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DREAM THEATER "Unofficial" Song Book Version 3.0 - February 2002------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This song book is intended to be a "one stop shopping" place for lyrics to Dream Theater songs (album cuts, singles, unreleased, live and cover songs). I originally started this to save my CD liner notes wear and tear and have all the lyrics in one convenient package (which is cool to print out as a booklet). A big thanks to all those who contributed in the creation of this list. Get the latest version of this song book at: http://www.ivorygate.com/dt

Also check out the Kevin Moore "Unofficial" Song Book for lyrics to all of Kevin's material. Available at the same website. [-- WANTED: I need the lyrics to the following songs, if someone could --][-- transcribe them for me or if you have contacts with the band and they --][-- have them somewhere, I'd greatly appreciate it: --][-- Cry For Freedom (1986) --][-- Afterlife (original lyrics - 1986) --][-- There are also some other cover tunes that have been performed live, if --][-- you have a recording of one that I do not have listed, please email ne. --][-- I am trying to make this listing as accurate as possible, so send all --][-- corrections, comments, additions, etc. to: --][-- Michael Kizer ([email protected]) --]

[For more information on Dream Theater, meanings behind some of their songs, ][etc., be sure to read the Dream Theater FAQ. It's available at the Official ][Dream Theater Website - Under A Cyber Moon at: http://www.dreamtheater.net ][A good place to check for MP3s of rare & live tracks is: ][Lines In The Sand - http://dreamtheater.mit.edu ]

[A note about some of the CDs mentioned in this list: ][All of the CDs are official releases except- ][ * "Majesty Demos", "No Sleep Since Brooklyn/Instrumental III" are not ][ official releases and are available as bootlegs. ][ * "Subconscious", "Acoustic Dreams", "When Dream And Today Unite" and ][ "Antiquities" were special limited edition CDs produced by Prism Records ][ (availability is unknown as these were produced in limited numbers. ][ * "Fasten Your Seatbelts" is a live bootleg with additional demo tracks. ][ Some of the unreleased tracks were also released on the Dream Theater ][ International Fan Club (DTIFC) Christmas CDs (limited release). ]

Legend: All sound samples / dialogues will be indicated as such and enclosed in ""'s. All comments and extraneous information will be enclosed in []'s. Anything with ??? is something I don't know or can't make out, any help with these would be greatly appreciated. All items marked with *** in the table of contents are either updated or new since the last release of the song book.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

C O N T E N T S I. Majesty Demos 1) Another Won 2) Your Majesty 3) A Vision 4) Two Far 5) Vital Star 6) March Of The Tyrant

II. When Dream And Day Unite 1) A Fortune In Lies 2) Status Seeker 3) The Ytse Jam 4) The Killing Hand 5) Light Fuse And Get Away 6) After Life 7) The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun 8) Only A Matter Of Time

III. Images And Words 1) Pull Me Under 2) Another Day*** 3) Take The Time*** 4) Surrounded*** 5) Metropolis - Part I 'The Miracle And The Sleeper' 6) Under A Glass Moon 7) Wait For Sleep*** 8) Learning To Live

IV. Awake 1) 6:00 2) Caught In A Web 3) Innocence Faded 4) A Mind Beside Itself i. Erotomania (instrumental) 5) ii. Voices 6) iii. The Silent Man*** 7) The Mirror 8) Lie 9) Lifting Shadows Off A Dream 10) Scarred 11) Space-Dye Vest

V. A Change Of Seasons 1) A Change Of Seasons 2) Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding 3) Perfect Strangers 4) The Rover / Achilles Last Stand / The Song Remains The Same*** 5) The Big Medley VI. Falling Into Infinity 1) New Millennium 2) You Not Me 3) Peruvian Skies

4) Hollow Years 5) Burning My Soul 6) Hell's Kitchen 7) Lines In The Sand 8) Take Away My Pain 9) Just Let Me Breathe 10) Anna Lee 11) Trial Of Tears i. It's Raining ii. Deep In Heaven iii. The Wasteland VII. Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory ACT I 1) Scene One: Regression 2) Scene Two: I. Overture 1928*** 3) II. Strange Deja Vu 4) Scene Three: I. Through My Words 5) II. Fatal Tragedy 6) Scene Four: Beyond This Life 7) Scene Five: Through Her Eyes ACT II 8) Scene Six: Home 9) Scene Seven: I. The Dance Of Eternity 10) II. One Last Time 11) Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On 12) Scene Nine: Finally Free

VIII. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence*** 1) The Glass Prison*** 2) Blind Faith*** 3) Misunderstood*** 4) The Great Debate*** 5) Disappear*** 6) Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence*** I. Overture*** II. About To Crash*** III. War Inside My Head*** IV. The Test That Stumped Them All*** V. Goodnight Kiss*** VI. Solitary Shell*** VII. About To Crash (Reprise)*** VIII. Losing Time / Grand Finale

IX. B-sides / Unreleased / Live Material 1) A Change Of Seasons (Original live version)*** 2) A Change Of Seasons (Original studio version) 3) Afterlife (original lyrics) 4) Burning My Soul (demo version)*** 5) Cover My Eyes 6) Cry For Freedom*** 7) Don't Look Past Me (John Hendricks on vocals)*** 8) Don't Look Past Me (James LaBrie on vocals) 9) Eve 10) Hollow Years (demo version)

11) Lines In The Sand (demo version)*** 12) Raise The Knife*** 13) Speak To Me 14) Take Away My Pain (alternate lyrics I) 15) Take Away My Pain (alternate lyrics II) 16) The Way It Used To Be*** 17) To Live Forever '91*** 18) To Live Forever '94*** 19) Where Are You Now 20) You Or Me

X. Cover Songs 1) Bad 2) Damage, Inc. 3) Different Strings / Analog Kid / La Villa Strangiato 4) Easter 5) Gates Of Babylon 6) Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight 7) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 8) Happiness Is A Warm Gun 9) Hey You*** 10) Heaven And Hell 10) In The Dead Of Night 11) Mean Street 12) O Holy Night 13) Red Hill Mining Town 14) Since I've Been Loving You 15) Tears 16) Wanted Dead Or Alive 17) Winter

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Majesty Demos (38:50) Recorded as Majesty, with Chris Collins on vocals (1986). Never officially released, but widely available as a bootleg recording.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) Another Won (05:23) - John Petrucci

It was the mortal passion The flame that lit the fire the beauty of the starlight brought the cruelty of desire A lover's link was broken Another's vengeful plan was contrived through jealous hatred for a cross of god and man 'I hope it will turn out so but I can't help being afraid Perception is hindered by lust to be sure of the choice you have made.'

'Grant me this request, please Just promise me your word

Attest to the mighty river Let the truth be heard!' She asked to see the power His realm of life and love His godly immortality the thunder roared above Her words were so quickly spoken Lest he stop her from the deed

'I gave you my word, now my love Your grim request I shall heed!' Leaving his maiden he rose to the sky Returning in splendors to earth he did fly Subject to presence too brilliant to face Another had killed passion's grace

2) Your Majesty (03:41) - ???

Do you need the walls to spread apart? Something's been sent here, to free you, I am told. A rising power that will break you, Break you out you'll see, Your fantasy unfold.

It can be won. We will be one.

So many eyes that never open. too many chains that bind the dreams that make us see. There are no prisons in our kingdom. Will you give your hand? Say "yes, Your Majesty!"

It can be won. We will be one. Always go on, Never saying you are done.

We're always looking for A place where magic passion soars. You'll find that if you're with us, the magic's in your heart!

It can be won. We will be one. Now can you see The gift we bring... Your Majesty!

3) A Vision (11:13) - Kevin Moore

Heaven A place within your eyes Forever I wear this second hand disguise In time to find your world this lifetime disappears yes we understand In space but not in time my guardian is here I can't understand Imagine wanting nothing more The angel you've been sending for Now just don't turn away... Dreamer Reaching in and finding out A Vision I must capture it somehow The first light that cast a spell to later cry Will always remain This force of life It's power in a look of fire Was calling your name Don't you feel it? Yes, Believe it It's time to set emotions straight this space is wasting a dream And it can't wait

[Chorus:] Here I am Cross this bridge and come my way The answer to a prayer A light for us to share In all our Glory Someday We will hold our lives as one And I will carry you Until our Kingdom Come Can't you hear me?

Disbelief Is why the spirit falls below One to One is all the faith one needs to grow This tension I feel Is it really fair? One of you will have to leave here these words will break the line that ties our worlds together And I will never go

Remember having dreams to share? We've been taught to hide our fear But now you can't turn away...

[Chorus]

4) Two Far (05:15) - Kevin Moore

Reaching Too far away Distance control No contact today Waiting Empty again Leaving me here Is there no end?

Transcend! Wait for me Can't you see it's only time? Here for you Hearts combined can only climb

Distance Emotions on trial We close our eyes transcending miles...

Wait for me Can't you see it's only time? Here for you Hearts combined can only climb Wait for me Pour your heart inside of mine Here for you Love must stand this test of time.

5) Vital Star (05:34) - Kevin Moore

Leaving the lives that have made us A wish in our eyes as we go tomorrow will speak for us wanting today Finding strength as we take hold

When time comes to reach for a star How seemingly endless and dark space can be Look straight ahead through the blackness So brilliant the light you will see!

We've already chosen our direction Standing our ground while the clouds take us high Some not as fortunate hearts still asleep Can we stir their blood? Can we teach them to fly?

Our elders have seen us grow strong A wish of the past has proven to be Us, Vital, We keep them alive As we remain loyal to our destiny

[Chorus:] Vital Star A sanctum deep within our souls lights the way Reach within You're not alone This lifeblood flows inside us all Infant dreams need full attention half a heart beats half as fast half as fast

[Chorus]

6) March of the Tyrant (05:21) - John Petrucci

The God of Emperor deliverer of rakis Stages his royal ascent for the time has come for the tyrant to unleash the golden path The Lease of their lives has been spent

Revealing shadows of his past Taking charge of his own life distant to all mortal eyes Never again the tyrant the shock, the awe, the elation

[Chorus:] There is no time, no distance ahead to continue The fixity of visions determined As God of emperor seizes thy Infinite grace Transcending mystic worlds and time

Rage and confusion...War for supremacy Valuable insight producing effect As he marches down the royal road his entourage embraces

never again The shock! The awe! The elation!

As Arrakis undergoes a ghostly shift The lessons now learned Capturing reality

As the long awaited sacrifice unfolds The march of the tyrant will end.

[Chorus]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. When Dream And Day Unite (51:37) First release by Dream Theater, featuring Charlie Dominici on vocals (1989). All songs are also available with James LaBrie on vocals (live) on the "When Dream And Today Unite" CD.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) A Fortune In Lies (05:13) - John Petrucci

I can remember when, In the unity of our five-day sessions Not even once did we hear the siren song What kind of imagination Asleep in some lyrical coma Who's vain futile memory Could have been so wrong?

You can make a fortune in lies You can keep a giant alive You can ride the red Until everybody smiles

A trifling euphoria was such an untimely religion maybe your life can explain the reason for my indecision Here is a poor man the heart of this monster creation He said we both will be heroes and I was led into temptation

You can make a fortune in lies You can keep a giant alive You can ride the red Until everybody smiles

Can you show me your gold and your silver? A hero in frozen water

"For the first time in a long time... everything was right in my world... [Sample from a television prison ] and then I woke up..." [documentary. ] Now you've made a fortune in lies and you kept a giant alive You rode the red You rode the red

2) Status Seeker (04:15) - Charlie Dominici and John Petrucci

Heart sick at the sight of the Status Seeker In a sense I'm not beyond reproach the aspiration to drop a name When any rose might smell the same Maybe you'll figure it out someday 'I want to know you now... You know I've always believed in you.'

Nothing is sacred... You draw the bottom line with a dollar sign Change of opinion... At the drop of a dime Graceless intrusion... Are you sanctified in your judgment of me? All that I deserve is what you were unable to see

In a garden where the seeds were spilled I favored the few that stood strong in the sun As I reached for the profit of my prize I found I had trampled the forgotten ones.

Nothing is sacred... You draw the bottom line with a dollar sign Change of opinion... At the drop of a dime Graceless intrusion... Are you sanctified in your judgment of me? All that I deserve is what you were unable to see

You're running in circles And I'm turning away You refused to believe Now I'm turning away

Nothing is sacred... You draw the bottom line with a dollar sign Change of opinion... At the drop of a dime Graceless intrusion...

Are you sanctified in your judgment of me? All that I deserve is what you were unable to see

You're running in circles And I'm turning away You refused to believe Now I'm turning away

3) The Ytse Jam (instrumental) (05:49)

4) The Killing Hand (08:43) - John Petrucci

I. The Observance An Angel's kiss now fallen Descending scarlet cuts the sky Faded names left on the wall Honor the fighting leave life to die Remembered is the sacrifice but No praisal of blood still flowing Who were the leaders? what controlled the Killing Hand that caused this mourning? Crossing over...

II. Ancient Renewal Lowered deep into the sea Being awaits to cleanse his soul senses weakening time is still Motionless by stiffening cold

The wheels race back and Scorch his mind Traveling all to find the land Revelation warms a touch And now, he will begin to Understand

III. The Stray Seed Extended a view to yesterday Manifestation for none the same Walking amidst a frightening still No sound, no smoke, no scorching Flames He is risen...

Sipping his poison the raven sings Yet another to add more bodies fallen King from below this one controls the Killing Hand that caused this mourning. Is it all over? Is it all over?

IV. Thorns

Evil genius this secret plan Mercy dealt with the losing hand Will he ever fall? Can he end it all? Our savior must make his stand.

Only a Prophet of years to come Wanting mortality I'm all alone He heard my voice It was my choice I've stopped the Killing Hand.

V. Exodus When I go back again Will it be the same? I've stopped the cries But now they know my name

The sea is calling me my spirit must return As I get closer, was it really worth what I have learned?

I'm in the valley And the saddened chimes I hear Race toward the wall to find one more name appears.

No one is left now my one and only land I laugh at what I've done I am the Killing Hand.

5) Light Fuse and Get Away (07:23) - Kevin Moore

Would you like to sit and talk to me about the way things change so suddenly when your senses come and the feeling goes? can you remember feeling much too close?

Stop your hands from shaking Look at me Are your senses racing endlessly tracing past impressions? So were mine Have you ever been used or will this be the first time?

It's come so clear to me Light fuse and get away No gain, no pain It's a fatal game

and the true lose everything

I can see what trust and loyalty have done for me falling miles from the mark with a thirst for revenge and a dangerous heart

I've tried to wash from memory feelings of betrayal and the incidents that plague me since I lost my sense of innocence

A history of changes now I'm loving now I'm losing keeps me constantly in fear of hearing "I can't see where this is going"

You lie alone with the memory feeling the ceiling and walls closing in on Your Conscience -- my ally the guilt -- your affliction from preying on praise as you fed an attention addiction

Someone told me Light fuse and get away No gain, no pain and when it's lust to dust you can crawl from the wreckage

I can see what trust and loyalty have done for me lying bleeding in the dark with a thirst for revenge and a dangerous heart

It's come so clear to me Light fuse and get away No gain, no pain It's a fatal game and the true lose everything I can see what trust and loyalty have done for me falling miles from the mark with a thirst for revenge and a dangerous heart

6) Afterlife (05:27) - Charlie Dominici

I touched with one who made me run away from my own soul...

In this world with its many illusions We are moving like mice through a maze

And now I find what's left behind has served to make me whole full of doubt, deception, and delusion seeking purpose to all earthly days

I search within beneath a skin that bears both pleasure and pain In a world full of constant confusion I will not be a par to the craze

In the Afterlife will dark be bright? will cold be warm? will the day have no night? In the Afterlife? will the blind have sight? In the Afterlife.

