DREAM THEATER "Octavarium" (2005)

DREAM THEATER LYRIC & SONG 9

Album : "Octavarium" (2005)

THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL 

[ music by Dream Theater, lyrics by Mike Portnoy ]

 

Proud enough for you to call me arrogant.
Greedy enough to be labeled a thief.
Angry enough for me to go and hurt a man.
Cruel enough for me to feel no grief.

Never could have just a part of it.
I always need more to get by.
Getting right down to the heart of it.
The root of all evil has been running my whole life.

Dirty enough for me to lust.
Leaving nothing left to trust.
Jealous enough to still feel envious.
Lazy enough to sleep all day.
And let my life just waste away.
Selfish enough to make you wait for me.

Driven blindly by our sins.
Misled so easily.
Entirely ready to leave it behind.
I'm begging to break free.

Take all of me.
The desires. That keep burning deep inside.
Cast them all away.
And help to give me strength to face another day.
I am ready.
Help me be what I can be.

Self-centered fear has got a hold of me.
Clutching my throat.
Self righteous anger running all through me.
Ready to explode.

Procrastination paralyzing me.
Wanting me dead.
These obsessions that keep haunting me.
Won't leave my head.

Help to do for me what I can't do myself.
Take this fear and pain.
I can't break out this prison all alone.
Help me break these chains.

Humility now my only hope.
Won't you take all of me.
Heal this dying soul.

I can feel my body breaking.
I can feel my body breaking.
I'm ready to let it all go.
I can feel my body shaking.
Right down to the foundation.
The root of it all.

Take all of me.
The desires that keep burning deep inside.
Cast it all away.
And help to give me strength to face another day.
I am ready. Help me what I can be.
I am ready. Come to me. Take me away.

MP-3 Download Link :  The Root Of All Evil.mp3

THE ANSWER LIES WITHIN

[ music by Dream Theater, lyrics by John Petrucci ]

Look around, Where do you belong.
Don't be afraid, You are not the only one.

Don't let the day go by, Don't let it end.
Don't let a day go by in doubt,
The answer lies within.

Life is short, so learn from your mistakes.
And stand behind, the choices that you made.
Face each day with both eyes open wide.
And try to give, don't keep it all inside.

Don't let the day go by. Don't let it end.
Don't let a day go by, in doubt,
The answer lies within.

You've got the future on your side.
You've gonna be fine now.
I know whatever you decide.
You are gonna shine!!! (shinee).

Don't let the day go by. Don't let it end.
Don't let a day go by, in doubt.
You re ready to begin.

Don't let a day go by in doubt.
The answer lies within.

MP-3 Download Link :  The Answer Lies Within.mp3

THESE WALL 

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by John Petrucci ]

This is so hard for me.
To find the words to say.
My thoughts are standing still.

Captive inside of me.
All emotions start to hide.
And nothing's getting through.

Watch me, Fading. I'm losing.
All my instincts, Falling into darkness.

Tear down these walls for me.
Stop me from going under.
You are the only one who knows.
I'm holding back.

It's not too late for me,
To keep from sinking further.
(I'm trying to find my way out,
Tear down these walls for me now).

So much uncertainty.
I don't like this feeling.
I'm sinking like a stone.

Each time I try to speak.
There's a voice I'm hearing.
And it changes everything.

Watch me, Crawl from.
The wreckage. Of my silence.
Conversation. Failing.

Tear down these walls for me.
Stop me from going under.
You are the only one who knows.
I'm holding back.

It's not too late for me,
To keep from sinking further.
(I'm trying to find my way out,
Take down these walls).

Everytime you choose to turn away.
Is it worth the price you pay?
Is there someone who will wait for you.
One more time? One more time?

Watch me, Fading.
I'm losing. All my instincts,
Falling into darkness.

Tear down these walls for me.
Stop me from going under.
You are the only one who knows.
I'm holding back.

It's not too late for me,
To keep from sinking further.
(I'm trying to find my way out,
Tear down these walls for me now).

Tear down these walls for me.
It's not too late for me.
Tear down these walls for me.


