Queensrÿche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, including over 6 million albums in the United States. They are considered one of the leaders of the progressive metal scene of the mid-to-late 1980s, and often referred to as one of the "Big Three" of the genre, along with Dream Theater and Fates Warning. The band received worldwide acclaim after the release of their 1988 album Operation: Mindcrime, which is often considered one of the greatest heavy metal concept albums of all time. Their follow-up release, Empire, released in 1990, was also very successful and included the hit single "Silent Lucidity". The band has received three Grammy Award nominations for songs from both albums. In 1998, drummer Rockenfield received an individual Grammy nomination.
Also in 1998, guitarist and primary songwriter Chris DeGarmo left the band for personal reasons, returning briefly in 2003 to write and record the Tribe album. Over the years, his replacements have been Kelly Gray, Mike Stone, and Parker Lundgren. Following a highly publicized backstage altercation before a show in São Paulo, Brazil, in April 2012, Tate was fired from the band and replaced with then-Crimson Glory singer Todd La Torre. In response to his dismissal, Tate and his wife Susan (who served as the band's manager from 2005 to 2012) filed a lawsuit in a Washington court, claiming that he was wrongfully terminated. The ruling in the preliminary injunction was that both parties were allowed to use the name Queensrÿche until a court ruling or a settlement decided who would get to use the name. A settlement was reached on April 17, 2014, in which founding members Wilton, Rockenfield and Jackson were awarded the rights to the band trademark, continuing to play with the lineup that additionally includes singer La Torre and guitarist Lundgren.
During the time, both parties could use the name Queensrÿche, Tate created his own lineup featuring former guitarist Gray and musicians from bands including Blue Öyster Cult, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, AC/DC and Quiet Riot. This version of Queensrÿche with Geoff Tate released the album Frequency Unknown on April 23, 2013, while Queensrÿche (with La Torre replacing Tate) released their eponymous album on June 24 and 25, 2013 (European and American release date, respectively). Both bands toured in 2013 and 2014.
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Studio albums
The Warning (1984)
Rage for Order (1986)
Operation: Mindcrime (1988)
Empire (1990)
Promised Land (1994)
Hear in the Now Frontier (1997)
Q2K (1999)
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
Dedicated to Chaos (2011)
Queensrÿche (2013)
Condition Hüman (2015)
The Verdict (2019)
Digital Noise Alliance (2022)
Geoff Tate's Queensrÿche
Frequency Unknown (2013)
Anytime Anywhere
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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and I feel with clarity my vision sway.
Your private access takes me all the way.
(yeah!)
I am amplified by what's inside of you.
I feel your energy is something I can't loose.
I'm a pressure cooker, I'm about to blow.
I love the way that you move me,
It's never enough, I've got to have you,
anytime/anywhere that's all.
My sweet addiction I pray will never end.
Well-trained and suffering my heat for you
depends on love, like the flood,
when I go down.
I love the way that you move me,
It's never enough, I've got to have you,
anytime/anywhere that's all.
Anytime/anywhere
I've got to have you,
I've got to have you.
The lyrics of "Anytime/Anywhere" by Queensryche express intense and passionate feelings of the singer toward their beloved. The opening lines suggest that the singer is constantly evolving and gaining new insights and understanding, and as a result, their love for the person they are addressing is becoming clearer and stronger. The use of the phrase "private access" implies a deep level of intimacy, and the singer seems to be reveling in that connection. The repeated use of "anytime/anywhere" reinforces the idea that the singer's desire and longing for their lover knows no bounds or limitations.
The opening lines set the stage for an explosive and powerful chorus that expresses the singer's all-consuming desire for their lover. The language is almost primal, with phrases like "I am amplified" and "I'm a pressure cooker, I'm about to blow." It's clear that the singer is completely overwhelmed by the intensity of their feelings, and they are almost consumed by their love. The final lines bring a sense of vulnerability and dependence into the mix, as the singer confesses that their "sweet addiction" to their lover is all-encompassing and necessary for their emotional survival.
In summary, "Anytime/Anywhere" is a passionate and intense ballad that explores the complexities of love, desire, and intimacy. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is all-consuming and all-encompassing, where the boundaries between two people are blurred and the desire for one another is overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
My point of view is expanding everyday
I am constantly growing and evolving in my perception and outlook on life.
and I feel with clarity my vision sway.
I have a clear understanding of my thoughts and beliefs, but am open to changing them if necessary.
Your private access takes me all the way.
Being intimate with you allows me to fully let go and experience everything.
I am amplified by what's inside of you.
Your inner qualities and energies bring out the best in me and enhance my own abilities.
I feel your energy is something I can't loose.
Your aura and influence are too powerful and important to let go of.
I'm a pressure cooker, I'm about to blow.
My emotions are building up rapidly and I feel like I'm about to lose control.
I love the way that you move me,
I am captivated and deeply moved by you.
It's never enough, I've got to have you,
My desire for you is insatiable and unquenchable.
anytime/anywhere that's all.
I want to be with you at all times and in all places.
My sweet addiction I pray will never end.
You are like a sweet addiction to me and I hope to never lose the powerful hold you have on me.
Well-trained and suffering my heat for you
I have been well-prepared to endure the intensity of my feelings for you.
depends on love, like the flood,
My dependence on you is like a flood - overwhelming and all-consuming.
when I go down.
When I finally let go and surrender to my feelings for you.
Anytime/anywhere
I want to be with you at all times and in all places.
I've got to have you,
My desire and need for you is all-consuming and intense.
I've got to have you.
I cannot live without you and need you to satisfy my deepest longings.
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