Dream Theater - Build Me Up And Break Me Down (LYRIC VIDEO)

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LYRICS
Today I will be your savior
Tomorrow a demon
You crave my erratic behavior
And watch my every move
Obsession at all cost
You'll be the death of me
Broken and torn apart
Why can't you let me be
You build me up
You break me down
Until I'm falling to pieces
I crash and burn I never learn
I'm your guilty addiction
Build me up
Break me down
Tonight I am the new messiah
You deify
When I'm no longer desired
I'll be crucified
The one who's free from sin
The first to cast the stone
Fighting the fear within
I won't be left alone
You build me up
You break me down
Until I'm falling to pieces
The price I pay
To live this way
And the fantasy stays alive
I can't live up I can't let down
And leave you falling to pieces
I crash and burn
I never learn
I'm your morbid obsession.
Build me up
Break me down
You build me up
You break me down
Until I'm falling to pieces
The price I pay
To live this way
And the fantasy stays alive
I can't live up I can't let down
And leave you falling to pieces
I crash and burn
I never learn
You're a iconic fixation
Build me up
Break me down

[@PorterMeNow]

A few months ago my wife of 7 years and I decided to go our separate ways. That's when I gave this album a real listen, and it has become by far the most meaningful album of any band to me. Our whole marriage, despite having three kids, was full of extreme highs and extreme lows, but I was always scared to leave because I felt I would let her down. "I can't live up, I can't let down and leave you falling to pieces." God, that's the most true thing I've ever heard. Thanks DT for this amazing song

[@figeon]

4:20 Petrucci yet again displaying his massive Bach influence. I love this guy.

[@martinfalk8597]

If Portnoy played on this album everybody would have praised it just like they praise their older albums. People are so blind and obsessed by band members that it actually affects their opinion on the music. It's really sad.

[@AtomizedSound]

This album is great, what are you talking about? Probably one of my favorites post Portnoy

[@tluangteaRR]

As i have hered this album is portnoy's creation. But he left man.

[@crespyexperiment953]

It’s the idle complex we look for closer by comparing ourselves to idles

[@SuperToombs]

I agree

[@SuperToombs]

Cause this songs a masterpiece

[@christofercook2248]

I mean like DAAAAAMMMMMNNNN No other band is even close I've been listening to DT for 30 something years , and I've enjoyed every single minute of every song on every CD. Thankyou DT

[@stardustgirl323]

An absolute piece of art it's simply Dream Theater.

[@thinsulite]

I've only recently started getting into Dream Theater and I'm loving them. I think that section at 4:00 is truthfully one of the heaviest and darkest things I've heard in a long time. That keyboard really brings that section to a whole new level.

[@drevilrodrigues]

The same happening to me, for a lot of time I avoided Dream Theatre than suddenly i start hearing them, and now i'm looking for more and more of their songs. IT may not be a coincidence that in this same moment i'm discovering Opeth to, two bands with meaning full songs, very rich and enjoyable at several moments

[@vladutmajeri6715]

2 days since your reply. Are you still interested if he is still listening to them? :D

[@berkefiliz3410]

Shalev Amir 1 month since your last reply. Are you still alive?

[@itsjustameme]

With Dream Theater you always feel like they have a story to tell rather than the mindless pop songs we hear elsewhere. Be it the story of surviving a trafic accident, the loving relationship between a son and his father, or this description of being in an abusive relationship - Dream Theater has som surprizingly deep themes, captured in beautiful lyrics, some pretty advanced and well put together composition, played by excelent musicians. The way they build up a whole theme with no fear of letting the music evolve over time is just awesome. I have no clue how this band managed to exist since I was 5 and I only heard about them 3 years ago. They deserve so much more credit than what they are getting.

[@TheMunz]

Personally, I really like this song. Even Dream Theater's more radio-friendly songs are better than a lot of music out there.

[@teroahola9246]

I,'ve been addicted to dreamtheater for like 25 years and i still can't get enough. I know every song and i've got every album and dvd's and MAN I LOVE IT!

[@destructionman1]

When I saw DT live last October James LaBrie said to the crowd the song was about celebrities being built up by society, then crushed down by being exploited and humiliated.

