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)
Get a Life
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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The cheap way you handle things, the slander that you spread.
Making misery is the way you spend your time.
I think it's safe to say when it comes to truth you're blind
Whatever happened is over now for you.
With you there's nothing, that you wouldn't do.
Nothing you wouldn't do.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life, gotta get a life.
This is my life
The faces that you show have everyone concerned.
But if they turn their backs to you, trust in you,
They'll learn.
Whatever happened is over now for you.
With you there's nothing, that you wouldn't do.
Nothing you wouldn't do.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life, gotta get a life.
This is my life
Whatever happened is over now for you.
With you there's nothing, that you wouldn't do.
Nothing you wouldn't do.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life, gotta get a life.
This is my life
The lyrics of Queensrÿche's 'Get a Life' are dealing with a person who is spreading negativity, making others' lives miserable, and being dishonest. The singer is trying to reach out to this person, asking them to stop indulging in slander and start valuing their life. The lines, "I've been wondering what's eating at your head? The cheap way you handle things, the slander that you spread. Making misery is the way you spend your time. I think it's safe to say when it comes to truth you're blind" depict the singer's thoughts about the person's way of life. The singer is puzzled about their mindset, and the person's habit of spreading negativity is causing harm to others.
The chorus "Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life" portrays the singer's stand, urging the person to turn their life around. This is a plea for the person to start living a life free of negativity and slander. When the singer says, "This is my life," it means that they are taking control of their own life, and nobody can stop them from living their life in a positive way.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Get a Life' are thought-provoking, asking the person to stop indulging in negativity and move towards a positive way of life. It's a reminder that we are all in control of our lives, and we should strive to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been wondering what's eating at your head?
I'm curious about what's bothering you and causing you to behave this way.
The cheap way you handle things, the slander that you spread.
You're not handling things properly, and you're spreading lies about others.
Making misery is the way you spend your time.
You seem to be happiest when you're causing trouble for others.
I think it's safe to say when it comes to truth you're blind.
You have a hard time dealing with reality and accepting the truth.
Whatever happened is over now for you.
Whatever caused you to act this way is in the past now.
With you there's nothing, that you wouldn't do.
You're willing to do anything, no matter how bad or unethical it is.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life.
It's time for you to start living your life in a better way.
Now it's time to get a life, you gotta get a life, gotta get a life.
You really, really need to start living your life in a better way.
This is my life
I'm not going to let you continue to make my life miserable, and it's time for you to move on.
The faces that you show have everyone concerned.
People are worried about your behavior and the way you're treating others.
But if they turn their backs to you, trust in you, they'll learn.
If people ignore you and don't trust you, they'll eventually realize that your behavior is not acceptable.
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