| The Looking Glass | |
| Dream Theater | |
| Length | 4:53 |
| Working title | (Unknown) |
| Release date | August 5th, 2013 |
| Lyrics | John Petrucci |
| Music | Dream Theater |
| First live performance | Coliseu do Porto, Oporto, Portugal, on Jan. 15, 2014 |
| Total live plays | 97 |
| Recorded | Cove City Sound Studios |
| Other appearances | Breaking the Fourth Wall |
| Previous song | The Enemy Inside |
| Next song | Enigma Machine |
The Looking Glass is the 3rd track and 3rd single from Dream Theater's eponymous 12th studio album, Dream Theater. On February 3rd, 2014, the song was released as a single accompanied with a music video, five months after the release of the album.
John Petrucci recorded this song using a 6-string guitar in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E).
Tone[]
The song draws on a lot of stylistic influence from Rush. It's intended as a real stadium-rock tune, and so it quite different from Dream Theater's signature style.
Analysis[]
The song is directed at young artists entering in the music who are mesmerised by fame and can't seem to get enough of this, despite the compromise this puts on others.
Personnel[]
- Mike Mangini - Drums, percussion
- John Petrucci - Guitar
- John Myung - Bass
- James LaBrie - Vocals
- Jordan Rudess - Keyboards
Lyrics[]
I would not expect you felt alone in standing north Better to rise above the clouds Then be a stranger in the crowd All that you protected doesn’t matter anymore Rather be stripped of all your pride Than watch your dreams be cast aside You are caught up in your gravity Glorifying stardom Singing your own praise You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You are not content with being nameless and unknown Trying to rise above the fray Eager to give it all away Some will not admit that 15 minutes have expired Too much attention much too soon Don’t see you walking on the moon You are caught up in your gravity Bathing in the spotlight Imitating fame You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You are caught up in your gravity Glorifying madness Singing your own praise You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass You live without shame You’re digging up a gold mine Standing on the sidelines Watching through the looking glass
Music Video[]
Dream Theater - The Looking Glass OFFICIAL VIDEO