Phase II: Symmetry 12 THE CONSULTATION The Mother takes the Prodigy to a Psychiatrist for assessment. He performs a diagnostic interview and battery of tests on the Prodigy.
Psychiatrist: I know it's hard to find the words But tell me all about your world Do you struggle to adapt? Do you feel detached?
Prodigy: It seems i'm always out of place Like some alien machine I never know how i should be Of what to feel, or what is real
Mother: Can you help us reach our son? Can we put our faith in you? Can you help him overcome? There is brilliance shining through Do you see it too?
Psychiatrist: Let's talk about your dreams Can you tell me what you see? Can you describe the way you feel? Do you feel anything at all...
Prodigy: I see things that don't belong In this four-dimensional world There is so much more beyond More to unveil, more to reveal
Mother: Can you help us reach our son? Can we put our faith in you? Can you help him overcome? There is magic shining through
Mother: Can you help us reach our son?
Prodigy: I, i need a future i can build
Mother: Can you tell us what to do?
Prodigy: Give me a role that i can fulfill
Mother: Can we help him rise above?
Prodigy: I know i've got something to give
Mother and Prodigy: A reason to live!
13 DIAGNOSIS The Psychiatrist informs the Mother and Father of his findings. But will they accept the unconventional course of treatment he suggests?
Psychiatrist: Yes, i'm afraid i see signs of impairment But there is something more He's an exceptional savant, one in a million
His mind is ablaze with distraction But maybe i can help I'm testing a new drug That can help him focus
Father: Please tell us more, that sounds intriguing Can he join your clinical trial? If he could concentrate he could help me He might even be of some use!
Center the mind, cut straight to the core Brighten the flame, break open the cage Shatter the wall, shut down the noise Soften the pain, sharpen the brain
Psychiatrist: I have to confess it's experimental I'm still running through the tests The side effects could include Extreme delusions
Mother: No! not on my life, i'll never allow it! No matter what we could win I won't let you endanger my child I refuse to play dice with his life
14 THE ARGUMENT 1 Is the Psychiatrist's experimental drug worth the risk? The Mother and Father have vastly different views - and morivations.
Mother: How could you even contemplate Experimenting on our child Were you only thinking Of yourself again?
Father: No! Why shouldn't i want to help him You make it sound like it's a crime I'm not giving up, this isn't over!
15 THE RIVAL'S DILEMMA The Rival appears to have his own agenda.
Rival: So... what if they are right And he's so remarkable How does that affect me?
Ever since i was a child It all came so easy I never had to try
If he's as brilliant as they say How will i be noticed Now i'm not so special... anymore
I'm not sure why i'm afraid No, he won't beat me Not without a fight, no!
One day i'll show them I am the genius One day the whole world will know One day i'll show them Who he really is One day they'll know
16 SURFACE TENSION (instrumental)
17 A REASON TO LIVE
Teacher: Let's find him A future to build He'll give me A role to fulfill I know he's got something to give We all need A reason to live
Girl: A future to build A role to fulfill Something to give A reason to live
18 POTENTIAL The Teacher and the Girl each have their own r