[@valeriocesarini5661]

The people who should have given him the most love and support, i.e. the fanbase, hasn't certainly been kind to James. Losers.

[@ezrastardust3124]

I had a feeling that this was the underlying theme of the song tbh

[@danielq2358]

This really adds a new level of depth to the lyrics.

[@davidnitzberg4281]

one of dream theaters best "under 10 min. songs"!! to all those who know what an underated band these guys have always been....my hats off to ya!!!...YOU GET IT!!!!!

[@plo589i]

Dream Theater and Roadrunner Records deserves a cookie for this music and video!

[@davidnitzberg4281]

they desrved a grammy!!!!!!!!

[@ijustchangedmyname]

@@davidnitzberg4281 I think they have one!!!!!

[@sourceeee]

4:00 holy shet I love it when songs do this. The key doesn't change despite the varying patterns the guitar and choir have

[@Cotramjoxxx]

A Brutal Change of Rythm. When a song explode!!!

[@satriabagaswara4869]

Yea bruh 🤘

[@sahitrochatterjee2601]

Kids and men : sweet child of mine Legends - 4:21 to 4:41

[@SkyxDreamboat]

I listen to both

[@chuyu4331]

The solo is awesome

[@NousChristou]

I am 60 yes years old now, and have never been able to get enough of the magic from Dream Theater. Maybe because I was playing such weird stuff as Zappa and King Crimson going into the 1970s. Such devoted, incredible musicians! The lovely voices used by Jordan send me into a time warp stigma'd harnesses. Stellar!

[@killerpaja03]

Are you still alive

[@alefusion5d]

One of the best new DT heavy songs since 6DOIT! Keep on rockin' my friends! Congrats for the Grammy nomination! It was about time!

[@biancamadeira3780]

DAMM 10 YEARS PASS!!!!

[@ShinyPolitoed]

Dream Theater is so incredible...I don't think I've ever heard a song of theirs that I didn't like :D

[@Marcuzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Amen!!!

[@smartwizardst1]

You're right anyway. This song does a great job at showing the stressfulness of one of humanity's flawful habits. That habit is quite creepy. So is the song. I love how Dream Theater can create such good and consistent interpretations of feelings in their music.

[@KilianxFire27]

I'm still addicted t o this song, just magic and beautiful

[@darksoularchitectsbgdsa8899]

TRIVIUT But first tell me did you PULL HARDER ON THE STRINGS OF YOUR MARTYR

[@maruseron]

magic and beautiful? satanic's more like it

[@angelb650650]

Ме 2 :)

[@Heatwave9000]

@@maruseron Marcelo stay in your lane. Metal ain't for everyone.

[@maruseron]

@@Heatwave9000 what the fuck man ahahahah take a chill pill

[@Natheyja]

I don't understand how can people think it boring. Maybe they're just dumb? Because all their songs are both written and musical masterpieces each one different from the rest. :) I heard Pull Me Under when I was around 10 years old so this is like 15 something years a go, loved that song ever since and it is my favorite song of all time.

[@lakejizzio7777]

0:20 IS THAT EVEN LEGAL WTFFFF??????

[@dannicalifornia3722]

What did You see? ...i wasnt able broooo

[@HDS96x]

@@dannicalifornia3722 I thing that he is talking about the beat... It is SICK

[@detnyeriket]

But then there's 3:59....

[@ericakasatch]

these guys have been the greatest gift to musicians...everything they do is magic

[@AndresSylvinho]

everything dream theater is doing is simply brilliant...

[@DarkJpower14]

Still an underrated band

[@hardluck8732]

I'm glad another alt righter likes this band.....implicit as fuck!

[@buggalobill4818]

Hard Luck alt right DT fan boy reporting in

[@benjamindover8221]

@@hardluck8732 alt right DT fan boy reporting in

[@nicholas72611]

cringe comments section here

[@davidnitzberg4281]

ALWAYS HAS BEEN!!!! probably always will be...at least here in the states....

[@Frankenzebra]

from loving a song on guitar hero live, researching james labrie, then finding this song, to not having the money for the studio album boxset after only listening to 3 songs...woe is me

[@davidnitzberg4281]

3 yrs later...did ya get the box set??

