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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 Break]
[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 & 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 & 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 Break]
[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 Break]
[Bridge: TH-1 (Michael Mills)]
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[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 7: The President (Russell Allen)]
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
[Refrain: The Diplomat (Michael Eriksen)]
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 Break]
[Verse 8: The President (Russell Allen)]
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!
[Refrain: The Diplomat (Michael Eriksen)]
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