Dream Theater Lyrics of the Day, Edition I
It has come to my attention that a significant proportion of my readership are not reveling in the lyrics and music of the progressive rock / progressive heavy metal band Dream Theater. I think I’ll try to go about changing that.
What is the role of a rationalist when he confronts the faithful?
The Silent Man, from the 1993 release Awake. Lyrics by John Petrucci, set to an acoustic guitar suite.
A question well served:
“Is silence like a fever,
“A voice never heard,
“Or a message with no receiver?”Pray they won’t ask.
Behind the stained glass,
There’s always one more mask.Has man been a victim
Of his woman, of his father?
If he elects not to bother,
Will he suffocate their faith?Desperate to fall
Behind the Great Wall
That separates us all:When there is reason
Tonight I’m awake
When there’s no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
Tonight he’s awake
If they have to suffer
There lies the Silent ManSin without deceivers
A god with no believers
I could sail by
on the Winds of Silence
And maybe they won’t notice.
But this time I think
It’d be better if I swimWhen there is reason
Tonight I’m awake
When there’s no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
Tonight he’s awake
But if they have to suffer,
There lies the Silent Man.
There lies the Silent Man.
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