is also a direct reference to the female soldier who was pictured with a cigarette dangling from her mouth and accused of torturing terror suspect prisoners. The artist takes a sort of "poetic license" here and incorporates these real life events into the song,which is part of a long and very relevant story about terror,politics,religion and yes,space aliens that might have created us all long ago. Check out the entire Trilogy by "DOMINICI" and be sure to read the lyrics. It is truly fascinating and might just have more than a little insight into the real facts of the "Story of Man" !
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School Of Pain
Dominici Lyrics
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Justice and liberty
To take me unconvicted
And wrongly punish me
To strip me of my clothing
And throw me in this hole
A school of pain, imprisoned
My brothers tried to free me
Their efforts cost their lives
They leave behind a legacy
And several mourning wives
Am I to blame am I insane
What education can be gained
In this school of pain
These men you say were with me
We're strangers one and all
Our time together in captivity
Unites us to one call
So once again the cure
Is worse than the disease
You wont know my intentions
Till after my release
Are they insane, are they to blame
For the education I have gained
In this school of pain
That witch with the dog
And the cigarette hasn't caught me yet
They threw that holy book
In the toilet bowl, wretched souls
So once again the cure
Is worse than the disease
You wont know my intentions
Till after my release
I've learned the game
At the school of pain
At the school of pain
At the school, the school of pain
I've learned the game
At the school, the school of pain
The lyrics of "School of Pain" by Dominici narrate the experience of someone who has been imprisoned and wrongly punished. The singer highlights the flawed justice system that strips them of their freedom and humanity. The singer's isolation in the hole, which they call the "school of pain," symbolizes the inhumane treatment they received. They were left with no possessions, no company, and no sense of self, except for their soul. The singer's brothers had an unsuccessful attempt to rescue them, resulting in their death, and a legacy of sorrow. Throughout the song, the singer questions whether they are insane or if their incarceration is meant to educate them.
The singer grieves for the lost freedom and questions the price of education in this kind of institution. Additionally, the lyrics reveal how fellow prisoners, who were strangers before, have now united as one. They all bear the scars of the "school of pain" and carry the burden of its haunting memories. The singer also mentions the cruel treatment by the guards, who toss the holy book into a toilet, further emphasizing the inhumane treatment in the prison.
Overall, "School of Pain" is a powerful song that highlights the flaws in the justice system and the inhumane treatment in prisons. It also demonstrates how the experience of incarceration can unite strangers and create a sense of community.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this what they call freedom
Questioning the nature of what we consider 'freedom'
Justice and liberty
Wondering if these values are truly upheld in our society
To take me unconvicted
Being punished without being convicted of a crime
And wrongly punish me
Being punished for something you didn't do
To strip me of my clothing
Being stripped of your identity and dignity
And throw me in this hole
Being thrown into a place of suffering and imprisonment
A school of pain, imprisoned
Seeing imprisonment as a harsh and punishing 'school'
With nothing but my soul
Being stripped of everything, except for what's inside of you
My brothers tried to free me
Having people closest to you try to save you from your situation
Their efforts cost their lives
Losing people in the process of trying to help you
They leave behind a legacy
The good deeds a person does outlive them
And several mourning wives
Leaving loved ones behind to grieve their loss
Am I to blame am I insane
Questioning one's own culpability and sanity
What education can be gained
Questioning the kind of knowledge one can acquire in such a situation
In this school of pain
Referring to one's current situation as a place of great suffering and hardship
These men you say were with me
Questioning the intentions and identity of the people around you
We're strangers one and all
Not knowing who to trust or where to turn
Our time together in captivity
Being united through shared suffering
Unites us to one call
Bringing people together to fight for a common goal
So once again the cure
The solution to one problem becomes the cause of another
Is worse than the disease
The solution to one problem is even more harmful than the original problem
You wont know my intentions
Keeping one's true intentions hidden
Till after my release
Only revealing one's true intentions after being freed from captivity
That witch with the dog
A cruel figure who seems unrelenting in their punishment
And the cigarette hasn't caught me yet
A small victory in a place of great hardship
They threw that holy book
A symbol of hope and comfort being taken away
In the toilet bowl, wretched souls
A profane and humiliating act against those in captivity
I've learned the game
Gaining knowledge and insight from one's experiences
At the school of pain
Referring again to one's current situation as a place of great suffering and hardship
At the school, the school of pain
Reiterating the phrase to emphasize the severity of the situation
I've learned the game
Repeating the line to emphasize that one has indeed learned from their experience
Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@D3N1553
Good to be able to hear that voice again
@Eccentrics
Rest in peace Charlie
@blksabbath65
great tune
@DaGhost520
Only 3000 views?!?! My god....TOO underrated
@CharlieDominiciTheSinger
lol thanks for that opinion although if the mainstream music audience paid more attention to this music I would begin to worry. heh! \m/
@jackasssss999
Best Vocals 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻🎶
@simplebutnotsolongname6642
@@CharlieDominiciTheSinger Hey, is there any considerations for making these albums available again on physical media? I would really like to own these somehow on CD, (or Vinyl if I may be so bold); that and I can’t seem to find Part 2 digitally on iTunes. Is that up to you or Inside Out Music?
Plus, are you cool now with opening up the comment sections on the Dream Theater rehearsal video?
@alombardo8194
This is killer... Im a DT fan... But this is better than anything in the past 10 years.. Not really a James Labrie fan.. He always sounds flat to me ... IMHO