Behind closed eyes some comfort lies In knowing the truth never spoken Through this world with its hidden conclusion we'll keep moving like mice through a maze



7) The Ones Who Help To Set The Sun (08:04) - John Petrucci

Watching my window I was led like a child As the roadway lamplights misguided my mind through the night a shadow of limits We were racing the rain

my hands held the wheel My eyes tried to hold their place

there must have been a time when I thought that you were watching It had to be when my senses lost control I thought I'd slipped away I thought I could still feel us moving It must have been a cloud no bigger than a man's hand

Every reason I risk my life To come back to you Is locked behind your door You're my immunity Outside I watched you burn Heavy hearts were bleeding A cry for help, a familiar voice My melting hands streaked the glass

As I walked away I wondered what had really happened had I run out of time did I push myself too far As my last step fell I felt my hands upon the wheel had I come back to life or did I ever leave at all In higher lives We seem to be always a moment too late We're past the time when we looked on Now we're THE ONES WHO HELP TO SET THE SUN this time for real I locked the door behind me My mind was still a wreck from what I saw For when my hands are still I'll recognize the message never again will my senses lose control In higher lives We seem to be Always a moment too late We're past the time when we looked on Now we're THE ONES WHO HELP TO SET THE SUN

8) Only A Matter Of Time (06:39) - Kevin Moore

A suited man smiled said: 'It's just a matter of time

You can have the world at your feet by tomorrow just sign on this line.' Hold tight... limelight! Approaching the paramount with the sun in our eyes fearing family ties, legalies, compromise

In a dimly lit room with a stool as his stage a dream-stricken prince of a pauper's descent haunts the eavesdropping silence that presses his window as he sweats a performance to an audience that ticks on the walls

To the practical observer It's just a matter of time 'You can deviate from the commonplace only to fall back in line.' I understand mine's a risky plan and your system can't miss But is security after all a cause or symptom of happiness?

Brave, yet afraid, his eyes on horizon in a steady-set gaze a mariner soon from an open cocoon takes a moment to summon his courage to stifle his grave apprehension and trembling, approaches the surf A father's benediction as his hopeful son departs to brave the sea of rage and conquer at all costs

lingers in his memory and visions still surviving in a logic-proof shell that should have been held sacred, safe and hidden well are compromised in usury with every rising sun that yields no sight of land the hesitation cultivates within the tired man and rumors spread of mutiny and though the time will come when dream and day unite tonight the only consolation causing him to fight is fearless faith in destiny

Even when plan fall to pieces I can still find the courage with promise I've found in my faith

Likely or not, it's a dream that we keep and at odds with our senses we'll climb But if faith is the answer, we've already reached it And if spirit's a sign then it's only a matter of time only a matter of time

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III. Images And Words (57:08) First release featuring James LaBrie on vocals (1992).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) Pull Me Under (08:11) - Kevin Moore

Lost in the sky Clouds roll by and I roll with them Arrows fly Seas increase and then fall again

This world is spinning around me This world is spinning without me Every day sends future to past Every breath leaves one less to my last

Watch the sparrow falling Gives new meaning to it all If not today nor yet tomorrow then some other day

I'll take seven lives for one And then my only father's son As sure as I ever did love him I am not afraid

This world is spinning around me The whole world keeps spinning around me All life is future to past Every breath leaves me one less to my last

Pull me under Pull me under Pull me under I'm not afraid All that I feel is honor and spite All I can do is to set it right

Dust fills my eyes Clouds roll by and I roll with them Centuries cry Orders fly and I fall again

This world is spinning inside me The whole world is spinning inside of me Every day sends future to past Every step brings me closer to my last

Pull me under Pull me under Pull me under I'm not afraid Living my life too much in the sun Only until your will is done

'Oh that this too too solid flesh would melt.' [Quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet,] [also sometimes seen in various ] [versions as 'too sullied flesh'.]

2) Another Day (04:22) - John Petrucci

Live another day Climb a little higher Find another reason to stay Ashes in your hands Mercy in your eyes If you're searching for a silent sky...

You won't find it here Look another way You won't find it here So die another day

The coldness of his words The message in his silence, 'Face the candle to the wind...' This distance in my voice Isn't leaving you a choice So if you're looking for a time to run away...

You won't find it here Look another way You won't find it here So try another day

They took pictures of our dreams Ran to hide behind the stairs And said maybe when it's right for you, they'll fall But if they don't come down Resist the need to pull them in And throw them away Better to save the mystery Than surrender to the secret

You won't find it here Look another way You won't find it here So try another day

3) Take The Time (08:21) - Dream Theater

"Hold it now" [Sample is from the Beastie Boys song, "Hold It Now".] "Wait a minute" [Sample is Frank Zappa?] "Come on" [Sample is Chuck D from Public Enemy.] "Whew..." [Sample is ???]

Just let me catch my breath... I've heard the promises I've seen the mistakes I've had my fair share of tough breaks I need a new voice, a new law, a new way

Take the time, reevaluate It's time to pick up the pieces, Go back to square one I think it's time for a change

There is something that I feel To be something that is real I feel the heat within my mind And craft new changes with my eyes Giving freely wandering promises A place with decisions I'll fashion I won't waste another breath

[Chorus:] You can feel the waves coming on (It's time to take the time) Let them destroy you or carry you on (It's time to take the time) You're fighting the weight of the world But no one can save you this time Close your eyes You can find all you need in your mind

The unbroken spirit Obscured and disquiet Finds clearness this trial demands And at the end of this day sighs an anxious relief For the fortune lies still in his hands

If there's a pensive fear, a wasted year A man must learn to cope If his obsession's real, Suppression that he feels must turn to hope

Life is no more assuring than love (It's time to take the time) There are no answers from voices above (It's time to take the time) You're fighting the weight of the world And no one can save you this time Close your eyes You can find all that you need in your mind

I close my eyes And feel the water rise around me Drown in the beat of time Let my senses fall away I can see much clearer now, I'm blind

"Adesso che ho perso la vista, [Sample from the Italian film "Cinema ] ci vedo meglio e di piu." [Paradiso", which means "Now that I'm ] [blind, I can see much clearer." ] [Chorus] [The liner note text is from the video ] [for Take The Time, and is incorrect. ] Find all you need in your mind [In the film it is "Ora che ho perso ]

If you take the time [la vista ci vedo di piu.", which has ] Find all you need in your mind [the same translation. ] If you take the time

4) Surrounded (05:28) - Kevin Moore

Morning comes too early and nighttime falls too late And sometimes all I want to do is wait The shadow I've been hiding in has fled from me today

I know it's easier to walk away than look it in the eye But I will raise a shelter to the sky and here beneath this star tonight I'll lie She will slowly yield the light As I awaken from the longest night

Dreams are shaking Set sirens waking up tired eyes With the light the memories all rush into his head

By a candle stands a mirror Of his heart and soul she dances She was dancing through the night above his bed

And walking to the window he throws the shutters out against the wall And from an ivory tower hears her call 'Let light surround you'

It's been a long, long time He's had a while to think it over In the end he only sees the change Light to dark Dark to light Light to dark Dark to light

Heaven must be more than this When angels waken with a kiss Sacred hearts won't take the pain But mine will never be the same

He stands before the window His shadow slowly fading from the wall And from an ivory tower hears her call 'Let the light surround you'

Once lost but I was found When I heard the stained glass shatter all around me I sent the spirits tumbling down the hill But I will hold this one on high above me still She whispers words to clear my mind

I once could see but now at last I'm blind

I know it's easier to walk away than look it in the eye But I had given all than I could take And now I've only habits left to break Tonight I'll still be lying here Surrounded in all the light

5) Metropolis - Part I 'The Miracle and the Sleeper' (09:30) - John Petrucci

The smile of dawn Arrived early May She carried a gift from her home The night shed a tear To tell her of fear And of sorrow and pain She'll never outgrow

Death is the first dance, eternal

There's no more freedom The both of you will be confined to this mind

I was told there's a miracle for each day that I try I was told there's a new love that's born for each one that has died I was told there'd be no one to call on when I feel alone and afraid I was told if you dream of the next world You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire

As a child, I thought I could live without pain without sorrow But as a man I've found it's all caught up with me I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid

Somewhere like a scene from a memory There's a picture worth a thousand words Eluding stares from faces before me It hides away and will never be heard of again

Deceit is the second without end

The city's cold blood teaches us to survive Just keep my heart in your eyes and we'll stay alive

The third arrives...

Before the leaves have fallen Before we lock the doors There must be the third and last dance This one will last forever Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles She's taken you to your home

It can only take place When the struggle between our children has ended

Now the Miracle and the Sleeper know that the third is love

Love is the Dance of Eternity

6) Under A Glass Moon (07:02) - John Petrucci

Tell me Remind me Chase the water racing from the sky Always beside me Taste the memories running from my eyes Nervous flashlights scan my dreams Liquid shadows silence their screams I smile at the moon Chasing water from the sky I argue with the clouds Stealing beauty from my eyes

[Chorus:] Outside the soundness of your mind Bathing your soul in silver tears Beneath a blackened summer sky Praying for time to disappear

Beneath a summer sky Under glass moonlight Night awaits the lamb's arrival Liquid shadows crawl Silver teardrops fall The bride subsides to her survival

By your hand I've awakened Bear this honor in my name

[Chorus]

7) Wait For Sleep (02:31) - Kevin Moore

Standing by the window Eyes upon the moon Hoping that the memory will leave her spirit soon She shuts the doors and lights And lays her body on the bed Where images and words are running deep She has too much pride to pull the sheets above her head So quietly she lays and waits for sleep

She stares at the ceiling And tries not to think And pictures the chain She's been trying to link again But the feeling is gone

And water can't cover her memory And ashes can't answer her pain God give me the power to take breath from a breeze And call life from a cold metal frame

In with the ashes Or up with the smoke from the fire With wings up in heaven Or here, lying in bed Palm of her hand to my head Now and forever curled in my heart And the heart of the world

8) Learning To Live (11:30) - John Myung

There was no time for pain No energy for anger The sightlessness of hatred slips away Walking through winter streets alone He stops and takes a breath With confidence and self control

I look at the world and see no understanding I'm waiting to find some sense of strength I'm begging you from the bottom of my heart to show me understanding

I need to live life Like some people never will So find me kindness Find me beauty Find me truth When temptation brings me to my knees And I lay here drained of strength Show me kindness Show me beauty Show me truth

The ways that your heart sounds makes all the difference It's what decides if you'll endure the pain that we all feel The way that your heart beats makes all the difference In learning to live Here before me is my soul I'm learning to live I won't give up Till I've no more to give

Listening to the city Whispering its violence I set out watching from above The 90's bring new questions New solutions to be found I fell in love to be let down

Once again we dance in the crowd At times a step away From a common fear that's all spread out It won't listen to what you say Once you're touched you stand alone To face the bitter fight Once I reached for love And now I reach for life

Another chance to lift my life Free the sensation in my heart To ride the wings of dreams into changing horizons It brings inner peace within my mind, As I'm lifted from where I've split my life I hear an innocent voice I hear kindness, beauty and truth

The way your heart sounds makes all the difference It's what decides if you'll endure the pain that we all feel The way your heart beats makes all the difference In learning to live Spread before you is your soul So forever hold the dreams within our hearts Through nature's inflexible grace I'm learning to live

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. Awake (75:03) Last release with Kevin Moore on keyboards (1994). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) 6:00 (05:31) - Kevin Moore

"Six o'clock on a Christmas morning..." [4 times] "And for what?" "Well, isn't it for the honor of God, [Samples from the film "The Dead",] Aunt Kate?" [an adaptation of James Joyce's ] "I know all about the honor of God, [short story from his book ] Mary Jane." ["Dubliners". ]

Six o'clock the siren kicks him from a dream Tries to shake it off but it just won't stop Can't find the strength but he's got promises to keep And wood to chop before he sleeps

I may never get over but never's better than now I've got bases to cover

He's in the parking lot and he's just sitting in his car It's nine o'clock but he can't get out He lights a cigarette and turns the music down but just can't seem to shake that sound

Once I thought I'd get over but it's too late for me now I've got bases to cover

Melody walks through the door and memory flies out the window and nobody knows what they want 'til they finally let it all go

The pain inside coming outside

So many ways to drown a man So many ways to drag him down Some are fast and some take years and years Can't hear what he's saying when he's talking in his sleep He finally found the sound but he's in too deep

I could never get over Is it too late for me now? Feel like blowing my cover

Melody walks through the door and memory flies out the window and nobody knows what they want 'til they finally let it all go

But don't cut your losses too soon 'cause you'll only be cutting your throat And answer a call while you still hear at all 'cause nobody will if you won't

"Six o'clock on a Christmas morning..." [4 times] "I know all about the honor of God, Mary..." [3 times] "I know all about the honor of God, [Samples from the film "The Dead",] Mary Jane." [an adaptation of James Joyce's ] [short story from his book ] ["Dubliners". ]

2) Caught In A Web (05:28) - James LaBrie and John Petrucci

Silence disguised I watch you Show me the hurt that haunts you would you despise the thrill If all you hide were mine?

I can't hold on any longer These feelings keep growing stronger Echoes that deafen the mind will bury my voice in their wake

Caught in a Web Removed from the world Hanging on by a thread Spinning the lies devised in my head

I've seen the path the one you take shows the truth for you to make This turn of phrase we might not see is the thirst of desire found so easily

Try to push me 'round the world some more And make me live in fear I bare all that I am made of now Attractive I don't care 'Cause even when I danced with life no one was there to share

Does this voice the wounds of your soul? Does this voice the wounds of your soul?


Tried to live the life you live and saw It doesn't work for me I bare all that I am made of now Attractive, I can't be Inside the Dance of Life is one I'll never hold to me

You can't heal the wounds of my soul. You can't heal the wounds of my soul.


Caught in a Web Refused by the world Hanging on by a thread

Spinning a cage Denied and misread

3) Innocence Faded (05:43) - John Petrucci

Animation breathes a cloudless mind Fascination leaves the doubting blind Until the circle breaks and wisdom lies ahead the faithful live Awake the rest remain misled

Some will transcend spinning years One as if time disappears

Innocence faded the mirror falls behind you Trinity jaded I break down walls to find you

Callow and vain fixed like a fossil, shrouding pain Passionless stage Distant like brothers Wearing apathetic displays Sharing flesh like envy in cages Condescending Not intending to end

Some will transcend spinning years One as if time disappears

Innocence faded the mirror falls behind you Trinity jaded I break down walls to find you

Beginnings get complicated the farther we progress Opinions are calculated Immune to openness

Beyond the circle's edge We're driven by her blessings Forever hesitating Caught beneath the wheel

Innocence faded the mirror falls behind you Cynically jaded The child will crawl to find you.

4) A Mind Beside Itself

i. Erotomania (instrumental) (06:45)

5) ii. Voices (09:53) - John Petrucci

'Love, just don't stare' He used to say to me every Sunday morning The spider in the window The angel in the pool The old man takes the poison Now the widow makes the rules

'So speak, I'm right here' She used to say to me not a word, not a word Judas on the ceiling the Devil in my bed I guess Easter's never coming So I'll just wait inside my head

Like a scream but sort of silent living off my nightmares

Voices repeating me 'Feeling threatened? We reflect your hopes and fears.' Voices discussing me 'Others steal your thoughts they're not confined within your mind.'

Thought disorder Dream control Now they read my mind on the radio But where was the Garden of Eden?

I feel elated I feel depressed Sex is death, Death is sex Says it right here on my Crucifix

Like a scream but sort of silent living off my nightmares

Voices protecting me 'Good behavior brings the Savior to his knees.' Voices rejecting me 'Others steal your thoughts they're not confined to your own mind.'

"I don't wanna be here, 'cause of my [Dialogue by rap artist Prix-mo ] suffering, 'cause of my illness. [reading from the book "Cultural ] Only love is worth having, only [Revolution". ] love is what matters, loving every people on equal terms. " "You've got to know who you're dealin' with because, like a stranger, a-heh, just might come in through here with a gun... and then, what would you do? (Heh.)" "Everything is immaterial..." "'n' you know that reality is immaterial." "This is not reality..." I'm kneeling on the floor staring at the wall like the spider in the window I wish that I could speak Is there fantasy in refuge? God in politicians? Should I turn on my religion? These demons in my head tell me to

I'm lying here in bed Swear my skin is inside out Just another Sunday morning

Seen my diary on the newsstand Seems we've lost the truth to quicksand It's a shame no one is praying 'Cause these voices in my head keep saying...

'Love, just don't stare.' 'Reveal the Word when you're supposed to' Withdrawn and introverted Infectiously perverted 'Being laughed at and confused keeps us pleasantly amused enough to stay.'

