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members, and Portnoy remained with the band until 2010, when he left to pursue other musical endeavors and he has since been replaced by Mangini.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.
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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)
The Answer Lies Within
Dream Theater Lyrics
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Where do you belong
Don't be afraid
You're 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
Life is short
So learn from your mistakes
And stand behind
The choices that you make
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 gonna be fine now
I know whatever you decide
You're gonna shine
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
The Answer Lies Within by Dream Theater is a song that encourages listeners to be brave and confident in themselves. The opening lines of the song invite the listeners to look around and find their place in the world. It reassures them that they are not alone in their journey to find their path. The song teaches them to be bold and not let a day go by in doubt because the answer to their questions lies within them. The song is about self-discovery, something that we should all be encouraged to do.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "The Answer Lies Within." This line is a reminder that we all have the answers to our questions within. Instead of looking for answers outside, we need to look within ourselves. Don't let the day go by, the song says, instead, face each day with both eyes open wide, try to give, and don't keep it all inside. We all have the future on our side and whatever decisions we make, we will shine.
Overall, The Answer Lies Within is a call to action, a reminder that each of us has the answer we seek within ourselves. We need to trust ourselves, take chances, be confident, and be willing to learn from our mistakes. It's a reminder that we're never alone in our journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Look around
Observe your surroundings and assess where you are.
Where do you belong
Question your place in the world and where you fit in.
Don't be afraid
Do not be scared to confront your feelings and thoughts.
You're not the only one
Realize that others may feel the same way and you are not alone.
Don't let the day go by
Do not waste a single day of your life.
Don't let it end
Do not let your life come to a premature end.
Don't let a day go by, in doubt
Do not spend a single day unsure of yourself.
The Answer Lies Within
The solution to your problems can be found within yourself.
Life is short
Time is valuable and should not be taken for granted.
So learn from your mistakes
Your failures can teach you valuable lessons for the future.
And stand behind
Take responsibility and ownership for the decisions you make.
The choices that you make
The decisions you make can ultimately shape your life.
Face each day
Confront the challenges of each new day head-on.
With both eyes open wide
Be aware of your surroundings and be present in the moment.
And try to give
Make an effort to contribute positively to the world around you.
Don't keep it all inside
Do not let your emotions and thoughts fester, express them healthily.
You've got the future on your side
The possibilities for your future are endless.
You gonna be fine now
You will be okay and things will work out.
I know whatever you decide
Trust that you will make the right choices for yourself.
You're gonna shine
Your future is promising and you will have success.
You're ready to begin
You are prepared to start the next chapter of your life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN MYUNG, JOHN PETRUCCI, JOHN RO MYUNG, JORDAN RUDESS, JORDAN CHARLES RUDESS, KEVIN JAMES LABRIE, KEVIN JAMES LA BRIE, MICHAEL PORTNOY
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