The Astonishing
Dream Theater
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1
Descent of the NOMACS
01 : 10
2
Dystopian Overture
04 : 50
3
The Gift of Music
04 : 00
4
The Answer
01 : 52
5
A Better Life
04 : 39
6
Lord Nafaryus
03 : 28
7
A Savior in the Square
04 : 13
8
When Your Time Has Come
04 : 19
9
Act of Faythe
05 : 00
10
Three Days
03 : 44
11
The Hovering Sojourn
00 : 27
12
Brother, Can You Hear Me?
05 : 11
13
A Life Left Behind
05 : 49
14
Ravenskill
06 : 01
15
Chosen
04 : 32
16
A Tempting Offer
04 : 19
17
Digital Discord
00 : 47
18
The X Aspect
04 : 13
19
A New Beginning
07 : 40
20
The Road to Revolution
03 : 35
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Track Lyrics
Descent of the NOMACS Lyrics
[FADE IN]
The Noise Machines (NOMACs) sound over Emperor Nafaryus’ palace in New Maineland
The Gift of Music Lyrics
[Verse 1: Narrator]
Far in the distant future
Beyond the pages of our time
Cold-blooded wicked tyrants
Threaten the freedom of mankind
Corruption, lust, and greed
Define the new nobility
Changing the course of history
Across the vast North Empire
Most people struggle to survive
Living a meek existence
While their secluded leader thrives
[Bridge: Arhys]
We are living day-to-day
Forced to bear the lion's share
People just don't have the time for music anymore
And no one seems to care!
My friends, I've seen the chosen one!
A quest for freedom has begun
He will be the answer to our prayers!
[Verse 2: Arhys]
There walks a god among us
Who's seen the writing on the wall
He is the revolution
He'll be the one to save us all
My brother Gabriel
Is all the hope we need
Shining like a beacon in the night
Shepherd of Ravenskill
A reason to believe
Music is the gift he brings
The songbird stops and listens when he sings
[Instrumental Outro]
Lord Nafaryus Lyrics
[Verse 1: Narrator]
How the rumors are spreading like vines
Of a man who has been glorified
News finds its way
To the empire one day
Where the envious ruler resides
[Verse 2: Lord Nafaryus]
Should I fall for the stories I hear?
Is he really a threat I should fear?
Such a foolish young man
Doesn't seem to understand
So let me be perfectly clear
[Verse 3: Lord Nafaryus]
He may have them inspired
Eating out of his hands
But he'll never be ruler of this land
For myself I must see
What the hype is about
I admit I'm intrigued
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Bridge: Lord Nafaryus]
I've heard the whispering of revolution
I know the aim of your plan
You think insurgency is your solution
And put your faith in one man
[Bridge: Narrator]
His decision is made
So his journey begins
Off to the edge of the realm
To meet the savior
In the coming days
They'll announce his grace
And he'll ask to be amazed
[Verse 4: Narrator]
As a symbol of power and might
It will make for a breathtaking sight
In a massive display
With his family and guards by his side
[Verse 5: Lord Nafaryus]
Arabelle, who means the world to me
Our loyal son, my heir, your future king
And Faythe, I treasure more than all the diamonds in my crown
It isn't hard to see
I couldn’t be more proud
[Outro: Lord Nafaryus]
Into the far-off reaches of the land
To witness this great spectacle first-hand
Is Gabriel the God he claims to be?
I guess we'll see
Yes, we shall see
Chosen Lyrics
[Verse: Gabriel]
Her words ring true, her message clear
How can he hear through all the noise and dissonance?
I've seen a sign that he can change
If given just a chance
Against all hope we found a way
And it is all because she trusted me
Why have a gift you can't embrace
When all you need is faith?