MP-3 Download Link :  These Wall.mp3

I WALK BESIDE YOU 

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by John Petrucci ]

There's a story in your eyes.
I can see the hurt behind your smile.
For every sign I recognize.
Another one escapes me.

Let me know what plagues your mind.
Let me be the one to know you best.
Be the one to hold you up.
When you feel like you're sinking.

Tell me once again.
What's beneath the pain you're feeling.
Don't abandon me.
Or think you can't be saved.

I walk beside you. Wherever you are.
Whatever it takes. No matter how far.
Through all that may come. And all that may go.
I walk beside you. I walk beside you.

Summon up your ghosts for me.
Rest your tired thoughts upon my hands.
Step inside this sacred place.
When all your dreams seem broken.

Resonate inside this temple.
Let me be the one who understands.
Be the one to carry you.
When you can walk no further.

Tell me once again.
What's below the surface bleeding.
If you've lost your way,
I will take you there.

I walk beside you.Wherever you are.
Whatever it takes. No matter how far.
Through all that may come. And all that may go.
I walk beside you. I walk beside you.

Oh, where everything is wrong.
Oh, where hopelessness surrounds you.
Oh, the sun will rise again.
The tide you swim against.
Will carry you back home.
So don't give up.
Don't give in.

I walk beside you. Wherever you are.
Whatever it takes. No matter how far.
Through all that may come. And all that may go.
I walk beside you. I walk beside you.


MP-3 Download Link :  I Walk Beside You.mp3

PANIC ATTACK 

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by John Petrucci ]

All wound up. On the edge. Terrified.

Sleep disturbed. Restless mind. Petrified.

Bouts of fear. Permeate. All I see.

Heightening. Nervousness. Threatens me.

I am paralyzed. So afraid to die.


Caught off guard. Warning signs. Never show.

Tension strikes. Choking me. Worries grow.

Why do I feel so numb.
Is it something to do with where I come from.
Should this be fight or flight.
I don't know why I'm constantly so uptight.

Rapid heartbeat pounding through my chest.
Agitated body in distress.
I feel like I'm in danger.
Daily life is strangled by my stress.

A stifling surge. Shooting through all my veins.
Extreme apprehension. Suddenly I'm insane.

Lost all hope for redemption.
A grave situation desperate at best.

Why do I feel so numb.
Is it something to do with where I come from.
Should this be fight or flight.
I don't know why I'm constantly reeling.

Helpless hysteria. A false sense of urgency.
Trapped in my phobia. Possessed by anxiety.

Run. Try to hide.
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium.

Helpless hysteria. A false sense of urgency.
Trapped in my phobia. Possessed by anxiety.

Run. Try to hide.
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium


MP-3 Download Link :  Panic Attack.mp3

NEVER ENOUGH 

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by Mike Portnoy ]

Cut myself open wide. Reach inside.
Help yourself. To all I have.
To give and then. You help yourself again.
And then complain. That You didn't like the way.
I put the knife in wrong. You didn't like the way.
My blood spilled on your brand new floor.

What would you say. If I walked away.
Would you appreciate. But then it'd be too late.
Because I can only take so much of your ungrateful ways.
Everything is never enough.

Sacrifice my life. Neglect my kids and wife.
All for you to be happy. All those sleepless nights.
And countless fights. To give you more.
And then you say how dare that. I didn't write you back.
I must be too good for you. I only care about myself.

What would you say. If I walked away.
Would you appreciate. But then it'd be too late.
Because I can only take so much of your ungrateful ways.
Everything is never enough.

What would you say. If I walked away.

Would you appreciate. But then it'd be too late.
Because I can only take so much of your ungrateful ways.
Everything is never enough.

MP-3 Download Link :  Never Enough.mp3

SACRIFICED SON 

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by James LaBrie ]

Walls are closing. Anxiously.
Channel surfing. Frantically.

Burning City. Smoke and fire.
Planes we're certain. Faith inspired.

No clues. A complete surprise.
Who'll be. Coming home tonight.

Heads all turning. Towards the sky.
Towers crumble. Heroes die.

