I.G.Y.
Journey to Freedom: A Musical Odyssey of Hope and Progress
Lyrics
Standing tough under stars and stripes
Expressing resilience and strength under the national flag.
We can tell
It is evident.
This dream's in sight
The aspiration is within reach.
You've got to admit it
Acknowledging a reality that must be accepted.
At this point in time that it's clear
Clear acknowledgment that the future looks promising.
The future looks bright
Optimism about the future ahead.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Imagining a futuristic mode of transportation with graphite and glitter.
Undersea by rail
Envisioning undersea travel by rail.
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Highlighting the potential speed of travel from New York to Paris.
Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K
Expressing confidence that everything will be fine by the year 1976.
What a beautiful world this will be
Imagining a beautiful world in the future.
What a glorious time to be free
Embracing the idea of a glorious and liberating era.
Get your ticket to that wheel in Space
Suggesting to seize the opportunity for advancement.
While there's time
Encouraging action while there is still time.
The fix is in
Implying that the outcome is predetermined or fixed.
You'll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
Referring to a celestial game of chance and the inevitability of winning.
You know we've got to win
Emphasizing the necessity to succeed.
Here at home we'll play in the city
Describing local activities in the city.
Powered by the sun
Imagining a future powered by solar energy.
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
Perfect weather for a world streamlined for efficiency.
There'll be spandex jackets one for everyone
Envisioning a future where everyone wears spandex jackets.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the vision of a beautiful world in the future.
What a glorious time to be free
Reaffirming the idea of a glorious and liberating era.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Repeating the imagery of a futuristic train with graphite and glitter.
Undersea by rail
Reiterating the concept of undersea travel by rail.
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Re-emphasizing the swift travel time from New York to Paris.
(More leisure for artists everywhere)
Adding a note about more leisure for artists globally.
A just machine no make big decisions
Describing an ideal machine devoid of significant decision-making power.
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
Highlighting a machine programmed by individuals with empathy and foresight.
We'll be clean when their work is done
Anticipating a future state of cleanliness after their work is completed.
We'll be eternally free and eternally young
Envisioning eternal freedom and youth.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reaffirming the vision of a beautiful world in the future.
What a glorious time to be free
Reiterating the idea of a glorious and liberating era.
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