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)
Dare
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Line up, let's take it to the stream
When you put it one slows me down
Give up, they're about to put you throw it round
Can we stick it anymore?
I won't mistake it anymore
If it's taking high on context
I'll put you down and take you out
What do you got? What do you got to show?
Look me in the eye, that's how I know
[Chorus]
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't (dare hurt me)
Confusions maybe hurt yourself
Positively guaranteed
There's no one there when you bleed
Scrape away our memories left
Got against, y'all avenged early
Not a chance
All this time that I've let you slide
I'm just waitin' for the day
I've got nothing but time
(dare)
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't (dare cross me)
I don't mind about but I cross yourself
Uh, you just bout to get hurt
Yea, you just bout to get hurt
Gotta get yo head steady
Gotta get yo head
Gotta get yo head steady
Gotta get, Gotta get yo head steady
To live in fear with every breath
I hope it's worth it
I hope it's worth a flatch
You think you're different but you're the same
Don't stay around with your frozen hells
When you lie for someone has to be
[Chorus: x2]
Hurt yourself
Hurt yourself
You wouldn't dare
The song “Dare” by Queensrÿche is a frenzied and intense track that's a perfect showcase for the band's metal prowess. On the surface, the song seems to be about a confrontation between two people, with lyrics such as “What do you got to show?” and “I'm just waitin' for the day...You wouldn't dare.” The song speaks about the theme of daring and challenging someone, "daring" them to hurt you or challenge you, and emphasizing the fearlessness of the singer.
The song presents a powerful and unsettling message to its audience by pointing out that taking risks and pushing limits is an important aspect of individuality. The recurring line “You wouldn't dare” serves as both a taunt and a rallying cry for the listener to take chances and be bold in their own lives. It sends a message that there is no point in living life afraid and playing it safe. It is better to live boldly and take risks rather than living a life full of fear and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that I got something real
You claim that I possess genuine value
Line up, let's take it to the stream
Get in a row and let's go to the center of the action
When you put it one slows me down
When you add your input, it hampers my progress
Give up, they're about to put you throw it round
Quit, because they're about to defeat you
Can we stick it anymore?
Can we handle this anymore?
I won't mistake it anymore
I won't misinterpret it anymore
Slow dance around, no extent
Move slowly around with no clear purpose
If it's taking high on context
If the situation is getting too intense
I'll put you down and take you out
I'll knock you down and defeat you
What do you got? What do you got to show?
What do you have? What evidence do you have?
Look me in the eye, that's how I know
Stare into my eyes, that's how I can detect the truth or falsehood
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't risk it
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't be brave enough
You wouldn't (dare hurt me)
You wouldn't dare to cause harm to me
Confusions maybe hurt yourself
You might get confused and hurt yourself
Positively guaranteed
I'm absolutely sure
There's no one there when you bleed
No one is interested in your suffering
Scrape away our memories left
Erase all remaining memories
Got against, y'all avenged early
Oppose you and seek revenge instantly
Not a chance
No possibility
All this time that I've let you slide
All this time I allowed you to avoid confrontation
I'm just waitin' for the day
I'm just anticipating the day
I've got nothing but time
I only have plenty of time
(dare)
Risk it
You wouldn't (dare)
You wouldn't risk it
You wouldn't (dare cross me)
You wouldn't risk opposing me
I don't mind about but I cross yourself
I don't care what you do, but brace yourself
Uh, you just bout to get hurt
Uh, you're about to get hurt
Yea, you just bout to get hurt
Yes, you're about to get hurt
Gotta get yo head steady
You need to steady your head
Gotta get yo head
You need to focus your mind
Gotta get yo head steady
You need to calm down and be mindful
Gotta get, Gotta get yo head steady
You absolutely need to calm down and focus right now
To live in fear with every breath
To exist in terror with each exhalation
I hope it's worth it
I hope it's justified
I hope it's worth a flatch
I hope it's worth the price
You think you're different but you're the same
You believe you're special, but you're not
Don't stay around with your frozen hells
Don't linger in your icy misery
When you lie for someone has to be
When you deceive, someone has to pay
You wouldn't dare
You wouldn't risk it
Hurt yourself
Cause yourself harm
Hurt yourself
Injure yourself
You wouldn't dare
You wouldn't risk it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEOFF TATE, JASON C. SLATER
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