Dream Theater - Surrender To Reason Lyrics






In moments of pain
Where heart and mind collide
Self reflection helps me decide
I believe the sacrifices in life
Give more than they take

Visions flowing slowly shedding light
Memories swimming in the sea of time
Pieces to the puzzle falling into place
That with which we struggle through we’ve learned to embrace

Love show the way, alter my state of mind
Wash away the sorrow
Grace lead the way
When boundaries are found
Surrender to reason

Life gives you brighter days
Through sacrifices made
My spirit travels like the wind and waves
My heart and mind unite
Mistakes resolved give sight
The river’s currents slowly turns the stone

Restless angels
Help me find my way
Restless angels
Help me find my strength

Restless angels
Help me find my way
Restless angels
Let love show the way
Let grace be the way
Surrender to reason





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  1. M.... M....

    An ad for chocolate caramels: Surrender to Riesen

  2. A.... H....

    Those 2 opening chords are godly

  3. B.... M....

    the eternal flight

  4. p.... s....

    Mangini make it simple

  5. A.... S....

    I Don't Understand Why They Never Played This Song Live, DT Please Reconsider And Unleash This Truly Perfect Song On Your Next Concert, Surrender To Reason.....Please

  6. O.... N....

    For me this song is the best of that Album

  7. S.... P....

    That guitar solo reminds me of some Vinnie Moore's song. I just can't think of the song name.

  8. O.... H....

    Man the intro feels so much like Rush

  9. R.... c....

    5:55 holy fuck

  10. C.... H....

    In moments of pain
    Where heart and mind collide
    Self reflection helps me decide
    I believe the sacrifices in life
    Give more than they take

    Visions flowing slowly shedding light
    Memories swimming in the sea of time
    Pieces to the puzzle falling into place
    That with which we struggle through we’ve learned to embrace

    Love show the way, alter my state of mind
    Wash away the sorrow
    Grace lead the way
    When boundaries are found
    Surrender to reason

    Life gives you brighter days
    Through sacrifices made
    My spirit travels like the wind and waves
    My heart and mind unite
    Mistakes resolved give sight
    The river’s currents slowly turns the stone

    Love show the way, alter my state of mind
    Wash away the sorrow
    Grace lead the way
    When boundaries are found
    Surrender to reason

    Restless angels
    Help me find my way
    Restless angels
    Help me find my strength

    Restless angels
    Help me find my way
    Restless angels
    Let love show the way
    Let grace be the way
    Surrender to reason

    Songwriters: John Myung / John Petrucci / Jordan Rudess / Kevin James Labrie / Michael Mangini

  11. A.... F....

    'Surrender to Reason' and 'The Bigger Picture' are criminally underrated. Melodic, progressive, heavy- and no extended jamming or solo sections. They would have been loved if included on older albums.

    A.... F....

    The entire album is a masterpiece!Don't care what anyone said,I know what my ears tell me...

    A.... F....

    True, it's much better than The Astonishing album

    A.... F....

    100% agree:)

  12. c.... ....

    I just love this song. But I honestly think the solo guitar part Petrucci is playing at 5:34 beneath the ending, is a masterpiece of emotional virtuosity. This small majesty has been carved in my heard and soul. This is why he will always be one of the best that have ever been. This song is one of their best pieces ...yet.

  13. W.... 0....

    THAT BASS!

  14. Z.... T....

    Dream Theater at his best

  15. c.... ....

    The gem that got me through many mentally-exhausting hours at my food processing job in Los Angeles, Ca. from 2012-2017.  John Myung, forever an admirer. RESTLESS ANGELS... HELP ME FIND MY WAY & STRENGTH.

  16. D.... L....

    Life gives you brighter days
    Through sacrifices made
    My spirit travels like the wind and waves
    OOOOO!!!! Thanks Mr. Myung

  17. Y.... R....

    This is my favourite song...

  18. D.... ....

    3:59 - 4:29, that bass + guitar combo is savage and beautiful. Each complimenting the other and being so fierce and vital

  19. J.... R....

    Everytime I hear DT songs, I'm suddenly transported in beautiful dusky dream.

