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)
Give It to You
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Don’t you love the way she sing?
Love the way she sing to me
You getting by the dues and the red too
You’ve been living large in my heart
I get… I get back to you
What you gonna do when it all falls apart?
I give it to you but you take it too far
Yea, you hmm
I wanna give it to you
But you’d probably break my heart
When I’m down you look right through me
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes you dead
Yesterday I tried to tell you again
I will spill in your ear, how do you like me so far?
Oh, how do you like me so far?
So far
These strangers strangers liftin high
There’s nothing left, no fire burning here
No no no fire burning here
I give it to you but you take it too far
Nothing burning here
I wanna give it to you
But you’d probably break my heart
When I’m down you look right through me
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
You’re dead, you’re dead
Remember yesterday when I whispered in your ear
And I said - how do you like me so far?
How do you like me so far? So far
How do you like me so far? So far
How do you like me so far? So far
So…
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
You look right through me
You’re dead, you’re dead
Remember yesterday when I whispered in your ear
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes you dead
You’re dead, you’re dead
Remember yesterday when I whispered in your ear
And I said - how do you like me so far?
How do you like me so far? So far
How do you like me so far? So far
How do you like me so far?
The lyrics of Queensrÿche's song Give It to You are about a relationship that is falling apart. The singer expresses love for the person they are with, but also acknowledges that they take things too far and are destructive to the relationship. The lyrics mention the other person's love for attention and how they might break the singer's heart if they received what they wanted. The line "When I'm down you look right through me" suggests that the other person is not supportive and dismisses the singer's feelings, leading them to feel undervalued and disregarded.
The chorus "Don't be surprised when lightning strikes you dead" appears to be a warning to the other person that there will be consequences for their actions. The line "Remember yesterday when I whispered in your ear, how do you like me so far?" can be interpreted as the singer questioning whether the other person truly values them and the relationship they have built together.
Overall, the song deals with themes of love, insecurity, and eventual disillusionment in a relationship. It highlights the challenges that come with trying to balance the desires and needs of both partners in a relationship, and how sometimes those desires can clash and lead to destructive behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
She gonna grave for play, you bring
She is looking for a good time and you are expected to provide it.
Don’t you love the way she sing?
Do you enjoy the way she expresses herself?
Love the way she sing to me
I really appreciate the way she communicates with me.
You getting by the dues and the red too
You are managing to pay your debts and expenses without significant trouble.
You’ve been living large in my heart
You have been a significant part of my emotional life.
I get… I get back to you
I will return to you after some time.
What you gonna do when it all falls apart?
What will you do in a situation where everything breaks down?
Yea, yea
Yes, yes
I give it to you but you take it too far
I offer you something but you abuse it.
Yea, you hmm
Yes, you do that.
I wanna give it to you
I desire to provide you with something.
But you’d probably break my heart
Unfortunately, you are likely to hurt me emotionally.
When I’m down you look right through me
When I am feeling low, you fail to provide emotional support.
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes you dead
Don't act shocked when you face the consequences of your actions.
Yesterday I tried to tell you again
I attempted to communicate with you yesterday as well.
I will spill in your ear, how do you like me so far?
I will confess my feelings or thoughts to you and ask for your opinion.
Oh, how do you like me so far?
I am curious about what you think of me at this point.
These strangers strangers liftin high
These unidentified people are feeling elevated or excited.
There’s nothing left, no fire burning here
There is no passion or energy remaining in this situation.
Nothing burning here
There is no passion or energy remaining in this situation.
Don’t be surprised when lightning strikes
Don't act shocked when you face the consequences of your actions.
You’re dead, you’re dead
You have met your end; your actions have led to your downfall.
Remember yesterday when I whispered in your ear
Recall the time when I spoke softly to you in private.
How do you like me so far?
What is your opinion of me up to this point?
So…
Therefore...
You look right through me
You ignore me or fail to empathize with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN COX, KANDI BURRUSS
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