| Three Days | |
| The Astonishing | |
| Length | 4:14 |
| 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 | Act of Faythe |
| Next song | The Hovering Sojourn |
Three Days is the tenth track from Dream Theater's thirteenth studio album, The Astonishing.
Plot[]
Nafaryus is impressed by Gabriel's ability with music, but makes it clear that he is still a threat. He gives the people of Ravenskill three days to turn Gabriel over to him, otherwise he'll destroy Ravenskill.
Lyrics[]
[NAFARYUS:] The admiration The applause and the cheers I am impressed You've brought us all to tears To think I didn't notice The way you looked at her Now step down from your throne And let me bring you back to earth Need I remind you? I am the ruler here Don't overlook that fact Swearing allegiance To anyone but me No, I won't put up with that Hide and protect him Send him away I'll never play this game Stand by your savior One thing remains I'll find him just the same [IMPERIAL GUARDS:] Brace yourself! Bow down to Nafaryus! Pray for help! Kneel before Nafaryus! [NAFARYUS:] He'll surrender on his own If not, there'll be hell to pay I'll tear down this city stone by stone! You only have three days! Send home the rebels Call off the fight In no uncertain terms Should you refuse me Fear for your lives Ravenskill shall burn! [IMPERIAL GUARDS:] Brace yourself! Bow down to Nafaryus! Pray for help! Kneel before Nafaryus! [NARRATOR:] With this frightening decree Nafaryus departs They're left to weigh the gravity Of his threatening remarks Judgement day will soon arrive In only three days time Will Gabriel get out of this alive? This remains the question on their minds!