Month: August 2023
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In the Name of God – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Train of Thought” (2003) How can this be? Why is he the chosen one? Saint gone astray With a scepter and a gun Learn to believe In the mighty and the strong Come bleed the beast Follow me it won’t be long Listen When…
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The Shattered Fortress – Dream Theater
Written by: Mike Portnoy | Album: “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” (2009) X. Restraint Freedom calls my name Serenity keeps me sane Happiness it dulls the pain Honest to see my place Open to other ways Willingness to understand Justice but do not judge Courtesy for others’ flaws Kindness it’s…
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These Walls – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Octavarium” (2005) This is so hard for me To find the words to say My thoughts are standing still Captive inside of me All emotions start to hide And nothing’s getting trough Watch me Fading I’m losing All my instincts Falling into darkness Tear…
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As I Am – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Train of Thought” (2003) Don’t tell me what’s in Tell me how to write Don’t tell me how to win This fight isn’t your life It isn’t your right to take The only thing that’s mine Proven over time It’s over your head Don’t…
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The Dark Eternal Night – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Systematic Chaos” (2007) No one dared to Speak of the terrible danger The hideous ancient warnings Forged in the void of night He has risen up Out of the blackness; chaos Belongs to the prophet’s sister A sickening monstrous sight Through that stifling heat…
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The Root of All Evil – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Octavarium” (2005) Proud enough for you to call me arrogant Greedy enough to be labeled a thief Angry enough for me to go and hurt a man Cruel enough for me to feel no grief Never could have just a part of it I…
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Constant Motion – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Systematic Chaos” (2007) Tunnel vision at blinding speed Controlling my thoughts, obsessing me Void of any uncertainty Throughout my very soul Lost illusions of mind control Resisting all hope of letting go Racing impulse of dark desire Drives me through the night I try…
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In the Presence of Enemies Pt. 2 – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci & Mike Portnoy | Album: “Systematic Chaos” (2007) Welcome tired pilgrim into the circle We have been waiting Everyone’s gathered for your arrival All the believers Angels fall, all for you, heretic Demon heart bleed for us I’ve been waiting for you, weary preacher man You…
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In the Presence of Enemies Pt. 1 – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Systematic Chaos” (2007) I saw a white light, shining there before me Walking to it I waited for the end A final vision promising salvation A resurrection for a fallen man Do you still wait for your God And a symbol of your faith…
Odyssey of Tiny 