| The Path That Divides | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 5:10 |
| 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 | Begin Again |
| Next song | Machine Chatter |
The Path That Divides is the twenty-fifth track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album The Astonishing.
Analysis[]
Arhys realizes his mistake, and decides that he won't betray Gabriel. He confronts Daryus at Heaven's Cove and fights him. Xander, who had followed Arhys there, watches the entire scene unfold. The song ends with Daryus killing Arhys.
Lyrics[]
[NARRATOR:] The evening stars shine brightly Over Heaven's Cove As night descends in silence The fated scene unfolds Consumed with trepidation Arhys hears his brother's voice [GABRIEL'S VOICE:] As you're facing the path that divides I will always be here by your side [ARHYS:] I feel my pulse begin to race Beads of sweat drip down my face I have made a grave mistake What have I done? My blood for my son? It's not too late! I won't betray him! [DARYUS:] I knew the day had come And you could be tempted To give up the Chosen One And finally end this Do anything for your son A terminal weakness But now you're as good as done [ARHYS:] I didn't have a choice And I was defenseless I didn't believe his voice And fighting was senseless But now I can see the truth I've come to my senses I shouldn't have trusted you [NARRATOR:] Arhys was never aware His son had followed him there Confused and deathly afraid X watched his hero be brave [ARHYS:] On the path that divides You were there by my side There will be no betrayal tonight! I found courage and strength In the words you once sang Tore the truth from the lies On the path that divides [DARYUS:] You dare defy your prince? Well, you just threw your life away Along with Xander's dreams You chose the wrong man to betray! [NARRATOR:] Two hungry warriors Clash in the shadows of the night But there's a cost with every fight And Arhys' fight for hope Cost him his very life