Surrounded
Surrounded

Dream Theater - Surrounded Lyrics

Rock
Jun 30, 1992
136
Surrounded Music Video

Surrounded Lyrics

Morning comes too early
And night time falls too late
And sometimes all I want to do is wait
The shadow I've been hiding in
Has fled from me today

I know it's easier
To walk away
Than look it in the eye
But I will raise a shelter to the sky
And here beneath this star tonight I'll lie
She'll slowly yield the light
As I awaken from the longest night

Dreams are shaking set sirens waking up tired eyes
With the light the memories all rush into his head
By a candle stands a mirror of his heart and soul she dances
She was dancing through the night above his bed
And walking to the window
He throws the shutters out against the wall
And from an ivory tower hears her call
"Let light surround you"

It's been a long, long time
He's had a while to think it over
In the end he only sees the change
Light to dark
Dark to light
Light to dark
Dark to light

Heaven must be more than this
When angels waken with a kiss
Sacred hearts won't take the pain
But mine will never be the same
He stands before the window
His shadow slowly fading from the wall
And from an ivory tower hears her call
"Let the light surround you"

Once lost but I was found
When I heard that stained glass
Shatter all around me
I sent the spirits tumbling down the hill
My whole heart is what I had left me still
She whispers words to clear my mind
I once could see but now at last
I'm blind

I know it's easier
To walk away
Than look it in the eye
But I have given all that I could take
And now I've only habits left to break
Tonight I'll still be lying here surrounded
In all the light

Writer(s): Michael Portnoy, John Petrucci, Kevin F. Moore, Kevin James Labrie, John Ro Myung
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What album is the song 'Surrounded' from?

    'Surrounded' is a track from Dream Theater's second studio album, 'Images and Words,' released on July 7, 1992.

  2. Who is featured on vocals for the song 'Surrounded'?

    'Surrounded' features James LaBrie on vocals, who joined Dream Theater before the recording of the 'Images and Words' album.

  3. Which record label released 'Surrounded'?

    'Surrounded' was released by Atco Records as part of the 'Images and Words' album.

  4. Are there any live performances where 'Surrounded' was played in full?

    Dream Theater performed 'Surrounded' during the main set of their concert on July 7, 2012, in Austin, Texas, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Images and Words.'

  5. What is the 'Images and Words' album known for in Dream Theater's career?

    'Images and Words' is known as Dream Theater's most commercially successful album and marked the band's breakthrough with the hit 'Pull Me Under.'

  6. Who were the primary writers for the song 'Surrounded'?

    'Surrounded' was written by Michael Portnoy, John Petrucci, Kevin F. Moore, Kevin James LaBrie, and John Ro Myung.

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