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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 try to read between The Read more
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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 underneath the pale green moon Read more
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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 always need more to get Read more
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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 to shut it down It Read more
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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 have been expected, now we Read more
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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 I can free you from Read more
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The Glass Prison – Dream Theater
Written by: Mike Portnoy | Album: “Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence” (2002) Cunning, Baffling, Powerful Been beaten to a pulp Vigorous, irresistible Sick and tired and laid low Dominating, Invisible Black-out, loss of control Overwhelming, Unquenchable I’m powerless, have to let go I can’t escape it It leaves me frail and worn Can no longer Read more
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On the Backs of Angels – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “A Dramatic Turn of Events” (2011) Standing on the backs of angels Destined to create Mounting the attack While heroes carry your weight We spiral towards disaster Survival fading faster Riding out the wave Content to feed off the machine Bleeding us to death The new American dream You’re Read more
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Panic Attack – Dream Theater
Written by: John Petrucci | Album: “Octavarium” (2005) All wound up On the edge Terrified Sleep disturbed Restless mind Petrified Bouts of fear Permeate All I see Heightening Nervousness Threatens me I am paralyzed So afraid to die Caught off guard Warning signs Never show Tension strikes Choking me Worries grow Why do I feel Read more
