Glen's solo version of this song that was released on Edge of the Century is different enough to merit a listen thought less "harsh" than its Stygian cousin. It still has attitude, but the drums are a lot less laid back inpresence, and the vocals not nearly so rough to me. The guitar work still is good.  Its like having a differnt flavor of clsasic vanilla, I guess is the best comparison. LitR is still a good song here, but I honestly do prefer the Styx release of it - or better yet, the Styxworld 2001 live version.

Love is the ritual

(Hey!) Little sister
She's got a lot of time
She's got a lot of money
But don't you know,
That's not enough

(Hey!) Pretty thing
All dressed up
For the main attraction
Like a baby doll
Looking for love

And she doesn't need a reason
She just hears her calling to the wild (hey!)

God gave man the breath of life
To grow up strong
To take a wife
To change the world
And love is the ritual
You learn to walk & talk
Laugh & cry
Work your fingers to the bone
Til the day you die
And above it all
Love is the ritual

(Hey!) Little man
Beating his chest
And flexing his muscles
Gun for hire
He shoots for the stars

(Hey!) Like a handsome prince
Walking down the street
In his shining armor
Romeo in search of his heart

And there's a method to this madness
And a message calling to the wild (hey!)

God gave man the breath of life
To grow up strong
To take a wife
To change the world
And love is the ritual
You learn to walk & talk
Laugh & cry
Heart and soul
Til the day you die
And above it all
Love is the ritual

Dance little sister,
Little sister wants to dance
All night looking for true romance
When in a black leather jacket
Walks little brother
TO rock her world
To be her lover

So signal all the children
Send a message calling to the wild (hey!)

God gave man the breath of life
To grow up strong
To take a wife
To change the world
And love is the ritual
You learn to walk & talk
Laugh & cry
Work your fingers to the bone
Til the day you die
And above it all
Love is the ritual

Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah
Love is the ritual

Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah
Love is the ritual

Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah
Nah nah
Love is the ritual
(Love is the ritual)