They Might Be Giants - 2082 Lyrics
Draw the curtain, look, you're only sleepingOr is this only what theOther you is dreaming?Either way hard to takeAshen features unmistakably your ownFamiliar posture, recast in skin and bonePerson from todayHere is you in 2082Remove your helmetFirst equalize the pressureNo, but first take readings to be sureThe atmosphere is safe, yes, it's safeAs the ancient oneCranes his neck to lookYou see his hand's been replaced with a hookBut it's clear you're very much alive, it's 2105No, it's 2240No, it's 3415How can you still be living?What does this mean?You must honor and respect the older fellowEven as you suffocateHim with his pillowThough you're strong, he was wiseThere is much you can learn from the sageAnd though you'll leaveAnd travel back to your own ageYou will meet again, you two in 2082What was the lookHe have intended to convey?Was there something else he was trying to say?It will all be revealed to you in 2082
