(It said the song was the sixth longest Dream Theater has released when it is the seventh behind The Count Of Tuscany, Illumination Theory, A Change Of Seasons, Octavarium, In The Presence Of Enemies, and Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence.) Tag: Visual edit |
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| Lyrics = [[John Petrucci]] |
| Lyrics = [[John Petrucci]] |
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| Music = [[Dream Theater]] |
| Music = [[Dream Theater]] |
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| + | | First =Tesla Arena, Prague, Czech Republic, on Jun. 30, 2009 |
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+ | | Total =201 |
| Recorded = Avatar Studios |
| Recorded = Avatar Studios |
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| + | | Also =[[Distant Memories - Live in London|Distant Memories]] |
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| − | | Previous song = [[ |
+ | | Previous song = [[Systematic Chaos|Systematic Chaos (album)]] |
| Next song = [[A Rite of Passage]] |
| Next song = [[A Rite of Passage]] |
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| − | A Nightmare to Remember appears as the opening track on [[Black Clouds & Silver Linings]]. Like most songs on the album, it was written by John Petrucci. It was based on a real-life event he experienced, a childhood car accident with his father. The song has three distinct sections. The first and last are amongst the heaviest music Dream Theater has released, whereas the midsection is softer and anthemic. It opens and closes with a storm atmos. The opening notes on the piano are possibly a quote from the classical piece Dies Irae. At 16:10, it is one of the longest tracks on the album, second only to |
+ | '''A Nightmare to Remember''' appears as the opening track on [[Black Clouds & Silver Linings]]. Like most songs on the album, it was written by John Petrucci. It was based on a real-life event he experienced, a childhood car accident with his father. The song has three distinct sections. The first and last are amongst the heaviest music Dream Theater has released, whereas the midsection is softer and anthemic. It opens and closes with a storm atmos. The opening notes on the piano are possibly a quote from the classical piece Dies Irae. At 16:10, it is one of the longest tracks on the album, second only to [[The Count of Tuscany]]. |
| + | John Petrucci recorded this song using a 6-string guitar tuned 2 whole steps down (C-F-B♭-E♭-G-C). |
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| − | ===Variations=== |
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| − | * Chris Anderson of DTF.org and MP.com created an original remix called "Beautiful Agony," using the special edition stems. It can be found [http://www.zshare.net/audio/6185221723fa3fde/ here]. |
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+ | ==Variations== |
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| + | ==Lyrics== |
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<pre>A nightmare to remember, I'd never be the same |
<pre>A nightmare to remember, I'd never be the same |
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| − | What began as laughter |
+ | What began as laughter so soon would turn to pain |
The sky was clear and frigid, the air was thick and still |
The sky was clear and frigid, the air was thick and still |
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Picture for a moment, the perfect irony |
Picture for a moment, the perfect irony |
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| − | A flawless new beginning |
+ | A flawless new beginning eclipsed by tragedy |
The uninvited stranger started dancing on his own |
The uninvited stranger started dancing on his own |
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He said, "Son, do you remember? |
He said, "Son, do you remember? |
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| − | + | Do you even know your name?" |
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Then he shined a light into my eyes |
Then he shined a light into my eyes |
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And said, "Take this for the pain." |
And said, "Take this for the pain." |
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"Tell me, does this hurt you?" |
"Tell me, does this hurt you?" |
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Said the faceless man |
Said the faceless man |
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| − | "Can you move all of your fingers? |
+ | "Can you move all of your fingers? |
| − | + | Can you try your best to stand?" |
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I asked about the others, |
I asked about the others, |
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Bathing in beautiful agony |
Bathing in beautiful agony |
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| − | Day after day |
+ | Day after day |
| − | And night after night |
+ | And night after night |
| − | Replaying the events |
+ | Replaying the events |
Did they ever see the red light? |
Did they ever see the red light? |
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| − | Over and over |
+ | Over and over |
| − | Scene by scene |
+ | Scene by scene |
Like a recurring nightmare |
Like a recurring nightmare |
