Listen to My Story - Ayreon, Tom Baker, Simone Simons

Mirage-like, in the far distance

A whirlwind rises ominously

And races towards Daniel

As it winds its way

Through the wild contours

Of the Transitus landscape

A mysterious figure emerges from its depths

Well, hello there

So who the hell are you?

I hate to be the one to have to tell you

You have come to the end

You are about to ascend into the great beyond!

I hate to be the one to have to push you

But you are holding up the line

Move along to your final destination!

No!

(oh)

I can’t accept this is the end

I won’t rest in peace

My love and life unresolved

A little time is all I need

My soul is not at ease

Please listen to my story

They are all alike

They die

They plead for their life

They lie

Then break down and cry

Now, I don’t know why

Him I like

Must be something in his eyes

Well, all right

Shall we give him some time?

And listen to his story

So tell me why should I

Waste one second on you?

Oh yes I have to confess

You are cuter than the rest of this lifeless crowd!

So tell me why you think

You’re entitled to my time

I’m sick and tired of all lies

And immune to all cries of desperation!

No no no!

I never should have doubted her

She was not to blame

No matter what they all say

I must go back and let her know

I need to clear her name

Won’t you listen to my story

They are all alike

They die

They plead for their life

They lie

Then break down and cry

Now, I don’t know why

You I like

Must be something in your eyes

So, all right, we’ll go back in time

I’ll listen to your story!

— Just take my hand