Will we ever understand
This complex genius?
This visionary thinker?

Will we ever get this close again?
Uniting the forces
Of our universe

Will we ever understand
His isolation
Or his sense of wonder?

We will never get this close again
It's been too long
I think he's gone 
				

[Father]
I'm so close
To the answer
A dazzling symphony of cosmic strings

I feel the pulse vibrating
Just out of reach
The music of space

One single master equation
Unification of the great and small

And I hit the notes
But the arrangements is wrong
And I'm starting to doubt
Though I can't give up now
I'm so near

[Mother]
Can't you see we need you right here?
And what about our boy?
I think he's got something to give
What secrets lie beyond these hollow eyes?

[Father]
I'm sorry you feel neglected
But it's clear
That you don't understand
I'm aware and I want to be there
I just need some more time
For the answer is blindingly near

[Mother]
Are you trying to drive us away
Just when we need you most
You might find he's got something to give
What secrets lie beyond these eyes? 
				

[Instrumental]
				

Talk to me

I know you're there
But I won't see you
I hear your voice,
But it can't reach me

Let me in

It all seems so trivial
In the scheme of things

Talk to me

I feel your touch
But it can't move me
I hear your words
But they confuse me

Let me in
It all comes to nothing
In the scheme of things

Patterns emerge in nature's dance
Numbers are born in the wheel of chance
Why do I see this?
What does it mean to me?

A grand design in all its majesty
Vibrating strings, cones of gravity
Why was I chosen
What does it mean to me

Tell me why! 
				

[Teacher]
I can't believe
This can be true
How could you know

I tried to solve this
For as long as I recall

Is this your work,
be honest now
How did you do it?

I'm not angry, boy,
But I really
Need to know!

[Prodigy]
I'm sorry, sir, I can't explain
It's the way I've always been
You see the numbers just appear before my eyes

[Rival]
Don't believe him now
He's envious
I felt it from the start

In every class
I've always been the genius!
And he just wants to be like me!

Don't let him deceive you
He's nothing more than a fake
A sad pretender
Trying to take my place
Don't let him deceive you
He's nothing more than a fake
A sad pretender
A dull waste of space! 
				

[Girl]
Why do you torment him?
Are you jealous?
There must be a reason you're so cruel
What have you got against him, does he scare you?
What did he ever do to you?

[Rival]
Oh no, I can't believe you're falling for this loser
Oh no, I thought you knew that I am so much cooler

[Girl]
Why do you despise him?
Are you frightened?
Are you being driven by your pride?
I think you feel threatened by his brilliance
But still you can't hide from deep inside

[Rival]
Oh no, I can't believe you're falling for this loser
Oh no, I thought you knew that I am so much cooler
Oh no, I always said that we should be together
Oh no, I really think that you can do so much better 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Teacher]
I'm glad you could meet me
I'm here about your son
I've never seen a mind like his
Especially so young

He's got a gift for numbers
Never known before
An outstanding genius
He shouldn't be ignored

[Father]
You must be mistaken
He's useless and he's weak
I see no sign of genius
The boy can hardly speak

He just sits there
Lifeless for hours at a time
No expression on his face
His eyes staring into space

[Teacher]
How can you be so heartless
There must be so much more that we can do

[Father]
Who are you to judge me?
You don't even know what we've been through

[Teacher]
Just give him more attention
See there's more to him than meets the eye

[Father]
Fine, I'll try to help the child.
But I'm not just wasting my time. 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Prodigy]
Are you trying to drive me away
Just when I need you most?
I think I've got something to give
I just don't know how 
				

[Mother]
We need to take him to therapy
Help him function in society

[Father]
It's worth a try, who knows?
He can help me complete the theory of everything!

[Mother and Father]
Our future's so near
Our own simple fear
Something to give!
A reason to live! 
				

[Therapist]
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
Or 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?

[Therapist]
Let's talk about your dreams
Can you tell me what you've seen
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 nothing shining through

[Mother] Can you help us reach our son?
[Prodigy] In the future I can live
[Mother] Can you tell us what do to?
[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] A reason to live! 
				

[Therapist]
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 a testing a new drug
That can help him focus

[Father]
Please tell us more
That sounds intriguing
Can he join your treatment plan?
If he can concentrate and help me
He might even be of some use!

