Dream Theater's "Prophets of War" Lyrics..

[noahmijo]

Dream Theater's new album just came out today. They've been my favorite band since 1989, and oddly enough they've strayed far from writing songs about political or social issues the only exceptions being the few moments where they write songs that have messages that everyone can agree on (Suicide is bad "Live Another Day" child abuse is wrong "Peruvian Skies) but this one just came outta nowhere to me...basically if and when they would write the rare song that was based on current events or social issues it would be one that everyone could gather around on, but lately they're not doing too much to hide their personal views on hot button issues..

If you haven't ever heard of Dream Theater and you're a fan of "schooled" musicians and progressive rock acts such as Rush, Yes, or King Crimson you owe it to yourself to check these guys out.

I know there are at least a few DT heads on this board so show the love boys and girls!! :)




Music: Dream Theater Lyrics: James Labrie

It burns deep down inside of me
We have ourselves to blame
Not questioning, accepted as the truth

Debate this fight it's just cause
The facts do not supports theirs
To liberate a people
And rid them of tyrant rule

Is it time to make a change
Are we closer than before
Can we help them break away
Are we profiting from war
It's time to make a change

Intrigued
Got your attention - Deceived
Since the inception - Our brave
Fight for what reason

Compelled
Can we clean up this mess
The loss of loved ones
A perverse request
They continue the same rhetoric
These derelicts that profit
Win or lose

Is it time to make a change
Are we closer than before
Can we help them break away
Are we profiting from war
It's time to make a change

Time for change
Fight the fear
Find the truth
Time for change

The only thing
That I believe
Will help us see this through is faith
Pray they will forgive
Forgive our arrogance
So we can make it right
Right what they have wronged

See you sweat
Unexpected, controversial
Get used to it
Things are gonna get personal
Your sympathy
A pitiful display you stutter
Your empathy
Means nothing if there is no honor
Responsible
Of this you are incapable
We implicate
Incriminate - Exacerbate - Too much at stake

Our Fathers, Mothers
Sisters, Brothers
Sons and Daughters
Forced
Perpetuating their ideals
A mindless act
To stay the course

Is it time to make a change
Are we closer than before
Can we help them break away
Are we profiting from war

Is it time to make a change
Are we closer than before
Can we help them break away
Are we profiting from war
Is it time to make a change
A change from what it's been
Can we help them break away
Is our patience wearing thin
It's time to make a change

Time for change
Fight the fear
Find the truth
Time for change

[undergroundpanther]

1. Had no clue

Dream Theater came out with a New CD!!!.Thanks for the heads up. I will be in town tomorrow I think I might pick a copy up!
I love the Dream..Missed them for awhile.Kinda got out of the loop.
I am glad like when Alan Parsons came out with a valid path.

[GeneCosta]

2. I'm picking up the CD later this week

I'm fortunate enough to have bought tickets for their August show.

Wonderful lyrics!