Ayreon
Amazing Flight (Live)
["Forever": John de Lancie]
Now listen well and understand
The import' of this game I've planed
We are the forever
The stewardship of the universe is in our care
Wisdom and passion
We nurture everywhere
Of these humans you are about to see
Who best embody these qualities
The first five humans have had their say
And now, two more will join the fray
Watch the Barbarian, he's so uptight
And the Hippie, out of sight
Enter dear mortals, into the light – be brave!
[Guitar solo: Marcel Singor]
[Barbarian: John Cuijpers]
I'm looking 'round bewildered
Is this some dark and evil jest?
What brought me to this cursed keep
Perchance some crazy quest
God forbid I am no coward!
Pitted against monster, man or ghost
I'd wield my blade with crimson gusto
For I am the proud barbarian host!
[Hippie: Arjen]
Hey dude, you're so uncool
But hey, that's alright
Like there's no need to get uptight
My eyes reflect the stars
And a smile lights up my face
We're on an amazing flight in space
[Barbarian: John Cuijpers]
I shook city walls and towers
Wreaking havoc in the streets
Burned palaces of cow'rdly kings
Not a one stood up to me (fools)
Bear bloody banners in blazing skies
Brandish battle-axe and broadsword
Let drums of glory sound like thunder!
Hail!! Barbarian warlord!!
[Hippie: Arjen]
Hey dude, you're so uncool
But hey, that's alright
Like there's no need to get uptight
My eyes reflect the stars
And a smile lights up my face
We're on an amazing flight in space
[Guitar solo: Marcel Singor]
[Barbarian: John Cuijpers]
I load my black stallion
With grim determination
I found a kingdom
Where I chose to settle down
Righteous men would hang me
But I've given hell to pay
Cause nothing is as dangerous
As a barbarian warlord
[Indian: Simone Simons]
(oh oh oh)
[Flute & violin duet: Thijs van Leer & Ben Mathot]
[Guitar solo: Marcel Singor]