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)
Bridge
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Struggling with the right words to say.
Time can change a thing or two.
Time has changed the lives of me and you,
But you know it could have been different dad.
The word brings back a sweet memory.
I'm sitting on a bluff on a broken tree,
Giving me encouragement, telling me I can,
And you know you're not there.
You say, "Son, let's forget the past,
I want another chance, gonna make it last."
You're begging me for a brand new start,
Trying to mend a bridge that's been blown apart,
But you know you never built it dad.
So I sit here through the night,
And I write myself to sleep,
And time keeps ticking
Time has made you finally realize
Your loneliness and your guilt inside.
You're reaching for something you never had,
Turning around now you're looking back,
And you know I'm not there.
You say, "Son, let's forget the past.
I want another chance, gonna make it last."
You're begging me for a brand new start,
Trying to mend a bridge that's been blown apart,
But you know you never built it dad.
The song “Bridge” by Queensrÿche, tells the story of a father and son who have grown apart and the father is seeking to reconnect with his son. The son is reminiscing about a time when he was with his father, sitting on a bluff on a broken tree, with a distinguished man who was giving him encouragement and urging him on. The son is also consumed with regret and sadness, feeling abandoned by his father.
The song speaks about the impact of time and how it can change things, how things could have been different if the father had been more present in the son's life. The father is now remorseful and asking for a chance to repair their relationship, but the son is hesitant, feeling that the bridge between them was never built by his father.
It's a poignant song about the complexity of relationships between parents and children and how important it is to build bridges of communication and trust while there is still time.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me up on the phone today
Dad, you contacted me today through a phone call.
Struggling with the right words to say.
You were having a hard time finding the correct words to express yourself to me.
Time can change a thing or two.
As time goes by, things and people can change.
Time has changed the lives of me and you,
Both of our lives have been altered by the passage of time.
But you know it could have been different dad.
You are aware that things could have turned out differently between us.
The word brings back a sweet memory.
A particular word has triggered a fond recollection for me.
I'm sitting on a bluff on a broken tree,
I am situated on a high point on a damaged tree.
By my side a distinguished man
A distinguished gentleman is situated beside me.
Giving me encouragement, telling me I can,
He is boosting my confidence and affirming that I have the ability to succeed.
And you know you're not there.
You are not present in that memory with me.
You say, "Son, let's forget the past,
You are proposing that we leave the past behind and start anew.
I want another chance, gonna make it last."
You express your desire for another opportunity to make things work out.
You're begging me for a brand new start,
You are pleading with me to give us a fresh beginning.
Trying to mend a bridge that's been blown apart,
You are attempting to fix a relationship that has been severely damaged.
But you know you never built it dad.
However, you are aware that you never initially constructed that relationship with me.
So I sit here through the night,
I am spending the night in contemplation and reflection.
And I write myself to sleep,
I am writing out my thoughts and feelings to help myself drift off to sleep.
And time keeps ticking
Time continues to pass by.
Time has made you finally realize
The passage of time has caused you to come to a newfound realization.
Your loneliness and your guilt inside.
You are grappling with feelings of loneliness and guilt internally.
You're reaching for something you never had,
You are attempting to attain something that you have never experienced before.
Turning around now you're looking back,
You are reflecting on the past and considering your actions.
And you know I'm not there.
You are aware that I am not present to help you navigate these emotions.
You say, "Son, let's forget the past.
Once again, you suggest leaving the past behind.
I want another chance, gonna make it last."
You reiterate your desire for a fresh opportunity to make things work out.
You're begging me for a brand new start,
You are continuing to plead with me for a new beginning.
Trying to mend a bridge that's been blown apart,
Once again, you are attempting to repair a broken relationship.
But you know you never built it dad.
Ultimately, you acknowledge that you were never the one who built that relationship in the first place.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DEGARMO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CopenhagenCollabo
Guys, back in 1994 when I listened to bridge first time I found the lyrics to put on the thoughts I had since my father left me and my mom but he never called me and now he past away last week.
Thanks for all the music and lyrics you given me it means all to me.
I worked for you back in the 90th when you played in Copenhagen and it still stands to me as the best sound experience ever in KB Hallen
Much love ❤️
Copenhagen support
@CopenhagenCollabo
Guys, back in 1994 when I listened to bridge first time I found the lyrics to put on the thoughts I had since my father left me and my mom but he never called me and now he past away last week.
Thanks for all the music and lyrics you given me it means all to me.
I worked for you back in the 90th when you played in Copenhagen and it still stands to me as the best sound experience ever in KB Hallen
Much love ❤️
Copenhagen support
@sixteezchild
It so reminded of my daughter and her dad! She was 8 when it came out and immediately it was about her dad. Nothing has changed...powerful words!
@Caltops78
One of my favorite underrated Queensryche songs. Brings back a lot of memories hearing this
@endtyme
This whole album has a lot of stripped down to the basic, great songwriting. Not all that pomp & circumstances from the previous records. I love that!
@Caltops78
@ENDTYME - Occult Rock I love singing along to “promised land” and “someone else” and losing my voice. I turn up the volume loud so I don’t have to hear myself.
@endtyme
@Caltops78 I sing in my car when I´m alone and can turn up. Same reason ;-)
@erikastarr4978
its not often you find a song thatll bring a tear to your eye, but this one does, its a deep song. the fact that they broke up breaks me. geoff tates voice is so powerful and degarmos guitar skills were such a great team and band..miss the true queensryche.
@mikedavidson3009
Just saw Mr.Tate in Everett Wa 10/13/23. What a great show Thank You!!!!!!
@mikedavidson3009
I never knew my dad
@NomadinWV1978
It's nice to know I am not the only one whom this song really hits home for...