These Walls
Dream Theater (Live at Luna Park 2013) Lyrics
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To find the words to say
My thoughts are standing still
Captive inside of me
All emotions start to hide
And nothing's getting trough
Fading
I'm losing
All my instincts
Falling into darkness
Tear down these walls for me
Stop me from going under
You are the only one who knows
I'm holding back
It's not too late for me
To keep from sinking further
I'm trying to find my way out
Tear down these walls for me now
So much uncertainty
I don't like this feeling
I'm sinking like a stone
Each time I try to speak
There's a voice I'm hearing
And it changes everything
Watch me
Crawl from
The wreckage
Of my silence
Conversation
Failing
Tear down these walls for me
Stop me from going under
You are the only one who knows
I'm holding back
It's not too late for me
To keep from sinking further
I'm trying to find my way out
Tear down these walls
Every time you choose to turn away
Is it worth the price you pay
Is there someone who will wait for you
One more time
One more time
Watch me
Fading
I'm losing
All my instincts
Falling into darkness
Tear down these walls for me
Stop me from going under
You are the only one who knows
I'm holding back
It's not too late for me
To keep from sinking further
I'm trying to find my way out
Tear down these walls for me now
Tear down these walls for me
It's not too late for me
Tear down these walls for me
The song "These Walls" by Dream Theater is a powerful plea for help from someone who feels trapped and helpless. The singer's emotions are "captive inside" and they are "losing all [their] instincts," leaving them "falling into darkness." The repeated refrain of "tear down these walls for me" reveals the singer's desperation for someone to intervene and save them from their internal struggles.
The second verse highlights the frustration and sense of isolation the singer feels as they try to express themselves but are met with silence and apathy. They plead with the listener to "stop me from going under" and to not "turn away" from their struggle because "one more time" could make all the difference.
Overall, "These Walls" is a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection and the power of reaching out for help in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
This is so hard for me
Expressing difficulty in finding the right words
To find the words to say
Struggling to articulate one's thoughts
My thoughts are standing still
Feeling mentally stuck and unable to progress
Captive inside of me
Feeling trapped or confined by one's emotions
All emotions start to hide
One's feelings become repressed and concealed
And nothing's getting through
Being unable to communicate effectively
Watch me Fading
Feeling oneself gradually being overcome by internal turmoil
I'm losing All my instincts
One's natural reactions and intuition are becoming dulled or compromised
Falling into darkness
Experiencing a sense of negativity or despair
Tear down these walls for me
Asking for help in breaking through emotional barriers
Stop me from going under
Prevent oneself from completely succumbing to negative thoughts and feelings
You are the only one who knows I'm holding back
Revealing that there are things that are not being shared with others
It's not too late for me To keep from sinking further
Feeling that there is still a chance to turn things around
I'm trying to find my way out
Making an effort to overcome internal struggles
So much uncertainty
Feeling unsure and anxious
I don't like this feeling
Experiencing discomfort and dissatisfaction
I'm sinking like a stone
Feeling oneself becoming overwhelmed and helpless
Each time I try to speak
Encountering difficulty in expressing oneself
There's a voice I'm hearing
Being influenced by one's inner thoughts and doubts
And it changes everything
Alteration of one's perspective due to internal struggles
Watch me Crawl from The wreckage Of my silence
Making an effort to emerge from one's state of introversion and lack of communication
Conversation Failing
Encountering difficulties in effectively communicating with others
Every time you choose to turn away
Acknowledging the impact of others' actions or inactions
Is it worth the price you pay
Questioning the value of sacrificing communication and connection in relationships
Is there someone who will wait for you One more time One more time
Wondering if there are people who will give second chances or be patient for another opportunity
Tear down these walls for me now
Urgently requesting assistance to break through internal barriers
Tear down these walls for me
Repeating the request for help
It's not too late for me
Still hopeful for progress and change
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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