  20. D.... 0....

    john myung does not talk much

  21. E.... H....

    When the feeling is right. This hits the spot.

    Powerful, Powerful Dream Theater.

  22. M.... S....

    This song got me through the roughest time with the most hellish boss between 2013 and 2014. Thank Christ for Dream Theater.

    M.... S....

    Thank dream theater for christ

  23. M.... O....

    I showed this to my friend who is a rush fan…

    He loved it💖

  24. a.... ....

    JP's solo sounds a lot like the basics of his solo for A New Beginning

  25. T.... E....

    Wow. This song has so much RUSH in its energy.. I love it.

  26. R.... D....

    Lyrics are so profound, so relatefull , great song !

  27. N.... ....

    Dream Theater are at a level of their own.

  28. Y.... ....

    This music is really bad

    Y.... ....

    You have shit in your ears then. This music is a masterpiece.

  29. J.... P....

    myung bass sound though!!.it sounds like majesty bass sound.I hope myung uses this sound again n the future...also I love his jelly jam bass sounds

  30. J.... C....

    parts of this sound like bridges in the sky maybe im crazy though lol idk

    J.... C....

    I find a lot of parts from their last three tracks sound alike though

  31. b.... s....

    is the best

  32. S.... R....

    The absolute best post-Portnoy song so far, in my opinion.

  33. B.... L....

    My favorite track from the album Permanent Waves of Know Return

    B.... L....

    +Brandon LaRocque A reference to Rush?

    B.... L....

    @Sonic Salies And Kansas

    B.... L....

    @Brandon LaRocque
    Yup haha Great bands!

  34. J.... L....

    the solo in this song is very similar to the solo in "Natural Science" by Rush

  35. J.... N....

    A introdução dessa musica me lembra rush.acho que eles fizeram parecer de proposito.

  36. d.... p....

    "Restless Angels, help me find my way. Restless Angels help me find my strength."

    Unbelievable.

  37. W.... H....

    One of Dream Theater underated hidden jems imo

  38. F.... M....

    ¿Rush? ¿where?

  39. t.... ....

    ive been searching this song for 7 months

  40. G.... M....

    Not a fan of pre-Rudess DT, and I believe they are more consistently great now than they've ever been. This song is a prime example of this.

    G.... M....

    +George McKenna I really liked Derek Sherinian's contributions. His wah lead is one of the best I've heard.

    G.... M....

    @Ilya Lasy Re-read my comment in its entirety, cheers. x

  41. l.... ....

    The intro theme of this track nearly Rush-Spirit of the Radio , but very good!

  42. m.... ....

    rush theater - surrender to subdivisions

  43. F.... R....

    Very rush-esque.

  44. J.... F....

    it's... boring.   Riffs and melodies that lead to nowhere. No emotion

    J.... F....

    +John F30 Strange, I feel so much emotion in this song. But guess it just goes to show that music is subjective. You can't touch everyone with a single song.

    J.... F....

    +John F30 id like to hear a song you wrote

    J.... F....

    dumb ass

    J.... F....

    That's like.....your opinion man.

  45. X.... ....

    some Rush here ?

    X.... ....

    @George McKenna Okay fine, you have a point. 

    X.... ....

    +Xolkyr see I heard a LOT of rush in Behind the Veil

    X.... ....

    and some YES

    X.... ....

    I played this for my son..he said....Rush..it has a very power windows sound to it

    X.... ....

    The acoustic part is practically presto's title-track!

  46. W.... H....

    First time I heard this song... dodn't like it too much. 3rd time listining to this song.... one of my favorites ever.

    W.... H....

    @Will Horton First time i heard a song of DM i felt so bored....After a 5th time listening I LOVED THIS BAND!

    W.... H....

    @Will Horton Dude, comigo aconteceu isso também... Na primeira vez que ouvi essa música não vi lá essas coisas... Da terceira vez em diante, tornou-se uma das minhas favoritas. Dream Theater é Dream Theater rapá!

    W.... H....

