| The Road To Revolution | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 3:35 |
| 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 | 75 |
| Recorded | |
| Other appearances | |
| Previous song | A New Beginning |
| Next song | 2285 Entr'acte |
The Road To Revolution is the twentieth track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, The Astonishing, and is the final track that comprises Act I.
Analysis[]
The main characters reflect on what has happened, and what will happen once they all meet again at Heaven's Cove.
Lyrics[]
[FAYTHE:] He only sees what he desires to see It took a while, but, finally, he agreed Though everything may not turn out as planned If love's a risk It's worth the chance [GABRIEL:] I know where there is faith, there's always hope We'll meet beneath the stars at Heaven's Cove Where ghosts of yesterday Once filled the lighted stage Taking our first step down a new road [DARYUS:] Arhys, time is running out What will your decision be? If you still have any doubt Think about Evangeline [ARHYS:] On the road to revolution Our salvation's never free There's a price for liberation When you stand for your beliefs When the man in the mirror Takes a long, hard look at me Will the person staring back Be the man I want to be? [NAFARYUS:] Change my mind? A waste of time For soon he will be mine [ENSEMBLE:] Open eyes Help me see which choice is right