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Haunted by a dream |
Haunted by a dream |
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How could you prepare |
How could you prepare |
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For what would happen next? |
For what would happen next? |
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No son should ever have to see |
No son should ever have to see |
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His father such a mess |
His father such a mess |
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| − | It's a miracle he lived |
+ | It's a miracle he lived |
It's a blessing no one died |
It's a blessing no one died |
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| − | By the grace of God above |
+ | By the grace of God above |
Everyone survived |
Everyone survived |
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We were so innocent |
We were so innocent |
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It will stay with us forever |
It will stay with us forever |
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| − | A nightmare to remember |
+ | A nightmare to remember |
| + | </pre> |
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[[Category:Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs]] |
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[[Category:Black Clouds & Silver Linings Era]] |
[[Category:Black Clouds & Silver Linings Era]] |
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| − | [[Category:Songs over 15 minutes |
+ | [[Category:Songs over 15 minutes in length]] |
| + | [[Category:6-string C guitar songs]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:11, 31 July 2021
| A Nightmare to Remember | |
| Black Clouds & Silver Linings | |
| Length | 16:10 |
| Working title | Hallowe'en |
| Release date | {{{Release}}} |
| Lyrics | John Petrucci |
| Music | Dream Theater |
| First live performance | Tesla Arena, Prague, Czech Republic, on Jun. 30, 2009 |
| Total live plays | 201 |
| Recorded | Avatar Studios |
| Other appearances | Distant Memories |
| Previous song | Systematic Chaos (album) |
| Next song | A Rite of Passage |
A Nightmare to Remember appears as the opening track on Black Clouds & Silver Linings. Like most songs on the album, it was written by John Petrucci. It was based on a real-life event he experienced, a childhood car accident with his father. The song has three distinct sections. The first and last are amongst the heaviest music Dream Theater has released, whereas the midsection is softer and anthemic. It opens and closes with a storm atmos. The opening notes on the piano are possibly a quote from the classical piece Dies Irae. At 16:10, it is one of the longest tracks on the album, second only to The Count of Tuscany.
John Petrucci recorded this song using a 6-string guitar tuned 2 whole steps down (C-F-B♭-E♭-G-C).
Variations[]
- On October 10th 2009, Mikael Akerfeldt came onstage to sing the "Day after day, and night after night" section at Wembley arena. Youtube footage.
Lyrics[]
A nightmare to remember, I'd never be the same What began as laughter so soon would turn to pain The sky was clear and frigid, the air was thick and still Now I'm not one to soon forget, and I bet I never will Picture for a moment, the perfect irony A flawless new beginning eclipsed by tragedy The uninvited stranger started dancing on his own So we said goodbye to the glowing bride And we made our way back home Life was so simple then We were so innocent Father and mother Holding each other Without warning Out of nowhere Like a bullet From the night Crushing glass Rubber and steel Scorching fire Glowing lights Screams of terror Pain and fear Sounds of sirens Smoke in my eyes Sudden stillness Blackened silence No more screaming No more cries Stunned and bewildered Cold and afraid Torn up and broken Frightened and dazed Stunned and bewildered Cold and afraid Torn up and broken Frightened and dazed Lying on the table In this unfamilliar place I'm greeted by a stranger A man without a face He said, "Son, do you remember? Do you even know your name?" Then he shined a light into my eyes And said, "Take this for the pain." Hopelessly drifting Bathing in beautiful agony I am endlessly falling Lost in this wonderful misery In peaceful sedation I lay half awake And all of the panic inside starts to fade Hopelessly drifting Bathing in beautiful agony "Tell me, does this hurt you?" Said the faceless man "Can you move all of your fingers? Can you try your best to stand?" I asked about the others, "Is everyone ok?" He told me not to worry As he turned and looked away Hopelessly drifting Bathing in beautiful agony I am endlessly falling Lost in this wonderful misery In peaceful sedation I lay half awake And all of the panic inside starts to fade Hopelessly drifting Bathing in beautiful agony Day after day And night after night Replaying the events Did they ever see the red light? Over and over Scene by scene Like a recurring nightmare Haunted by a dream How could you prepare For what would happen next? No son should ever have to see His father such a mess It's a miracle he lived It's a blessing no one died By the grace of God above Everyone survived Life was so simple then We were so innocent It will stay with us forever A nightmare to remember