Maybe I'm just Cassandra fleeting Twentieth century Icon bleeding Willing to risk Salvation to escape from isolation

I'm witness to redemption heard you speak but never listened Can you rid me of my secrets? Deliver us from Darkness?

Voices repeating me 'Feeling threatened? We reflect your hopes and fears.'

Voices discussing me Don't expect your own Messiah This neverworld which you desire is only in your mind.

6) iii. The Silent Man (03:48) - John Petrucci

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 Man

Sin 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 swim

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 But if they have to suffer There lies the Silent Man

7) The Mirror (06:45) - Mike Portnoy

[Low spoken parts performed by Mike Portnoy]

Temptation- Why won't you leave me alone? Lurking Every Corner, everywhere I go

Self Control- Don't turn your back on me now When I need you the most

Constant pressure tests my will My will or my won't My Self Control escapes from me still...

"What're you doing?" [Sample is Robert DeNiro from the ] [film "Falling In Love". ] Hypocrite- How could you be so cruel and expect my faith in return?

Resistance- Is not as hard as it seems When you close the door

I spent so long trusting in you I trust you forgot Just when I thought I believed in you...

"What're you doing? [Sample is Meryl Streep from the ] What're you doing?" [film "Falling In Love". ]

It's time for me to deal Becoming all too real living in fear- Why did you lie and pretend? This has come to an end I'll never trust you again It's time you made your amends Look in the mirror my friend

"That I haven't behaved as I should" [Sample is Jeremy Irons from the ] [film "Damage". ] "Everything you need is around you. [Sample is Mary Beth Hurt from the] The only danger is inside you." [film "Light Sleeper". ] "I thought you could control life, [Sample is Jeremy Irons from the ] but it's not like that. There are [film "Damage". ] things you can't control."

Let's stare the problem right in the eye It's plagued me from coast to coast Racing the clock to please everyone All but the one who matters the most

Reflections of reality

are slowly coming into view How in the hell could you possibly forgive me? After all the hell I put you through

It's time for me to deal Becoming all too real living in fear- Why'd I betray my friend? Lying until the end Living life so pretend It's time to make my amends I'll never hurt you again

8) Lie (06:34) - Kevin Moore

Daybreak at the bottom of lake it's a hundred degrees I can't breathe And I won't get out 'til I figure it out Though I'm weak like I can't believe So you tell me 'trust me' l can trust you Just let me show you But I gotta work it out in a shadow of doubt 'cause I don't know if I know you

Doing fine but don't waste my time Tell me what it is you want to say You sin, you win, just let me in - hurry I've been out in the rain all day So you tell me 'trust me' I can trust you as far as I can throw you And I'm trying to get out of a shadow of doubt 'cause I don't know if I know you

[Chorus:] Don't tell me you wanted me Don't tell me you thought of me I won't, I swear I won't (Did) I'll try, I swear I'll try (Lie)

Mother Mary quite contrary Kiss the boys and make them wary Things are getting just a little bit scary It's a wonder I can still breathe

Never been much of a doubting Thomas but nothing breaks like a broken promise You tell me 'bout your two more coming but once is just enough for me

[Chorus]

I had gotten used to being a soul destroyed She comes in apparently to fill the void All dogs need a leash and at least I'll forget it And she would never hurt me though she's never said it But I'm not gonna ask her today I don't wanna scare her away Your town, I'm all alone and I just can't stare at the phone I wanna talk about lifelong mistakes and you can tell your stepfather I said so

[Chorus]

9) Lifting Shadows Off A Dream (06:05) - John Myung

He seems alone and silent thoughts remain without an answer Afraid and uninvited he slowly drifts away

Moved by desire and fear Breaking delicate wings

Lifting shadows off a Dream once broken She can turn a drop of water Into an ocean

As the rain is pouring down Tears of sorrow wash his mind Drifting with the current This stream of life flows on

He seems alone and silent waiting on his hands and knees The chill of winter's darkness sits quietly

Moved by desire and fear he takes a few steps away


And she listens openly

He pours his soul into the water reflecting the mystery She carries him away and the winds die slowly

And she listens openly And she listens openly


Lifting Shadows off a Dream Lifting Shadows off a Dream

10) Scarred (11:00) - John Petrucci

To Rise, To Fall. To Hurt, To Hate. To Want, To Wait. To Heal, To Save.

Can't hear it we fear it awareness won't come near it

Distractive Reactive Disguised in spite of time

I never bared my emotion My passion always strong I never lost my devotion but somewhere fate went wrong

Can't let them rape me again Your venom's not family here won't let them fill me with fatalistic remedies

What if the rest of the world was hopelessly blinded by fear? Where would my sanctity live? Suddenly nobody cares.

It's never enough You're wasting your time Isn't there something I could say? You don't understand You're closing me out How can we live our lives this way?

You tell me I'm wrong I'm risking my life Still, I have nothing in return I show you my hands You don't see the scars

Maybe you'll leave me here to burn.

What if the rest of the world was hopelessly drowning in vain? Where would our self pity run? Suddenly everyone cares.

Blood...Heal me Fear...Change me Belief will always save me Blood...Swearing Fear...Staring Conviction made aware

Give up on misery Turn your back on dissent Leave their distrust behind Wash your hands of regret

Do you feel you don't know me anymore? And do you feel I'm afraid of your love? And how come you don't want me asking? And how come my heart's not invited? You say you want everyone happy Well, we're not laughing.

And how come you don't understand me? And how come I don't understand you? Thirty years say we're in this together So open your eyes.

People in prayer for me everyone there for me Sometimes I feel I should face this alone My soul exposed It calms me to know that I won't


Give up on misery Turn your back on dissent Leave their distrust behind Wash your hands of regret


Learning from misery Staring back at dissent Leaving distrust behind I'm inspired and content

11) Space-Dye Vest (07:29) - Kevin Moore

Falling through pages of Martens on angels Feeling my heart pull west I saw the future dressed as a stranger love in a space-dye vest

Love is an act of blood and I'm bleeding a pool in the shape of a heart Beauty projection in the reflection Always the worst way to start

"But he's the sort who can't know [Sample is Julian Sands from the ] anyone intimately, least of all a [film "A Room With A View". ] woman. He doesn't know what a woman is. He wants you for a possession, something to look at like a painting or an ivory box. Something to own and to display. He doesn't want you to be real, or to think or to live. He doesn't love you, but I love you. I want you to have your own thoughts and ideas and feelings, even when I hold you in my arms. It's our last chance... It's our last chance..." Now that you're gone I'm trying to take it Learning to swallow the rage Found a new girl I think we can make it as long as she stays on the page

This is not how I want it to end And I'll never be open again

"...I was gonna move out...ummm...get, [Sample from "The Trouble With ] get a job, get my own place, ummm, [Evan", from the Canadian series ] but... I go into the mall where I ["The Fifth Estate". ] want to work and they tell me, I'm, I was too young..."

"Some people, gave advice before, [Sample is Jim Hill from a news ] about facing the facts, about [commentary about the OJ Simpson ] facing reality. And this is, this [freeway chase. ] without a doubt, is his biggest challenge ever. He's going to have to face it. You're gonna have to try, he's gonna to have to try and, uh, and, and, and get some help here. I mean no one can say they know how he feels."

"That, so they say that, in ya know [Sample from the Conan O'Brien ] like, Houston or something, you'd [show. ] say it's a hundred and eighty degrees,

but it's a dry heat. In Houston they say that? Oh, maybe not. I'm all mixed up. Dry until they hit the swimming pool."

"...I get up with the sun... Listen. [Sample from "The Trouble With ] You have your own room to sleep in, [Evan", from the Canadian series ] I don't care what you do. I don't ["The Fifth Estate". ] care when you come home. That door gets locked, that door gets locked at night by nine o'clock. If you're not in this house by nine o'clock, then you'd better find some place to sleep. Because you're not going to be a bum in this house. Supper is ready..."

There's no one to take my blame if they wanted to There's nothing to keep me sane and it's all the same to you There's nowhere to set my aim so I'm everywhere Never come near me again do you really think I need you

I'll never be open again, I could never be open again. I'll never be open again, I could never be open again.

And I'll smile and I'll learn to pretend And I'll never be open again And I'll have no more dreams to defend And I'll never be open again

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V. A Change Of Seasons (57:35) First recording with Derek Sherinian on keyboards (1995).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) A Change Of Seasons (23:06) - Mike Portnoy

I. The Crimson Sunrise [00:00] (Instrumental)

II. Innocence [03:50] I remember a time My frail, virgin mind watched the crimson sunrise Imagined what it might find Life was filled with wonder I felt the warm wind blow I must explore the boundaries Transcend the depth of winter's snow Innocence caressing me I never felt so young before There was so much life in me Still I longed to search for more

But those days are gone now Changed like a leaf on a tree Blown away forever into the cool autumn breeze The snow has now fallen and my sun's not so bright I struggle to hold on with the last of my might In my den of inequity viciousness and subtlety struggle to ease the pain struggle to find the sane Ignorance surrounding me I've never been so filled with fear All my life's been drained from me The end is drawing near....

III. Carpe Diem [06:54] 'Carpe diem, seize the day' I'll always remember The chill of November The news of the fall The sounds in the hall The clock on the wall ticking away 'Seize the Day' I heard him say Life will not always be this way Look around Hear the sounds Cherish your life while you're still around

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, [Sample is James Waterston from ] Old Time is still a-flying; [the film "Dead Poet's Society". ] And this same flower that smiles today, [From the poem "To The Virgins, To] Tomorrow will be dying." [Make Much Of Time" by Robert ] [Herrick. ]

We can learn from the past But those days are gone We can hope for the future But there might not be one The words stuck in my mind alive from what I've learned I have to seize the day To home I returned Preparing for her flight I held with all my might Fearing my deepest fright She walked into the night She turned for one last look She looked me in the eye I said, 'I Love You...Good-bye'

"It's the most awful thing you'll [Various samples mainly John ] ever hear." [Voight from the film "Table For ]

"If you're lying to me..." [Five", some are from the film ] "Oh, you dearly love her." ["Dead Poet's Society". ] "...just have to leave... all our lives." "Seize the day!" "Something happened." "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." "She was killed."

IV. The Darkest of Winters [10:08] (Instrumental)

V. Another World [13:01] So far or so it seems All is lost with nothing fulfilled Off the pages and the T.V. screen Another world where nothing's true Tripping through the life fantastic Lose a step and never get up Left alone with a cold blank stare I feel like giving up I was blinded by a paradise Utopia high in the sky A dream that only drowned me Deep in sorrow, wondering why Oh come let us adore him Abuse and then ignore him No matter what, don't let him be Let's feed upon his misery Then string him up for all the world to see I'm sick of all you hypocrites holding me at bay And I don't need your sympathy to get me through the day Seasons change and so can I Hold on Boy, No time to cry Untie these strings, I'm climbing down I won't let them push me away Oh come let us adore him Abuse and then ignore him No matter what, don't let him be Let's feed upon his misery Now it's time for them to deal with me

VI. The Inevitable Summer [16:59] (Instrumental)

VII. The Crimson Sunset [20:12] I'm much wiser now A lifetime of memories run through my head They taught me how for better or worse, alive or dead I realize there's no turning back Life goes on the offbeaten track I sit down with my son

Set to see the Crimson Sunset (Gather ye rosebuds while ye may) Many years have come and gone I've lived my life, but now must move on (Gather ye rosebuds while ye may) He's my only one Now that my time has come Now that my life is done We look into the sun 'Seize the day and don't you cry, Now it's time to say good-bye Even though I'll be gone, I will live on, live on.'

2) Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding (10:49) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - Elton John and Bernie Taupin (from the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road")

The roses in the window box Have tilted to one side Everything about this house Is gonna grow and die

Well it doesn't seem a year ago To this very day You said sorry honey If I don't change the pace I can't face another day

[Chorus:] And love lies bleeding in my hand Oh it kills me to think of you with another man I was playing rock and roll and you were just a fan When my guitar couldn't hold you So I split the band Love lies bleeding in my hands

I wonder if those changes Have left a scar on you All the burning hoops of fire That you and I passed through

You're a bluebird on a telegraph line I hope you're happy now While if the wind of change coming down your way girl You'll make it back somehow

[Chorus] [Chorus] Love lies bleeding in my hands

3) Perfect Strangers (05:33) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) [Another version with Bruce Dickinson on vocals can be ]

[found on the "Acoustic Dreams" CD. ] - Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover and Ian Gillan (Deep Purple - from the album "Perfect Strangers")

Can you remember remember my name As I flow through your life A thousand oceans I have flown And cold spirits of ice All my life I am the echo of your past

I am returning the echo of a point in time Distant faces shine A thousand warriors I have known And laughing as the spirits appear All your life Shadows of another day

And if you hear me talking on the wind You've got to understand We must remain Perfect Strangers

I know I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow

A strand of silver hanging through the sky Touching more than you see The voice of ages in your mind Is aching with the dead of the night Precious life (your tears are lost in falling rain)

And if you hear me talking on the wind You've got to understand We must remain Perfect Strangers

4) The Rover / Achilles Last Stand / The Song Remains The Same (07:28) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) i. The Rover - Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin - from the album "Physical Graffiti") (instrumental)

ii. Achilles Last Stand - Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin - from the album "Presence")

It was an April morning When they told us we should go And as I turned to you You smiled at me How could they say no?

All the fun to have To live the dreams we always had

Oh the songs to sing When we at last return again, yeah

Sending off a glancing kiss To those who claim they know Know the streets a seaman he's The devil in his hole

Oh to sail away Sailing lands and other days Oh to touch the dream Hides inside and never seen, yeah

Into the sun the south the north Lies the first of hope Shackles of commitments fell In pieces on the ground

Oh to ride the wind To tread the air above the din Oh to laugh aloud Dancing as we fought the crowd, yeah

To seek the man whose pointing hand The giant step unfolds With guidance from the curving path That churns up into stone

If one bell should ring In celebration for a king So fast the heart should beat As proud the head with heavy feet, yeah

iii. The Song Remains The Same - Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin - from the album "Houses Of The Holy")

Oh, yeah Here we go Wanted to know, oh

Sing out Hare, Hare, oh Dance the Hoochie Koo The city lights oh so bright, As we go sliding, sliding, sliding, sliding through.

5) The Big Medley (10:34) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) i. In The Flesh? - Roger Waters (Pink Floyd - from the album "The Wall")

So you thought you might like to, Go to the show. To feel the warm thrill of confusion, That space cadet glow.

Tell me is something eluding you, Sunshine? Is this not what you expected to see? If you wanna find out what's behind these cold eyes, You'll just have to claw your way through this disguise.

Lights... Roll the sound effects... Action... Drop it! Drop it on 'em! Drop it on 'em!

ii. Carry On Wayward Son - Kerry Livgren (Kansas - from the album "Leftoverture") (instrumental)

iii. Bohemian Rhapsody - Freddie Mercury (Queen - from the album "A Night At The Opera")

So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye. So you think you can love me and leave me to die. Oh, baby, can't do this to me, baby, Just gotta get out, just gotta get right outta here.

iv. Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' - Steve Perry (Journey - from the album "Evolution")

You make me weep and wanna die Just when you said we'd try Lovin', touchin', squeezin' Each other

When I'm alone all by myself You're out with someone else Lovin', touchin', squeezin' Each other

You're tearing me apart Every, every day You're tearin' me apart Oh, what can I say? You're tearin' me apart It won't be long, no, until You're alone When you're lover, oh he hasn't Come home 'Cause he's lovin', oh he's touchin', he's squeezin' Another

He's tearin' you apart Every, every day He's tearin' you apart Oh girl what can you say? 'Cause he's lovin', touchin', Another

Now it's your turn, girl, to cry

v. Cruise Control - Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs - from the album "Free Fall") (instrumental) vi. Turn It On Again - Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford (Genesis - from the album "Duke")

Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again Turn it on, turn it on, turn it on again Turn, turn it on, turn it on again

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. Falling Into Infinity (78:19) (1997).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) New Millennium (08:20) - Mike Portnoy

A single star behind me A red sky burns ahead A lonely light below me Awake among the dead An overwhelming feeling Leaves me numb and strange A sense of new beginning I sense a wind of change

Out with the old useless People so cold ruthless Welcome in a new millennium How many times must I Live out this nightmare I Can't wait until a new millennium

I've got this feeling The tide is turning now baby Funny feeling Everything's gonna be alright now

Living out a constant deja vu Keep your head up Please be patient we will get to you Keep your head up Just have some faith and you can see it through Keep your head up But faith don't pay the rent that's overdue Keep your head up All that's glittering is turning blue Keep your head up What they want from me ain't gotta clue

Keep your head up Swallow pride before it swallows you Keep your head up Don't dare bite the hand that's starving you Keep your head up

How can you keep your head And not go insane When the only light at the end Of the tunnel is another train

Lies ten feet tall Have broken my fall Welcome you all new millennium It's well overdue And I can't wait to Welcome in a new millennium

I've got this feeling [This section is repeated 3 times.] The tide is turning now baby Funny feeling Everything's gonna be alright now

2) You Not Me (04:58) - John Petrucci and Desmond Child

Being round you is driving me crazy Watching you run is making me lazy You're trying to buy a place in my head Telling me lines I've already read Speaking my name to try to confuse me Say it again you're starting to lose me

That's alright I'm okay It happens every single day It's all the same But I'm not blind

It's all about you not me It's all about the things That you're expecting me to be There's not enough time to live And all that you're expecting me to give

It's all about you not me It's all about you not me

You're building my prison brick by brick Eating your words is making me sick You get what you want Cause nothing is sacred You're reading my mind And leaving me naked You say I gotta give before I receive it One of these days I'll believe it.


