Over the course of various lineup changes, Petrucci and Myung have been the only two constant members, and Portnoy remained with the band until 2010, when he left to pursue other musical endeavors and he has since been replaced by Mangini. After a brief stint with Chris Collins, followed by Charlie Dominici (who was dismissed from Dream Theater not long after the release of their first album), LaBrie was hired as the band's singer in 1991. Dream Theater's first keyboardist, Kevin Moore, left the band after three albums and was replaced by Derek Sherinian in 1995 after a period of touring. After just one album with Sherinian, they replaced him with current keyboardist Jordan Rudess in 1999.
To date, Dream Theater has released fifteen studio albums. The band's highest-selling release is their second album Images and Words (1992), which reached No. 61 on the Billboard 200 chart. Both the albums Awake (1994) and Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002) also entered the charts at No. 32 and No. 46, respectively, and received critical acclaim. Their fifth album, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999), was ranked number 95 on the October 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine's list of the greatest 100 guitar albums of all time. It was also ranked as the 15th Greatest Concept Album in March 2003 by Classic Rock Magazine.
As of 2018, Dream Theater has sold over 12 million records worldwide and has received three Grammy Award nominations (including one win in 2022). Along with Queensrÿche and Fates Warning, the band has been referred to as one of the "big three" of the progressive metal genre, responsible for its development and popularization.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Theater
Studio albums
When Dream and Day Unite (1989)
Images and Words (1992)
Awake (1994)
Falling into Infinity (1997)
Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999)
Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002)
Train of Thought (2003)
Octavarium (2005)
Systematic Chaos (2007)
Black Clouds & Silver Linings (2009)
A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011)
Dream Theater (2013)
The Astonishing (2016)
Distance over Time (2019)
A View from the Top of the World (2021)
Past
Dream Theater Lyrics
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[with james labrie on vocals on the "antiquities" cd. ]
- 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 watched you die
I have heard every word you said to 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...
So close the door behind him
He wanders slowly to the car
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
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 act on intuition
Sometimes you can use a different point of view
I've found that in such a position
I could always come to you
(sun) I've seen you weep
I have seen you tired and lonely (without you)
But it only takes one heart (one heart)
To lift you up and send you on
Can you understand the life I've shown you
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 said to me
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
I have watched you die
I have heard every word you said to 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)
The lyrics of "Don't Look Past Me" by Dream Theater, convey a message of love, support, and guidance. The song is about being there for someone, even when times are tough. It starts with the singer feeling distant and disconnected, trying to say goodbye to someone, "I'll see you later." However, the lyrics transition into reminiscing about the past, watching someone be born and die, and hearing every word they've said. The singer reassures the listener that they are the brightest star, and they should not look past the singer to the sun. They are there for the long run and they will always be there.
As the song progresses, the singer discusses how a friend warned them about a wave coming and how they are now drowning in the sea. The water is colder, and it seems impossible to swim, but the listener is there to rescue them. The singer then talks about how they can count on the listener for anything, and they've seen this person's lowest of lows. The lyrics end with the singer saying, "Don't ask how come, ask how high," indicating that they will always be there to lift the listener's spirits.
Overall, "Don't Look Past Me" conveys the message of support and being there for someone, even when times are tough. The song seems to be about a personal relationship between two people who have a deep connection, and even though the singer tries to say goodbye, they can't because they love and care for that person deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know, I feel a lot of distance and I 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 said to me. Do not doubt the path I choose for you. Do not overlook my presence while searching for something intangible because I'm here with you.
I feel bad about this. I feel really bad about this. Just, just let me feel bad about this.
Sometimes life brings us to a point where we feel helpless and full of regret. Let me have the time to come to terms with things and share in your sorrow, pain and disappointment.
Sometimes you can act on intuition, Sometimes you can use a different point of view, I've found that in such a position, I could always come to you
There are moments when it's necessary to act on faith and trust your instincts. During such times it helps to have someone to turn to, obtaining another perspective and taking a more objective look at our situation.
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
Once a bond is severed and love falls apart, it may not be clear how to be of service to those in need, but we don't always need a reason to provide comfort to someone in pain. Just empathize with them and help lift their spirits with your kindness during their time of need.
Don't ask how come, ask how high
Instead of asking why something happened or how it came to be, focus on the solution and the action that can be taken to correct it.
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 have always been there for you, guiding you through the ups and downs of life. Never forget where your light comes from or you may miss it.
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Marius Andersen
Nice storytelling, Raz. Metropolis pt.2 was awsome when it came out.
Raz Ben Ari
Thanks Marius! It really was. I remember my first playthrough, it was mesmerizing.
colby phelps
Great work Sir! This is very well done and your narration was enjoyable :)
Raz Ben Ari
Thanks a lot Colby!!
Rtrooper W
The MASTERS!!! Great job on this documentary! A part 2 would be fantastic, hint hint…👍🏻🤟🏻😁
Hungry Guitar Student
Thanks for the history lesson Raz! Hope you guys cover the next 23 years of DT history! My main takeway: screw label oversight.
Ashwin Sivakumar
Change of seasons 23 minute version brought me to Dream Theater in early 2000s, imagine what success they could achieved if they released it as originally planned
Earthling-Z3R0
Always was a huge fan of DT. Thanks for the video!
Shay Lelinger
Great delivery! Keep 'em coming!