[@daniel.barbosa85]

the dream thater is the best band around the world... im very excited for share some videos from this band.

[@riazrahman3510]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@TishyySixx]

i love nothing more than tripping to Dream Theater or Tool

[@dissectionoverload]

That chorus

[@pulguinha2000]

Dream Theater is all about doing only masterpieces and EPIC songs

[@gersonweberrocknroll]

God bless DT and all the fans in Brasil 🤟

[@smartwizardst1]

You could put it this way: One starts to love something or someone - then after some time they replace that love with hatred. It can happen in many ways.

[@saintspectre18]

Love the slight nu metal sound in this song

[@1999dua]

Nicht nur dieses Lied, das ganze Album ist echt mit das Beste, was ich in den letzten Monaten gehört habe. Die Band macht ihrem Namen alle Ehre.

[@rockshell22]

dude dis video grafix r awsome X) it pulls me in i keeps my eyes lock on it!!!!!! awsome!!

[@fandanguero100]

que buena canción una de mis favoritas de este disco arriba dream theater!!!... desde chile saludos a todos los fans de dt...

[@donniegayelit]

I have always been a fan of Dream Theater since I heard Pull Me Under came out.They are one of the better progressive hard rock groups out there.

[@danielitox997]

this is really good i love Dram Theater from VENEZUELA!!!

[@judasleviathan]

Everytime i listen new DT song, i dunno why but i flying high to the sky :D

[@pantheratigris79]

4:20, starts the Warcraft music mode! :)

[@Martin87587]

Masterpiece!

[@TheCasualgamerdude]

once again another amazing song from one of the best bands ever formed

[@briansuperfreak]

That was rockin I think ima hit the replay button

[@diekekri]

I love this song so much... and whats the best is that u can do a KARAOKE with the actual music video that shows how DT loves their fans!!!! xD We love u too DT!!!!!

[@samirafterone]

good song to release the tension

[@erickmartim4614]

Still great for that, 2 years after ! :P

[@Dreamersshade]

i've seen it life ... just amazing, i don't find any words for that

[@Kamelot252]

Yet another great set of lyrics I can completely relate to.

[@CalmaCay]

i Got the emotion.. wth i fuckin love this band.. Legend !!

[@VladimirIvanovBG]

Is this song about building project on CI server?

[@EliasVallejos2000]

es lo mejor de la historia.... no se compara nadie, no hay nada como Dream theater.

[@frederickmunozcontreras5255]

Totalmente de acuerdo. Saludos desde Chile.

[@sayandas27]

0:00 to 0:06 = Seriously?? 0:07 to 0:20 = o.O 0:21 to 7:00 = Awesomeness!!!

[@GTheBlackElk]

I just cant stop listening to this track ! waiting for you in Rome ^:)^

[@nameless-user]

An absolutely haunting masterpiece. 321 people have absolutely no taste in music. Whoever says this songs sucks is likely deaf. Bite me.

[@xamsandwich]

***** Not just deaf. They have opinions! HOLY SHTAKE WHAT THE FORK IS THAT!?!

[@CharlesRazielshadowrage41]

Pigly_Jainda Squad Having a opinion is fine, I just don't understand why they feel the need to check out music they don't like. lot's of artist I am no fond of, but I know there are people who are, so I choose not to comment on those bands or artist videos, hell I don't even feel the need to dislike it, I just move on to stuff I do enjoy, why be a dick and a buzz kill for those who do? JMHO

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

Charles Raziel How the hell would they know if they liked it or not without listening to it first? I can't understand you people, they listened to the song, they didn't like it, they downvoted, woopidy fucking doo. At least they gave it a chance, if they didn't like it they have every right to dislike it, they shouldn't have to be labelled a dick or a buzzkill (how the fuck they are a buzzkill is beyond me) because heaven forbid they share their opinion.

[@CharlesRazielshadowrage41]

someone bitching about someone bitching about someone sharing their opinion. Ironic? practice what you preach.God forbid, I share my opinion. *wink*

[@JoshuaConnorMusic]

Charles Raziel Your OP is literally saying you think people shouldn't share their opinion and just move on without saying anything. How fucking thick are you?