It's all about you not me It's all about you not me



It's all about you not me It's all about you not me It's all about you not me

"???" [Samples from ???] [These may be the same samples ] [used at the end of "You Or Me".]

3) Peruvian Skies (06:43) - John Petrucci

There, there it is I swear he's gonna murder that poor kid Wait, I hear it again Don't turn on the lights until we Hear the way it ends

Under Peruvian skies Vanessa regretfully waits The story unfolds in her eyes Where midnight hysteria's No big surprise Battered and bruised Always confusing The love that she's losing for hate Poor Vanessa Poor, poor Vanessa

Hey, I hope you know I'm taking all of this with me when I go Shame, you're not to blame I'm the monster you created In your daddy's name

Under Peruvian skies Vanessa regretfully waits The story unfolds in her eyes Where midnight hysteria's No big surprise Battered and bruised Always confusing The love that she's losing for hate Poor Vanessa Poor Vanessa

Terror by night Liar by day Telling her secrets Won't take them away

Under Peruvian skies Vanessa regretfully waits The story unfolds in her eyes Where midnight hysteria's No big surprise Battered and bruised Always confusing The love that she's losing for hate

4) Hollow Years (05:53) - John Petrucci

He's just the kind of man You hear about Who leaves his family for An easy out They never saw the signs He never said a word He couldn't take another day

Carry me to the shoreline Bury me in the sand Walk me across the water And maybe you'll understand

Once the stone You're crawling under Is lifted off your shoulders Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down of hollow years

She's not the kind of girl You hear about She'll never want another She'll never be without She'll give you all the signs She'll tell you everything

Then turn around and walk away

Carry me to the shoreline Bury me in the sand (Into the waves) Walk me across the water And maybe you'll understand

Once the stone You're crawling under (Once the stone) Is lifted off your shoulders Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down of hollow years


Once the stone You're crawling under Is lifted off your shoulders Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down of hollow years

Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under (The sound you'll hear,) Once the stone (the crashing) You're crawling under (down of hollow years) Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under (The sound you'll hear, the crashing down of hollow years)

5) Burning My Soul (05:29) - Mike Portnoy [The voice box repeats of the phrase 'Burning my soul' are done by ] [Mike Portnoy (whispering) and John Petrucci and Derek Sherinian on] [voice boxes. ]

"Pawn is in the womb???" [Sample from ???]

(Burning my soul)

A thorn in my side, a chip on my shoulder A lump in my throat, the size of a boulder The chill up my spine, can't get any colder And you wonder why I can't smile

A knot in my gut, an ape on my back In the heat of the moment I'm knocked off the track You drop the ball, I pick up the slack And you ask me why my hair's gray

Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning The pressure keeps on burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul

I say it's green and then you tell me it's red Keep your thoughts and ideas Locked inside of your head We've got someone Who can think for you instead And he sounds just like the last one

Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning The pressure keeps on burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul

Responsible thinkers Throw caution to the wind But I find myself Speaking from within I can't live my life Walking on eggshells To stay on your good side

Using your words Controlling my life Can't you see it's my words That gives you your life So I hurt your feelings Well I'm really sorry But I don't give a shit, no...

Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning

The pressure keeps on burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul Burning my soul, yeah

6) Hell's Kitchen (04:16) (instrumental)

7) Lines In The Sand (12:05) [Backing vocals by Doug Pinnick of King's X.] - John Petrucci

Sometimes, for a moment of bliss And the passion, we're craving There's a message we miss Sometimes when, the spirits left alone We must believe in something To find if we've grown

Tragic reflex, shattered calm Static progress, senses gone Numb awareness, final psalm

Swept away with the tide (Swept away with the tide) Through the holes in my hands (Through the holes in my hands) Crown of thorns at my side (Crown of thorns at my side, yeah, yeah, yeah) Drawing lines in the sand

Sometimes, if you're perfectly still You can hear the virgin weeping For the savior of your will Sometimes, your castles in the air And the fantasies you're seeking Are the crosses you bear

Sacred conflict, blessed prize Weeping crosses, stainless eyes Desperate addict, faith disguised

Swept away with the tide (Swept away with the tide) Through the holes in my hands (Through the holes in my hands, yeah) Crown of thorns at my side (Crown of thorns at my side) Drawing lines in the sand

We fabricate our demons

Invite them into our homes Have supper with the aliens And fight the war alone We conjure up our skeletons Enlist the den of thieves Frightened from our closets Then sewn upon our sleeves

In the stream of consciousness There is a river crying Living comes much easier Once we admit We're dying

Sometimes, in the wreckage of our wake There's a bitterness we harbor And hate for hatred's sake Sometimes we dig an early grave And crucify our instincts For the hope we couldn't save

Sometimes a view from sinless eyes Centers our perspective And pacifies our cries Sometimes the anguish we survive And the mysteries we nurture Are the fabrics of our lives

Swept away with the tide (Swept away with the tide, yeah) Through the holes in my hands (Through the holes, holes in my hands) Crown of thorns at my side (Crown of thorns in my side) Drawing lines in the sand

8) Take Away My Pain (06:03) - John Petrucci

I was sitting on the edge of his bed Staring at the headlines on the paper He said, 'Look at poor Gene Kelly I guess he won't be singing in the rain.' You can take away my heroes Can you take away my pain

Take away my pain Leave the cold outside Please don't let it rain Don't stumble on my pride Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore Just stay with me tonight I'm tired of this fight Soon I'll be knocking at your door

She was standing by the edge of his bed Staring at the message on their faces He said, 'What else can you do, babe? I guess I won't be coming home again.' They just took away all my promises Make them take away my pain


His final scene The actor bows And all those years Are gone somehow The crowd applauds The curtain falls

I was standing by the edge of the water I noticed my reflection in the waves Then I saw you looking back at me And I knew that for a moment You were calling out my name You took away my hero Will you take away my pain

Take away my pain Let the cold inside It's time to let it rain There's nothing left to hide Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore I'm learning to survive Without you in my life Til you come knocking at my door...

9) Just Let Me Breathe (05:28) - Mike Portnoy

Open your eyes And turn off your mind Step right up folks "Step right up folks" [Spoken by Mike Portnoy] and you will find A growing trend An epidemic Spread with zen And hypodermics, yeah

Yeah

Just close your mind You can find all you need with your eyes

The big machines take care of you Until you kill yourself And then the sales go through the roof Calculated, formulated Feed my head with simple thoughts And let me breathe instead of being taught All bottled up and tearing at the seams I'm bored Just let me breathe

A daily dose of eMpTyV Will flush your mind right down the drain Shannon Hoon and Kurt Cobain, Make yourself a household name, yeah-yeah Yeah


The big machines take care of you Until you kill yourself And then the sales go through the roof Calculated, formulated Feed my head with simple thoughts And let me breathe instead of being taught All bottled up and tearing at the seams I'm bored Just let me breathe

Strike up your best angst ridden posture, whoa Manufactured anger Let's not forget my legacy All my heroes have failed me Now they're dead and buried, yeah


The big machines will take care of you Until the fashion fades And the checks go through My bankroll's red And my face is blue And still they'll turn their backs on me for someone new

Feed my head With some real thoughts And let me think instead Of being taught I'll say things

You won't believe Just stand back Just let me breathe...

10) Anna Lee (05:51) - James LaBrie

Helpless child They invite your hands to fill their needs Will you be the same Shameless smile To steal from you the innocence that bleeds Will they feel your pain

Trying to believe The scars unseen The tears wash clean You don't wanna breathe the air you breathe You don't know how you'll live a life alone

She keeps holding on Holding on to you Let her breathe the air Don't wanna be alone Where do you belong Anna Lee

Behind those eyes A vivid scene A lucid dream within Questioned secrets are revealed And every time You can't deny The lines that trace your skin Wounds that never heal



And now she's calling out a name Can't keep on hiding all her pain You feel the rain move in As you begin To turn and answer the call



11) Trial Of Tears (13:07) - John Myung

i. It's Raining Under the sun, there is nothing to hide Under the moon, a stranger waits inside People disappear The music fades away Splashing through the rain I'll dream with them one day

It's raining, raining, On the streets of New York City It's raining, raining, raining, deep in heaven

I may have wasted all those years They're not worth their time in tears I may have spent too long in darkness In the warmth of my fears

Take a look at yourself Not at anyone else And tell me what you see I know the air is cold I know the streets are cruel But I'll enjoy the ride today

It's raining, raining, On the streets of New York City It's raining, raining, raining deep in heaven Raining deep in heaven

I may have wasted all those years They're not worth their time in tears I may have spent too long in darkness In the warmth of my fears

As I walk through all my myths Rising and sinking like the waves With my thoughts wrapped around me Through a trial of tears

Hidden by disguise, stumbling in a world Feeling uninspired, he gets into his car Not within his eyes to see, open up, open up Not much better than the man you hate

ii. Deep In Heaven (instrumental)

iii. The Wasteland Still awake I continue to move along Cultivating my own nonsense Welcome to the wasteland Where you'll find ashes, nothing but ashes Still awake Bringing change, bringing movement, bringing life A silent prayer thrown away, Disappearing in the air Rising, sinking, raining deep inside me Nowhere to turn, I look for a way back home

It's raining, raining, raining deep in heaven It's raining, raining, raining deep in heaven It's raining, raining, raining deep in heaven It's raining, raining, raining deep in heaven

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. Metropolis Pt.2: Scenes From A Memory First recording with Jordan Rudess on keyboards (1999).

Cast Of Characters: Nicholas Victoria Page Senator Edward Baynes (The Miracle) Julian Baynes (The Sleeper) The Hypnotherapist [Spoken by Terry Brown] The Character and Chronological Key (Past or Present) are identified within the lyrics and surrounded by brackets [].-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ACT I 1) Scene One: Regression (02:06) - John Petrucci

[Present] [The Hypnotherapist:] "Close your eyes and begin to relax. Take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Concentrate on your breathing. With each breath you become more relaxed. Imagine a brilliant white light above you, focusing on this light as it flows through your body. Allow yourself to drift off as you fall deeper and deeper into a more relaxed state of mind.

Now as I count back from ten to one, you will feel more peaceful, and calm. Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. You will enter a safe place where nothing can harm you. Five. Four. Three. Two. If at any time you need to come back, all you must do is open your eyes. One."

[Nicholas:] Safe in the light that surrounds me Free of the fear and the pain My subconscious mind Starts spinning through time To rejoin the past once again Nothing seems real I'm starting to feel Lost in the haze of a dream And as I draw near The scene becomes clear Like watching my life on a screen Hello Victoria so glad to see you My friend.

2) Scene Two: I. Overture 1928 (02:37) (instrumental)

3) Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu (05:12) - Mike Portnoy [Present] [Nicholas:] Subconscious Strange Sensation Unconscious relaxation What a pleasant nightmare And I can't wait to get there again Every time I close my eyes There's another vivid surprise Another whole life waiting Chapters unfinished, fading

[Past] Closer now- Slowly coming into view I've arrived- Blinding sunshine beaming through There's a house I'm drawn to Familiar settings nothing new And there's a pathway leading there With a haunting chill in the air There's a room at the top of the stairs Every night I'm drawn up there

And there's a girl in the mirror Her face is getting clearer Young child won't you tell me why I'm here? In her eyes- I sense a story never told Behind the disguise- There's something tearing At her soul...

[Victoria:] Tonight I've been searching for it A feeling that's deep inside me Tonight I've been searching for The one that nobody knows Trying to break free I just can't help myself I'm feeling like I'm going out of my head Tears my heart into two I'm not the one the sleeper thought he knew

[Present] [Nicholas:] Back on my feet again Eyes open to the real world Metropolis surrounds me The mirror's shattered the girl

Why is this other life Haunting me every day I'd break through to the other side If only I'd find the way

Something's awfully familiar The feeling's so hard to shake Could I have lived in that other world It's a link that I'm destined to make

I'm still searching but I don't know what for The missing key to unlock my mind's door

Today I am searching for it A feeling that won't go away Today I am searching for The one that I only know Trying to break free

I just can't help myself I'm feeling like I'm going out of my head Tears my soul into two I'm not the one I thought I always knew

I just can't help myself I'm feeling like I'm going out of my head Uncanny, Strange Deja Vu But I don't mind- I hope to find the truth

4) Scene Three: I. Through My Words (01:02) - John Petrucci

[Present] [Nicholas:] All your eyes have ever seen All you've ever heard Is etched upon my memory Is spoken through my words All that I take with me Is all you've left behind We're sharing one eternity Living in two minds Linked by an endless thread Impossible to break

5) Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy (06:49) - John Myung

[Present] [Nicholas:] Alone at night I feel so strange I need to find All the answers to my dreams When I sleep at night I hear the cries What does this mean? I shut the door and traveled to another home I met an older man, he seemed to be alone I felt that I could trust him He talked to me that night; "Lad did you know a girl was murdered here?" "This fatal tragedy was talked about for years" Victoria's gone forever Only memories remain She passed away She was so young Without love Without truth There can be no turning back Without faith Without hope There can be no peace of mind As the night went on I started to find my way I learned about a tragedy

A mystery still today I tried to get more answers But he said, "You're on your own." Then he turned away and left me As I stand there all alone He said, "You'll know the truth As you future days unfold...unfold"

Without love Without truth There can be no turning back Without faith Without hope There can be no peace of mind

[The Hypnotherapist:] "Now it is time to see how you died. Remember that death is not the end, but only a transition."

