| Moment of Betrayal | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 6:12 |
| Working title | |
| Release date | January 22, 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 | 2285 Entr'acte |
| Next song | Heaven's Cove |
Moment of Betrayal is the twenty-second track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, The Astonishing, and is the second single released for the album.
Analysis[]
Gabriel and Arhys prepare to leave for Heaven's Cove, and Gabriel is starting to notice that Arhys is acting strange. Meanwhile, Arhys is keeping in mind the grief he will feel once Gabriel is taken, and informs Daryus that Gabriel will be at Heaven's Cove that night.
Lyrics[]
[GABRIEL:] Brace yourself, my brother I have breaking news The Noise Machines lie still tonight There's no time to lose No more threats of bloodshed No more pain and fear Ravenskill will brave the storm Our victory is near You are acting very strange Nervous and on edge I will be a voice for change Brother, give me strength [ARHYS:] Burning rose Secrets sold Moment of betrayal Kiss of death Blood revenge Moment of betrayal I have sworn to live and die By the warrior's code Never leave a man behind May God redeem my soul I will give you what you need My brother for my son Guilt and shame will burden me Until my days are done Meet me tonight where the stars touch the sky He'll be alone there with nowhere to hide Burning rose Secrets sold Moment of betrayal Kiss of death Blood revenge Moment of betrayal He will be defenseless I'll look on Say I put up a fight There will be no witness They will call you a hero tonight Burning rose Secrets sold Moment of betrayal Kiss of death Blood revenge Moment of betrayal Threats and Lies Changing sides Moment of betrayal Risking all Saviors fall Moment of betrayal