Dream Theater - The Looking Glass [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Directed by Ramon Boutviseth

LYRICS

I would not expect your felt unnoticed and ignored
Better to rise above the clouds
Than 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 their fifteen 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

[Spjungen]

I believe personally...that progressive metal is easily one of the finest accomplishments of man.

Up there next to the symphonies of Mozart, Bach, and the great composers...this is a modern version of precisely the same: a combination of skill, passion, and most importantly...love.

[llcruize]

I think this album is DT's most direct homage to Rush. Listening to John P. speak with Geddy on That Metal Show, you could tell how big of a Rush fan he is and this album unleashes that appreciation.

[felipemance]

The drum parts fit perfectly into the song. No doubt Mangini is brilliant!

[Supervillain]

If it weren't for the vocals, I'd have thought it was Rush.

[taylorf]

So dissapointing to see how hateful people in the rock and metal community are. Whatever happened to the brotherhood that started this type of music, i love DT and i think they're one of the most underrated bands of all time.

If we ever want this Justin Bieber/Katy Parrie BS to go away we need to stop this hateful attitude towards bands that dont sound like the sub genre of rock that you think every band should sound like. I for one love the diversity in all genres of rock and metal cause it keeps things interesting, i would think others would feel the same.

[ebealienhead]

They still amaze me..Best Prog Rock band ever!

[willhorton]

Best band of all time. Most talanted band of all time. Every single person in the band is amazing, yes including labrie. IMO he is one of the best singers in music history, with his diversity and wide range. And if you are a singer I'm sure you'd know that alot of DT's catalog have songs in which the vocals are extremely hard to sing (Innocence Faded, Learning To Live, & Another Day for example). And for his performance today, let's face it... he's nearly 50 years old (correct me if I'm wrong) and has a family to take care of, and honestly I still think he is a great singer (live as well). The problem about DT fans is that they complain.and say that want something new, but when they come out with great music like this, they criticize and whine about it. I'm tired of all the criticism and just want to listen to the music in peace. If there is anything bad about DT, it's their fans. Please, do us a favor and stop complaining.

[johannesrobertson]

Every since I was a kid, whenever I would hear music like this, I would collapse into a catatonic state of euphoria. I thought it was simply a phenomenon on a song by song basis. Now I know that it know it has a name and that name is PROG METAL.

[lemer]

Damn, the intro totally reminded me of Rush.

[andrewclarkkk]

LaBrie sounds so natural in this album, his voice is stunning.

[CrashfHackergames]

when you already have a song called ''The Mirror''

[DanielVerberne]

The video is not bad at all - the main thing I like is that the band has learnt that its fans want to see the bandmembers playing, not just some actors 'emoting' to DT's music.

[abohsukampret]

John Myung's tone is so freakishly majestic.

[mandyval]

2:17 John is just like at that drumfill at 2:13

[chrisszafranski]

I must say that there has never been a bad DT song. The very essence of talent always pours from their soul. Mangini is a beast no matter what the naysayers say. Very proud DT fan here for life!!!!

[tinafarmer]

I knew Rush had some wild stray babies running around out

[kentadams]

LaBrie is one of my favorite rock voices - always know when he is singing and he just nails those hooks - Images and Words was one of the best early 90's rock albums

[jimdog]

i love this band. their chops are so deep on every instrument. Such a refreshing thing to see in this day of make believe "Artists".

[heraldyoman]

Definitely inspired by Rush's Limelight

[andrewthiyam]

How many of you knew that these guys are Alien Musicians from another planet??