Without Me Today
Genius Rock Opera Lyrics

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(It was 7.00 and the alarm clock rang loudly as it does every day. That was the same deep sound that always breaks the silence of the morning. The reason for the suspicion was later found in the strange, irregular beat that the clock was ringing. Genius was a smart drummer and focusing better, he discovered that there was a regular pattern on that clock beat. He started to imagine a spare drum fill that followed that rhythm. He was completely amazed by that bell ring pattern and a strange and beautiful feeling started to raise and invade him : it was like a strong attraction, forcing him to saty in bed. Suddenly, with a quick move, he turned in his bed and started to sleep again.)

(Storyteller)
Since the beginning of their existence humans have never wonder how nor why dreams have been taking place in their minds,. In addiction, they have neither wondered about what was really behind the experience of dreaming, until that strange Monday early morning. Genius was a clever boy, who used to get up quickly after the first ring, however that morning he remained embraced to his pillow, listening to the clock's sound with suspicion

(Twin Spirits Choir)
Here's Another One Who Asks
To Enter In This Magic Land

(Genius)
I Am Slowly Awaken
Waiting For A Brand New Day
That Same Sound Rings In My Brain
Now It's Seven Once Again

I'm So Fascinated
By Those Strange Beats My Watch Is Playing
Now My Mind Imagine That
Crazy Beat Played On A Snare

I Am Totally Caught By
That Incredible Sound
Something Strangte Is Still Going On
And I'm So Relaxed
Lying On My Bed
Listening To

(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): It's Calling Me Back
(Twin Spirits Choir)
That Strange Sequence
(Genius): I Cannot Resist
(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): It's Calling Me Back To My World Of Dreams

(Genius)
I Once Used To Stand Up
Right After The First Bell's Ring
Everything Now Seems So Weird
I Don't Recognize Myself

I Am Totally Caught By
That Incredible Sound
Something Strangte Is Still Going On
And I'm So Relaxed
Lying On My Bed
Listening To

(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): It's Calling Me Back
(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): I Cannot Resist
(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): That Feeling Persist
(Twin Spirits Choir): That Strange Sequence
(Genius): I'm Finally Aware
The World Can Do
Without Me Today
Without Me Today
Without Me Today

(Genius)
I Am Totally Caught By
That Incredible Sound
Seen I'll Be Back To Sleep Again
I See Through The Haze
I'm Standing Behind A Great Gold Gate

(Twin Spirits Chois)
Here'a A New Twin Spirit Who's Been Sent
By The Dream League Council In This Land
Let Him Enter Through The Kingdom Gate
Let The New Born Take His Own Place

(Storyteller)
After a while he began to dream and a wide open space appeared before his eyes. Standing just in front of him was a great golden gate suspended in the air. The entrance to the gate was surrounded by a majestic sound of choirs and bells. All of a sudden, the gate was opened and Genius was captured by an incredible vortex that led him to the huge entrance. At the end of that stormy moment, Genius saw through the haze two strange masses slowly taking shape before his eyes. The figures seemed to be two beautiful women with sweet smiles upon their faces. With a delicate whisper, the women welcomed him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Genius Rock Opera's song Without Me Today tell the story of Genius, a drummer who hears a strange irregular beat on his alarm clock and becomes fascinated by it. This beat leads him to imagine a spare drum fill that follows the rhythm, and he becomes so entranced by it that he is unable to get out of bed. As he falls back asleep, he enters into a dream world and sees a great golden gate surrounded by the sound of choirs and bells. The gate is opened, and two beautiful women welcome him into the dream world.

The song's lyrics explore the idea of the power of music and how it can transport us to different worlds and experiences. Genius becomes so obsessed with the beat he hears that he is unable to resist its pull and is drawn into a dream world. The song suggests that music has a transformative power, able to transport us into other worlds and experiences, and that we should pay attention to the sounds around us because they may hold a deeper meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Since the beginning of their existence humans have never wonder how nor why dreams have been taking place in their minds
Humans have never questioned the origin or meaning of dreams until Genius experienced a strange early morning that led him to explore the depths of his mind.

Here's Another One Who Asks To Enter In This Magic Land
The Twin Spirits Choir invites Genius to enter into the world of dreams and join their council.

I Am Slowly Awaken Waiting For A Brand New Day That Same Sound Rings In My Brain Now It's Seven Once Again
Genius wakes up slowly, anticipating a new day, but the sound of the clock ringing at 7 am sparks his curiosity and wonder.

I'm So Fascinated By Those Strange Beats My Watch Is Playing Now My Mind Imagine That Crazy Beat Played On A Snare
The irregular beat of the clock captures Genius' attention and he becomes fascinated by the possibility of creating a drum fill to match the unique rhythm.

I Am Totally Caught By That Incredible Sound Something Strange Is Still Going On And I'm So Relaxed Lying On My Bed Listening To That Strange Sequence
Genius becomes completely captured by the mysterious sound and feels a sense of deep relaxation while lying in bed and listening to the strange sequence of beats.

It's Calling Me Back I Cannot Resist That Strange Sequence It's Calling Me Back To My World Of Dreams
Genius becomes fully absorbed by the sound and feels compelled to return to the world of dreams that the beat represents.

I Once Used To Stand Up Right After The First Bell's Ring Everything Now Seems So Weird I Don't Recognize Myself
Genius reflects on how strange it is that he used to get up right away when the clock rang, but now feels more in tune with his dreams and less connected to the physical world.

That Feeling Persist That Strange Sequence I'm Finally Aware The World Can Do Without Me Today Without Me Today Without Me Today
Despite feeling a sense of attachment to the beat and the world of dreams, Genius realizes that the physical world can function without him for now and he can fully immerse himself in his dreams.

I Am Totally Caught By That Incredible Sound Seen I'll Be Back To Sleep Again I See Through The Haze I'm Standing Behind A Great Gold Gate
Genius becomes consumed by the sound and feels himself falling back to sleep. When he does, he finds himself looking at a great golden gate and feels a sense of wonder and amazement.

Here'a A New Twin Spirit Who's Been Sent By The Dream League Council In This Land Let Him Enter Through The Kingdom Gate Let The New Born Take His Own Place
The Twin Spirits Choir welcomes Genius to the dream league council, indicating that he has found his rightful place in the world of dreams and is welcomed as a new member.

After a while he began to dream and a wide open space appeared before his eyes.
Genius begins to dream and enters into a vast, open space.

At the end of that stormy moment, Genius saw through the haze two strange masses slowly taking shape before his eyes.
As Genius becomes more acclimated to the world of dreams, he sees two feminine figures slowly appearing before him through a foggy haze.

With a delicate whisper, the women welcomed him and placed him in his rightful place as a new member of the dream league council in this land.
The women welcome and usher Genius into the dream league council, making him a new member of their council.

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