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)
One and Only
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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February and a special number
I just had to know, is this feeling real?
I picked up the phone
I was one step closer to the danger zone
I knew she'd steal my heart away
But I know I couldn't live without her love
Live without her love
Her smile stayed on my mind
I never thought I'd ever meet
A woman of her kind
Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
And I'm not walking out
Gonna give my heart away
And hope that she will always stay
Call for me, run to me
Whenever you are lonely
Call for me, run to me my lady love
Won't you come and show me that precious smile
And maybe stay for a little while
Close the door, toss the key
Say you will always be my one and only
Looking back it seems to me
The message in her eyes
Left a lasting spell on me
A feeling I can't hide
Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
And I'm not walking out
Gonna give my heart away
And hope she will always stay
Call for me, run to me
Whenever you are lonely
Call for me, run to me my lady love
Won't you come and show me that precious smile
And maybe stay for a little while
Treat me to your sense of taste and style
And together we can walk the miles
Close the door, toss the key
Say that you will always be my one and only
The song "One and Only" by Queensryche is a romantic ballad about falling in love with someone and wanting to be with them always. The lyrics describe a man who is captivated by a woman he meets in 1986. He is hesitant to pursue her at first, but he knows he cannot live without her love. The first time she smiles at him, he is smitten and can't stop thinking about her. He is willing to give his heart away to her and hopes she will always stay.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the man's desire for the woman to call or run to him whenever she is lonely. He wants her to know that she can always count on him to be there for her. He also asks her to show him her "precious smile" and stay with him for a little while. The lyrics suggest that the man and the woman have a deep connection, and he sees her as his one and only love.
Overall, "One and Only" is a heartfelt expression of love and commitment. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and devotion, and the melody and instrumentation add to the romantic atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in eighty six
In the year 1986, which holds significant importance in the singer's life
February and a special number
An allusion to the song title 'One and Only', emphasizing the significance of the number one
I just had to know, is this feeling real?
The singer wonders if the emotions he is feeling are genuine
I picked up the phone
He takes action to resolve his curiosity
I was one step closer to the danger zone
He recognizes that getting emotionally involved could be risky
I knew she'd steal my heart away
He acknowledges that this woman has captivated his heart
But I know I couldn't live without her love
Despite the danger and risk, he is willing to give in to his feelings to be with her
The first time she looked at me
An important moment when they first met
Her smile stayed on my mind
He is deeply affected by her expression of joy and happiness
I never thought I'd ever meet
He did not expect to encounter someone so special
A woman of her kind
Emphasizing the unique qualities of this woman
Now I'm lost in a lover's daze
He is completely consumed by his love for her
And I'm not walking out
He is committed and not willing to leave
Gonna give my heart away
He is willing to trust and be vulnerable with her
And hope that she will always stay
He desires for their love to be a lasting one
Call for me, run to me
He wants her to know she can always count on him
Whenever you are lonely
He offers her comfort and support in times of need
Won't you come and show me that precious smile
He cherishes her smile and wants to see it again
And maybe stay for a little while
He hopes she will stay with him for longer periods of time
Close the door, toss the key
He wants to be alone with her and keep their love private
Say you will always be my one and only
He wants her to commit to their relationship and be his only love
Looking back it seems to me
Reflecting on past events and how they have shaped his present feelings
The message in her eyes
He recognized something special in her gaze
Left a lasting spell on me
He was enchanted and now unable to forget her
A feeling I can't hide
His love for her is genuine and not something he can keep concealed
Treat me to your sense of taste and style
He is interested in getting to know her and her unique qualities
And together we can walk the miles
He wants to create a life together with her, no matter what challenges they may face
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DEGARMO, MICHAEL WILTON
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