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)
The Killing Words
Queensrÿche Lyrics
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I just need time to comprehend your changes
There's always been these changes in you
I remember that there was a time when
Fears we had we left behind and we danced
But it seems the more we learn
We learn that it's
It's dangerous this game we play
You're killing me with words
Forget if you can
The way you moved when our hands touched
You forced me to force you
Do you remember the dreams,
the nightmares we shared?
The poison of love so pure it's deceiving
And deceit is all we have it's got to be over
Over, Over
It's dangerous this game we play
You're killing me with words
Over, Over
Too late to take a chance again it's over
In Queensrÿche's song "The Killing Words," the singer is pleading for understanding and time to understand the changes in a relationship. The lyrics reveal that the relationship was once filled with joy and dancing, but it has since turned toxic. The singer references "nightmares" and "poison of love," indicating that the relationship has caused emotional pain. Despite this, the two remain trapped in a cycle of deceit and hurt, but the singer recognizes that it's time to move on. The repetition of "over" signifies the finality of the situation and the singer's acceptance that it's time to let go.
The lyrics of "The Killing Words" are a meditation on the complex emotions of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The singer recognizes the joy that the relationship once brought but is now forced to confront the hurt and pain that have come to define it. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting caught up in a toxic relationship and the importance of recognizing when it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for me I'll understand
Please give me some time to process and comprehend the changes you're going through
I just need time to comprehend your changes
I require time to fathom the transformation in your behavior
There's always been these changes in you
Your personality has always been evolving and changing
I remember that there was a time when
I recollect that there was a point in time when
Fears we had we left behind and we danced
All our anxieties were forgotten as we danced
But it seems the more we learn
The more we gain knowledge
We learn that it's
We realize that it's
Over, Over
Our relationship or connection has come to an end, conclusively
It's dangerous this game we play
This 'game' or cycle of ours is hazardous and detrimental
You're killing me with words
Your words and actions towards me are hurtful
Forget if you can
Try to forget, if possible
The way you moved when our hands touched
The way you reacted when we made physical contact
You forced me to force you
You compelled me to impress and win you over
Do you remember the dreams,
Do you recall the dreams
the nightmares we shared?
The terrible dreams that we talked about together?
The poison of love so pure it's deceiving
Our intense love, although pure, is as harmful as poison in a deceptive way
And deceit is all we have it's got to be over
Our relationship is founded on lies and has to end for the betterment of us both
Too late to take a chance again it's over
It's too late to attempt to repair our relationship; it's finished
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