    See, I'm in a similar boat right now. Wasn't too fussed about it at first (and, in fact, skipped it a few times), but now I'm steadily liking it more and more.

    W.... H....

    You gotta love it for the solo alone but there're many more reasons.

    W.... H....

    Every DT album and song is like that for me. At first i don't think i like it, but after a few listens, it becomes my favorite album of the year.

  47. A.... ....

    2:32
    this is actually one of my favourite Petrucci melodies, this and the ministry of lost souls.

  48. P.... V....

    paling saya suka.....

  49. W.... P....

    Boooooorrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing 

  50. P.... ....

    For me this might not be the best song of theirs musically, but the words are AMAZING! My dad died around 2 weeks ago, and I was just remembering some memories of him, when suddenly this song (which I never heard before) started playing on my playlist. This song describes exactly how I feel right now, how I try to surrender to reason to keep me going and how hurtful that is. Also and the ending gives me hope and confidence for some reason...
    I gotta tell u THESE GUYS KNOW WHAT THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT!!

    P.... ....

    @erlich123 Show de bola, meu velho. Gostei do seu comentário! Você conseguiu perceber que os caras do Dream Theater são iluminados. Shalom!

    P.... ....

    @Vandré Marques e ai colega como assim? Eles passam alguma coisa?

  51. R.... ....

    I'm hearing some Circus Maximus - Abyss in this song. I really love this album, but it seems like Dream Theater is sounding too much like other bands and not themselves anymore.

    R.... ....

    Dream Theater has always sounded like other bands even with Images and Words. Besides, CircusMaximus sounds a lot like Dream Theater. 

    R.... ....

    People always look to compare music, trying to find patterns. that's how we are programmed. humans can't help that. but try not to compare art. you can't compare van Gogh with Rembrandt.

  52. A.... A....

    I notice the Dream Theatre symbol has 2 Chickenfoot symbols in it !   Strange links.....lol

  53. �.... ....

    한국의 천재 음악가 신해철의 죽음에 가슴 쓰릴때면 이노랠 듣고 위안 받는다

  54. w.... ....

    great album

  55. E.... C....

    cada dia me gusta mas esta banda...

  56. A.... ....

    I get a feeling that this song sounds as it was supposed to be on their Falling Into Infinity album.

  57. M.... G....

    yes, nice song. But this dream theater now isn't for me.
    And, Portnoy is not the reason. The reason, is that i don't see the creativity. Always the same. No exploration. All people that continues listen DT i think that is because for their past, and for the present. And it isn't a problem, great bands makes great works but not all the time. DT was and will be a always a great band, but not for this, it's very clear.

  58. b.... ....

    Ppl calling Dream Theater's lyrics cheesy, have you not heard mainstream music? Their lyrics are, not only cheesy, but repetitive as fuck!

    b.... ....

    @False Dawn I've heard Karnivool and Haken they don't wank too. They have excellent lyrics and they're progressive too. 

    b.... ....

    @brazwen Both bands are ok (better than this) but they are not prog. Haken are pretty much Gentle Giant + DT and Karnivool are power metal + tool.

    b.... ....

    Whoa! Where did that come from? Haken and Karnivool are certainly prog. Karnivool isn't remotely power metal. If you described Haken as Gentle Giant + DT which both bands are prog that make Haken prog. Karnivool has some of the most mind bending time signatures I've seen. I wouldn't call a band better than another because they are only opinions. 

    b.... ....

    @brazwen "Karnivool has some of the most mind bending time signatures I've seen"
    You really think prog is about time signatures? Thanks Dreams Theater. Also I would like to know how you can *see* time signatures. That sounds interesting.

    b.... ....

    How I used the word "see" is an expression of "understanding" or "acknowledging" not being literal in terms of visual.

    What you think is prog is your business just as what people think Djent is a genre or not is up to them. Karnivool and Haken are praised by the Prog community for their prog use. Both bands have talked about the use of progression in their song writing.

