Dream Theater - Answering The Call (Official Video)

Video created by Wayne Joyner
'Answering The Call' taken from our 2021 studio album 'A View From The Top of the World'.

Lyrics:
White walls, glisten
Empires, crimson
Aching within
Raging fire

Sovereign, asphyxiate
No conscience
A solemn state
Misguide, indoctrinate
Accepted long held views

When will there be a day when all of us
Trust in love and peace?
Burns bright for us
When will the long-held truth be cast aside?
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified

Radiant we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call

Decisions by which to act
Programmed, no turning back
Call upon a switch turned on
An ultimate price to pay

Weeping mother too late to cry
Hold the truth, can't ignore the lie
Time to look it in the eye

When will there be a day when all of us
Trust and know in love and peace
When will the long held truth be cast aside
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified

Radiant we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call

Fight or flight, both threatening
Hidden thoughts are deafening
Your guilt feeding the flame
Tearful knowing it's a lie
Desired might just past you by
Rituals your funeral pyre

Scars you can't erase
If you choose to face
There is beauty in us all
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
The writing's on the wall
Will you wager your life?

Radiant we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
Illuminating all
Answering the call
Answering the call

[estebanpaz]

for some weird reason, now i find this album more enjoyable than latest album

[luckymojo]

I think this song is one of the best from Dream Theater's Mike Mangini era. I think it could even be considered one of the standout tracks among DT's whole songs. It feels like Mangini left us with his best work before departing from DT. The melody and beat are quite catchy, and the riffs and sound appeal significantly to metal fans without being overly complex. Farewell, Mike Mangini; my utmost respect.

[VictorGonzalez-gknr]

15 albums later and they can still deliver songs of this calibre. We're fortunate to accompany them on their journey

[zimi]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm gonna miss Mangini. I still remembered when he joined DT everyone was criticizing him, including me. But over the years, he proved that he belongs there and push DT to another kind of sound. Salute 🫡

[cjh]

Please get James to write all the lyrics on the next album. The alien, answering the call, at wits end, viper king, out of reach were all outstanding lyrics wise for them

[braden]

Definitely my favorite DT song of all time from my favorite DT album. Glad I got to hear this song when I saw them for the first time in 2023.

[djedjedjedje]

My favorite track on this album, an unforgettable chorus

[taluckderriam]

This song is like
Pull me Under
On the back of Angels
So catchy

[DanyMataleón]

I love Dream Theater! You are Aliens 👏🎶🔥👽❤️

[islamallahveisi]

As a guitar player Just listen to John's guitar tone, specially when he palm mutes. Dream Theater probably one of the few bands ever that connects past, present and future with their music. Highly talented and rated.

[michaelespinosa]

Here I was just chilling before work and then my face melted off!

[Baribrotzer]

LYRICS:

White walls glisten
Empires, crimson
Aching within
Raging fire

Sovereign, asphyxiate
No conscience, A solemn state
Misguide, indoctrinate
Accepted long held views

When will there be a day when all of us
Trust in love and peace? Burns bright for us
When will the long-held truth be cast aside?
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified

Radiant we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call

Decisions by which to act
Programmed, no turning back
Call upon a switch turned on
An ultimate price to pay

Weeping mother too late to cry
Hold the truth, can't ignore the lie
Time to look it in the eye

When will there be a day when all of us
Trust and know in love and peace
When will the long held truth be cast aside
Embrace our fellow man, no longer vilified

Radiant, we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Illuminating all
Answering the call

Fight or flight, both threatening
Hidden thoughts are deafening
Your guilt feeding the flame
Tearful knowing it's a lie
Desired might just past you by
Rituals, your funeral pyre

Scars you can't erase
If you choose to face
There is beauty in us all
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
The writing's on the wall
Will you wager your life?

Radiant, we'll shine
Heart and soul, one mind
Walk the higher ground
There you will be found
Illuminating all
Answering the call
Answering the call

(Song credited to Petrucci and Rudess, LaBrie wrote the lyrics)

[theegoliath]

Been a drummer and DT fan for over 25 years. This is by FAR my favorite song during the Mangini era. I can't wait to see how MP plays this going forward!

[SocialJusticeHeadWarrior]

12 years ago, the first time I heard On the Backs of Angels was my encounter with Dream Theater. I can feel that vibes in this song.
Their music never gets old, but rather wears a newness that never changes!

[erickmafraXD]

Listening to this amazing band since 2012, when I was introduced to the Prog Metal world. Since then they're probably the band I've listened more in my whole life! CHEERS FROM BRAZIL!!! WE LOVE YOU COME TO SANTA CATARINA❤🇧🇷

[creforce]

was on the swedish playing on annexet in stockholm this track was awesome and actually first time I heard it.
dream theater is just one of a kind

[mrnobody]

7:11 i love this part during live. It gave me braingasm and always blew my head off

[Nexozania]

1. Ytse Jam
2. Metropolis Part One
3. The Mirror
4. Trial of Tears
5. Finally Free
6. The Glass Prison
7. This Dying Soul
8. Octavarium
9. In The Presence of Enemies
10. The Count of Tuscany
11. On The Backs of Angels
12. The Enemy Inside
13. (Haven’t heard this album yet)
14. At Wit’s End
15. A View From On Top of The World
16. The Shadow Man Incident

[cwoodside]

That opening riff is so epic!! Similar to “the enemy inside, ” i love the heavy, 7 string chugs Petrucci writes. Such a good album!!

[almartinelli]

Getting some "Schism" vibes from that opening riff. Great song, or should I say, another great song. DT is the greatest collection of performers.