Octavarium
Dream Theater
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I never wanted to become someone like him so secure Content to live each day just like the last I was sure I knew that This was not for me And I wanted so much more Far beyond what I could see So I swore that I'd Never be someone like him So many years have passed Since I proclaimed My independence My mission My aim And my vision So secure Content to live each day like it's my last It's wonderful to know That I could be Something more than what I dreamed Far beyond what I could see Still I swear that I'm Missing out this time As far as I could tell There's nothing more I need But still I ask myself Could this be everything Then all I swore That I would never be was now So suddenly The only thing I wanted To become To be someone just like him A doctor sitting next to me He asks me how I feel Not sure I understand his questioning He says I've been away a while But thinks he has cured me From a state of catatonic sleep For 30 years Where have I been? Eyes open But not getting through to me Medicate me Infiltrate me Side effects appear As my conscience slips away Medicate me Science failing Conscience fading fast Can't you stop what's happening A higher dosage he prescribes But there's no guarantee I feel it starting to take over me I tell them not to be ashamed There's no one who's to blame A second shot A brief awakening I feel the relapse Can't break free Eyes open But not getting through to me Medicate me Infiltrate me Side effects appear As my conscience slips away Medicate me Science failing Conscience fading fast Can't you stop what's happening? Sailing on the seven seize the day tripper diem's ready Jack the ripper owens wilson phillips and my supper's ready Lucy in the sky with diamond dave's not here I come to save the Day for nightmare cinema show me the way to get back home again Running forward Falling back Spinning round and round Looking outward Reaching in Scream without a sound Leaning over Crawling up Stumbling all around Losing my place Only to find I've come full circle Flying off the handle with careful with That axe Eugene gene the dance machine Messiah light my fire gabba gabba Hey hey my my generation's home again Running forward Falling back Spinning round and round Looking outward Reaching in Scream without a sound Leaning over Crawling up Stumbling all around Losing my place Only to find I've come full circle Our deadly sins feel his mortal wrath Remove all obstacles from our path Asking questions Search for clues The answer's been right in front of you Try to break through Long to connect Fall on deaf ears and failed muted breath Loyalty, trust, faith and desire Carries love through each darkest fire Tortured Insanity A smothering hell Try to escape but to no avail The calls of admirers Who claim they adore Drain all your lifeblood while begging for more Innocent victims of merciless crimes Fall prey to some madmen's impulsive designs Step after step We try controlling our fate When we finally start living it has become to late Trapped inside this Octavarium [Repeat: x4] V: RAZOR'S EDGE (19:59-24:00) We move in circles Balanced all the while On a gleaming razor's edge A perfect sphere Colliding with our fate This story ends where it began
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Written by: John Myung, John Petrucci, John Ro Myung, Jordan Rudess, Jordan Charles Rudess, Kevin James Labrie, Kevin James La Brie, Michael Portnoy
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14 facts about this song
Band OriginOctavarium is a song by Dream Theater, an American progressive metal band, known for their complex compositions and virtuoso musicianship.
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Album Title TrackThe song is the title track of their eighth studio album, also called Octavarium, released on June 7, 2005.
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Length of the Song“Octavarium” is Dream Theater's second longest studio recording to date at 24 minutes, and the entire album is over 75 minutes in length. The song's gargantuan length is often pointed to as a testament to Dream Theater's impressive musical ability.
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Concept Behind the SongOctavarium is known for its intricacies and thematic cues. The song's structure and lyrics explore the concept of the octavarium — an eight-octave range divided into eight steps, corresponding to the eight notes of a musical octave.
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Muse's InspirationThe song and the album as a whole are seen as direct tributes to many bands that have influenced Dream Theater: Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and others.
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Song's Track Order“Octavarium” is the eighth track on the eighth album, and the song itself consists of eight sections. This arrangement was a deliberate choice to represent the concept of infinity and cyclicity that an octave suggests.
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Concluding a CycleThe album Octavarium concludes a five-album conceptual cycle in Dream Theater's discography. It contains references and links to the four albums preceding it, closing the loop that began with the Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory album.
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InstrumentationThe song features a variety of instruments not commonly found in rock or metal, such as a flute, a lap steel guitar, and a full orchestra, showcasing Dream Theater’s versatility.
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Final Part of the SongThe finale of the "Octavarium" song is notable for its striking similarity to Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb, which demonstrates the band's progressive rock roots.
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Live PerformancesThere are only 27 documented performances of "Octavarium" by Dream Theater, along with a few sections played separately. This is partly due to the song's length and complexities, making it a rare and treasured experience for fans.
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Album ArtworkThe album cover features an octagonal room with eight doors, eight columns, eight lights, and other groups of eight objects, providing layers of symbolism and visual interpretation to complement the album's music.
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Recognition and RankingThe song is one of the favorite tracks by Dream Theater among fans. It was voted the second best Dream Theater song in a 2014 poll conducted by Prog Report.
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Song’s CritiqueDespite its length and complexity, "Octavarium" has received positive reviews from critics for demonstrating the band's composing and performing talent. However, some have criticized it for being overly indulgent.
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Band MembersThe five members of Dream Theater during the recording of "Octavarium" were James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, John Myung, and Jordan Rudess. Each of them played a significant role in the composition and performance of this epic track.
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