  59. D.... C....

    For all DT and progressive and metal lovers, follow metalmob in FB, a page dedicated to listen, comment about great music and meet new bands of the genre

  60. M.... R....

    I do really like this album, but to me, it feels like DT didn't push the limits n'or took risks like in the previous album with songs like Outcry which blew me away. It doesn't feel like they're really trying to make something new. They try to stick with the idea of what their music should be instead of challenging it, but I'm not saying this album isn't good, I love it, but for instance I wish the musical section in this song from 4:00 to 4:36 was a bit longer. As an album for itself, I would give it an 8.5/10, but compared to the previous album, probably a 7/10. Just my humble opinion. Hope this doesn't start a comment war or something...

    M.... R....

    everything can always be improved but I think the stuff is still amazing... Some kick as songs on there...

    M.... R....

    superXpress makes good points

  61. C.... A....

    There are few bands on earth making incredible music like this. I thank the Lord I can "hear" DT, when most can't. Awesome song.

  62. f.... ....

    This album gets knocked quite a bit but I love it. It is probably in my top 3 DT. It has a cohesive album feel. Songs actually have hooks that stay with you and not just a bunch of technical feats. This is probably my fave tune from the album. Love 2:35 guitar... Keep it up DT.

    f.... ....

    It's not a DT album, songs are good as their own, but the album itself is underwhelming.

  63. C.... X....

    One of the best songs ever musically, and lyrically, written. Kudos

  64. A.... D....

    This song is awesome! I think the departure of MP allowed to DT a turn back to the Rush sounds like never before, and a gretarer weight in the composition of John Myung, as it seems in this song. The lyrics are strong and powerful, very mystic, and the music takes you like in a travel. Brilliant!

  65. J.... B....

    Grace be the way...
    When boundaries are found, Surrender to reason!
    Great Fuckin' Lyrics!!

  66. D.... ....

    4:00 Geddy Lee is that you?

    D.... ....

    It's Geddy Myung

  67. y.... ....

    Once again, Dream Theater has outdone themselves! KUDOS guys! I really wish you guys would do a show here in the Philippines!

  68. G.... R....

    This song gives me goosebumps. This is the 'Dream Theater way' of making people speechless.

    G.... R....

    Yes I know what you mean. :)

  69. I.... ....

    open this while listening to this video , enjoy http://9gag.com/gag/a6w844A?ref=fb.s

  70. j.... b....

    TK, awesome! Can't wait to hear the material from the newest cd live :-)

  71. V.... B....

    Eu não to curtindo esse timbre de bateria não! :S

  72. T.... S....


    Surrender to reason!  Restless ANGELS.... help me find my way................

  73. n.... n....

    Wow! John Myung writes awesome lyrics

  74. F.... N....

    If anyone wants a laugh, PLEASE scroll down until you see dias17se posting some crazy hateful drivel about DT. Just open up the multitude of replies, and check out his responses. I'm still crying they're so funny.

  75. m.... ....

    Can't get enough of this song, these days.
    I thought this was wack, at first, & even though DT is my 2nd all time fave band, I feel they're a little weaker w/o Portnoy, but on their 2 w/o him, this, 'Outcry' & ' Bridges in the sky' from 'ADTOE'  are incredibly powerful 'theraputic' songs.

  76. j.... f....

    DT has changed to much since M.Portnoy lefth the band i really like the music style that they created in this song, but the drum sounds weird i don't know if is the ecualization from DT'studios or if is the drummer but i am pretty sure that M.Portnoy would be played this better and with an special bit and also with an special sound (times) as DT always has.

    j.... f....

    Mike Mangini is actually more of a technical player and better in that case. But yes I understand what you're saying. I liked Portnoys drum production better as well

    j.... f....

    Post-portnoy music has been awesome, but the production on these past few albums have been horrible.

  77. j.... b....

    This song is amazing! Can't wait to see them next month in San Francisco!

    j.... b....

    I'll be there too, Jason!  Cannot wait!!!!

  78. g.... ....

    4:00 Here comes By-Tor and the Snow dog

    g.... ....

    I don't quite hear it, but that shit is funny as fuck!
    DT fan, btw!

    g.... ....

    Yeah, a LOT of Rush in this song! Two of my favourite bands unite.

