The Looking Glass
Dream Theater
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I would not expect you felt alone in standing north Better to rise above the clouds Then be a stranger in the crowd All that you protected doesn’t matter anymore Rather be stripped of all your pride Than watch your dreams be cast aside You are caught up in your gravity Glorifying stardom Singing your own praise You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You are not content with being nameless and unknown Trying to rise above the fray Eager to give it all away Some will not admit that 15 minutes have expired Too much attention much too soon Don’t see you walking on the moon You are caught up in your gravity Bathing in the spotlight Imitating fame You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You are caught up in your gravity Glorifying madness Singing your own praise You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glas
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Written by: JOHN MYUNG, JOHN PETRUCCI, JORDAN RUDESS, KEVIN JAMES LABRIE, MICHAEL MANGINI
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Looking Glass" by Dream Theater is classified under the genre of Progressive metal, which is a fusion between heavy metal and progressive rock.
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Album FactThe song belongs to their 12th studio album called "Dream Theater," which was released in 2013.
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Band Member ContributionThe song was written by all members of Dream Theater - John Petrucci, John Myung, James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Mangini.
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InspirationIt was inspired by the Canadian rock band, 'Rush.' Despite being of progressive metal genre, many fans and critics noted that "The Looking Glass" evokes similarities with some of Rush's songs, showing the band's musical influences.
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Song Meaning"The Looking Glass" is about people's addiction to social media and how the illusion of perfect life on the internet can affect their real-life relationships and self-esteem.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was released on February 3, 2014. Unlike other videos by the band, this video uses a light show along with the band playing.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics and fans for its upbeat rhythm and poignant lyrics. Some critics also praised LaBrie's vocal work on the song.
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Live Performance"The Looking Glass" is one of the few songs from the self-titled album that has been featured consistently on the band’s setlists during live performances.
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Band CommentaryGuitarist John Petrucci said in a track-by-track commentary that "The Looking Glass" is not a name-checked nod to Rush’s "Limelight", but a tip of the hat to them.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made it into many rock charts including Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
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