The Gift Lyrics - Ayreon

[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'll see there's more to him than meets the eye 

[Father:] 

Fine! I'll try to help the child 

Better not be wasting my time!