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)
Speak
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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Don't really know the game, yeah
I'm bent on submission
Religion is to blame
I'm the new messiah
Death Angel with a gun
Dangerous in my silence
Deadly to my cause
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word
The word is all of us
I've given my life to become what I am
To preach the new beginning
To make you understand
To reach some point of order
Utopia in mind, you've got to learn
To sacrifice, to leave what's now behind
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Seven years of power
The corporation claw
The rich control the government, the media the law
To make some kind of difference
Then everyone must know
Eradicate the fascists, revolution will grow
The system we learn says we're equal under law
But the streets are reality, the weak and poor will fall
Let's tip the power balance and tear down their crown
Educate the masses, we'll burn the White House down
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word (revolution)
The word is all of us
Speak the word (revolution)
The word is all of us
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Speak the Word
The word is all of us
Speak!
The song "Speak" by Queensrÿche is a call for revolution against the establishment. The lyrics express the idea that the current system is controlled by the rich and powerful, and that to bring about change, the people must rise up and overthrow it. The singer sees himself as a messiah figure, with a mission to lead the people to a new beginning. The lyrics suggest that religion is a tool of the powerful to manipulate the masses and that the only way to achieve true freedom is through radical change.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer expressing his mission and his sense of submission to a higher power. He sees himself as a messenger of a new order, but acknowledges that he doesn't fully understand the game he's playing. The reference to religion suggests that the singer sees himself as a kind of prophet or messianic figure, but he also seems to be critical of the role that religion has played in history.
The chorus is a call for the pain of the oppressed to be heard, and for the people to unite behind a common cause. The word "speak" is repeated, emphasizing the importance of communication and the power of words to motivate and inspire change.
The second verse describes the oppressive nature of the current system, with the singer railing against the power of corporations, the manipulation of the media, and the corruption of the government. He sees the need for a revolution to eradicate the fascists and create a new order.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action, with the singer urging the listener to join the cause of revolution and to fight for a better future. The lyrics are a powerful indictment of the current system, and a reminder that change can only come through the collective action of the people.
Line by Line Meaning
They've given me a mission
Someone has given me a task to complete
Don't really know the game, yeah
I am not fully aware of what is going on
I'm bent on submission
I am determined to follow orders
Religion is to blame
The reason for things going wrong is related to religion
I'm the new messiah
I am the leader or savior of a new movement
Death Angel with a gun
I have the power of death and destruction
Dangerous in my silence
Even my silence can be harmful
Deadly to my cause
My actions could cause the downfall of my own mission
Speak to me the pain you feel
Tell me about the suffering you are experiencing
Speak the word
Express yourself honestly and openly
The word is all of us
We are all in this together
I've given my life to become what I am
I have dedicated everything to this cause and it has shaped who I am
To preach the new beginning
To spread the message of a new start or change
To make you understand
To help others comprehend the situation
To reach some point of order
To establish a sense of organization or structure
Utopia in mind, you've got to learn
We have a perfect society envisioned, but it takes learning and growth to achieve it
To sacrifice, to leave what's now behind
We must give up what we have in the present to achieve a better future
Seven years of power
A time period filled with strong forces in control
The corporation claw
Big business has a firm grip on society
The rich control the government, the media the law
Those with money have the most influence in politics and media, which in turn affects the law
To make some kind of difference
To work towards creating change
Then everyone must know
For change to occur, it must be understood by everyone
Eradicate the fascists, revolution will grow
If we eliminate the oppressive forces, a movement for change will flourish
The system we learn says we're equal under law
The education system teaches us that everyone is equal under the law
But the streets are reality, the weak and poor will fall
In reality, those who are vulnerable will suffer the most
Let's tip the power balance and tear down their crown
We must shift the power dynamic and remove those who hold the most authority
Educate the masses, we'll burn the White House down
If we educate people about the injustices and issues, we can cause radical change
Speak!
Say something! Express yourself!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GEOFF TATE, GEOFFERY TATE, MICHAEL WILTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dannywaystedofficialhardnh2235
They've given me a mission
Don't really know the game, yeah
I'm bent on submission
Religion is to blame
I'm the new messiah
Death Angel with a gun
Dangerous in my silence
Deadly to my cause
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word
The word is all of us
I've given my life to become what I am
To preach the new beginning
To make you understand
To reach some point of order
Utopia in mind, you've got to learn
To sacrifice, to leave what's now behind
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Seven years of power
The corporation claw
The rich control the government, the media the law
To make some kind of difference
Then everyone must know
Eradicate the fascists, revolution will grow
The system we learn says we're equal under law
But the streets are reality, the weak and poor will fall
Let's tip the power balance and tear down their crown
Educate the masses, we'll burn the White House down
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word (revolution)
The word is all of us
Speak the word (revolution)
The word is all of us
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Speak the Word
The word is all of us
Speak!
@ilektraaX
I've given my life to become what I am
To preach the new beginning
To make you understand
To reach some point of order
Utopia in mind, you've got to learn
To sacrifice, to leave what's now behind
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word
The word is all of us
@filosofemhliskjalf
The system we learn says we're equal under law
But the streets are reality, the weak and poor will fall
Let's tip the power balance and tear down their crown
Educate the masses, We'll burn the White House down
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak to me the pain you feel
Speak the word The word is all of us
Speak the word The word is all of us
Speak the word
The word is all of us
Speak the Word
The word is all of us
SPEAK!...
@trapper9856
This album hasn't stopped being relevant for 30 years. Horrifying.
@SciFyerGaming
Yes. With the current corrupt administration in the white house, this song is very relevant!
@Pantera4u
@@SciFyerGaming no hes talking about the media and the Russia take over just like the liberals and the media say. It's all a big lie. Trump is exposing them. And they want him out of there cause he is telling it all and exposing them
@THEEArmoredSaint
30 years and counting ...
@SuperHothead14
Pantera 4u HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Oh my god. XD
@skeletal13
@@Pantera4u Keep smoking whatever it is that you're smoking.
@its-beady-eyes5120
It's 2022 and this song is just as relevant as it was back when it was first written.
@hamfox9714
More. Much more!
@yor90
ABSOLUTELY, the whole album concept is still so relevant. A gem.
@stefantsarev4442
Perhaps nowadays it is more relevant than ever before.