: The President and The Diplomat (Russell Allen and Michael Eriksen)] I must've been blind I mean, it should've been obvious Straight out of my mind To rely on a cold machine The signs were strong I know I was wrong I know they will hate me now Ooh, but I will come clean And destroy this cold machine This is not over Not as long as we're alive If we join our forces We will make it This is not over As a race, we must survive And in the end We'll cross this bridge together [Instrumental] [Verse 8: The President and The Diplomat (Russell Allen and Michael Eriksen)] We're losing this fight And yes, we got ourselves to blame I guess it seems right In the mind of the cold machine I'll fix every flaw, I'll break every law I'll tear up the rulebook If that's what it takes You will see I will crush this cold machine! This is not over! I am sure we'll find a way Out of this desperate situation This is not over Even if it all seems hopeless For in the end, we'll cross this bridge together [Guitar Solo] [Verse 9: The Biologist (Floor Jansen)] I can feel it in the air The signs are everywhere Communications grind to a halt Traffic has stopped The grid starts to fail Planes crashing down We're getting closer to The day the world breaks down