This Dying Soul
This Dying Soul

Dream Theater - This Dying Soul Lyrics

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Jan 13, 2014
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This Dying Soul Lyrics

Hello, mirror,so glad to see you my friend, it's been a while
Searching, fearless,where do I begin to heal this wound of self-denial

Face yourself man!
Brace yourself and trace your hell back

You've been blinded, living lie a one way cold existence all the while
Now it's time to stare the problem right between the eyes you long lost child

I wanna feel your body breaking
Wanna feel your body breaking and shaking and left in the cold
I want to heal your conscience making a change to fix this dying soul

Born into this world a broken home
Surrounded by love yet all alone
Forced into a life that's split in two
A mother and a father both pulling you

Then you had to deal with loss and death
Everybody thinking they know best
Coping with this shit at such an age
Can only fill a kid with pain and rage

Family disease pumped through your blood
Never had the chance you thought you could
Running all the while with no escape
Turning all that pain in to blame and hate

Living on your own by twenty one
Not a single care and having fun
Consuming all the life in front of you
Burning out the fuse and smoking the residue

Possessive obsessions selfish childish games
Vengeful resentments
Passing all the blame
Living out a life of decadence
Acing without thought of consequence
Spreading all your lies from coast to coast
While spitting on the ones that matter most

Running power mad with no control
Fighting for the credit they once stole
No one can ever tell you what to do
Ruling other's lives while the can't stand the thought of you

A living reflection seen from miles away
A hopeless affliction having run astray

I wanna feel your body breaking
Wanna feel your body breaking and shaking and left in the cold
I want to heal your conscience making a change to fix this dying soul

Now that you can see all you have done
It's time to take that step into the kingdom
All your sins will only make you strong
And help you break right through the prison wall

Come to me my friend (Listen to me)
I'll help this torture end (Help to set me free)
Let your ego go (I can't carry this load)
You can't go through this alone (I feel so hopeless and exposed)
You'll find your peace of mind (Give me some direction)
You can no longer hide (Break out of this isolation)
Let humility (Openness, honesty)
And become what you can be (A healing tranquility)

Help me
Save me
Heal me
I can't break out of this prison all alone

These tormenting ghosts of yesterday
Will vanish when exposed
You can't hold onto your secrets
They'll only send you back alone

Your fearless admissions
Will help expel your destructive obsessions
With my help I know you can
Be at one with God and man

Hear me
Believe me
Take me
I'm ready to break right through this prison wall

Writer(s): JOHN MYUNG, JOHN PETRUCCI, JOHN RO MYUNG, JORDAN RUDESS, JORDAN CHARLES RUDESS, MICHAEL PORTNOY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'This Dying Soul' by Dream Theater?

    The lyrics for 'This Dying Soul' were written by Dream Theater's drummer, Mike Portnoy. The song is part of his 5-part 'Twelve-step Suite' detailing his recovery through the Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step program.

  2. What album features the song 'This Dying Soul'?

    'This Dying Soul' is featured on Dream Theater's seventh studio album, 'Train of Thought,' which was released on November 11, 2003 through Elektra Records.

  3. Which steps of Mike Portnoy's Twelve-step Suite does 'This Dying Soul' cover?

    'This Dying Soul' covers steps 4 and 5 of Mike Portnoy's Twelve-step Suite, which he refers to as 'Reflections of Reality (Revisited)' and 'Release.'

  4. How long is the song 'This Dying Soul'?

    The song 'This Dying Soul' runs for 11 minutes and 28 seconds.

  5. Are there any recurring themes or motifs in 'This Dying Soul'?

    Yes, 'This Dying Soul' contains lyrical references to previous Dream Theater songs such as 'The Mirror' and 'Regression.' The song is part of a larger concept outlining Mike Portnoy's journey through the 12-step program.

  6. What musical influences shaped 'This Dying Soul'?

    The album 'Train of Thought,' featuring 'This Dying Soul,' is noted for its aggressive and heavy sound, influenced by classic metal bands such as Pantera and Megadeth.

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