6) Scene Four: Beyond This Life (11:22) - John Petrucci

[Past] Headline: "Murder, young girl killed Desperate shooting at Echo's Hill Dreadful ending, killer died Evidently suicide." A witness heard a horrifying sound He ran to find a woman dead and Lying on the ground Standing by her was a man Nervous, shaking, gun in hand Witness says he tried to help But he'd turned the weapon on himself His body fell across that poor young girl After shouting out in vain The witness ran to call for assistance A sad close to a broken love affair Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are She wanted love forever But he had another plan He fell into an evil way She had to let him down

She said, "I can't love a wayward man." She may have found a reason to forgive If he had only tried to change Was their fatal meeting prearranged? Had a violent struggle taken place? There was every sign that lead there Witness found a switchblade on the ground Was the victim unaware? They continued to investigate They found a note in the killer's pocket It could have been a suicide letter Maybe he had lost her love I feel there's only one thing left to do I'd sooner take my life away Than live with losing you Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are All that we learn this time (What we have been is what we are) Is carried beyond this life All that we learn this time (What we have been is what we are) Is carried beyond this life Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are Our deeds have traveled far What we have been is what we are All that we learn this time (What we have been is what we are) Is carried beyond this life All that we learn this time (What we have been is what we are) Is carried beyond this life

7) Scene Five: Through Her Eyes (05:29) - John Petrucci

[Present] [Nicholas:] She never really had a chance On that fateful moonlit night Sacrificed without a fight

A victim of her circumstance Now that I've become aware And I've exposed this tragedy A sadness grows inside of me It all seems so unfair I'm learning all about my life By looking through her eyes Just beyond the churchyard gates Where the grass is overgrown I saw the writing on her stone I felt like I would suffocate In loving memory of our child So innocent, eyes open wide I felt so empty as I cried Like part of me had died I'm learning all about my life By looking through her eyes And as her image Wandered through my head I wept just like a baby As I lay awake in bed And I know what it's like To lose someone you love And this felt just the same She wasn't given any choice Desperation stole her voice I've been given so much more in life I've got a son, I've got a wife I had to suffer one last time To grieve for her and say goodbye Relive the anguish of my past To find out who I was at last The door has opened wide I'm turning with the tide Looking through her eyes

ACT II 8) Scene Six: Home (12:53) - Mike Portnoy

[Past] [The Sleeper:] Shine- lake of fire Lines take me higher My mind drips desire

Confined and overtired Living this charade Is getting me nowhere I can't shake this charade The city's cold blood calls me home... Home... It's what I long for Back home... where I belong The city- it calls to me Decadent scenes from my memory Sorrow- eternity My demons are coming to drown me Help- I'm falling, I'm crawling I can't keep away from its clutch Can't have it, this habit It's calling me back to my home

[The Miracle:] I remember the first time she came to me She poured out her soul all night and cried... I remember I was told there's a new love that's born For each one that has died... I never thought that I Could carry on with this life But I can't resist myself No matter how hard I try Living their other life Is getting them nowhere I'll make her my wife Her sweet temptation calls me home... Home... It's what I long for My home... where she belongs Her ecstasy- means so much to me Even decieving my own blood Victoria watches and thoughtfully smiles She's taking me to my home Help- he's my brother, but I love her I can't keep away from her touch Deception, dishonor It's calling me back to my home

"...four, four, who wants the hard [A craps "stickman" is heard ] four?... who wants the hard four?... [calling out various bets during ] ...shooter had one, four... [the gambling and sex sequence. ] ...one, four... one and make it the hard way... ...got the shooter... ...coming out for a new player... take your best shot, gambler... ...who wants to come? better hop in... place your bets... who wants to come?"

[Present] [Nicholas:] Her story- it holds the key Unlocking dreams from my memory Solving this mystery Is everything that is a part of me Help- regression, obsession I can't keep away from it's clutch Leave no doubt, to find out It's calling me back to my home

9) Scene Seven: I. The Dance Of Eternity (06:13) (instrumental)

10) Scene Seven: II. One Last Time (03:47) - James LaBrie

[Present] [Nicholas:] It doesn't make any sense This tragic ending In spite of the evidence There's something still missing Heard some of the rumors told A taste of one's wealth Did Victoria wound his soul? Did she bid him farewell?

[Past] [Victoria:] One last time We'll lay down today One last time Until we fade away One last time We'll lay down today One last time We slowly fade away... away

[Present] [Nicholas:] Here I am inside his home It holds the many clues To my suspicions And as I'm standing here right now I'm finally shown what I have always known Coincidence I can't believe As my childhood dreams slowly come true Are these her memories Awakened through my eyes

This house has brought back to life An open door I walk on through Into his bedroom Feeling as cold as outside The walls disappear To some woman who's screaming A man pleads forgiveness His words I cannot hear

11) Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On (06:38) - John Petrucci

[Present] [Nicholas:] Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where do we go when we die? What lies beyond And what lay before? Is anything certain in life? They say, "Life is too short," "The here and the now" And "You're only given one shot" But could there be more, Have I lived before, Or could this be all that we've got? If I die tomorrow I'd be all right Because I believe That after we're gone The spirit carries on I used to be frightened of dying I used to think death was the end But that was before I'm not scared anymore I know that my soul will transcend I may never find all the answers I may never understand why I may never prove What I know to be true But I know that I still have to try If I die tomorrow I'd be allright Because I believe That after we're gone The spirit carries on

[Victoria:] "Move on, be brave Don't weep at my grave Because I am no longer here But please never let Your memory of me disappear"

[Nicholas:] Safe in the light that surrounds me Free of the fear and the pain My questioning mind Has helped me to find The meaning in my life again Victoria's real I finally feel At peace with the girl in my dreams And now that I'm here It's perfectly clear I found out what all of this means If I die tomorrow I'd be allright Because I believe That after we're gone The spirit carries on

12) Scene Nine: Finally Free (12:00) - Mike Portnoy

[Present] [The Hypnotherapist:] "You are once again surrounded by a brilliant white light. Allow the light to lead you away from your past and into this lifetime. As the light dissipates you will slowly fade back into consciousness remembering all you have learned. When I tell you to open your eyes you will return to the present, feeling peaceful and refreshed. Open your eyes, Nicholas." [Past] [The Miracle:] Friday evening The blood still on my hands To think that she would leave me now For that ungrateful man Sole survivor No witness to the crime I must act fast to cover up I think that there's still time He'd seem hopeless and lost with this note They'll buy into the words that I wrote "This feeling inside me Finally found my love, I've finally broke free

No longer torn in two I'd take my own life before losing you"

[Victoria:] Feeling good this Friday afternoon I ran into Julian Said we'd get together soon He's always had my heart He needs to know I'll break free of the Miracle It's time for him to go This feeling inside me Finally found my love, I've finally broke free No longer torn in two He'd kill his brother if he only knew Their love renewed They'd rendezvous In a pathway out of view They thought no one knew Then came a shot out of the night

[The Miracle:] "Open your eyes, Victoria." [Towards the end of the shrieks ] [and gun fire during the fight. ]

[The Sleeper:] One last time We'll lay down today One last time Until we fade away One last time We'll lay down today One last time We fade away As their bodies lie still And the ending draws near Spirits rise through the air All their fears disappear, it all becomes clear A blinding light comes into view An old soul exchanged for a new A familiar voice comes shining through...

[Present] [Nicholas:] This feeling inside me Finally found my life, I'm finally free No longer torn in two I learned about my life by living through you This feeling inside me Finally found my life, I'm finally free

No longer torn in two Living my own life by learning from you We'll meet again my friend someday soon...

"...news in London, France, Russia [Samples from TV news broadcasts.] and Italy have deleted their lead story, all anticipating the outcome of the man considered to be a member of American nobility." "And as you can imagine, as the skies have grown darker here over Washington, the mood has grown darker as well and people here are beginning to resign themselves to the possibility that they are witnessing yet another tragedy in a long string of misfortunes." "Reaction from everywhere, from Washington and certainly from around the world has cast..." [The Hypnotherapist:] "Open your eyes, Nicholas." [Nicholas:] "Aaah!"

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------VIII. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (96:20)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) The Glass Prison (13:52) - Mike Portnoy

I. Reflection Cunning, Baffling, Powerful Been beaten to a pulp Vigorous, irresistible Sick and tired and laid low Dominating, Invincible Black-out, loss of control I'm powerless, have to let go I can't escape it It leaves me frail and worn Can no longer take it Senses tattered and torn Hopeless surrender Obsession's got me beat Losing the will to live Admitting complete defeat Fatal Descent Spinning around I've gone too far To turn back round

Desperate attempt Stop the progression At any length Lift this obsession Crawling to my glass prison A place where no one knows My secret lonely world begins So much safer here A place where I can go To forget about my daily sins Life here in my glass prison A place I once called home Fall in nocturnal bliss again Chasing a long lost friend I no longer can control Just waiting for this hopelessness to end II. Restoration Run - fast from the wreckage of the past A shattered glass prison wall behind me Fight - past walking through the ash A distant oasis before me Cry - desperate crawling on my knees Begging God to please stop the insanity Help me - I'm trying to believe Stop wallowing in my self pity "We've been waiting for you my friend The writing's been on the wall All it takes is a little faith You know you're the same as us all" Help me - I can't break out this prison all alone Save me - I'm drowning and I'm hopeless on my own Heal me - I can't restore my sanity alone Enter the door Desperate Fighting no more Help me to restore To my sanity At this temple of hope I need to learn Teach me how Sorrow to burn Help me return To humanity I'll be fearless and thorough

To enter this temple of hope Believe Transcend the pain Living the life Humility Opened my eyes This new odyssey Of rigorous honesty Serenity That I never knew Soundness of mind Helped me to find Courage to change All the things that I can "We'll help you perform this miracle But you must set your past free You dug the hole, but you can't bury your soul Open your mind and you'll see" Help me - I can't break out this prison all alone Save me - I'm drowning and I'm hopeless on my own Heal me - I can't restore my sanity alone III. Revelation Way off in the distance I saw a door I tried to open I tried forcing with all of my will but still The door wouldn't open Unable to trust in my faith I turned and walked away I looked around, felt a chill in the air Took my will and turned it over The glass prison which once held me is gone A long lost fortress Armed only with liberty And the key of my willingness Fell down on my knees and prayed "Thy will be done" I turned around, saw a light shining through The door was wide open (Dedicated to Bill W. [This dedication refers to Bill Wilson,] and all of his friends) [a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. ]

2) Blind Faith (10:21) - James LaBrie Hear me, speaking

Asking why I even bother Tell me, how you Live from day to day Take your time and look around Is this utopia you've found Sick of all of this The suffering and we just carry on Isn't it time we care and lose the hate Understand our fears But we do all that we can Justify the means to an end Sorry you must excuse me I've painted my own Mona Lisa She's fixed everything Now I'm spoiled beyond my wildest dreams Blind Faith we have in you Invisible Which direction do we choose Predictable Take the streets, the beaten path Our system works for whom I ask Yeah I have it all The bigger house An iron fence to keep you out When did we all let you down So come Messiah show us how how Our human spirit drowns Don't think you hear me now No sign of you around What is it you hope to see Blind Faith we have in you Invisible Which direction do we choose Predictable Give us something we can use Desirable Cause you've done all you can do Regrettable And still life pushes on With or without you We've got to carry on Our will, will guide us to A place where we belong Know there lies the truth I am the believer who gives purpose on to you I don't think we let you down

So come Messiah show us how now Throw us a pure lifeline I hope that you hear me Too proud to be around There's more to us than we see now Blind Faith we have in you Invisible Which direction do we choose Predictable Self ignorance, abuse Desirable Cause you've done all you can do Incredible

3) Misunderstood (9:34) - John Petrucci Waiting In the calm of desolation Wanting to break From this circle of confusion Sleeping In the depths of isolation Trying to wake From this daydream of illusion How can I feel abandoned even when the world surrounds me How can I bite the hand that feeds the strangers all around me How can I know so many never really knowing anyone If I seem superhuman I have been Misunderstood It challenges the essence of my soul And leaves me is a state of disconnection As I navigate the maze of self control Playing a lion being led to a cage I turn from a thief to a beggar From a god to God save me How can I feel abandoned even when the world surrounds me How can I bite the hand that feeds the strangers all around me How can I know so many never really knowing anyone If I seem superhuman I have been Misunderstood Misunderstood

Playing a lion being led to a cage I turn from surreal to seclusion

From love to disdain From belief to delusion From a thief to a beggar From a god to God save me How can I feel abandoned even when the world surrounds me How can I bite the hand that feeds the strangers all around me How can I know so many never really knowing anyone If I seem superhuman I have been Misunderstood Misunderstood

4) The Great Debate (13:43) - John Petrucci "A Gallup snapshot poll taken immediately after [Both Channels] President Bush's speech on funding embryonic stem cell research last night shows that half of Americans approve of his decision, 25% do not, and still another 25% aren't sure what to think."

"Most people don't even know what stem cells are." [Left Channel] "Who's going to scream the loudest, will it be the [Both Channels] right-to-lifer's, will it be the scientists? And now what's going to happen is that there will be a tremendous amount of lobbying in Washington D.C. Scientists, entertainers, people who want to see this research will be coming forth." "I'm concerned about it, Christopher Reeves is [Right Channel] concerned about it, everyone is concerned about it, but the big question is, do the ends justify the means? And when we talk about research, yes we can cure a lot things speculatively, but where's the proof?" "These developing human beings that they're talking [Left Channel] about, these embryos were produced in an artificial scientific environment, in vitro fertilization is not God's will." "That doesn't make them any less human though, after [Right Channel] that happens." "We're on a road where we really don't where we're [Both Channels] going as far as what's next, we're talking about harvesting embryos, we're talking about this, we're talking about that, but what is the cost?" "How could we possibly abandon the research?" [Left Channel] [The following samples are played simultaneously]

"Well that's right, it's the old question, I mean if [Left Channel] you think the research is good, of course you'd have no problem at all with it. It's only if you think the research involved is something evil, then you get the question of �Is it okay to [???]?� And the truth of the matter is that we do that all the time with organ transplants, I mean with people that are killed or murdered or people who're just victims of automobile accidents, abandoning all [???]. We do take their organs and we look to try to save other lives. We try to [???] all the time. [???] kill someone [???]" "And I'd like to mention that we don't have the answers [Left Channel] yet. We need to put the money into something that'll hopefully get those answers in the future. Listen, we're out of time."

"And in this country there was a great outrage of [???] from all points. From churches, mainline [???]... that you can not use [???]... to cure [???]... and as it turned out [???]... great outrage... [???]" [Right Channel]

What if someone said Promise lies ahead Hopes are high in certain scientific circles Life won't have to end You could walk again What if someone said Problems lie ahead They've uncovered something highly controversial The right to life is strong Can't you see it's wrong Human kind has reached a turning point Poised for conflict at ground zero Ready for a war Do we look to our unearthly guide Or to white coat heroes Searching for a cure Turn to the light Don't be frightened of the shadows it creates Turn to the light Turning away would be a terrible mistake Anarchist moral vision Industries of death Facing violent opposition Unmolested breath Ethic inquisitions breed Antagonistic views Right wing sound bite premonitions

A labyrinth of rules Are you justified Are you justified Are you justified Justified in taking Life to save life Life to save life Life to save life This embryonic clay Wrapped in fierce debate Would be thrown away Or otherwise discarded Some of us believe It may hold the key To treatment of disease And secrets highly guarded Are you justified Are you justified Are you justified Justified in taking Life to save life Life to save life Life to save life Human kind has reached a turning point Poised for conflict at ground zero Ready for a war Do we look to our unearthly guide Or to white coat heroes Searching for a cure Turn to the light Don't be frightened of the shadows it creates Turn to the light Turning away would be a terrible mistake We're reaching But have we gone too far Harvesting existence Only to destroy Carelessly together We are sliding Someone else's future Four days frozen still Someone else's fate We are deciding Miracle potential Sanctity of life

Faced against each other We're divided Should we push the boundaries Or should we condemn Moral guilt and science Have collided Turn to the light We defy our own mortality these days Turn to the light Pay attention to the questions we have raised [The following samples are played simultaneously] "...research, scientific advancement. And I know we're [Left Channel] going down a road that we may not know where we end, but we...that's exactly what science is all about. I'm very sorry, but I you know I do feel sympathy for people who whose spines are...have uh have been severed. There's a possibility we might be able to cure them. I am concerned about a cure for juvenile diabetes. And if these types of scientific advancements can cure these diseases, then quite candidly I think there ought to be at least, what President Bush has said, some limited research." "One of the one of the big questions that still remains for [Right Channel] me though is that all of these embryos that are are set or uh being discarded for example um is this worse than just throwing those away?" "We don't know if they're going to be discarded. All of a [Right Channel] sudden, I mean, we're going to say, uh we started with the ones that are going to be discarded. Then all of a sudden, we're going to have people being solicited to donate parts of their their anatomy to harvest parts of, like, a part of what have you. I mean that's how's it starts." "Even though if they start soliciting, women and men in [Right Channel] fertility clinics have extra embryos." "Stem cells come from developing human beings and that they [Right Channel] shouldn't be uh experimented on in a way that doesn't make sense or that is unethical, but at the same time there is great promise." "I have a 28-year-old son, her grandson, that that uh is [Left Channel] uh paraplegic. And if there is a small chance that my son would be able to have any feeling and be able to walk, I am for it." "a human body having evolving for tens of thousands of [Right Channel] years and we're just injecting cells from embryos into people's brains, and and how do we come to to do something like that?"

