Ayreon, Anneke Van Giersbergen, Magnus Ekwall, Irene Jansen, Devon Graves (Buddy Howard Lackey) - The Theater Equation ACT 2, Scene 13 – Day twenty: Confrontation (Live in Rotterdam) lyrics

See his mouth, he tries to speak
He cannot move, his voice is weak

My dear friend can you hear me now?
I'll try to tell you how I feel

I feel the pain inside of you
Tell me please, what can I do?

Listen well to what I have to say
I have to tell you of my betrayal

I reveal the facts, it was clear
It spelled the end of your career

Yes, I always felt that it was you
I repressed the thought although
I knew the truth

The truth is out, I feel reliеved
You hate me now, you'vе been deceived?

Oh, no, in a way we are even now
Come back to us somehow

Cross that bridge to the other side
Follow your heart, you can't go wrong

Come with me, I will be your guide
And lead you back where you belong

Welcome to reality, be ready for the pain
Welcome to reality, will it be in vain
Welcome to reality
Nothing much has changed since you were gone

Rise up and show the world you
Can be a better man
Rise up and show the world you care
Yes you can rise up and show the world
You're taking your chance
Rise up and show the world!

Welcome back!

Welcome to reality, wake up and rejoice
Welcome to reality
You've made the right choice
Welcome to reality, and let
Them hear your voice, shout it out!

Rise up and show the world your battle is won
Rise up and show the world
The old you is gone
Rise up and show the world
Your new life has begun
Rise up and show the world!

Welcome back!

Here inside the question burns
Are you sure of your return?

Yes I can, I deserve the chance
Now I understand it all

It all seems so unreal to you
Can you decide what to do?

Yes I can, oh I will survive look at me
I'm alive

Cross that bridge to the other side
Follow your heart, you can't go wrong

There is so much to see
There is so much to live for

Come with me, I will be your guide
And lead you back where you belong

Come to me, my love

Cross that bridge to the other side
Follow your heart, you can't go wrong

You feel her warmth, glowing on your skin

You're never alone

Come with me, I will be your guide
And lead you back where you belong

I knew we could make it

Aaarrrrgh!

Can't you feel that fire
Can't you feel it burn?

Be ready for the pain, ready for the pain!

Well rise up your battle has been won
Your new life has begun

I'm alive i won't look back
Aaah!