[Mother]
Set to the fire
Cut straight to the core
Right to the flame
Break open the cage
Shatter the walls
Shut down the noise
Soften the pace [?]
Suffer the blame

[Therapist]
I have to confess
It's experimental
I'm still running through the test
The side effects could include extreme delusions

[Mother]
No, not on my life!
I'll never allow it
No matter what we can win
I won't let you endanger my child
I refuse to play dice with his life!

Set to the fire
Cut straight to the core
Right to the flame
Break open the cage
Shatter the walls
Shut down the noise
Soften the pace [?]
Suffer the blame 
				

[Mother]
How can you even contemplate
Experimenting on our child?
Were you only thinking of
Yourself again?

[Father]
No!
Why should I not want to help him?
You make it sound like it's a crime
I'm not giving up
This isn't over! 
				

[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 haven't they 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'm the genius
One day the whole world will know
One day I'll show them who he really is
One day they'll know 
				

[Instrumental]
				

Let's find him a future to live
And give me a role to fulfill
I know he's got something to give!
We all need a reason to live

Our future revealed
Our lives are broken
Something to give!
A reason to live! 
				

[Teacher]
Where am I going?
How did this happen?
My life has unfolded
Depressingly average

But if support him
Help him reach his potential
He'll be my contribution
I can still make my mark
My name will live on!

[Girl]
His shyness is charming
I wish I could reach him
He's frankly disarming
I hope I can free him

[Teacher]
I know I can help him
To reach his potential
He'll be my contribution
They'll remember my name!

[Girl] In Counterpoint
He needs someone like me
To learn how to feel
I wish he'd let me in
I will help him too 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Therapist]
I know why you're here
You're a fellow man of science
Our point of view is very much alike

[Father]
The choice is clear
I don't need to be convinced
Denying him this chance just isn't right

[Therapist]
Give him one a day
That's the safest place to start
At such a tiny dose
The risks are low

[Father]
Keep it between you and me
They would never understand
Let's both agree that no one needs to know 
				

[Prodigy]
Patterns are forming
Breaking through the noise
A beautiful symmetry
Slowly forming into place

Inspiration is flowing
Flowing up the void
A perfect harmony
Full of elegance and grace

I feel alive
The road is so much clearer now
I'm finally awake
Oh, just you wait

[Father]
Oh am I getting through to you
Hear me son
I never doubted you
I always knew you'd be this bright

I am reaching out to you
Can you help me son
I'm so close to the answer
But I need your brilliant mind!

We've come alive
Our goal is so much closer now
Now let's try to turn the page
Just you and us!

Now we will fulfill our fight
Just you wait! 
				

[Mother]
Our son will show them
Your ideas

And soon the whole world
Will know

And Son, you show them
What life really is
What they don't know 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Teacher]
I don't mean to interfere
But I see quite a change in you
The distance gaze has disappeared
The brilliant light behind your eyes
Is shining through

[Prodigy]
You're right
It's strange
it all seems
So different now

The mist has cleared
I'm falling away
It's hard to change

I want to live
But I don't know how
I need someone to help me
Find my way

[Teacher]
You can count on me
I'm glad to have
Such a mind to teach

Life doesn't have to be
A mystery

You can live my dream
And scale the heights
I could never reach

We can play your part
Changing history
Our time is near!

I have to say
It's unusual
Such a transformation
Overnight

I wouldn't have thought
It was possible
I don't want to scare you
But it can't be right

[Prodigy]
Well I don't mind
'Cause I feel so much stronger now
For the first time
The world's making sense

[Teacher]
I'll be your guide
It's time to live
And I'll show you how
The world of endless wonder
Lies ahead! 
				

[Prodigy]
I can't believe
I never saw
How insignificant
You are

[Rival]
I have you outshined
In every way

[Prodigy]
Well if you're such a genius
It didn't get you very far

[Rival]
I'll prove you wrong
My mind's growing stronger each day
No you won't deceive me
You're nothing but a fake
You're a sad pretender
Trying to take my place

[Prodigy]
Why did you burn me
Do you take pleasure in my pain?

[Rival]
Serves you right!
Accept your defeat

[Prodigy]
And now I realize
You only wish you had my brain

[Rival]
One day you'll see
You [?] defeated me
No, you won't deceive me
You're nothing but a fake
You're a sad pretender
But you're a waste of space

No, you won't deceive me
You're nothing but a fake
You're a sad pretender
But you're a waste of space

There can only be one!