Who would wish this. On our people.
And proclaim. That His will be done.
Scriptures they heed have misled them.
All praise their Sacrificed Sons.
All praise their Sacrificed Sons.

Teach them. What to think and feel.
Your ways. So enlightening.

Words they preach. I can't relate.
If God's true Love. Are acts of Hate.

Who would wish this. On our people.
And proclaim. That His will be done.
Scriptures they heed have misled them.
All praise their Sacrificed Sons.
All praise their Sacrificed Sons.

God on High. Our mistakes.
Will mankind be extinct?.
There's no time to waste.
Who serves the truth.
For Heavens' sake.

MP-3 Download Link :  Sacrificed Son.mp3

OCTAVARIUM

[ Music by Dream Theater, Lyric by John Petrucci ]

I never wanted to become someone like him so secure.
Content to live each day just like the last.
I was sure I knew that. This was not for me.
And I wanted so much more.
Far beyond what I could see.
So I swore that I'd.
Never be someone like him.

So many years have passed. Since I proclaimed.
My independence. My mission. My aim.
And my vision. So secure.
Content to live each day like it's my last.
It's wonderful to know. That I could be.
Something more than what I dreamed.
Far beyond what I could see.
Still I swear that I'm. Missing out this time.

As far as I could tell. There's nothing more I need.
But still I ask myself. Could this be everything.
Then all I swore. That I would never be was now.
So suddenly. The only thing. I wanted.
To become. To be someone just like him.


A Doctor sitting next to me.
He asks me how I feel.
Not sure I understand his questioning.
He says I've been away a while.
But thinks he has cured me.
From a state of catatonic sleep.

For 30 years. Where have I been.
Eyes open. But not getting through to me.

Medicate me. Infiltrate me.
Side effects appear. As my conscience slips away.

Medicate me. Science failing.
Conscience fading fast. Can't you stop what's happening.

A higher dosage he prescribes. But there's no guarantee.
I feel it starting to take over me.
I tell him not to be ashamed. There's no one who's to blame.
A second shot. A brief awakening.

I feel the relapse. Can't break free.
Eyes open. But not getting through to me.

Medicate me. Infiltrate me.
Side effects appear. As my conscience slips away.
Medicate me. Science failing.
Conscience fading fast.Can't you stop what's happening.

Sailing on the seven seize the day tripper diem's ready.
Jack the ripper Owens Wilson Phillips and my supper's ready.
Lucy in the sky with diamond Dave's not here I come to save the.
Day for nightmare cinema show me the way to get back home again.

Running forward. Falling back. Spinning round and round.
Looking outward. Reaching in. Scream without a sound.

Leaning over. Crawling up.Stumbling all around.
Losing my place. Only to find I've come full circle.

Flying off the handle be careful with.
That axe Eugene gene the dance machine.
Messiah light my fire gabba gabba.
Hey hey my my generation's home again.

Running forward. Falling back. Spinning round and round.
Looking outward. Reaching in. Scream without a sound.

Leaning over. Crawling up. Stumbling all around.
Losing my place. Only to find I've come full circle.

Our deadly sins feel his mortal wrath.
Remove all obstacles from our path.

[Second]
Asking questions. Search for clues.
The answer's been right in front of you.

[Third]
Try to break through. Long to connect.
Fall on deaf ears and failed muted breath.

[Fourth]
Loyalty, trust, faith and desire.
Carries love through each darkest fire.

[Fifth]
Tortured Insanity. A smothering hell.
Try to escape but no avail.

[Sixth]
The calls of admirers. Who claim they adore.
Drain all your lifeblood while begging for more.

[Seventh]
Innocent victims of merciless crimes.
Fall prey to some madmen's impulsive designs.

[Octave]
Step after step. We try controlling our fate.
When we finally start living it has become too late.

Trapped inside this Octavarium.
Trapped inside this Octavarium.
Trapped inside this Octavarium.
Trapped inside this Octavarium.


We move in circles. Balanced all the while.
On a gleaming razor's edge.

A perfect sphere. Colliding with our fate.
This story ends where it began.


MP-3 Download Link :  Octavarium.mp3