Ayreon - Connect The Dots (01011001) Lyric Video
Connect the Dots is the fourth song on the first disc of 01011001 and the fourth song of the entire album. Its length is 4:14. It is preceded by Liquid Eternity and followed by Beneath the Waves.
Plot[]
This song is intended to illustrate humanity's increasing dependence on technology, by sketching a slice of life from a working citizen with a family. In this song, a worker relies on technology for transportation (his car), gathering information (downloading via torrents on his Mac), entertainment (video games), nourishment (take-away food, not directly an example of technology, but nonetheless a good example of humanity's increasing reluctance to put effort into any aspect of their life), comfort (air conditioning) and even falling asleep (medication, sleeping pills and possibly cigarettes).
Singers[]
- Ty Tabor as a worker
- Arjen Lucassen as background vocals
Lyrics[]
[Ty]
I hugged the wife and drove to work today
It was only a few miles
Was in no hurry
But the lights were changing up ahead
So I stepped on the gas
I checked the Mac, I left it on over night
Downloading all the latest files
Peer-to-peer, the torrent flows into my lap
And I disconnect
[Ty] We all know
[Arjen] We all know, no need to remind us
[Ty] We all know
[Arjen] We all know but won't connect the dots
[Ty] We all know
[Arjen] We all know, locked away inside us
[Ty and Arjen]
We are dying for tomorrow
We are living for today
[Ty]
I rushed back home to my family
I got my son a brand new game
No need to cook
I picked up fast food on the way
And it's fingerlickin' good
Have you seen little Steve today?
Guess he's still up there in his room
But if he comes down tell him I'll be
right here, just staring at the tube
Playing his game
[Ty]
Don't you think it's rather warm tonight
Especially for the time of year
I turn up the air
Pull the sheets up to my chin
And I close my eyes
Can't relax, can't fall asleep
Should I take another pill?
I turn up the lights
Light up a cigarette and smile
I've got it made
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