Lyrics:

[Teacher]
Will we ever understand
This complex genius?
This visionary thinker?

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

[Mother]
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
But 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

[Mother]
Talk to me

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

[Mother]
Let me in

[Prodigy]
It all seems so trivial
In the scheme of things

[Mother]
Talk to me

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

[Mother]
Let me in

[Prodigy]
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, quantum 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 but a fake
A sad pretender
Trying to take my place

Don't let him deceive you
He's nothing but a fake
A sad pretender
A total 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 admire him 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 thought 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 who 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
You 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!