| A Tempting Offer | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 4:19 |
| Working title | |
| Release date | January 29, 2016 |
| Lyrics | John Petrucci |
| Music | Jordan Rudess, John Petrucci |
| First live performance | London Palladium, London, England, on Feb. 18, 2016 |
| Total live plays | 91 |
| Recorded | |
| Other appearances | |
| Previous song | Chosen |
| Next song | Digital Discord |
A Tempting Offer is the sixteenth track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, The Astonishing.
Analysis[]
Daryus takes Xander hostage, and tells Arhys to surrender Gabriel. If he does, then he'll let Xander go and give him the life Arhys wants for Xander, but if Gabriel is not surrendered, then Daryus will kill Xander.
Lyrics[]
[DARYUS:] Trustful boy Unaware who's watching Open the door I am right behind you Don't resist me, child There's no use in fighting We'll be here a while Do you recognize me? Look into my eyes I'm the face of freedom When Daddy does arrive He's in for a surprise [ARHYS:] How dare you step inside my home! [DARYUS:] His life is in my hands! [ARHYS:] You monster, leave my son alone! [DARYUS:] You do know who I am Your love for him is strong [ARHYS:] He's just a boy He's done no wrong This fight's not his to lose I have everything you want [DARYUS:] Your next decision Will decide his fate So listen to the words I have to say Give up The Chosen One And you will guarantee your son Lives the life you never had Wealth and prosperity Beyond what you have ever seen And, best of all, Xander will be free He'll never want again It's such an easy choice Just think about your son And I won't have to stand In Faythe's dark shadow anymore I am through with being pushed aside Tired of fighting for my father's pride Take the evening to decide