[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1: James LaBrie]
Since the new world order
Played upon our fears
Spreading accusations
Of radical ideas
The brotherhood of wisdom
Strength and dignity
Its rituals and secrets
Remain a mystery

[Pre-Chorus: James LaBrie & Mike Portnoy]
Beneath an ever watchful eye
The angels of the temple fly

[Chorus: James LaBrie & Mike Portnoy]
Turn the key, walk through the gate
The great ascent to reach a higher state
A rite of passage!
The final stage, a sacred home
Unlock the door and lay the cornerstone
A rite of passage!

[Verse 2: James LaBrie]
Men of wealth and power
Influence and faith
Philosophers and leaders
Are members of the trade
Bound by open honor
Like the rose and cross
An enigmatic union
Of esoteric thought
[Pre-Chorus]
Beneath an ever watchful eye
The angels of the temple fly

[Chorus]
Turn the key, walk through the gate
The great ascent to reach a higher state
A rite of passage!
The final stage, a sacred home
Unlock the door and lay the cornerstone
A rite of passage!

[Instrumental Break with Guitar and Keyboard solos]

[Chorus 2]
Turn the key, walk through the gate
The great ascent to reach a higher state
A rite of passage!
The seven stars, the rising sun
A perfect world, a new life has begun
A rite of passage!

[Instrumental Outro]