Ayreon - The Fifth Extinction lyrics

[Part I - Glimmer of Hope] [Anneke Van Giersbergen:] Through their eyes we will see [Bob Catley:] With their hands we will create [Anneke Van Giersbergen:] In their world we will be free [Bob Catley:] With our minds we'll shape their fate [Steve Lee:] Now the die is cast, the first step taken A glimmer of hope lights up our lives Visions of the past, dreams forsaken Forming right before our eyes We're alive [Anneke Van Giersbergen:] Through their pain we'll learn to live [Bob Catley:] Remember all life has to give [Jørn Lande:] Now the die is cast, the first step taken A glimmer of hope lights up our lives Visions of the past, dreams forsaken Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes We're alive! So alive! [Part II - World of Tomorrow Dreams] [Tom Englund:] I see a planet, perfect for our needs Behold our target, a world to plant our seeds [Steve Lee:] There must be life, first remove any trace of doubt! They may all die; don't you think we should check it out? [Daniel Gildenlöw:] We have no choice, we waited far too long This is our planet, this is where they belong [Jørn Lande:] We may regret this, is this the way it's supposed to be? A cold execution, a mindless act of cruelty! [Bob Catley and Hansi Kürsch:] In the World of Tomorrow Dreams Our future lies In the World of Tomorrow Dreams Our hopes will rise [Tom Englund:] I see mainly reptiles, a lower form of intelligence Mere brainless creatures with no demonstrable sentience [Jørn Lande:] What makes us superior? we did not do so great ourselves! A dying race, imprisoned in restricted shells [Bob Catley and Hansi Kürsch:] In the World of Tomorrow Dreams Our future lies In the World of Tomorrow Dreams Our hopes will rise [Part III - Collision Course] Instrumental [Part IV - From the Ashes] [Tom Englund:] And as the smoke slowly rises [Jonas Renkse:] Our planet's bare and cold [Tom Englund:] But as the black sky brightens [Jonas Renkse:] A wondrous world unfolds [Daniel Gildenlöw:] We're at the dawn of a new age [Bob Catley:] As we hear the final cries [Daniel Gildenlöw:] Ready to enter the next stage [Bob Catley:] From the ashes we will rise [Steve Lee:] And as the smoke slowly rises [Hansi Kürsch:] Our planet's bare and cold [Steve Lee:] But as the black sky brightens [Hansi Kürsch:] A wondrous world unfolds [Floor Jansen:] We're at the dawn of a new age [Jørn Lande:] As we hear the final cries [Floor Jansen:] Ready to enter the next stage [Jørn Lande:] From the ashes we will rise! [Part V - Glimmer of Hope (Reprise)] [Daniel Gildenlöw:] Now the die is cast, the first step taken A glimmer of hope lights up our lives Visions of the past, dreams forsaken Re-ignite the sparkle in our eyes We are alive