Another Day

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About Another Day

"Another Day" is a song by the American progressive rock band Dream Theater, released in their 1992 album Images and Words. It was released as the album's second and final single in 1993. The song was written by guitarist John Petrucci. He wrote it about his father, John Petrucci Sr. who was diagnosed with cancer. Petrucci Sr. would be the subject of another Dream Theater song, "Take Away My Pain" following his death. The video for Another Day follows the song's lyrics, with a father and son spending time together. MRI scans are visible in the background, tying in to the cancer theme. 


Year:
1992
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Live another day
Climb a little higher
Find another reason to stay
Ashes in your hands
Mercy in your eyes
If you're searching for a silent sky

You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So die another day

The coldness of his words
The message in his silence
"Face the candle to the wind"
The distance in my voice
Isn't leaving you a choice
So if you're looking for a time to run away

You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day

They took pictures of our dreams
Ran to hide behind the stairs
And said maybe when it's right for you, they'll fall

But if they don't come down
Resist the need to pull them in
And throw them away
Better to save the mystery
Than surrender to the secret
No!

You won't find it here
Look another way
You won't find it here
So try another day

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Dream Theater

Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subsequently dropped out of their studies to further concentrate on the band that would ultimately become Dream Theater. Though a number of lineup changes followed, the three original members remained together along with James LaBrie and Jordan Rudess until September 8, 2010 when Portnoy left the band. In October 2010, the band held auditions for a drummer to replace Portnoy. Mike Mangini was announced as the new permanent drummer on April 29, 2011. more »

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Written by: Kevin James Labrie, Kevin F. Moore, John Myung, John Petrucci, Michael Portnoy

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15 facts about this song

Album Name
"Another Day" is the third track off the "Images and Words" album by Dream Theater, which was released in 1992.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by John Petrucci's father who was battling cancer at the time.
Saxophone Inclusion
"Another Day" also includes a saxophone solo which is quite unique in the heavy metal genre that Dream Theater is categorized under.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Another Day" but it did not gain much popularity. Nevertheless, the video has its unique aesthetic that appeals to Dream Theater fans.
Popularity
Despite not being a single, "Another Day" is one of the most well-known songs from the "Images and Words" album due to its different musical style from other Dream Theater songs.
Band Members
Performers in the song include James LaBrie on vocals, John Petrucci on guitars, John Myung on bass, Kevin Moore on keyboards, and Mike Portnoy on drums.
Alternative Versions
An acoustic version of "Another Day" called "Another Day (Live in Tokyo 1993)" is included on the compilation album "Dream Theater: The Studio Albums 1992 - 2011".
Duration
The song is approximately 4 minutes and 23 seconds long, making it one of the shorter Dream Theater songs.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Another Day" expresses hope in the face of despair, aligning with the context of Petrucci's father's struggle with cancer.
Commercial Performance
"Images and Words", the album containing "Another Day", was Dream Theater's first album to achieve commercial success, achieving Gold record status in the United States.
Tour Performances
Although not as often played live as some of their more popular songs like "Pull Me Under," "Another Day" has been a recurring track in Dream Theater's tour sets over the years.
Physical Copies
The song "Another Day" was included in the vinyl record release of "Images and Words" by Music On Vinyl in 2013.
Music Composition
The song opens and closes with atmospheric synthesized sounds created by keyboardist Kevin Moore, providing a distinct tone to the track.
Fan Perception
"Another Day" is generally well-liked by fans, as it showcases the band's ability to provide sensitive, melodic music alongside their usual complex, progressive metal sound.
Professional Ranking
The song "Another Day" ranks 78th on the list of 'The Best Dream Theater Songs' by Ranker.

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