| The Answer | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 1:53 |
| 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 | The Gift of Music |
| Next song | A Better Life |
The Answer is the fourth track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, The Astonishing.
John Petrucci recorded this song using a 6-string guitar in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E).
Plot[]
This song further develops the character of Gabriel, and describes how he feels about all the people of Ravenskill looking up to him as their saviour.
Personnel[]
- John Petrucci - Guitar, lyrics
- James LaBrie - Vocals
- John Myung - Bass
- Jordan Rudess - Keyboards
- Mike Mangini - Drums/percussion
Lyrics[]
[GABRIEL:] I don't pretend to have the answer Never said I held the key But somehow they see a light inside of me Am I not the man who I was meant to be? As the people gather 'round me I never felt so all alone Is this the chance to be someone? My moment in the sun Why am I afraid of facing the unknown? They are finding faith in me and they believe I'm the one to set them free