[A. Eyes of time]
«It slowly dawns on Ayreon that
These visions he is experiencing
Are visions of the future
But he does not fully comprehend
Their importance yet.»
[Ayreon:]
I cannot see with these eyes,
My world is dark
Like a cold eternal night.
I could not tell you no lies,
My words are lost
In a shroud of mystery.
[Villagers:]
Tell me what you see!
[Ayreon:]
I cannot tell you now,
I see the world through the eyes of time!
[Villagers:]
Tell me what you feel!
[Ayreon:]
I wouldn't know how!
I cannot free my mind
From the eyes of time!
I do not know where I am.
I'm lost in time
Drifting in eternity.
I cannot tell if it's real
Or fantasy
Or a view of things to come.
I'm still trying to understand
Why do I see the things I see.
Could it be a future world
That's warning us through me?
I'm still trying to understand
Why do I know the things I know
Does it mean I'm a god?
Will nobody tell me so?
[B. Brainwaves]
«It all gets too confusing for Ayreon
And the thin line between Illusion and reality fades.»