Dream Theater - Along for the Ride Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Along for the Ride' released as a single?

   'Along for the Ride' was announced as the second single on Dream Theater's official Facebook page on September 6, 2013, and became available in various locations on September 9, 2013.

2. What album is 'Along for the Ride' from?

   'Along for the Ride' is from Dream Theater's self-titled 12th studio album, released in 2013.

3. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Along for the Ride'?

   The lyrics for 'Along for the Ride' were written by John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess.

4. How did the Boston bombings influence the song?

   The Boston bombings influenced John Petrucci to complete the lyrics with themes of not living in fear and maintaining hope and faith despite the chaos and uncertainty in the world.

5. Why is there no guitar solo in 'Along for the Ride'?

   John Petrucci chose not to include a guitar solo, as there were already many solos on the album. Instead, he felt a keyboard solo, which Jordan Rudess improvised, would fit the song better, giving it an 'ELP' and 'Lucky Man'-esque vibe.

6. What tour was named after 'Along for the Ride'?

   Dream Theater named their world tour to promote their self-titled album after the song 'Along for the Ride.'