Dream Theater - At Wit's End Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'At Wit's End' by Dream Theater?

   The lyrics for 'At Wit's End' were written by Dream Theater's vocalist, James LaBrie.

2. What album is 'At Wit's End' featured on?

   'At Wit's End' is featured on Dream Theater's fourteenth studio album, Distance Over Time, which was released on February 22, 2019.

3. How long is the song 'At Wit's End'?

   'At Wit's End' runs for 9 minutes and 21 seconds. It fades to silence around the 8-minute mark but returns about 15 seconds later with distant percussion.

4. What musical elements are notable in 'At Wit's End'?

   'At Wit's End' opens with a persistent, guitar-driven intro and features adventurous elements such as a fade to silence followed by a return with distant percussion. These characteristics are typical of Dream Theater's progressive metal style.

5. What was unique about the recording process for Distance Over Time?

   'Distance Over Time,' including 'At Wit's End,' was recorded in a cabin in Monticello, New York. The writing process took just 18 days, making it their fastest written album to date.

6. Did 'Distance Over Time' achieve any chart success?

   'Distance Over Time' is Dream Theater's most successful album chart-wise to date, achieving top 10 positions in 19 countries and reaching number one in Germany and Switzerland.