On the Backs of Angels Lyrics
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album | A Dramatic Turn of Events(2011) |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Genres | Progressive Metal |
| Labels | Roadrunner Records |
| Ranked | #8 for 2011 , #408 all-time |
Album rating : 85.8 / 100
Votes : 98
Votes : 98
1. On the Backs of Angels (8:42)
Standing on the backs of angels
destined to create
Mounting the attack
while heroes carry your weight
We spiral toward disaster
survival fading faster
Riding out the wave
content to feed off the machine
Leading us to death
the new American dream
You're blinded by your hunger
Beware, your days are numbered
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Blurring lines drawn in between
what is right and what is wrong
Victims on the radar
straining us along
We're on to your agenda
The dead end road to nowhere
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
destined to create
Mounting the attack
while heroes carry your weight
We spiral toward disaster
survival fading faster
Riding out the wave
content to feed off the machine
Leading us to death
the new American dream
You're blinded by your hunger
Beware, your days are numbered
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Blurring lines drawn in between
what is right and what is wrong
Victims on the radar
straining us along
We're on to your agenda
The dead end road to nowhere
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Tears fall from the shameless
shelter me, guide me to the edge of the water
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
Selfless are the righteous
burden me, lead me like a lamb to the slaughter
A Dramatic Turn of Events - Lyrics
| ▶ 1. On the Backs of Angels Lyrics | 2. Build Me Up, Break Me Down Lyrics |
| 3. Lost Not Forgotten Lyrics | 4. This Is the Life Lyrics |
| 5. Bridges in the Sky Lyrics | 6. Outcry Lyrics |
| 7. Far from Heaven Lyrics | 8. Breaking All Illusions Lyrics |
| 9. Beneath the Surface Lyrics |
A Dramatic Turn of Events - Album Credits
Members
- James LaBrie : Vocals
- John Petrucci : Guitars
- John Myung : Bass
- Mike Mangini : Drums
- Jordan Rudess : Keyboards
Other staff
- John Petrucci : Producer
- Andy Wallace : Mixing Engineer
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