[Prodigy]
I'm pretty sure that it's not you

[Rival]
Mark these words
Cause one day you'll see
You were will [?] in me 
				

[Therapist]
I'm afraid we've got a problem
The side-effects have been confirmed
Severe psychosis and delusions
We have to stop the trial today

It's too dangerous
The boy deserves to know
What's going on
What have we done?

[Father]
Son, there's something
I must tell you
I've been giving you a drug

I was convinced
That it would help you
Can you forgive me
What I've done?

[Prodigy]
No, how could you live with that
Deceiving your own son
To serve yourself?
You can go to hell 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Prodigy]
Now I told you everything
Now there's nothing more to hide
I've got nowhere else to go
Can I stay with you tonight?

[Girl]
After all that you've been through
How could I turn you away?
We were always meant to be
I don't care what people say

[Rival]
Don't you believe that
Don't be a fool
He will play you

That's all he wants to do
He will deceive you
You'll be used

Don't let him play you
All he wants to do
He wants to be with you

[Prodigy]
Let's create a perfect world
Patterns, particles, gravity
How will I ever live without?
What should I do?
What's happened to me?

[Girl]
Come to me
It's alright
I will keep you
Safe from harm

Together we can beat this thing
Before the damage goes too far

[Rival]
Don't you believe her
Don't be a fool
Manipulate you is all he wants to do
He will deceive you
You're being used
Don't let him play you
All he wants to do
He wants to be with you

Don't you believe her
Don't be a fool
Manipulate you is all he wants to do
He will deceive you
You're being used
Don't let him play you
All he wants to do
He wants to be with you 
				

[Rival]
Let's make a deal
I'll get you what you need
You know
I am a brilliant chemist

I can duplicate your drug
But my offer has a price
If you want a new supply
You have to help me

[Prodigy]
Count me in
I'll do anything you want
But isn't it ironic?

The fates must be laughing
Your greatest enemy
Is the one who holds the key
What do you need from me?

[Rival]
I found a way
To infiltrate the banks
If you can break their algorithms
And bypass their systems

There's millions to be made
And all without a trace
We can't lose here

[Girl]
This can't be true
Now who's being used?
Don't let it end this way

It hurts me to tell you
You're gonna have to choose
What you really want to do
All on your own 
				

[Instrumental]
				

[Rival]
My plan has succeeded
We are rich beyond belief
We've got more than we
Ever needed

We're free
To live out our dream

[Girl]
I wont be part of this madness
How can I live with what you've done?
You're out of my life!

[Prodigy]
What have I done?
Now she's gone
What have I done?
Now she's gone 
				

[Girl]
I feel his shadow
Looming over me
Leaving me defeated
And confused

His eyes still haunt me
If only I'd done more
Maybe I gave up on him too soon

[Mother]
I share your sorrow
But we are not to blame
His heart has always been a mystery

[Both]
We'll never fathom
We'll never understand
Will he ever need us

Were we real?
Or mere reflections
In a mirror of dreams

[Girl]
What holds his future?
How will he survive?
Without us to save him
From himself

Where has he run to
Will he return
I hope he knows I wish him well

[Mother]
It's up to him now
There's nothing we can do
I fear we cannot give him
What he needs

[Both]
Are we but phantoms
Inside his tangled mind?
Will he ever lead us

Are we real
Or mere reflections
In a mirror of dreams? 
				

[Teacher]
It's time
To put things
In perspective
Find your way again

Let me take you
To a lighthouse
Where you can hide away

[Prodigy]
I only want to be alone
To work the numbers on my own
I need to show my father
I need to show them all
I am the one
To unlock the equation
The theory of everything

[Teacher] In counterpoint
The time has come
The theory of everything

If you're troubled
By the visions
The chaos in your mind

If the voices start to whisper
Call me day and night

[Prodigy]
Don't worry
I'll be fine

[Teacher]
Don't underestimate
The danger

[Prodigy]
I'm gonna make the theory shine

[Teacher]
You'll regret it sooner or later

I need to show my father
I need to show them all
I am the one
I'll find the equation
The theory of everything

[Teacher] In counterpoint
The time has come
The theory of everything 
				

[Father]
Now it's all over
I've got to see him again

[Mother]
He doesn't want to see you
You're too that through your head?

