Dream Theater - Only A Matter Of Time Lyrics
[music by Dream Theater, lyrics by Moore]
A suited man smiled said:
"It's just a matter of time
You can have the world at your feet
just sign on this line."
Hold tight... limelight!
Approaching the paramount
with the sun in our eyes
fearing family ties, legalies,
compromise
In a dimly lit room with a stool as his
stage
a dream-stricken prince of a pauper's
haunts the eavesdropping silence
that presses his window
as he sweats a performance
to an audience that ticks on the wall
To the practical observer
It's just a matter of time
"You can deviate from the com-
monplace
only to fall back in line."
I understand mine's a risky plan
and your system can't miss
But is security after all a cause
or symptom of happiness?
Brave, yet afraid, his eyes on horizon
in a steady-set gaze
a mariner soon from an open cocoon
takes a moment to summon his courage
to stifle his grave apprehension and
trembling, approaches the surf
A father's benediction as his hopeful
son departs
to brave the sea of rage and conquer
at all costs
lingers in his memory
and visions still surviving in a logic-
proof shell
that should have been held sacred, safe
and hidden well
are compromised in usury
with every rising sun that yields no
sight of land
the hesitation cultivates within the
tired man
and rumors spread of mutiny
and though the time will come when
dream and day unite
tonight the only consolation causing
him to fight
in fearless faith in destiny
Even when plans fall to pieces
I can still find the courage
with promise I've found in my faith
Likely or not, it's a dream that we keep
and at odds with our senses we'll climb
But if faith is the answer, we're already
reached it
And if spirit's a sign
then it's only a matter of time
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Dream Theater Only A Matter Of Time Comments
That bass
5:37: the most epic moment ever in all of music history
Idk why but that chord progression is just the most badass things ever
I LOVE much of the rhythm parts of this composition, I love the dynamics, the complex lyrics, it's just beautiful.
Dream Theater is nothing without Mike Portnoy.
Fun fact: first DT song I ever heard
Respect for the difficult of the vocal lines and the lyrics, but hear this singing makes me always uncomfortable :(
People complain about him a lot. But nobody else could abide being the DT singer for so long.
I have always loved the lyrics of this song.
❤ this is the best version of the song. ❤
Even when plans fall to pieces, I can still find the courage with promise I've found in my faith
Amazing performnce, but I have to admit that i prefer the original keyboard sound, although I usually love Rudess keyboard:/
Mike Mangina!!!
comtempory music on rock side.
gracefull vibration.
i cant stand crying
Credit to LaBrie for remembering these complex and quite poetic Kevin Moore lyrics.
"And though the time will come when dream and day unite, tonight the only consolation causing him to fight, is fearless faith in destiny"
Greatest song lyric ever written.
when Petrucci was just a little guy. dudes massive now lol
lyrics play melody are very perfect.
here is progressive metal
Soul Dream theater is from drum and only Mike Portnoy can do it... mike mangini is a great drum too. But in dreat theater he not perfect..
The Best song of Dream Theater, you can´t deny it!!
Learning To Live is the best song from Dream Theater, Sorry. 💅
I'll always love DT, more than any other band because of what they've already done for me. But why is Jordan not doing the bends in the beginning???
Because he doesn't have the sensibility of Kevin Moore.
It starts at 0:17 btw bois
The sheer brilliance of Kevin Moore, everyone!
(have to agree with BtStudio: Rudess, as usual, destroys Moore's solos and WDADU tracks do not suit James' vocals)
The audio is worst... Even i dont hear Jordan Rudess's play
kotak persegi i have some bad News for you then... You're deaf
The quality is quite good, but the mix has got too much drums in foreground.
I have to admit Jordan totally ruined the solo here... And this so does not suit for Labrie at all... That's a shame cause it is awesome
I know imagine if they did an extended version of it live and they turned up the volume a bit more lol
Except it _is_ awesome and suited LaBrie very well. Dominici was overbearingly 80s pop-styled. John Petrucci's playing complements it perfectly.
Is he talking about Half-Life and G-man? A suited man smiled and said: It's just a matter of time
Thales Kruger Music Studio You are aware that this song was in an album that has been published in 1989, right?
I love their sounds from 6:18, it's like a train running :D
3:30-4:02
One of the most epic DT moments ever. Crazy rhythmic section with the lyrics.
yeah epic
Absolutely - by the time LaBrie gets to the "...fearless faith in DESTINY!" I feel for the guy and also think he rocks, as it's a very complex piece to sing over.
The Best song of the show
Vanchu Vega Idk man....hollow years with that improv solo was pretty fantastic
Yes man
That intro :O
A suited man smiled and said, it's just a matter of time
great song really like this
First :)
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