[Chorus 1: Gabriel]
And there's a reason, now I see
The reason I've been chosen
She sees the light inside of me
A reason to believe
[Post-Chorus: Gabriel]
But I can't climb this mountain without you
No, I can't face this on my own
With you by my side, we will open his eyes
And the truth will deliver us home
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus 2: Gabriel]
And there's a reason, now I see
The path that he has chosen
He fears the light inside of me
[Bridge: Gabriel]
In the absence of song
He's forgotten right from wrong
Our voices will release him
He's refused to listen for too long
I'm convinced beyond a doubt
There can be no other way
He just has to hear me out
There's so much I need to say
[Outro: Gabriel]
But I can't climb this mountain without you
No, I can't face this on my own
With you by my side, we will open his eyes
And the truth will deliver us home
Digital Discord Lyrics
[Instrumental]
The Noise Machines (NOMACs) sound over Emperor Nafaryus’ palace in New Maineland at night
The X Aspect Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1: Arhys]
Betray my blood to save my son
A hopeless choice to make
But who am I if not the one
Who's meant to keep him safe?
Is trust and loyalty still justified
If I deny him of a better life?
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Verse 2: Arhys]
Gabriel has always been
The strength I called upon
But nothing breaks a father's will
To do what must be done
Should I turn my back on him?
Abandon all our plans for revolution?
Will hope and freedom die by morning light?
[Verse 3: Arhys]
Evangeline, I swore to you
To love and guide our son
Destiny has shown his face
And now the time has come
Desperation blinds me
And through these bloodstained eyes I see the light
A better life is worth the sacrifice
[Instrumental Outro]
A New Beginning Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1: Faythe]
Father, I implore you
Don't believe a word
He is not the enemy
That is just absurd
You may see his talent
As some kind of threat
But I know we were meant to be
From the day we met
[Chorus 1: Faythe]
Give us both a chance
For a new beginning
Nothing would mean more to me
He is just a man
Can't you show him mercy?
Sympathy and strength go hand in hand
[Post-Chorus: Nafaryus]
This man's a fraud and a hoax
He'll only shatter your hopes
Saddest of all is to watch how you fall
For this person who you hardly know
[Verse 2: Faythe]
Ignorant and stubborn
You have no respect
Not just for your flesh and blood
But all who you protect
Listen without judgement
Keep an open mind
If you cannot see the truth
You're the one who's blind
[Chorus 2: Faythe, Arabelle]
We don't stand a chance
That is his opinion
Mother, can you talk to him?
Try to understand
How they must be feeling
Misery's to know what might have been
[Post-Chorus: Nafaryus]
Why would I ever concede
To listen to this fool
How can you be so naïve?
You must be living in a world of make-believe
Do you really think this charlatan is who he claims to be?
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Bridge: Arabelle]
Not long ago there was a time and place
You too possessed the same desires as Faythe
You knew how it felt to feel invisible
Music calmed your soul, just like a drug
Remember Bug?
[Verse 3: Faythe]
Father, is it true
Bug was always you?
Finally I can reveal
How music makes me feel
[Chorus 3: Faythe, Nafaryus]
Now you understand
Why I was hiding!
This changes everything!
I will grant the chance
For a new beginning
In the end, the final word rests with me
[Instrumental Break]
[Guitar Solo]
[Keyboard Solo]
[Longest Guitar Solo Outro]
The Road to Revolution Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1: Faythe]
He only sees what he desires to see
It took a while but finally he agreed
Though everything did not turn out as planned
If love's a risk, it's worth a chance
[Verse 2: Gabriel]
I know where there is faith there's always hope
We'll meet beneath the stars at Heaven's Cove
Where ghosts of yesterday
Once filled the lighted stage
Taking our first step down a new road
[Breakdown: Daryus]
Arhys, time is running out!
What will your decision be?
If you still have any doubt
Think about Evangeline
[Chorus: Arhys]
On the road to revolution
Our salvation's never free
There's a price for liberation
When you stand for your beliefs
When the man in the mirror
Takes a long hard look at me
Will the person staring back
Be the man I want to be?
[Post-Chorus: Nafaryus]
Change my mind?
A waste of time
For soon he will be mine
[Outro: Ensemble]
Open eyes
Help me see which choice is right