Metropolis
Dream Theater Lyrics

The smile of dawn arrived early May
The start of a new day in the month of May, symbolizing fresh beginnings and new opportunities.

She carried a gift from her home
The new day brings with it some gift or blessing, perhaps the chance to start anew or the hope for a better tomorrow.

The night shed a tear to tell her of fear
As the old day passes into the night, there is a sense of sadness or fear that comes with letting go of the past and facing the unknown future.

And of sorrow and pain
The emotions felt by those who experience loss or difficulties, and the realization that these are unavoidable parts of life.

She'll never outgrow
Despite our best efforts to move on and forget, some memories and emotions will always stay with us and continue to shape who we are.

Death is the first dance, eternal
Death is not an end, but the beginning of a new journey, a dance that lasts forever.

There's no more freedom
Once we face the reality of our mortality, we realize that our time is limited and that there are certain things we can never change or escape.

The both of you will be
A sense of inevitability or fate, that two people are bound together by something they cannot control.

Confined to this mind
Our own thoughts, fears, and emotions can become prisons that keep us from fully experiencing and enjoying life.

I was told there's a miracle for each day that I try
Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, there is always something amazing or miraculous waiting for us if we just keep trying and pushing forward.

I was told there's a new love
For every loss or sorrow we experience, there is the potential for something new and wonderful to come into our lives, whether it be a new person or a new opportunity.

That's born for each one that has died
The idea that life and death are cyclical, and that new beginnings can arise from endings and loss.

I was told there'd be no one to
Despite our best efforts to connect with others, there will always be times when we feel alone and afraid, and no one can fully ease our pain.

Call on when I feel alone and afraid
The emotional struggles and burdens we carry, and the sense of isolation and vulnerability that come with them.

I was told if you dream of the next world
The possibility of an afterlife or a better, more perfect world beyond our own, and the hope that we can escape our earthly struggles.

You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire
The danger of getting lost or consumed by our own fears and doubts, much like being trapped in a fiery lake from which there is no escape.

As a child, I thought I could
The naivete and innocence of youth, when we believe that we are invincible and can conquer anything.

Live without pain without sorrow
The mistaken belief that we can avoid the hardships and struggles of life, and that happiness is always within our grasp.

As a man I've found it's all caught up with me
The realization that no one can truly escape the struggles and pain of life, and that these experiences help shape who we become.

I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid
The sense of being trapped in one's own fears and nightmares, and the inability to escape or awaken from them.

Somewhere like a scene from a memory
The power of nostalgia and memory to transport us back to a particular time or place, and the sense of longing or melancholy that comes with it.

There's a picture worth a thousand words
The idea that sometimes an image or memory can convey more meaning and emotion than words ever could.

Eluding stares from faces before me
The feeling of being disconnected or isolated from others, and the sense that no one truly understands us or what we are going through.

It hides away and will never be heard of again
The fleeting nature of memories and experiences, and the realization that they can vanish as quickly as they came.

Deceit is the second without end
The destructive power of lies and deception, and the way they can unravel and destroy lives and relationships.

The city's cold blood teaches us to survive
The harsh realities of life in urban environments, and the ways in which we must adapt and persevere to survive.

Just keep your heart in my eyes and we'll stay alive
The power of love and connection to sustain us through even the most challenging circumstances, and the need for emotional support and intimacy.

The third arrives
The sense of anticipation and expectation for some new, transformative experience or moment to come.

Before the leaves have fallen
A sense of urgency or limited time, as if there is something important that must be done before it is too late.

Before we lock the doors
The idea that we must make the most of our time and experiences, rather than shutting ourselves off from the world and opportunities around us.

There must be the third and last dance
The sense that life is a series of experiences, and that there is always one more thing to be seen or done before we reach the end.

This one will last forever
The idea that some experiences are profound enough to be remembered and cherished for a lifetime, and that they can shape who we are in fundamental ways.

Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles
The way that cities and places can seem to take on a life of their own, and the impression that they are somehow watching and waiting for something to happen.

She's taken you to your home
The sense of being at peace or finding one's place in the world, and the idea that home is more than just a physical place.

It can only take a place
The idea that some profound or transformative experiences can only happen when certain conditions are met or certain obstacles overcome.

When the struggle between
The conflict or tension that underlies so much of life, between good and evil, light and dark, and other opposing forces.

Our children has ended
The hope for a future in which succeeding generations can avoid the pain and struggles of the past, and the responsibility we have to shape that future.

Now the miracle and the
The sense that profound or transformative experiences can be miraculous, and the way they can reshape our perspective on life and the world around us.

Sleeper know that the third is love
The transformative power of love, in all its forms, to heal, connect, and uplift us, and the sense that it is the ultimate goal of our journeys through life.

Love is the dance of Eternity
The way that love can seem to transcend time and space, and the impression that it is a vital, inexorable force that binds us all together.