Phase II: Symmetry

[12. The consultation]

"The Mother takes the Prodigy to a Psychiatrist for assessment. He performs a diagnostic interview and battery of tests on the Prodigy."

[Psychiatrist:]

I know it’s hard to find the words

But tell me all about your world

Do you struggle to adapt?

Do you feel detached?

[Prodigy:]

It seems I’m always out of place

Like some alien machine

I never know how I should be

Or what to feel, or what is real

[Mother:]

Can you help us reach our son?

Can we put our faith in you?

Can you help him overcome?

There is brilliance shining through

Do you see it too?

[Psychiatrist:]

Let’s talk about your dreams

Can you tell me what you see?

Can you describe the way you feel?

Do you feel anything at all…

[Prodigy:]

I see things that don’t belong

In this four-dimensional world

There is so much more beyond

More to unveil, more to reveal

[Mother:]

Can you help us reach our son?

Can we put our faith in you?

Can you help him overcome

There is magic shining through

Can you help us reach our son?

[Prodigy:]

I, I need a future I can build

[Mother:]

Can you tell us what to do?

[Prodigy:]

Give me a role that I can fulfil

[Mother:]

Can we help him rise above?

[Prodigy:]

I know I’ve got something to give

[Mother and Prodigy:]

A reason to live!

[13. Diagnosis]

"The Psychiatrist informs the Mother and Father of his findings. But will they accept the unconventional course of treatment he suggests?"

[Flute and bass flute: Jeroen Goossens]

[Psychiatrist:]

Yes, I’m afraid I see signs of impairment

But there is something more

He’s an exceptional savant, one in a million

His mind is ablaze with distraction

But maybe I can help

I’m testing a new drug that can help him focus

[Father:]

Please tell us more, that sounds intriguing

Can he join your clinical trial?

If he could concentrate he could help me

He might even be of some use!

Center the mind, cut straight to the core

Brighten the flame, break open the cage

Shatter the wall, shut down the noise

Soften the pain, sharpen the brain

[Psychiatrist:]

I have to confess it’s experimental

I’m still running through the tests

The side effects could include extreme delusions

[Mother:]

No! Not on my life, I’ll never allow it!

No matter what we could win

I won’t let you endanger my child

I refuse to play dice with his life

[Mini Moog solo: Rick Wakeman]

[14. The Argument 1]

"Is the Psychiatrist's experimental drug worth the risk? The Mother and Father have vastly different views - and motivations."

[Mother:]

How could you even contemplate

Experimenting on our child?

Were you only thinking of yourself again?

[Father:]

No! Why shouldn’t I want to help him

You make it sound like it’s a crime

I’m not giving up, this isn’t over!

[15. The Rival’s Dilemma]

"The Rival appears to have his own agenda"

[High Whistle: Troy Donockley

Cello: Maaike Peterse

Flute: Jeroen Goossens]

[Rival:]

So... what if they are right

And he’s so remarkable

How does that affect me?

Ever since I was a child

It all came so easy

I never had to try

If he’s as brilliant as they say

How will I be noticed

Now I’m not so special… anymore

I’m not sure why I’m afraid

No, he won’t beat me

Not without a fight, no!

One day I’ll show them I am the genius

One day the whole world will know

One day I’ll show them who he really is

One day they’ll know

[16. Surface Tension]

[Mini Moog solo: Rick Wakeman]

[Instrumental]

[17. A Reason To Live]

[Teacher:]

Let’s find him a future to build

He’ll give me a role to fulfil

I know he’s got something to give

We all need a reason to live

[Girl:]

A future to build

A role to fulfil

Something to give

A reason to live

[18. Potential]

"The Teacher and the Girl each have their own reasons for supporting the Prodigy"

[Cello: Maaike Peterse

Violin: Ben Mathot

Flute: Jeroen Goossens]

[Teacher:]

Where am I going?

How did this happen?

My life has unfolded

Depressingly average

But if I support him

Help him reach his potential

He’ll be my contribution

I can still make my mark

My name will live on

[Girl:]

His shyness is charming

I wish I could reach him

He’s strangely disarming

I hope I can free him

[Teacher:]

I know I can help him

[Girl:]

He needs someone like me

[Teacher:]

To reach his potential

[Girl:]

To learn how to feel

[Teacher:]

He’ll be my contribution

[Girl:]

I wish he’d let me in

[Teacher:]

They’ll remember my name

[Girl:]

Let me help him to live

[Teacher:]

My claim to fame

[19. Quantum Chaos]

"4 years ago.

As the Prodigy gradually disappears into a chaotic world of patterns and equations, the Father can't stop wondering if the Psychiatrist's drug might help."

[Instrumental]

[20. Dark Medicine]

"The Father meets with the Psychiatrist, this time... alone."

[Psychiatrist:]

I know why you’re here

You’re a fellow man of science

Our point of view is very much alike

[Father:]

The choice is clear

I don’t need to be convinced

Denying him this chance just isn’t right

[Psychiatrist:]

Give him one a day

That’s the safest place to start

At such a tiny dose, the risks are low

[Father:]

Keep it between you and me

Oh, they would never understand

Let’s both agree that no one needs to know

[21. Alive!]

"The Father has been secretly putting the drug in the Prodigy's food. The Results are almost immediate... and stunning."

[Cello: Maaike]

[Prodigy:]

Patterns are forming

Breaking through the noise

A beautiful symmetry

Slowly falling into place

Inspiration is flowing

Filling up the void

A perfect harmony

Full of elegance and grace

I’ve come alive

The road is so much clearer now

I’m finally awake

Destiny waits

[Father:]

Oh, am I getting through to you

Can you hear me, son?

I never doubted you

I always knew you’d win this fight

I am reaching out to you

Can you help me, son?

I’m so close to the answer

But I need your brilliant mind

We’ve come alive

Our goal is so much closer now

Now it’s time to turn the page

Destiny waits

Now we will fulfill our fate

Destiny waits!

[22. The Prediction]

"The Mother rejoices at the Prodigy's remarkable progress, unaware that it's all due to the drug she was so violently opposed to."

[Mother:]

And soon you’ll show them you’re a genius

And soon the whole world will know

And soon you’ll show them what life really is

One day they’ll know!