I.G.Y.
Embracing Tomorrow's Promise
Lyrics
Standing tough under stars and stripes
Expressing resilience and strength under the symbol of the American flag.
We can tell
A statement signaling the ability to discern or understand.
This dream's in sight
Conveying that the dream is within reach or achievable.
You've got to admit it
An urging to acknowledge or confess.
At this point in time that it's clear
Emphasizing the clarity of the current situation or circumstance.
The future looks bright
Optimistic outlook on the future, suggesting a positive trajectory.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Imagery of a futuristic, advanced mode of transportation.
Undersea by rail
Describing an undersea travel route.
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Highlighting the speed of travel from New York to Paris.
Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K.
Expressing confidence that by the year 1976, everything will be fine.
What a beautiful world this will be
Portraying an idealized vision of the world as beautiful.
What a glorious time to be free
Celebrating the current era as a glorious time for freedom.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the beautiful world mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the glorious time for freedom mentioned earlier.
Get your ticket to that wheel in space
Encouraging participation or engagement with a symbolic "wheel in space."
While there's time
Emphasizing the importance of taking action while there's still time.
The fix is in
Suggesting that a situation is predetermined or manipulated.
You'll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
Referring to observing a risky game in the sky.
You know we've got to win
Stressing the necessity of winning in the face of challenges.
Here at home we'll play in the city
Describing local activities powered by solar energy.
Powered by the sun
Emphasizing favorable weather for an advanced and efficient world.
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
Imagining futuristic clothing options for everyone.
There'll be spandex jackets one for everyone
Reiteration of the beautiful world and glorious time mentioned earlier.
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the beautiful world mentioned earlier.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the glorious time for freedom mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the beautiful world and glorious time mentioned earlier.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Repetition of the earlier description of the advanced train.
Undersea by rail
Reiteration of the undersea travel route.
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Repetition of the speedy travel time from New York to Paris.
(More leisure time for artists everywhere)
Expression of the benefits of technological progress for artists.
A just machine to make big decisions
Introduction of a machine designed for significant decision-making.
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
Highlighting the positive qualities of those programming the machine.
We'll be clean when their work is done
Anticipating a state of cleanliness and freedom after the completion of their work.
We'll be eternally free yes and eternally young
Expecting eternal freedom and youthfulness.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the beautiful world mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the glorious time for freedom mentioned earlier.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the beautiful world and glorious time mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
-What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the beautiful world mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the glorious time for freedom mentioned earlier.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiteration of the beautiful world mentioned earlier.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiteration of the glorious time for freedom mentioned earlier.
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