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)
Chasing Blue Sky
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Taking rides...to somewhere
Let's lose our minds, no hurry
I'm the wakeful night, with dreams...or something
Chasing blue sky,
We're chasing blue sky
Mesmerized by the waves of your smile
I wish that I could say something
But you're the rose colored glass I see through
I'll see you through
Chasing blue sky, We're chasing blue sky
Chasing blue sky, We're chasing blue sky
Chasing blue sky, We're chasing blue sky
Chasing blue sky, We're chasing blue sky
In "Chasing Blue Sky," Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate sings about the desire to escape from the troubles of daily life and find solace in the unknown, represented by the metaphorical "blue sky." The song opens with the urgent "shakin' time" that the singer's companion is experiencing, and their shared desire to take risks and "lose our minds." Throughout the song, Tate expresses a longing for connection with the object of his affection, represented by the image of being "mesmerized by the waves of your smile."
Despite these romantic sentiments, there's an underlying feeling of uncertainty and futility in the search for this blue sky. The line "I wish that I could say something / But you're the rose-colored glass I see through" suggests a certain distance between the two characters, even as they share this quest. And the repetition of the chorus, "Chasing blue sky," emphasizes the idea that this journey is ongoing and perhaps ultimately unattainable. It's a beautiful, haunting song that captures the thirst for adventure and meaning that underlies so much of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Shakin' time, she needs
She is in a state of unrest and requires something to change
Taking rides...to somewhere
She is seeking adventure and the unknown
Let's lose our minds, no hurry
Let's not worry about anything and enjoy the moment
I'm the wakeful night, with dreams...or something
I am restless and have aspirations, but they are not clear
Chasing blue sky, We're chasing blue sky
We're pursuing a dream or a goal that seems unattainable
Taking time from all this worry
We're taking a break from our troubles
Mesmerized by the waves of your smile
I am captivated by your happiness and positivity
I wish that I could say something
I want to express my feelings, but I am unable to
But you're the rose-colored glass I see through
You bring a wonderful perspective to my life
I'll see you through
I will be there for you no matter what
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