The first song that introduced me to the world of Dream Theater. As I said, my first was Images and Words and when I listened to that album and this song, there was some kind of connection, some kind of puzzle piece that had clicked with me.
This song is fantastic and words can't describe how perfect this song is. Expect me to say that for each song.
I've come to appreciate the drums from this album as I am loving the drum sound for "The Greatest Hits" album. Now, for me, when I listen to a song, I listen to it five times in this order:
1. Just for the music.
2. Reading the lyrics while listening.
3. Paying more attention the instrument.
4. For all of that.
5. To think about what parts of the song speak out to me.
That is the bare basic for all the songs. If I fall in love with it or I'm just bored, I just turn on a Dream Theater album and if it's Images and Words, this song always plays first (because it is the first song of the this album
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I've always loved the chorus (how catchy it is) and the resemblance to On the Backs of Angels.
Dat acoustic intro though!
Out of all the bands I've listened to, this band is the only album in which some songs easily clicked with me. I used to find epics to be awkward to listen to and not my style, but I've come to appreciate Dream Theater for the music they bring.
This song is awesome.