I.G.Y
A Vision of Tomorrow: Embracing Freedom and Unity
Lyrics
Standing tough under stars and stripes
Expressing resilience and strength under the American flag.
We can tell
Acknowledging the ability to discern or understand.
This dream's in sight
Having a clear vision of achieving a dream.
You've got to admit it
Acknowledging a certain truth or reality.
At this point in time that it's clear
Asserting that the future looks promising at the present moment.
The future looks bright
Optimism about the future.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Imagining a futuristic train covered in graphite and glitter.
Undersea by rail
Envisioning travel beneath the sea using advanced transportation.
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Anticipating a rapid journey from New York to Paris.
Well by seventy-six we'll be A.O.K.
By the year 1976, expecting everything to be okay.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reflecting on the beauty of the world in the envisioned future.
What a glorious time to be free
Highlighting the freedom and glory of the time to come.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the upcoming time.
Get your ticket to that wheel in space
Encouraging obtaining a ticket to a futuristic journey.
While there's time
Encouraging action while time is still available.
The fix is in
Suggesting that predetermined outcomes are in place.
You'll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
Describing a celestial game of chance in the sky.
You know we've got to win
Expressing the necessity of winning in this game.
Here at home we'll play in the city
Planning for activities at home in the city.
Powered by the sun
Envisioning a world powered by solar energy.
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
Describing ideal weather for an advanced and efficient world.
There'll be spandex jackets one for everyone
Expecting futuristic fashion, specifically spandex jackets for everyone.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the time to come.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the upcoming time.
On that train all graphite and glitter
Imagining a futuristic train covered in graphite and glitter (repeated).
Undersea by rail
Envisioning travel beneath the sea using advanced transportation (repeated).
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Anticipating a rapid journey from New York to Paris (repeated).
(More leisure time for artists everywhere)
Envisioning more leisure time for artists globally.
A just machine to make big decisions
Describing the existence of a fair and just machine for significant decisions.
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
Highlighting the programming of the machine by compassionate and visionary individuals.
We'll be clean when their work is done
Expecting cleanliness and freedom once the machine's work is completed.
We'll be eternally free yes and eternally young
Anticipating eternal freedom and youthfulness.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the time to come.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the upcoming time.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the time to come.
What a beautiful world this will be
Reiterating the beauty of the future world.
What a glorious time to be free
Emphasizing the freedom and glory of the upcoming time.
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