5) Disappear (6:46) - James LaBrie Why, tell me the reasons why Try, still I don't understand Will I ever feel this again Blue sky, I'll meet you in the end Free them, free the memories of you Free me, and rest 'til I'm with you A day like today My whole world has been changed Nothing you say Will help ease my pain Turn, I'll turn this slowly round Burn, burn to feel alive again She, she'd want me to move on See me, this place I still belong Give chase, to find more than I have found And face, this time now on my own Days disappear And my world keeps changing I feel you here And it keeps me sane So I'm moving on I'll never forget As you lay there and watched me Accepting the end I knew you were scared You were strong I was trying I gave you my hand I said it's okay letting go time to leave here And I'll carry on The best that I can without you here beside me Let him come take you home

6) Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (42:04)

I. Overture (6:50) (instrumental)

II. About To Crash (5:50) - John Petrucci She can't stop pacing She never felt so alive Her thoughts are racing Set on overdrive It takes a village

This she knows is true They're expecting her And she's got work to do He helplessly stands by It's meaningless to try As he rubs his red-rimmed eyes He says I've never seen her get this bad Even though she seems so high He knows that she can't fly And when she falls out of the sky He'll be standing by She was raised in a small midwestern town By a charming and eccentric loving father She was praised as the perfect teenage girl And everyone thought highly of her And she tried everyday With endless drive To make the grade Then one day She woke up to find The perfect girl Had lost her mind Once barely taking a break Now she sleeps the days away She helplessly stands by It's meaningless to try All she wants to do is cry No one ever knew she was so sad Cause even though she gets so high And thinks that she can fly She will fall out of the sky But in the face of misery She found hopefulness Feeling better She had weathered This depression Much to her advantage She resumed her frantic pace Boundless power Midnight hour She enjoyed the race

III. War Inside My Head (2:08) - Mike Portnoy Napalm showers Showed the cowards We weren't there to mess around

Through heat exhaustion And mind distortion A military victory mounted on innocent ground Hearing voices from miles away Saying things never said Seeing shadows in the light of the day Waging a war inside my head War inside my head Years and years of Bloodshed and warfare Our mission was only to get in and kill A free vacation Of palm trees and shrapnel Trading innocence for permanent psychotic hell Hearing voices from miles away Saying things never said Seeing shadows in the light of the day Waging a war inside my head Feeling strangers staring my way Reading minds never read Tasting danger with each word I say Waging a war inside my...

IV. The Test That Stumped Them All (5:02) - Mike Portnoy Standing in the darkness Waiting for the light The smell of pure adrenaline Burning in the night Random blinding flashes Aiming at the stage Intro tape begins to roll Igniting sonic rage Still they keep me between these hollow walls Hoping to find in me The answers to the test that stumped them all "The boy is just simply crazy Suffering from delusions We honestly think that maybe He might need and institution He lives in a world of fiction And really could use some help We have just the place to fix him To save him from himself"

Curled up in the darkness Searching for the light The smell of stale sweat and shit Steaming through the night Random urine testing Pills red, pink and blue Counseling and therapy Providing not a clue Still the keep me between these hollow walls Hoping to find in me The answers to the test that stumped them all "We can't seem to find the answers He seemed such a clear cut case We cannot just let him leave here And put all this work to waste Why don't we try shock treatment It really might do some help We have just the tools to fix him To save him from himself"

V. Goodnight Kiss (6:17) - Mike Portnoy "[???]" "Good night momma." "[???]" Goodnight kiss in your nightgown Lavender in your bed So innocent as you lie down Sweet dreams that run through your head Are you lonely without Mommy's love? I want you to know I'd die for that moment You're just a poor girl Afraid of this cruel world Taken away from it all It's been 5 years to the day and My tainted blood's still the same I can't help acting this way and Those bastard doctors are gonna pay I'm so lonely without baby's love I want you to know I'd die for one more moment I'm just a poor girl Afraid of this cruel world Taken away from it all "... doctor [???]" [Hospital sounds]

[and screams ]

VI. Solitary Shell (5:47) - John Petrucci He seemed no different from the rest Just a healthy normal boy His mama always did her best And he was daddy's pride and joy He learned to walk and talk on time But never cared much to be held And steadily he would decline Into his solitary shell As a boy he was considered somewhat odd Kept to himself most of the time He would daydream in and out of his own world But in every other way he was fine He's a Monday morning lunatic Disturbed from time to time Lost within himself In his solitary shell A temporary catatonic Madman on occasion When will he break out Of his solitary shell He struggled to get through his day He was helplessly behind He poured himself onto the page Writing for hours at a time As a man he was a danger to himself Fearful and sad most of the time He was drifting in and out of sanity But in every other way he was fine He's a Monday morning lunatic Disturbed from time to time Lost within himself In his solitary shell A momentary maniac With casual delusions When will he be let out Of his solitary shell

VII. About To Crash (Reprise) (4:04) - John Petrucci I'm alive again The darkness far behind me

I'm invincible Despair will never find me I feel strong I've got a new sense of elation Boundless energy Euphoria fixation Still it's hard to just get by It seems so meaningless to try When all I want to do is cry Who would ever know I felt so sad Even though I get so high I know that I will never fly And when I fall out of the sky Who'll be standing by Will you be standing by

VIII. Losing Time / Grand Finale (6:00) - John Petrucci She dresses in black everyday She keeps her hair simple and plain She never wears makeup But no one would care if she did anyway She doesn't recall yesterday Faces seem twisted and strange But she always wakes up Only to find she'd been miles away Absence of awareness Losing time A lapse of perception Losing time Wanting to escape She had created a way to survive She learned to detach from herself A behavior that kept her alive Hope in the face of our human distress Helps us to understand the turbulence deep inside That takes hold of our lives Shame and disgrace over mental unrest Keeps us from saving those we love The grace within our hearts And the sorrow in our souls Deception of fame Vengeance of war Lives torn apart Losing oneself Spiraling down

Feeling the walls closing in A journey to find The answers inside Our illusive mind

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIII. B-sides / Unreleased / Live Material-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1) A Change Of Seasons (19:19) - (Original live version - From the "Subconscious" CD) [Recorded live at the Limelight, NY, March 4, 1993, with James LaBrie on ] [vocals. This is the version of this song from the infamous "Dance Of ] [Eternity" bootleg recording. ] - Mike Portnoy

I remember a time [01:43] My frail, virgin mind Watched the crimson sunrise Imagined what it might find Life was filled with wonder I felt the warm wind blow I must explore the boundaries Transcend the depths of winter's snow

Innocence caressing me I never felt so young before There was so much life to see Yet I knew there must be more

But those days are gone now [02:40] Changed like a leaf on a tree Blown away forever Into the cool autumn breeze The snow has now fallen And I know where I stand All of my childhood memories Left lying in the sand

In my den of inequity [03:22] Viciousness and delicacy Struggled to find the sane Struggled to ease the pain Ignorance surrounding me I've never been so filled with fear Now I know that there is more The warmth is gone But the chill forever here

I'll always remember [04:18] The chill of November The news of the fall The sounds in the hall The clock on the wall, ticking away "Seize the day"

I heard him say Life will not always be this way. Look around, and hear the sound Another time like this can't be found.

We can learn from the past [05:13] But those days are gone

In my frail, virgin mind [05:38] Words have lost my way I have to seize the day To home I returned

Preparing for her flight [06:12] I held with all my might Fearing my deepest fright She walked into the night She turned for one last look She looked me in the eye I said, 'I love you... Good-bye.'

Please don't go [06:50]

[Instrumental Section]

So far so few between [09:56] My eyes filled full With desire fulfilled All my dreams came true All the world, And all of you Everyday there's a constant reminder Of all the pleasures we shared together Love is not just a passing word It's a state of heart that goes on forever

I was blinded by a paradise Utopia high in the sky The love there will never come away Deep in sorrow, wandering faraway

I stood outside in the rain for us [11:09] I tried to work out all of the pain for us I sat alone and took the blame for us My mind has torn and gone insane for us

Innocent sinner [11:34] Repeat offender Promiscuous promiser A faith lender Indecisive decisions Torn with heartless divisions Watering all my visions of love

Of all the world, I give to you [12:48]

All of the world, All the world, I give to you All of the world


I'm much wiser now [17:13] A lifetime of memories Run through my head Memories they taught me For better or worse, alive or dead I realize, there's no turning back Life goes on the offbeaten track

I sit down with my son [17:53] Can't you see the crimson sunset He's my only one Now that my time has come Now that my day is done Looking into the sun he said 'Don't go, don't go, please don't go, now. Don't go, don't go, don't go, don't go.'

2) A Change Of Seasons (16:45) - (Original studio version - From the "Antiquities" CD) [Recorded with James LaBrie on vocals during the Images And Words ] [recording sessions. ] - Mike Portnoy

I remember a time [01:39] My frail, virgin mind Watched the crimson sunrise Imagined what it might find Life was filled with wonder I felt the warm wind blow I must explore the boundaries Transcend the depth of winter's snow

Innocence caressing me I never felt so young before There was so much life to see Yet I knew there must be more

But those days are gone now [02:35] Changed like a leaf on a tree Blown away forever Into the cool autumn breeze The snow has now fallen And I know where I stand All of my childhood memories Left lying in the sand

In my den of inequity [03:16] Viciousness and delicacy

Struggled to find the sane Struggled to ease the pain Ignorance surrounding me I've never been so filled with fear Now I know that there is more The warmth is gone But the chill forever here

"Do you know what carpe diem is? [04:03] Seize the day." [Sample is Steve Martin ] [from the film "Roxanne".] I'll always remember The chill of November The news of the fall The sounds in the hall The clock on the wall, ticking away 'Seize the day' I heard him say Life will not always be this way. Look around, hear the sounds Another time like this can't be found.

"Life's too short to dwell [04:55] on our tragedies." [Samples from ???] "What's the use of looking back? What's the use of looking ahead? Today's the fact."

We can learn from the past But those days are gone We can hope for a future But there may not be one

The words stuck in my mind [05:21] The lesson once well learned I have to seize the day To home I returned

Preparing for her flight [05:40] I held with all my might Fearing my deepest fright She walked into the night She turned for one last look She looked me in the eye I said, 'I love you... Good-bye.'

Please don't go [06:16]


So far so few between [08:43] My eyes filled full With desire fulfilled All my dreams came true All the world,

And all of you Everyday there's a constant reminder Of all the pleasures we shared together Love is not just a passing word It's a state of heart that goes on forever

I stood outside in the rain for us [09:30] I tried to work out all the pain for us I sat alone and took the blame for us My mind is torn and gone insane for us

Innocent sinner [09:54] Repeat offender Promiscuous promiser A faith lender Indecisive decisions Causing heartless divisions Shattering all my visions of love

All the world, I give to you [11:05] All of the world, All the world, I give to you All of the world Please don't go


"Children of yesterday, [13:46] Heirs of tomorrow, [Sample is Rod Serling reading the ] What are you weaving? [poem "A Song of Hope" by Mary A. ] Labor and sorrow? [Lathburg during the episode of The] Look to your loom again, [Twilight Zone, entitled, "No Time ] Faster and faster [Like The Past". ] Fly the great shuttles Prepared by the Master."

I'm much wiser now [14:46] A lifetime of memories Run through my head Memories they taught me For better for worse, alive or dead Well I realize, there's no turning back Life goes on the offbeaten track

I sit down with my son [15:25] Set to see the crimson sunset He's my only one Now that my time has come Now that my day is done Looking into the sun he said 'Don't go, don't go, please don't go, don't go, now. Don't go.'

"For the first time in a long time, [16:17]

I feel at peace." [Sample from ???]

3) Afterlife (original lyrics) (0:0) [Recorded live at the L'Amour, NY, 9/25/1986 with Chris Collins on vocals.] [Available on the "No Sleep Since Brooklyn/Instrumental III" CD. ] [This version has different lyrics than the version found on the album, ] ["When Dream And Day Unite". ] - Chris Collins

4) Burning My Soul (demo version) (08:58) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the Fasten Your Seatbelts ] [live bootleg. A live version is also available on the Japanese ] [Hollow Years CD single. ] - Mike Portnoy [The screamed repeats of the phrase 'Burning my soul' are done by ] [Mike Portnoy. The whispered phrase 'Soul' is done by ??? ] I awoke from a dream today Man it seemed so real Close my eyes and try to drift away But memories keep haunting me A thorn in my side, a chip on my shoulder A lump in my throat, the size of a boulder The chill up my spine, can't get any colder And you wonder why I can't smile

A knot in my gut, an ape on my back In the heat of the moment I'm knocked off the track You drop the ball, I pick up the slack And you ask me why my hair's gray

I say it's green and then you tell me it's red Keep your thoughts and ideas Locked inside of your head We've got someone Who can think for you instead And he sounds just like the last one

Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning The pressure keeps on burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul Responsible thinkers Throw caution to the wind But I find myself

Speaking from within I can't live my life Walking on eggshells To stay on your good side

Using your words Controlling my life Can't you see it's my words That gives you your life So I hurt your feelings Well I'm really sorry But I don't give a shit, no...

Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning The pressure keeps on burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my [Instrumental section at this ] [point would later become Hell's ] [Kitchen on Falling Into Infinity.] Twisting, turning Losing all sense of yearning Living and learning The pressure keeps on burning my soul (Burning my soul) (Soul) Burning my soul [Repeat this block 6 times.] (Burning my soul) [ ----------------------^ ] (Soul) [ ----------------------^ ] Burning my soul (Burning my soul...) Burning my soul

5) Cover My Eyes (03:23) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD.] [A live version is also available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD,] [as well as on the Fasten Your Seatbelts live bootleg. ] - John Petrucci

I've got my hands out in front of my face But I can hardly see I've bathed myself in holy water But it doesn't bother me

Under my skin, above my head Inside the walls, beneath my bed My black and whites are turning red Cover my eyes and tell me Am I really blind? Cover my eyes and tell me Have I lost my mind? I've got my fingers to the blade But I can't feel a thing Open my eyes in salty water But it doesn't even sting

Under my skin, above my head Stuck in my throat, beneath my breath My black and whites are turning red Cover my eyes and tell me Am I really blind? Cover my eyes and tell me Have I lost my mind? Have I lost my mind? Have I lost my mind?

Under my skin, above my head The lunatic is playing dead My black and whites are turning red

Cover my eyes and tell me Am I really blind? Cover my eyes and tell me Have I lost my mind? Cover my eyes and tell me Am I really blind? Cover my eyes and tell me Have I lost my Have I lost my mind? Have I lost my mind? Have I lost my mind?

6) Cry For Freedom (0:0) [Recorded live at the L'Amour, NY, 9/25/1986 with Chris Collins on vocals.] [Available on the "No Sleep Since Brooklyn/Instrumental III" CD. ] - Chris Collins

7) Don't Look Past Me (06:21) - (Studio - "Subconscious" CD) [Demo from 1989/90, with John Hendricks on vocals.] - Kevin Moore

"I don't know, I feel a lot of [Sample is Robert DeNiro from the ]

distance and I feel far away. [film "The Deer Hunter". ] I'll see you later..."

I have seen you born before me I have watched you die I have heard every word you said, believe me

Leave no question in your mind There is no brighter star to guide you Don't look past me to the sun The sun is I I am the sun...

She closed the door behind him He wanders slowly to the car And trying to lift his heavy heart He says

"I feel bad about this. [Sample is Timothy Hutton from the] I feel really bad about this. [film "Ordinary People". ] Just, just let me feel bad about this."

I'm through just getting by Countless times a friend has told me Watch out for the wave And now it seems the sea will be my grave And still you swim to save me Even though the water is much colder now Even though the water is much colder now

Sometimes you can lack true intuition Sometimes you can use a different point of view I've found that in such a position I could always come to you (So when you are lonely) I've seen you weep (When you are tired) And I have seen you tired and lonely (I'll carry the cross with you) But it only takes one heart (My heart's here to) To lift you up and send you on (Send you on again) Can you understand the life I've shown you (Take it from me) Understand it's me, I'm giving you


I have no question in my mind There's been no brighter star to guide me

I don't look past you to the sun So don't look past me to the sun The sun is...

