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"Wither"
Lyrics by John Petrucci
Let it out, let it out
Feel the empty space
So insecure find the words and let it out
Staring down, staring down
Nothing comes to mind
Find the pace, turn the water into wine
But I feel I'm getting nowhere
And I'll never see the end
So I wither and render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I break down and let the story guide me
Turn it on, turn it on
Let the feelings flow
Close your eyes see the ones you used to know
Open up, open up
Don't struggle to relate
Blur it out, help the memory escape
Still this barrenness consumes me
And I feel like giving up
So I wither and render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I break down and let the story guide me
I wither and give myself away
Like reflections on the page
The worlds that you create
I drown in hesitation
My words come crashing down
And all my best creations
Are burning to the ground
The thought of starting over
Leaves me paralyzed
Tear it out again another one that got away
Wither and render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I wither and render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I break down and let the story guide me
I wither and give myself away
Like reflections on the page
The worlds that you create
Let it out, let it out.
"The Shattered Fortress"
lyrics by Mike Portnoy
(Freedom) Calls my name
(Serenity) Keeps me sane
(Happiness) It dulls the pain
(Honored) To see my fate
(Open) Don't want to wait
(Willingness) To understand
(Justice)

(Courtesy)

(Kindness) It's not that hard
(Self Restraint) Went down in flames
(Inventory) My daily bread
(Analysis) Until you're gone
Look in the mirror what do you see?
The shattered fortress that part of me
Fatefull ascent, through darkest fires
I've found the path, to take me higher
You're smart enough for me to trust go live your life now
Just keep these steps in your life, and you'll know how
If you're not sure ask yourself, have I done to them
As I would have them do to me?
Look in the mirror what's you see?
The shattered fortress fly now be free!
Fatefull ascent, through darkest fires
I've found the path, to take me higher
I once thought it better to be right
But now I have finally seen the light
Sometimes you've got to be wrong and learn from mistakes
And live with serenity now, not self-righteous hate
(Help me paint a channel of my peace that withers hatred and brings love. That withers right and it brings pure forgiveness. That withers discord and bring harmony. That withers error and brings truth. That withers doubt and brings faith.)
Now that you can see all that you have done
(That withers despair and brings hope. That withers shadows and brings light.)
It's time to take that step into the kingdom
(That withers sadness and brings joy.)
All your sins will help to make you strong
(And then seek to comfort, and learn to be comforting. And then seek to understand, and be understood)
And help you break through the prison walls.
(And then seek to be love and be loved, for it is by self that one finds, it is more forgiving to be forgiven.)
Keep all of me, that desires, that was burning deep inside
Help me live today and help to give me grace to carry out your way
I am ready help me be all I can be
I am ready help guide me and keep me brave
I am responsible when anyone anywhere reaches out for help
I want my hand to be there
I am responsible when anyone anywhere reaches out for help
I want my hand to be there
Whoa hoo-ohhhh
Whoa Whoa Whoa hoooo
"The Count Of Tuscany"
lyrics by John Petrucci
Several years ago in a foreign town far away home I met the count of tuscany.
A young eccentric man, born from royal blood, took me for a ride across the open countryside
Get into my car, let's go for a drive
Along the way I'll be your guide just step inside
Maybe you'll recall

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A character inspired by my brother's life.
Wind through the hills city far beyond
On an offbeat road The narrow streets and dusty roads
At last we came upon a picturesque estate
On sprawling emerald fields an ancient world of times gone by
Let me introduce my brother
I can tell you a bitter gentleman historian
Sucking on his pipe distinguished accents
Making me uptight no accident
I, want to stay alive everything about this place just doesn't feel right
I, I don't want to die suddenly I'm frightened for my life
I, want to say goodbye this could be the last time you see me alive
I, I may not survive, knew it from the moment we arrived
Would you like to see a secret hiding place
I come here late at night to pray to him by candlelight
Then peering through the glass I saw in disbeleif
Still dressed in royal clothes sink behind the altar
History recalls during times of war a legend has been traced that inside these castle walls
The soldiers came to hide in barrels filled with wine never to escape this tomb marker where they died.
Down the cellar stairs I disappear
Like the english heir the end is near
Can we have a taste of their vintage
Of the finest wines improved with age
I, want to stay alive everything about this place just doesn't feel right
I, I don't want to die suddenly I'm frightened for my life
I, want to say goodbye this could be the last time you see me alive
I, I may not survive knew it from the moment we arrived.
Could this be the end?
Is this the way I die?
Sitting here alone
No one by my side
I don't understand
I don't feel that I deserve this
What did I do wrong?
I just don't understand (I just don't understand)
Give me one more chance
Let me please explain
It's all been circumstance
I'll tell you once again
You took me for a ride
Promising a vast adventure
The next that I know
I'm frightened for my life
Now wait a minute man
That's not how it is
You must be confused
That isn't who I am
Please don't be afraid
I would never try to hurt you
But this is how we live
Strange although it seems
Please try to forgive
The chapel and the saint
The soldiers in the wine
The fables and their chills
All handed down through time


Go on down the road, my story
Tell them of my brother
Tell them about me, the Count of Tuscany, yeah