  79. L.... S....

    I personally am a fan of older albums, i come directly from giants like "images and words" and such. But DT is always DT, and their music is always on top for me. For whoever loves this music, enjoy the ride, and stay with us and with Them ;)

  80. A.... Y....

    Youtube is always full of haters, you know if you don't like what you are listening to, you can simply click away. Just because you can't appreciate something, doesn't make it crap.

    A.... Y....

    i really dislike this song, even though i'm a huge DT fan. I don't say it's crap, i find it very little inspired and pretty generic. All the sung parts are cheesy and classic minor scale stuff

    A.... Y....

    Matter of opinion :)

    A.... Y....

    That's not always doable. DT has always been my love and I can't just simply ignore their music. They have clearly disappointed a lot of fans this time. I would rather say that let the fans be listened to. They all are great musicians and I am sure the next album is gonna get their best effort ever!

  81. T.... S....

    Oh! try if you want! my mother have 76 years! CIAO PIRLA!

  82. H.... P....

    Magic Piece... I don´t understand why the people coments stupid stuff, it´s just a great song, just enjoy it. 

  83. T.... S....

    12 people have to surrender to reason!

  84. H.... W....

    A Lot of RUSH and Maiden in this song..  and that is not a bad thing!

    H.... W....

    it´s like a tribute

  85. Z.... Y....

    worst DT album ever. drumming sounds horrible.

    Z.... Y....

    @dias17se
     You seem to be using that word alot. Something you want to tell us buddy? ( You're not my type either, so don't even try it >:O )

    Z.... Y....

    Du hast ja nicht mal nen Bassschlüssel

    Z.... Y....

    oh fuck you

    Z.... Y....

    Is this a joke?

    Z.... Y....

    It may be worst but its not bad ,this and enemy inside stand out

  86. R.... ....

    Absolute bliss starting at 2:33 to 3:18. That is as good a solo/transition as they have ever recorded, then 5:10 to the end, one of the best lead outs of a song they have ever recorded as well. Of course, IMO 

    R.... ....

    Have you heard Circus Maximus? This solo is very Mats Haugen-alike. Then again Mats obviously is influenced by Petrucci. Anyway, if you haven't heard them, check them out. They're an absolutely amazing band.

    R.... ....

    Well yeah, like I said - Mats Haugen is obviously highly influenced by Petrucci. So I see what you mean. I was just pointing it out.

  87. k.... ....

    beautiful melodies and great lyrics from myung!

  88. 7.... ....

    John Myung is GOD!

    7.... ....

    He's god and Chris squire is Jesus lol

    7.... ....

    A 5 yr old comment.lol damn this album has been out a while lol

    7.... ....

    @Jeremy Piquette No,Chris Squire is God !

  89. J.... L....

    Pure Rush!!!

  90. s.... ....

    SURRENDER TO MYUNG!

  91. f.... ....

    2:32 beautyfull solo, simple and pure musically.

  92. h.... ....

    Sounds like Rush at the start. hahahah…. 

    h.... ....

    Yeah, more like 'Limelight' - 'Moving Pictures'.

  93. g.... ....

    i like it. i think it's a bit over produced, but mangini is much better here than on ADTOE, and his speed just opens up new possibilities. I don't think their music is getting worse in any way.

  94. O.... A....

    Myung doesn't talk but he's the best DT lyrics writer !

    O.... A....

    And the best bass player on Earth!! Myungmadness for live!!!

    O.... A....

    I can agree to that also.

    O.... A....

    Learning to Live.

    O.... A....

    My top 5 favorite lyrics of DT
    Breaking All Illusions
    The Spirit Carries On
    Learning to Live
    Trial of Tears
    Blind Faith

    Three of the songs have been written by Myung

    O.... A....

    @Jeremy Piquette agree, right after Jaco Pastorius

  95. �.... �....

    so boring :(

  96. W.... S....

    My life without DT music would be incomplete !

    W.... S....

    I hope that's true.

    W.... S....

    I agree @Wojtek Szmurło

  97. A.... X....

    3:02 yes sir