And so love is broken They're asking me how can you help When you don't even know how that feels I don't need one thousand reasons When someone starts to cry When someone says my heart needs lifting Don't ask how come, ask how high

I have seen you born before me And I have watched you die I have heard every word you said, believe me

Leave no question in your mind There is no brighter star to guide you Don't look past me to the sun, the sun is I

Leave no question in your mind There is no brighter star to guide you Don't look past me to the sun It knows where you are

8) Don't Look Past Me (06:23) - (Studio) [Demo from 1989/90, with James LaBrie's vocals added in 1999.] [Available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD. ] - Kevin Moore

"I'm I'll be...Look, I I don't know, [Sample is Robert DeNiro from the ] I feel a lot of distance and I [film "The Deer Hunter". ] feel far away. I'll see you later..."

I have seen you born before me I have watched you die I have heard every word you've said, believe me

Leave no question in your mind There is no brighter star to guide you Don't look past me to the sun The sun is I I am the sun

She closed the door behind him He wanders slowly to the car And trying to lift his heavy heart He says

"I feel bad about this. [Sample is Timothy Hutton from the] I feel really bad about this. [film "Ordinary People". ] Just, just let me feel bad about this."

'I'm through just getting by "Listen I feel bad about this..." [Sample is ???]

Countless times a friend has told me Watch out for the wave And now it seems the sea will be my grave' And still you swim to save me Even though the water is much colder now Even though the water is much colder now

Sometimes you can lack true intuition Sometimes you can use a different point of view I've found that in such a position I could always come to you (So when you are lonely) I've seen you weep (When you are tired) And I have seen you tired and lonely (I'll carry the cross with you) But it only takes one heart (My heart's here to) To lift you up and send you on (Send you on again) Can you understand this life I'm showing you (Take it from me) Understand it's me, I'm giving you

I have seen you born before me I have watched you die I have heard every word you've said, believe me

I have no question in my mind There's been no brighter star to guide me Don't look past you to the sun So don't look past me to the sun The sun is

And so love is broken They're asking me how can you help When you don't even know how that feels I don't need one thousand reasons When someone starts to cry When someone says my heart needs lifting Don't ask how come Ask how high


I have no question in your mind There's been no brighter star to guide me Don't look past me to the sun The sun is I

I have no question in my mind

(So when you are lonely) There's been no brighter star to guide me (When you are tired) Don't look past me to the sun (I'll carry the cross with you)

9) Eve (05:21) - (Live - "Subconscious" CD) [Recorded live at the Limelight, NY, March 4, 1993. ] [The samples are from a reading of James Joyce's book, ] ["Dedalus - Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man". ]

"Chapter One. Once upon a time, and a very good time it was, There was a moo cow coming down along the road."

"So He came Himself in weakness not in power And He sent thee, a creature in His stead, With a creature's comeliness and luster Suited to our state. And now thy very face and form dear mother, Speak to us of the eternal; Not like earthly beauty, dangerous to look upon, But like the morning star which is thy emblem, Bright and musical, breathing purity, Telling of Heaven and infusing peace. O harbinger of day! O light of the pilgrim! Lead us still as thou hast led. In the dark night, across the bleak wilderness Guide us on to our Lord Jesus, guide us home."

"'Tower of Ivory?' they used to say, 'House of Gold?' How could a woman be a tower of ivory or a house of gold?"

10) Hollow Years (demo version) (06:16) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the Fasten Your Seatbelts ] [live bootleg. ] - John Petrucci

He's just the kind of man You hear about Who leaves his family for An easy out They never saw the signs He never said a word He couldn't take another day

Carry me to the shoreline Bury me in the sand Walk me across the water In the writing of a tired hand You'll see the message getting clearer And maybe you'll understand

Once the stone You're crawling under

(Once the stone) Is lifted off your shoulders (Lifted off) Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down of hollow years

She's not the kind of girl You hear about She'll never want another She'll never be without She'll give you all the signs She'll tell you everything Then turn around and walk away

Carry me to the shoreline Bury me in the sand (Into the waves) Walk me across the water In the echoes of a tired voice You'll hear the message getting clearer And maybe you'll have no choice

Once the stone You're crawling under (Once the stone) Is lifted off your shoulders (Lifted off) Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down of hollow years


Once the stone You're crawling under Is lifted off your shoulders Once the cloud that's raining Over your head disappears The noise that you'll hear Is the crashing down (Crashing down, crashing down, crashing down) Crashing down of hollow years

Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone

You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under Once the stone You're crawling under

11) Lines In The Sand (demo version) (07:42) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the Fasten Your Seatbelts ] [live bootleg. ] - John Petrucci

Sometimes, for a moment of bliss And the passion, we're craving There's a message we miss Sometimes when, the spirits left alone We must believe in something To find if we've grown

Sometimes, if you're perfectly still You can hear the virgin weeping For the savior of your will Sometimes, your castles in the air And the fantasies you're seeking Are the crosses you bear

Swept away with the tide (Swept away) Through the holes in my hands (In my hands) Crown of thorns at my side (Crown of thorns at my side) Drawing lines in the sand

Tragic reflex, shattered calm Static progress, senses gone Numb awareness, final psalm

Sacred conflict, blessed prize Weeping crosses, stainless eyes Desperate addict, faith disguised

Swept away with the tide (Swept away) Through the holes in my hands (In my hands) Crown of thorns at my side (Crown of thorns at my side) Drawing lines in the sand

12) Raise The Knife (11:35)

[Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD.] ] - Mike Portnoy Have I thanked you for your time? Or will your life go unrewarded Again? Never asking for a dime You just gave all of yourself Until I turned my back on you My friend The powers that be made you a martyr Conspiracy led you to slaughter I tried to control it but as soon as I showed it I was shot down again Once again outnumbered Appreciation slumbered You can ask yourself why But that look in your eye Doesn't pass the test You've been laid to rest my friend Again Tortured artist bears his soul Seems the pressure took its toll Lived a life so punishing Now he keeps the publishing Spilling your guts out to a pad and pen Communication to your silent friend Raising the knife To a picture of a life (I once knew) There comes a time Compromising my life (Just won't do) I cannot lie I can't try anymore (To reach you) I just can't fight Raise the knife Raise the knife Cut through I remember once you were the quiet type Content to sit and watch the motions of your life With false sensitivity You cut yourself open so people would adore you They all bought into your contrived sincerity And how you wore your heart and soul right on your sleeve

Laughing sarcastically You turned your back on the people who adored you Self-absorbed exhaustion Self-esteem distortion Self-infused extortion Self-serving abortion I'll take the blame for these things that I say 'Cause I had the heart and the will and the courage to stay Every day I won't walk away Reading through all the digests you show me I notice the way that you think you control me Doubting my future, you don't even know me But I never walked out on you Raising the knife To a picture of a life (I once knew) There comes a time Compromising my life (Just won't do) I cannot lie I can't try anymore (To reach you) I just can't fight Raise the knife Raise the knife Cut through

Raising the knife To a picture of a life (I once knew) There comes a time Compromising my life (Just won't do) I cannot lie I can't try anymore (To reach you) I just can't fight Raise the knife And live my life Without you

Raising the knife To a picture of a life There comes a time Compromising my life I cannot lie I can't try anymore I just can't fight Raise the knife Raise the knife

Raise the knife

Raise the knife

13) Speak To Me (06:11) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on a single CD included with ] [the Japanese release of Falling Into Infinity. Also available ] [on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD. A live version is available on ] [the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD. ] - James LaBrie

I remember when we were so young You embraced my fears and made me strong Never did you actually hold my hand Your silence no one else would understand

Did you fall? Did you crawl? Will you open up at all? Did you hear Things you fear? Did I make it clear?

Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're feeling inside Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're feeling inside

Do you like the clothes she wears today? Colliding love affair against a shade Often times I wish she'd speak to me A Holy open book, a world revealed to see

Did you fall? Did you crawl? Will you open up at all? Did you hear Things you fear? Did I make it clear?

Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're feeling inside Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me all you're feeling inside

So easy, easier If you spoke to me So easy, easier Speak to me

Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're feeling inside Tell me what you're thinking Tell me what you're thinking Tell me all you're feeling inside

14) Take Away My Pain (alternate lyrics I) (06:50) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on a single CD included with ] [the Japanese release of Falling Into Infinity. ] - John Petrucci

I was sitting on the edge of his bed Staring at the headlines on the paper He said, 'Look at poor Gene Kelly I guess he won't be singing in the rain.' You can take away my heroes Can you take away my pain




His final scene The actor bows And all those years Are gone somehow The crowd applauds The curtain falls There'll be no encore after all

I was sitting on the edge of my bed Staring at the paper through my tears It read, 'Say Goodbye to Jesus' The world he left will never be the same You took away my hero Will you take away my pain Take away my pain Let the cold inside It's time to let it rain There's nothing left to hide Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore I'm learning to survive Without you in my life Til you come knocking at my door...

15) Take Away My Pain (alternate lyrics II) (06:12) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the DTIFC 1997 Christmas CD.] - John Petrucci

I was sitting on the edge of his bed Staring at the headlines on the paper He said, 'Look at poor Gene Kelly I guess he won't be singing in the rain.' Then we talked about the weather and the game Election day and things I can't remember But all that I could think of Was this would be the last time That we'd talk about anything You took away my heroes Can you take away my pain

Take away my pain Please don't let it rain Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore I'll be knocking at your door


Take away my pain Please don't let it rain Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore Just stay with me tonight I'm tired of this fight Soon I'll be knocking at your door

His final scene The actor bows And all those dreams Are gone somehow The crowd applauds The curtain falls There'll be no encore after all

I was sitting on the edge of my bed Staring at the paper through my tears It read, 'Say Goodbye to Jesus' The world he left will never be the same You took away my hero Will you take away my pain Take away my pain Let the cold inside Time to let it rain There's nothing left to hide Take away my pain I'm not frightened anymore I'm learning to survive Without you in my life Til you come knocking at my door... Keep knocking, keep knocking Knocking at my door

16) The Way It Used To Be (07:48) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the CD single for the song ] ["Hollow Years". Also available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD. ] ] - James LaBrie Feelin' sick once again I'd give anything To be back home Safe and warm inside I can't stand the crowds Or the smell that surrounds me The cloth and key Still preach chastity Take me back so I can see The way it used to be I lay down and enter a dream Unlike anywhere I've been All is silent and sweet Then I'm falling down to the ground And I'm lost from what I've found

Can't stand the sounds no more Take me back so I can see The way it used to be The way it used to be Move me from the water Too cold to swim (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water That I see within (Bring me to the land) Radio waves Splash through my head To a rhythm that I crave Radio waves Relive the moment Seems like yesterday Take me back to Twelve Mile Bay Where I'll sit at the edge with my feet in the water Take me back as the sun fades away Break down the walls so I can breathe

Move me from the water Too cold to swim (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water That I see within (Bring me to the land)

Move me from the water Too cold to swim (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water That I see within The way it used to be The way it used to be

Move me from the water Too cold to swim (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water That I see within (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water Too cold to swim (Bring me to the land) Move me from the water That I see within

17) To Live Forever '91 (04:36)

- John Petrucci [Studio demo, available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD. ]

If I'd started from the top And worked my way down There'd be no reason To live forever To live forever

The starvation has turned Me outside in And the wind has blown Me halfway across the world Across the world

Why was I born In an age of distrust I'd offer some change For a photograph

It will always stay the same Always be the same

Until I show a desire for revenge My hunger will waste me to sleep As long as I have to die in the attempt Then there'll be no reason To live forever

Until I show a desire for revenge As long as I have to die in the attempt If I have to die in the attempt Then there is no reason No reason No reason To live forever

To live forever

18) To Live Forever '94 (04:55) - John Petrucci [Studio demo, available on the CD single for the song "Lie". ] [Also available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD. ] [A live version is also available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD.] [Additional verse on this version, starting at 03:37, is Kevin ] [Moore's last lyrical contribution to Dream Theater. ]

If I'd started from the top And worked my way down There'd be no reason To live forever To live forever

The starvation has turned Me outside in

And the wind has blown Me halfway across the world Across the world

Why was I born In an age of distrust I'd offer some change For a photograph

It will always stay the same [**A**] You will always be the same

Until I show a desire for revenge My hunger will waste me to sleep As long as I have to die in the attempt Then there is no reason To live forever

I found you where [03:37] They left you there A passing word that's gone forever

And searching my memory for answers I saw the words of a letter you wrote She said 'You don't have to live forever, You don't want to live forever.' And everything's changed and now I don't want To live forever

[Alternate ending - (Studio acoustic version - "Subconscious" CD)] [Recorded as James LaBrie's vocal audition in 1990. ] [Beginning at **A** above. ] It will always stay the same Always be the same

Until I show a desire for revenge My hunger will waste me to sleep As long as I have to die in the attempt Then there'd be no reason To live forever

Until I show a desire for revenge As long as I have to die in the attempt As long as I have to die in the attempt Then there'd be no reason No reason No reason To live forever To live forever 'This just in from Baghdad... Seven patriot missiles have been spotted above Cuba.'

19) Where Are You Now (07:17) [Studio demo from 1997, recorded during the making of the album ] [Falling Into Infinity. Available on the DTIFC 1999 Christmas CD.]

] - John Petrucci

Carried away, carried away again Nothing to say, nothing to say again No one needs to be alone Get my ego on the phone

What can I gain, what can I gain today? Who will I drain, who will I drain today? No one wants to see you drown No one wants to be let down

Sorry we found your secret garden Is it too late to beg your pardon? Didn't expect your soul to harden Are you already gone? ... too late

Where are you now? Blind and deaf No one's left to come around Where are you now? Lost out there Where eyes no longer stare

You've read the writing on the wall Will Jesus catch you when you fall? Heaven's filled with empty prayers Pray too hard and no one cares

Sorry we found your secret garden Is it too late to beg your pardon? Didn't expect your soul to harden Are you already gone? ... too late

Where are you now? Blind and deaf No one's left to come around Where are you now? Lost out there Where eyes no longer stare

So there you are Beyond the crowd What do you hear To talk so loud? Beneath the roar Is where you'll fall In wanting more And losing all (You're one step away) Losing all (You're one step away) Losing all

Life ain't gonna comfort you Life ain't gonna comfort you Life ain't gonna comfort you Life ain't gonna comfort you

Life ain't gonna, life ain't gonna comfort you Life ain't gonna, life ain't gonna No one's gonna comfort you

Where are you now? Lost out there Where eyes no longer stare Where are you now? Lost out there Where eyes no longer stare

Where are you now? Lost out there (Where eyes no longer) Where are you now? Lost out there

20) You Or Me (06:22) [Studio demo version of the song "You Not Me" from 1997, recorded ] [during the making of the album Falling Into Infinity. Available ] [on the CD single for the song "Hollow Years". ] - John Petrucci

"...I need some pencils... [Various samples, seemingly from ] Will you be using 'em for company [flipping through news broadcasts.] business?...One eight hundred nine nine two...For cash back, see store for details... Meeting rebel leaders, he says he also plans to thank Russian soldiers for their work in Chechnya...Work better..."

People around here are driving me crazy Watching them run is making me lazy Trying to buy a place in my head Selling me lines I've already read Speaking my name to try to confuse me Say it again you're starting to lose me


Nevermind It's either you or me And I can't see the difference You or me I find that I can't see the difference

When are these changes going to stick Eating my words is making me sick

Some of the time I'm practically sacred Reading my mind Is leaving you naked You'd rather give it away than receive it One of these days I'm gonna believe it.


Nevermind It's either you or me And I can't see the difference You or me I find that I can't see the difference

You or me And I can't see the difference You or me I find that I can't see the difference

You or me That's alright I'm okay It happens every single day And I can't see the difference It's all the same But I'm not blind Nevermind It's either You or me That's alright I'm okay It happens every single day I find that I can't see the difference It's all the same But I'm not blind

"...my position was that if anybody [Right-channel samples from ???] who's a Christian would go there, they're not only aligning themselves to the demagogue, they're aligning themselves to the antichrist! Which by the way, this man is an antichrist..." "Did you see the video?" "I didn't need to see the video to call the guy an antichrist..." "...if you can truly appreciate..." [Left-channel samples from ???] "...sins, so that we'll go to Heaven [Center-channel sample from ???] anyway. He came to save his people from their sins."

