I listened through it via the Youtube music video.
Initially, it did seem souless, and incredibly safe, DT-by-numbers as they put it. But I listened more times in search of redeeming features.
Now, 20 listens later, it has clicked. The first third is about expected and not too special, but the second third has a better verse (both lyrically and instrumentally), being a well-composed Dream Theater experience. The instrumental break is quite good, not too heavy, with breathing space, short and at the same time tasty with good ideas. It's the opposite of dragging (I can't express this idea in a single word). The last third (starting with the last chorus) is nice in the sense that they didn't go crazy, and rather follow an interesting warm-down of the song (a better one than Moment Of Betrayal). Although sometimes it appears to be a wall of sound, it isn't that much. I think Rudess frenetic playing makes sense - without it, it could sound like another other band, and this song would have less of an identity.
As for the lyrics, initially I thought they were about suicide (although some verses need to be correctly interpreted). Not too outlandish, and as I mention, the second verse is quite good (with the exception of the line "something needs to change", which could have more syllables). The chorus appeared a little too bland and traditional at the start, but now I think it's adequate.
If all the songs are of this quality, I will be satisfied. (It will, though, take a dozen hours of listening to learn to appreciate them!)