Real World
Dream Theater and Queensryche Lyrics
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Words we spoke, forgotten at the time
Now replay in my mind
What went wrong, what was right
Looking back, I never was there for you
You didn't say, but I know it's true
I can't find the real world alone
I hear your voice inside, questioning
Where have you gone
Can't you remember feeling so alone
You always had the answer that I could not see
I can't find the real world
I can't find the real world
I can't find the real world alone
I can't find the real world
I can't find the real world
I can't find the real world alone
The lyrics of Dream Theater and Queensryche's song Real World delve into the themes of regret, reflection, and the pursuit of truth. The singer of the song is haunted by memories of a past relationship that ended badly, as they contemplate what went wrong and what they could have done differently. The words they spoke in the past have come back to haunt them, and they realize that they were never there for their partner when they needed them the most.
The singer of the song is struggling to come to terms with their mistakes and the fact that they can't find their way back to reality alone. Even when they think they have won, they are still plagued by self-doubt, and the voice of their former partner reminds them of their past failures. Despite their best efforts, the singer can't seem to escape their past and move on.
Real World is a haunting and introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of regret and self-doubt. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, and the music is equally haunting and evocative.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange, the view from here
It's strange to look back at our past from the present.
Words we spoke, forgotten at the time
We said things but didn't take them seriously enough.
Now replay in my mind
Those forgotten words are now replaying in my mind.
What went wrong, what was right
I'm questioning everything that happened between us.
Looking back, I never was there for you
I see now that I wasn't there for you when you needed me.
You didn't say, but I know it's true
You never told me, but I can sense that you felt neglected by me.
I can't find the real world alone
I feel lost and disconnected from reality when I'm by myself.
Every time I think I've won
Whenever I feel like I made progress, something reminds me of my past mistakes.
I hear your voice inside, questioning
I imagine your voice, questioning my intentions and actions.
Where have you gone
I feel like I lost touch with you and your perspective.
Can't you remember feeling so alone
I wonder if you ever felt as alone and lost as I do now.
You always had the answer that I could not see
I realize now that you had insight and wisdom that I was blind to.
I can't find the real world
I'm struggling to find my place in the world and my purpose in life.
I can't find the real world
I'm lost and disconnected from reality.
I can't find the real world alone
I can't do it alone; I need help and support to find my way back to reality.
I can't find the real world
I'm struggling to find my place in the world and my purpose in life.
I can't find the real world
I'm lost and disconnected from reality.
I can't find the real world alone
I can't do it alone; I need help and support to find my way back to reality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAMEN, QUEENSRYCHE
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Mark Tarr
The drum duel with Portnoy and Rockenfield was cool, but the vocal duel was won by Geoff Tate after the first note. This is from a big Dream Theater fan as well.
Heather Wright
Scott Rockenfield drum off with Mike Portnoy, freaking EPIC! Shame THAT will never happen again, sigh...
Francisco Bañados
There was clash of egos between Tate and Portnoy. Too bad, the rest got along.
TheDarkEternalKnight
@Francisco Bañados there was some clash between Petrucci and Stone. The right tour at the wrong time...
Diego Mazzaron
@TheDarkEternalKnight Why you say that?
TheDarkEternalKnight
@Diego Mazzaron because that really happened. Stone tried to teach Petrucci how to play, and John even wrote a song about that, it's called As I Am
Joe Bonez
Mike Stone is a seriously underrated guitarist
Nonspecific Handle
Oh my God, my heart is pounding, that is amazing!! Thank you for posting this!! One of my fave Queensryche songs, done so beautifully!!
LEO1WOLF
Great to see 2 heavy-hitters of their genre, love BOTH bands actually!
Cars and Health Todd Rosenzweig
This is WHY I bought the Last Action Hero CD when it came out... amazingly LARGE SOUNDING TUNE