A Mind Beside Itself : III. The Silent Man Lyrics
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | Awake(1994) |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Genres | Progressive Metal |
| Labels | EastWest Records |
| Ranked | #1 for 1994 , #16 all-time |
Album rating : 93.3 / 100
Votes : 146
Votes : 146
6. A Mind Beside Itself : III. The Silent Man (3:48)
A question well served,
'Is silence like a fever?'
'A voice never heard?'
'Or a message with no receiver?'
Pray they won't ask
Behind the stained glass
There's always one more mask
Has man been a victim
of his woman, of his father?
if he elects not to bother,
will he suffocate their faith?
Desperate to fall
Behind the Great Wall
That separates us all
When there is reason
Tonight I'm Awake
when there's no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
tonight He's Awake
If they have to suffer
There lies the Silent Man
Sin without deceivers
A God with no believers
I could sail by
on the Winds of Silence
And maybe they won't notice
But this time I think
It'd be better if I swim
When there is reason
Tonight I'm Awake
When there's no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
Tonight he's Awake
But if they have to suffer
There lies the Silent Man
'Is silence like a fever?'
'A voice never heard?'
'Or a message with no receiver?'
Pray they won't ask
Behind the stained glass
There's always one more mask
Has man been a victim
of his woman, of his father?
if he elects not to bother,
will he suffocate their faith?
Desperate to fall
Behind the Great Wall
That separates us all
When there is reason
Tonight I'm Awake
when there's no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
tonight He's Awake
If they have to suffer
There lies the Silent Man
Sin without deceivers
A God with no believers
I could sail by
on the Winds of Silence
And maybe they won't notice
But this time I think
It'd be better if I swim
When there is reason
Tonight I'm Awake
When there's no answer
Arrive the Silent Man
If there is balance
Tonight he's Awake
But if they have to suffer
There lies the Silent Man
Awake - Lyrics
| 1. 6:00 Lyrics | 2. Caught In A Web Lyrics |
| 3. Innocence Faded Lyrics | 4. A Mind Beside Itself : I. Erotomania Lyrics |
| 5. A Mind Beside Itself : II. Voices Lyrics | ▶ 6. A Mind Beside Itself : III. The Silent Man Lyrics |
| 7. The Mirror Lyrics | 8. Lie Lyrics |
| 9. Lifting Shadows Off A Dream Lyrics | 10. Scarred Lyrics |
| 11. Space-Dye Vest Lyrics |
Awake - Album Credits
Members
- James LaBrie : Vocals, Music (tracks 1-5, 7-10), Lyrics (track 2)
- John Petrucci : Guitars, Backing Vocals, Music (tracks 1-10), Lyrics (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 10)
- John Myung : Bass, Music (tracks 1-5, 7-10), Lyrics (track 9)
- Mike Portnoy : Drums, Backing Vocals (track 7), Music (tracks 1-5, 7-10), Lyrics (track 7)
- Kevin Moore : Keyboards, Co-lead Vocals (track 11), Music (tracks 1-5, 7-11), Lyrics (tracks 1, 8, 11)
Additional musicians
- John Purdell : Backing Vocals (track 6)
- Rick Kern : Programming (track 11)
Other staff
- John Purdell : Producer, Engineer, Mixing
- Duane Baron : Producer, Engineer, Mixing
- Ted Jensen : Mastering Engineer
- Dream Theater : Cover Concept
- Dan Muro : Cover Concept
- Larry Freemantle : Artwork
- Dennis Keeley : Photography
- Derek Oliver : A&R
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| 2 |  | Octavarium | Octavarium (2005) | 99.3 | 52 |
| 3 |  | Stream of Consciousness | Train of Thought (2003) | 98.5 | 60 |
| 4 |  | Scene Nine: Finally Free | Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) | 98.2 | 66 |
| 5 | | Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On | Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) | 97.9 | 68 |
| 6 |  | Breaking All Illusions | A Dramatic Turn of Events (2011) | 98.9 | 39 |
| 7 | | In the Name of God | Train of Thought (2003) | 98 | 52 |
| 8 | | Scene Seven: I. The Dance of Eternity | Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) | 97.3 | 62 |
| 9 |  | A View from the Top of the World | A View from the Top of the World (2021) | 98.6 | 34 |
| 10 | | Take the Time | Images and Words (1992) | 95.4 | 87 |
| 11 | | Pull Me Under | Images and Words (1992) | 95.3 | 86 |
| 12 | | Scene Two: II. Strange Deja Vu | Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) | 96 | 63 |
| 13 |  | Scarred | Awake (1994) | 96.7 | 47 |
| 14 | | Learning to Live | Images and Words (1992) | 95.4 | 72 |
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