Lifting Shadows Off A Dream 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 : 93.2 / 100
Votes : 142
Votes : 142
9. Lifting Shadows Off A Dream (6:05)
He seems alone and silent
thoughts remain without an answer
Afraid and uninvited
he slowly drifts away
Moved by desire and fear
Breaking delicate wings
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
As the rain is pouring down
Tears of sorrow wash his mind
Drifting with the current
This stream of life flows on
He seems alone and silent
waiting on his hands and knees
The chill of winter's darkness sits quietly
Moved by desire and fear
he takes a few steps away
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
And she listens openly
He pours his soul into the water
reflecting the mystery
She carries him away
and the winds die slowly
And she listens openly
And she listens openly
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
Lifting Shadows off a Dream
Lifting Shadows off a Dream
thoughts remain without an answer
Afraid and uninvited
he slowly drifts away
Moved by desire and fear
Breaking delicate wings
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
As the rain is pouring down
Tears of sorrow wash his mind
Drifting with the current
This stream of life flows on
He seems alone and silent
waiting on his hands and knees
The chill of winter's darkness sits quietly
Moved by desire and fear
he takes a few steps away
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
And she listens openly
He pours his soul into the water
reflecting the mystery
She carries him away
and the winds die slowly
And she listens openly
And she listens openly
Lifting shadows
off a Dream once broken
She can turn a drop of water
Into an ocean
Lifting Shadows off a Dream
Lifting Shadows off a Dream
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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