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)
Take Hold Of The Flame
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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A world has passed them by
To late to save a dream that's growing cold
We realize that fate must hide its face
From those who try
To see the distant signs of unforetold
Oh oh, take hold
Distant signs of darkness on the way
Fading cries scream of pain and hunger
But in the night the light will guide your way
So take hold of the flame
Don't you see life's a game
So take hold of the flame
You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain
Ride, to a place beyond our time
Reach, for the edges of your mind, and you are there
See, that the light will find its way
Back to a place where it will stay, make it stay
Throw down the chains of oppression that bind you
With the air of freedom the flame grows bright
We are the strong, the youth united
We are one, we are children of the light
So take hold of the flame
Don't you see life's a game
So take hold of the flame
You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain
"Take Hold of the Flame" by Queensrÿche is a song that speaks about the struggle of those who feel left behind by the world they live in. The opening verse of the song talks about the light that those who find a world has passed them by see. This light is an indication of the hope they hold onto despite feeling like their dreams are fading away. The song says it's too late to save those dreams and that fate must hide its face. This means that, although it's good to hold onto hope, sometimes fate may not let things work out how we want them to.
The chorus encourages people to take hold of the flame, implying that they should hold onto hope even when things are difficult. The second verse talks about how in the darkness and pain, a light will still guide the way. The imagery of light is used to show that hope exists even in the darkest of times. The song encourages listeners to reach for the edges of their mind and take hold of the flame. This means to hold onto hope and strive for something better.
The bridge talks about throwing off the chains that bind and limit people. It says that with freedom, the flame grows brighter. The song then speaks to the strength of people united. It encourages listeners to become "children of the light" and take hold of the flame.
Overall, "Take Hold of the Flame" is a song about the struggle of those who feel left behind but encourages them to hold onto hope and strive for something better. It speaks about the power of coming together and the strength that can be found in unity.
Line by Line Meaning
We see the light of those who find
We notice those who have found success and happiness in their lives
A world has passed them by
Despite their success, they feel like they have lost touch with the world around them
To late to save a dream that's growing cold
It's too late to revive a dream that was once important to them, but has since faded away
We realize that fate must hide its face
We understand that fate can be unpredictable and can't be relied on
From those who try
Especially from those who try to predict what might happen in their lives
To see the distant signs of unforetold
To see the signs of what's to come, which remains unknown
Oh oh, take hold
Realize that it's important to take control of your life and steer it in the direction you want it to go
From a haze came a rage of thunder
From a state of confusion came a powerful force moving towards them
Distant signs of darkness on the way
Although there are signs of dark times ahead, they are still far away
Fading cries scream of pain and hunger
There are people in pain and suffering, but their voices are fading away
But in the night the light will guide your way
Despite the darkness, there is always hope and guidance to lead you to a better place
So take hold of the flame
Seize the opportunities around you
Don't you see life's a game
Life is meant to be have fun; don't take it too seriously
You've got nothing to lose, but everything to gain
If you don't try to improve your life, you'll never know what you could have achieved
Ride, to a place beyond our time
Imagine yourself in a future where things are better for you
Reach, for the edges of your mind, and you are there
Push past the limits of what you think you can achieve and you'll find that anything is possible
See, that the light will find its way
Persevere, and any difficulties in your path will ultimately be overcome
Back to a place where it will stay, make it stay
Return to that happier, more fulfilling life and work to stay there
Throw down the chains of oppression that bind you
Shake off any chains holding you back
With the air of freedom the flame grows bright
With newfound freedom, you'll be able to embrace life and live it to the fullest
We are the strong, the youth united
Together we are strong and powerful, especially if we're young and energized
We are one, we are children of the light
Together we are a force of positivity, and we embrace light and goodness in our lives
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