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1) Bad (05:28) - (Live - "Acoustic Dreams" CD) [A live version is also available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD.] - Bono (U2 - from the album "The Unforgettable Fire")

If you twist and turn away If you tear yourself in two again If I could, you know I would If I could, I would Let it go Surrender Dislocate

If I could throw this Lifeless lifeline to the wind I'd leave this heart of clay See you walk, walk away Into the night And through the rain Into the half-light And through the flame

If I could through myself Set your spirit free I'd lead your heart away See you break, break away Into the light And to the day

To let it go And so to fade away To let it go And so fade away

I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Wide awake I'm not sleeping Oh, no, no, no

If you should ask then maybe they'd Tell you what I would say True colors fly in blue and black Bruised silken sky and burning flag Colors crash, collide in blood shot eyes

If I could, you know I would If I could, I would Let it go...

This desperation Dislocation Separation Condemnation Revelation

In temptation Isolation Desolation Let it go

And so fade away To let it go And so fade away To let it go And so to fade away

I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm not sleeping Oh, no, no, no

2) Damage, Inc. (05:04) - (Live - DTIFC 1996 Christmas CD) [With Barney Greenway from Napalm Death on vocals. ] - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - James Hetfield (Metallica - from the album "Master Of Puppets")

Dealing out the agony within Charging hard and no one's gonna give in Living on your knees, conformity or dying on your feet for honesty Inbred, our bodies work as one Bloody, but never cry submission Following our instinct not a trend Go against the grain until the end

[Chorus:] Blood will follow blood Dying time is here Damage Incorporated

Slamming through, don't fuck with razorback Stepping out? You'll feel our hell on your back Blood follows blood and we make sure Life ain't for you and we're the cure Honesty is my only excuse Try to rob us of it, but it's no use Steamroller action crushing all Victim is your name and you shall fall

[Chorus]

We chew and spit you out We laugh, you scream and shout All flee, with fear you run You'll know just where we come from

Damage Incorporated Go

Damage jackals ripping right through you Sight and smell of this, it gets me goin' Know just how to get just what we want Tear it from your soul in nightly hunt Fuck it all and fucking no regrets Never happy ending on these dark sets All's fair for Damage Inc. you see Step a little closer if you please

[Chorus]

3) Different Strings / Analog Kid / La Villa Strangiato (07:02) - (Live) [All of Different Strings with an instrumental "outro" consisting of a ] [snippet of Analog Kid (from the album "Signals") followed by part of ] [La Villa Strangiato (from the album "Hemispheres"). ] - Neil Peart (Rush - from the album "Permanent Waves")

Who's come to slay the dragon, Come to watch him fall? Making arrows out of pointed words, Giant killers at the call? Too much contradiction, Too much contradiction and confusion. Peel away the mystery, Here's a clue to some real motivation.

All there really is, The two of us, And we both know why we've come along. Nothing to explain, It's a part of us To be found within a song.

What happened to our innocence, Did it go out of style? Along with our naivete', No longer a child. Different eyes see different things, Different hearts beat on different strings. But there are times For you and me, when all such things agree.

All there really is, The two of us, And we both know why we've come along. Nothing to explain, It's a part of us To be found within a song.

4) Easter (0:0) [With Steve Hogarth on vocals and Steve Rothery on guitar, ] [both from Marillion. ] - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - Steve Hogarth and John Helmer (Marillion - from the album "Season's End")

A ghost of a mist was on the field The grey and the Green together The noise of a distant farm machine Out of the first light came

A tattered necklace of hedge and trees On the southern side of the hill Betrays where the border runs between Where Mary Dunoon's boy fell

Easter here again A time for the Blind to see Easter Surely now can all of your hearts be free

Out of the port of Liverpool Bound for the North of Ireland The wash of the spray and horsetail waves The roll of the sea below

And Easter here again A time for the Blind to see Easter Surely now can all of your hearts be free

What will you do? Make a stone of your Heart? Will you set things right When you tear them apart? Will you sleep at night With the Plough and the Stars alight?

What will you do? With the wire and the gun? That'll set things right When it's said and done? Will you sleep at night? Is there so much love to hide?

5) Gates Of Babylon (06:10) [Recorded live at the L'Amour, NY, 9/25/1986 with Chris Collins on vocals.] [Available on the "No Sleep Since Brooklyn/Instrumental III" CD. ] [These are the lyrics from the Rainbow version, it is hard to understand ] [much of what Chris Collins is actually singing. ] - Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow - from the album "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll")

Look away from the sea I can take you anywhere Spend a vision with me A chase with the wind

Move closer to me I can make you anyone I think you're ready to see

The gates of Babylon

The power of what has been before Rises to trap you within A magic carpet ride a genie maybe more A city of heavenly sin Sleep with the devil and then you must pay Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away Oh gates of Babylon

You can see but you're blind Someone turned the sun around But you can see in your mind The gates of Babylon

You're riding the endless caravan Bonded and sold as a slave A sabre dance removing all the veils Getting as good as you gave Sleep with the devil and then you must pay Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away

Look away from the sea I can take you anywhere Spend a vision with me A chase with the wind

Move closer to me I can make you anyone I think you're ready to see The gates of Babylon

The power of what has been before Rises to trap you within A magic carpet ride a genie maybe more A city of heavenly sin Sleep with the devil and then you must pay Sleep with the devil and the devil will take you away Black gates of Babylon

The devil is me And I'm holding the key To the gates of sweet hell Babylon

6) Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight (06:13) - (Studio - "Subconscious" CD) [Studio demo from 1988, with Charlie Dominici on vocals.] - John Lennon and Paul McCartney (The Beatles - from the album Abbey Road)

[Golden Slumbers] Once there was a way to get back homeward Once there was a way to get back home Sleep pretty darling do not cry And I will sing a lullaby

Golden slumbers fill your eyes Smiles awake you when you rise Sleep pretty darling do not cry And I will sing a lullaby

Once there was a way to get back homeward Once there was a way to get back home Sleep pretty darling do not cry And I will sing a lullaby

[Carry That Weight] Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight a long time Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight a long time

I never give you my pillow I only send you my invitation And in the middle of the celebrations I break down

Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight a long time Boy, you're gonna carry that weight Carry that weight a long time

Yeah, all right! Are you gonna be in my dreams, tonight?

And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you lend

7) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (03:10) - (Live) [The live version is available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD.] - Bernie Taupin (Elton John - from the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road)

When are you gonna come down When are you going to land I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man

You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young to be singing the blues

So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough

Back to the howling old owl in the woods

Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road

What do you think you'll do then I bet that'll shoot down your plane It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics To set you on your feet again

Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground

So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough

Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road

8) Happiness Is A Warm Gun (0:0) [With Steve Hogarth from Marillion on co-lead vocals. ] - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - John Lennon and Paul McCartney (The Beatles - from the album "White Album")

She's not a girl who misses much Do do do do do do do do She's well acquainted with the touch of the velvet hand Like a lizard on a window pane.

The man in the crowd with the multicoloured mirrors On his hobnail boots Lying with his eyes while his hands are busy Working overtime A soap impression of his wife which he ate And donated to the National Trust.

I need a fix 'cause I'm going down Down to the bits that I left uptown I need a fix cause I'm going down Mother Superior jump the gun Mother Superior jump the gun Mother Superior jump the gun Mother Superior jump the gun Mother Superior jump the gun Mother Superior jump the gun

Happiness is a warm gun Happiness is a warm gun When I hold you in my arms

And I feel my finger on your trigger I know nobody can do me no harm Because happiness is a warm gun. Yes it is. Because happiness is a warm gun. Yes it is. Because happiness is a warm gun. Yes it is. Oh, don't you know that Happiness is a warm gun.

9) Hey You (04:30) - (Live) [The live version is available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD.] - Roger Waters (Pink Floyd - from the album The Wall)

Hey you, Out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, Can you feel me? Hey you, Standing in the aisles, With itchy feet and fading smile, Can you feel me? Hey you, Don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, Out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, Would you touch me? Hey you, With your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, Would you touch me? Hey you, Would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home. But it was only fantasy. The wall was too high, as you can see. No matter how he tried he could not break free. And the worms ate into his brain. Hey you, Out there on the road, Always doing what you're told, Can you help me? Hey you, Out there beyond the wall, Breaking bottles in the hall, Can you help me? Hey you, Don't tell me there's no hope at all. Together we stand, divided we fall.

10) Heaven And Hell (02:24) - (Live in Madrid, Spain during the Scenes From A World Tour - ??/??/??) [Available on the DTIFC 2000 Christmas CD. James only sings a short bit] [of the song. Not certain if a full version of this song was ever ]

[performed or not. ] - Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath - from the album "Heaven And Hell") Sing me a song, you're a singer Do me no wrong, you're a bringer of evil The Devil is never a maker The less that you give, you're a taker And it's on and on and on Oh yeah 11) In The Dead Of Night (0:0) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - John Wetton and Eddie Jobson (UK - from the album "UK")

Are you one of mine who can sleep with one eye open wide? Agonizing psychotic solitary hours to decide Reaching for the light at the slightest noise from the floor Palms of hands perspire, Heart goes leaping at a knock from the door.

In the Dead of Night In the Dead of Night

Rich and powerful ascend complicated bends to be free To indulge in what they will and jaded thrill or fantasy Shuttered windows that belie all stifled cries from within And prying eyes are blind to proceedings of the kind that begin



12) Mean Street (01:30) - (Live) [The live version is available on the DTIFC 1998 Christmas CD.] - David Lee Roth (Van Halen - from the album Fair Warning)

At night I walk these stinkin' streets Past the crazies on my block And I see the same old faces And I hear that same old talk And I'm searching for the latest thing A break in this routine I'm talkin' some new kicks Ones like you ain't never seen This is home This is Mean Street It's our home The only one I know

13) O Holy Night (04:17) - (Studio - "Subconscious" CD) [Studio demo from 1988, with Charlie Dominici on vocals. ]

[An acoustic version with James LaBrie on vocals can be found on the ] ["Acoustic Dreams" CD and another version is found on the Fan Club ] [Christmas CD 1996). ] - Cappeau de Roquemaure (Traditional)

O holy night The stars are brightly shining It 'tis the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A prayer of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night, when Christ was born

Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night, when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night, when Christ was born [**A**] Oh night, when Christ was born When Christ was born

[Alternate ending - ("Acoustic Dreams" CD) ] [Beginning at **A** above. ] Oh night, when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night, when Christ was born Christ was born

[Alternate ending - (Fan Club Christmas CD 1996)] [Beginning at **A** above. ] Oh night, when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night, when Christ was born When Christ was born Christ was born

14) Red Hill Mining Town (05:50) - (Live - DTIFC 1996 Christmas CD) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - Bono (U2 - from the album "The Joshua Tree")

From Father to Son The blood runs thin

I see faces frozen still against the wind The seam is split The coal face cracked The lines are long There's no going back Through hands of steel And heart of stone Our labor day has come and gone Yeah, you leave me holding on In Red Hill Town See lights go down Hanging on You're all that's left to hold on to I'm still waiting I'm hanging on You're all that's left to hold on to

Glass is cut Bottle runs dry Our love runs cold In the caverns of the night We're wounded by fear Injured in doubt I can lose myself But I can't live without Yeah, you keep me holding on In Red Hill Town See the lights go down I'm hanging on You're all that's left to hold on to I'm still waiting Hanging on All that's left to hold on to

We scorch the earth Set fire to the sky We stoop so low to reach so high A link is lost The chain undone We wait all day For night to come And it comes Like a hunted child I'm hanging on You're all that's left to hold on to I'm still waiting I'm hanging on You're all that's left to hold on to

Love slowly stripped away Love has seen a better day Hanging on

Lights go out on Red Hill Lights go down on Red Hill

Lights go down on Red Hill Town

Lights go down on Red Hill Lights go down on Red Hill Town Lights go down on Red Hill

15) Since I've Been Loving You (07:53) - (Live) - Jimmy Page / Robert Plant (Led Zepplin - from the album "Led Zepplin IV") Oh!

Working from seven To eleven every night It really makes life a drag, I don't think that's right. I've really been the best, the best of fools. I did what I could yeah Because I love you baby, how I love you darling, How I love you baby, my I love you girl, little girl. Ah baby since I've been loving you yeah, I'm about to lose my worried mind, oh yeah.

Everybody tried to tell me That you didn't mean me no good. I've been trying. Lord! Let me tell ya, let me tell ya I really did the best I could. I've been, I've been working from seven to eleven every night, I said it kind of makes my life a drag, drag, drag, drag. Lord yeah that ain't right now, now. Since I've been loving you, I'm about to lose, about to lose my worried mind.

Watch out!

I said I've been crying. Woah my tears they fell like rain. Don't you hear them, you can hear them falling? Don't you hear them, don't you hear them falling?

Woah yeah!

Do you remember mama, when I knocked upon your door?

I'm about to lose, I'm about to lose, lose my worried mind.

Do you remember woah yeah yeah, I'm about to lose, lose my worried mind. Woah!

16) Tears (03:52) - (Live - DTIFC 1996 Christmas CD) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) [An acoustic version can be found on the "Acoustic Dreams" CD.] - Geddy Lee (Rush - from the album "2112")

All of the seasons And all of the days All of the reasons Why I've felt this way So long, so long

Then lost in that feeling I looked in your eyes I noticed emotion And that you had cried For me I can see

[Chorus:] What would touch me deeper Tears that fall from eyes That only cry? Would it touch you deeper Than tears that fall from eyes That know why?

A lifetime of questions Tears on your cheek I tasted the answers And my body was weak For you The truth

[Chorus]

17) Wanted Dead Or Alive (05:08) - (Studio - "Subconscious" CD) [Recorded instrumentally by John Petrucci for a student, before ] [Images And Words was released. Chris Collins, one of Dream ] [Theater's earliest vocalists got a hold of the tape and decided ] [to add some vocals of his own to the background music. ] [Lines in {} are the "extra" lyrics. ] - Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi - from the album "Slippery When Wet")

It's all the same, only the names will change Everyday it seems we're wasted away Another place where the faces are so cold I drive all night Just to {...a wise ass} get back home

I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride {I ride} {Uh, wanted} I'm wanted {yah! dead or alive} dead or alive Wanted dead or alive {yah! this song sucks}

{...man this has got to be boring} Sometimes I sleep {uh oh, here we go again}, Sometimes it's not {man, give it a rest} for days And people {you suck} I meet always go their separate ways Sometimes I tell the day By the bottle that you drink

And times when you're alone {I told ya you suck} all you do is think

Cause I'm a cowboy {no you're a dick}, on a steel horse I ride {bah} I'm wanted {yah!} dead or alive Wanted {wanted} dead or alive

{...uh check out that, check out that that...} {check out this... }

Cause I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride {yeah ride this you faggot} I'm wanted dead or alive {yeah, gimme a gun I'll fuckin shoot you}

Well I walk the streets {what are you a prostitute?}, a loaded six string on my back {yeah I bet you got something else on your back} I play for keeps {yah!}, 'cause I might not make it back {make it back} I been everywhere {everywhere}, still I'm standing tall {standing tall, yeah yeah} I've seen a million faces And I've rocked them all {yeah I'll fuckin rock you, you dick}

I'm a cowboy {...a cowboy}, on a steel horse I ride {...I'll steel horse your lucky faggot} I'm wanted {wanted} dead or alive {dead or alive} Cause I'm a cowboy {cowboy}, I got the night on my side {night on my side} I'm wanted {wanted} dead or alive, and all right {yeah!} Dead or alive Still I try {don't try me man} Dead or alive {alive} Dead or alive {John man give me a gun} Dead or alive Dead or alive, yeah {yeah}

{Oh man it's over already, we'll miss you. We'd like to } {personally thank Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora for their } {uh, effort in this project, and personally I've got a } {contract out on them for 5,000 dollars, so um I gotta go.}

18) Winter (02:23) - ("Uncovered" show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London - 1/31/95) - (From the "Subconscious" CD) - Tori Amos (from the album "Little Earthquakes")

Snow can wait, I forgot my mittens Wipe my nose, get my new boots on I get a little warm in my heart When I think about winter I put my hand in my father's glove I run off where the drifts get deeper

Sleeping beauty trips me with a frown I hear a voice 'You must learn to stand up for yourself cause I can't always be around.'

When you gonna make up your mind When you gonna love you as much as I do When you gonna make up your mind Cause things are gonna change so fast All the white horses are still in bed I tell you that I'll always want you near You say that things change, change my dear Never change

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