[Father]
But you can make him listen
All I need is one more chance

[Mother]
No! I can't take anymore
You never gave a damn! 
				

[Mother]
And so it ends
It's time to let go
My spirit is crushed
Forsaken and cold

I'm leaving you
No tears left to cry
You'll never change
I made up my mind

This is goodbye

[Father]
So this is the end
How can I go on?
My dreams unfulfilled
Now I'm alone

I let them down
I pushed them away
No reason to live
I'm ending this pain

There's no other way!
Only one thing left to do! 
				

[Father]
I'm down here
On my knees
Feeling the weight
Of Shame

How can I have done this
To you, my son?

[Prodigy]
I can't believe my eyes
Is it really you?
Why should I forgive you
After all you've done

[Father]
I was driven and blind
Not so unlike yourself
We can still work together
If you allow me

[Prodigy]
Why should I give you a chance?
Why should I trust you now?
Ha, I'll bet you are helpless
Without me

[Father]
If we join our minds
Then together we can do this

[Both]
We both want to be the first
We both want to change the world

[Father]
We can work all night
'Til we find out what the truth is

[Both]
We'll solve this mystery
Be a part of history

[Prodigy]
I'm so damn close
I could use a hand
We're on the verge
Of a breakthrough

[Father]
I'll fill in the blanks
Just give me this chance

[Prodigy]
The meds help me not to sleep
I'll take just a few more
We can make it
We'll find the truth

[Father]
It's too late to stop now
Just 'til the answer is found

[Both]
We can make it
We'll find the truth

Let's join our minds
It's our destiny to do this
We're going to be the first
We're going to change the world

[Father]
We'll work all night
To find out what the truth is

[Prodigy]
Let's work all night
We will find the truth

[Broth]
We'll go without sleep
'Til we make this quantum leap
We are in this way too deep 
				

"Together with his Father, the Prodigy works feverishly all through the night. He takes a far greater dose of the drug than usual, thinking it will help him see the solution."

[Prodigy:]
Isolate the graviton

[Father:]
Verify the Higgs-Boson

[Prodigy:]
Photons, hadrons

[Father:]
Gluons, fermions

[Prodigy:]
Demonstrate the tachyon

[Father:]
Find the missing baryons

[Prodigy:]
Neutrons, protons

[Father:]
Nucleons, electrons

[Prodigy:]
Ride a wave of gravity

[Father:]
Unravel super symmetry

[Prodigy:]
Position x, sparticles

[Father:]
Momentum p, dark energy

[Prodigy:]
Einstein’s relativity

[Father:]
Meets Heisenberg’s uncertainty

[Prodigy:]
Causality, eternity

[Father:]
Singularity, infinity!

[Prodigy:]
Eureka! We found it, we broke it

[Father:]
Eureka! We solved it, we did it!

[Prodigy:]
Eureka! We made it, we cracked it

[Father:]
Eureka! We nailed it, we got it!
				

[Prodigy]
Dear friend
My work here is done
Science has evolved

As the sun set
On father and son
The mystery was solved

I'm broken
I'm falling apart
Slowly fading away

I'm sorry
I took it all too far
Thank you for
Your faith 
				

[Teacher]
His mind took flight
And his eyes
Have lost their light

All we have to go on
Is a note

They changed the world
Last night
Working together
Side by side

His father is
The only one who knows

[Girl]
You haven't been told
That was his mother on the phone
There was a tragedy last night

His father can't have been here
It had to be a ghostly dream
For at the fall of day
He took his life! 
				

[Instrumental]
				

"9:46 this morning

Upon her arrival at the Lighthouse, the Mother breaks down at the sight of her catatonic son. She desperately needs to understand what happened there the night before."

[Violin: Ben Mathot
Cello: Maaike Peterse
Flute: Jeroen Goossens
Orchestration: Siddharta Barnhoorn]

[Mother:]
They were seduced by the mystery
Something forbidden was uncovered here

[Mother:]
My husband

[Girl:]
My love

[Mother:]
My son

[Girl:]
All lost

[Mother and Girl:]
Our world is not ready to know
The Theory of Everything

We need a future to build
A new role to fulfil
We’ve got something to give
We’ll find a reason to live
				

[Teacher]
Will we ever understand
How two different hand-styles
Came to grace this blackboard?

What unseen forces did conspire?
Uniting a father
And his son?