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)
Someone Else
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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I never realized
How deep the flood was around me.
A man whose life was toil
Was like a kettle left to boil,
And the water left scars on me.
I know now who I am.
I recognize the changes.
I feel like I did before the
Magic wore thin and the "baptism
Of stains" began.
They used to say I was
Nowhere, man,
Heading down
Was my destiny.
But yesterday, I swear,
That was someone else not me.
Here I stand at the crossroads edge,
Afraid to reach out for eternity,
One step, when I look down,
I see someone else not me.
Looking back and I see
Someone else.
All my life they said I
Was going down,
But I'm still standing,
Stronger, proud.
And today I know there's
So much more I can be.
From where I stand at the crossroads edge,
There's a path leading out to sea.
And from somewhere
Deep in my mind,
Sirens sing out loud
Songs of doubt
As only they know how.
But one glance back reminds, and I see,
Someone else not me.
I keep looking back
At someone else, me?
The lyrics to Queensrÿche's "Someone Else?" depict a sense of self-discovery and realization after falling from grace. The metaphorical language used throughout the song portrays a man who was once held back by his past, like a kettle left to boil, eventually leading to scars left on him. However, he now recognizes the changes he's undergone and feels like his former self before the stain of life took a toll on him.
The singer of the song acknowledges the doubts sown by his past and fears of reaching out for eternity. He stands at the crossroads edge, hesitant to take a step forward and risk the unknown. Yet, the sirens sing from deep within him, calling him to expand his horizons, explore his potential and not give in to his doubts, while the "glance back reminds" him that he's not the same person he used to be.
Ultimately, the song celebrates the idea of overcoming insurmountable odds and emerging stronger from the adversity. It's a reminder that we are not defined by our past, and we have the power to shape our future.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fell from grace
After experiencing a significant loss, I lost my position of honor and recognition.
I never realized
I lacked awareness of the severity of my situation.
How deep the flood was around me.
The extent of the troubles I was facing was much greater than I initially understood.
A man whose life was toil
I was someone who faced constant hard work and struggle in my life.
Was like a kettle left to boil,
My difficult life caused me to experience intense emotional turmoil and pain.
And the water left scars on me.
The challenges I faced had a lasting impact on me and changed me significantly.
I know now who I am.
After facing difficult challenges, I have come to a better understanding of my true identity.
If only for a while,
Even though my understanding of myself may be temporary.
I recognize the changes.
I am aware of the significant ways in which I have transformed as a result of my experiences.
I feel like I did before the
I have regained a sense of familiarity and comfort in my life.
Magic wore thin and the 'baptism
I had previously experienced a meaningful and transformative experience.
Of stains' began.
But those changes became a burden and caused new troubles for me.
They used to say I was
People had a negative impression of me.
Nowhere, man,
I was hopeless and lost.
Heading down
My life was on a downward spiral.
Was my destiny.
It seemed predetermined that I would continue to face hardship and struggle in my life.
But yesterday, I swear,
I am confident that something changed in my life.
That was someone else not me.
I have significantly transformed and am no longer the person others used to see me as.
Here I stand at the crossroads edge,
I find myself at a critical juncture in my life.
Afraid to reach out for eternity,
I am scared of the unknown consequences of taking a bold step forward in my life.
One step, when I look down,
Taking even a small action may have profound consequences and risks.
I see someone else not me.
I am not the same person I once was, and the person I see before me is new and unfamiliar.
Looking back and I see
Reflecting on my past, I recognize how much I have changed.
Someone else.
The person I used to be is so different from who I am now.
All my life they said I
I have faced criticism and doubt from others for my entire life.
Was going down,
Many believed that my life was headed towards failure and ruin.
But I'm still standing,
Despite the challenges I have faced, I have not given up or been defeated.
Stronger, proud.
In fact, I have become even stronger and more confident in myself.
And today I know there's
I am now aware that there are new opportunities available to me.
So much more I can be.
I have the potential to achieve great things and succeed in my life.
From where I stand at the crossroads edge,
As I consider my options for the future.
There's a path leading out to sea.
I see a new and uncharted path in my life that is open to me.
And from somewhere
Even though I am not sure where it comes from.
Deep in my mind,
I feel a strong intuition or sense of knowing.
Sirens sing out loud
There are many distractions and temptations that could lead me astray.
Songs of doubt
These distractions cause me to question my decisions and abilities.
As only they know how.
These doubts and distractions are especially effective in making me feel uncertain and lost.
But one glance back reminds, and I see,
Despite the challenges and distractions, I recognize that I have come a long way.
Someone else not me.
I am a completely transformed person, and I have the ability to create my own future.
I keep looking back
Even though I have moved past my old life,
At someone else, me?
I cannot help but feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for the person I used to be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN DANIEL TATE, NICK BARKER, TOM DE LUCA
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@tonynuyts2788
This song reminds me of my dad who passed by when I was 16. Both of my parents had to survive world war II in occupied Europe, each in their own way. My mother used to live in a family with 7 kids, mother was widow during the war. A matter of begging and stealing to survive. My parents were 50 and 42 at the day of my birth in 1971, dad had a trauma of WWII, he hardly spoke. Saw him dying unconscient after an operation which his heart could not support no more after a few attacks. He went visiting my mother in the hospital on Christmas day, got a problem and had to stay, passed by the 30th of December. The silent man with the scars and so much unspoken suggestions.
It's like he's still there in your mind, and sometimes you conversate with him, and you dream the answers that he would give. That's the other song: I sit here on the brook of a broken tree, by my side a distinguished man, who's giving me encouragment, telling me I can
This part is like a narrative about my dad
When I fell from grace
I never realized
how deep the flood was around me.
A man whose life was toil
was like a kettle left to boil,
and the water left scars on me.
@craigpaulson3503
There is no song that's more hauntingly beautiful than this. If it doesn't give you chills you're not human.
@johncates812
i agree, this is my 1st choice also ...... but, search RAINBOW tearin out my heart
@nancyzilinsky4219
Absolutely !! Beautiful Song 💖
@Caltops78
I would be more than happy if this were played at my funeral
@simonwilliams3564
Have to admit this. This song actually changed my life. I was in a bad way, situation. Heard the song, lyrics etc...my eyes, mind opened. Glad they did
@Caltops78
@@simonwilliams3564 I’ve been on a huge kick with this song lately. It’s just so damn beautiful…sad…haunting like the other commentator said. That’s awesome to hear it had a whole different kind of impact on you. Power of music 🤘🏻
@Violientrevolution
Best ballad ever made. Music, lyrics and The beautiful voice of Geoff.
@guitarlawyer75
This is the song that made me fall in love with Queensryche
@grantwallace1882
I love this album
@terryadams8620
Good fucking song