[@AwesomeLemur]

Thank you for being so awesome Dream Theater.

[@peacefullbrown]

this is a real freemason song... music is beatiful... words are a kind of near-dead testament...

[@saseff]

great band !!!!!!!! incredible music !!!!!!!!!!

[@rayperry695]

just love this band

[@Natheyja]

That's definitely one of the great ones, lyric wise. And it's more calm. =) Wait for Sleep is one of those calmer ones that I love, the piano is so beautiful. (Also can relate to the song every now and then).

[@aggelosSlipKnoTRKO]

I keep feeling that this particular song of dream theatre deserves a different singer, it's like the one they have now is not cut out to sing songs like this.

[@fc676]

I'm not a big DT fan but this is an awesome song.

[@AdamRodriguezGamez]

The vocals (Labrie) KILL ME >.

[@j.j.4150]

Sometimes they kill my ears (not because it doesn't sound good, but it literally hurts to listen sometimes)

[@blazinlion1025]

What’s wrong with his vocals

[@philipposchar]

dream theater where always good ... i repeat alwaysa good still good... i just love this ... this is so dark that it gave me the joy that i couldnt have from evanescence new album, nothing compared to what i expected... dream theater will always come up with something new and spirit-revitilizing

[@PrantikNath]

ya dream theatre’s songs deserve this kind of animated lyrics.. nothing should be easy..

[@lucasbarreto270]

Beautiful music and a very creative vídeo!

[@sampadroyy]

Does anyone here find the intro on the lines of the song ' Don't Stay ' from the album Meteora of Linkin Park ?

[@FlamingHotGaming]

Sampad Roy I was thinking that it had a LP feel in general, but you hit the nail on the head. THAT'S what it sounds like!

[@SpookySkeleton738]

that's exactly what I thought when I heard this

[@emboh1987]

Sampad Roy me too

[@jesusjar11]

Holy s... You're right!

[@viktornei]

The f.. you're talking about?!

[@rodhanson3904]

Just like Watchtower, some bands are ahead of their time. Every so often, however, they land square in on what's "trendy". "Pull Me Under" was also a popular song in the 90's, while the rest of that album was ignored by the masses.

[@alexlikesblue]

You do know you are talking about Dream Theater right? One of the best prog bands right now.

[@kaylaweaver1435]

I like this song.makes me sad a bit.

[@Pequenno54]

I like how many people complain to expect something better, and dude, it's DT, it does sounds great compared to other "pop-songs" from other progressive bands, i'm totally fine with this. Have you even listen the whole album?

[@doctordoofenshmirtz534]

Raul Rafael ikr. People say anyone could do better. Those people. All dead. Dead STUPID

[@greenbackz]

The song is horrible.. One of the only few DT songs I don't like. Yes it's better than any of that nu metal crap, but for dream theater this song is a joke.. Sounds like they were going for a teenage angst radio hit.. Cringeworthy

[@midnight7895]

their badassness feeds my soul ..

[@cvcazeres]

The Grammy will be yours tonight guys!!! Good look Greetings from PERU!!

[@Tytanized]

Overwatch updates in a nutshell "You build Mei up, you break Mei down"

[@wienersrevenge122]

@3:25 "I"m your Mormon obsession."

[@jimbogoroth]

Absolute masterpiece. And yes that can be about marriage or celebrity status

[@MrMca212]

hysteria,amazing,bombastis and spektakulerr...

[@Xandrules]

my opinion: this is the better song I hear of Dream Theater. I Wanna hear more and more music how this music

[@charlesguitt]

Great song!

[@melba703]

GREAT Stuff...

[@emsfiregurl]

I love this song! Awesome meaningful lyrics and the video just tried it all up. U guys rock!!

[@jimbogoroth]

Absolute masterpiece

[@rustyb4ss]

Best of the best!!

[@nicksupreme2094]

We fall in line, we live the lie, GIVE UP GIVE UP AND FEED THE MACHINE! Dream Theater fanboys - "RED is shitty emo buttrock for teenagers" Also Dream Theater fanboys - "this song is a masterpiece" (I like both bands for the record)

[@fjk1138]

The lyrics to this song sum up every asshole boss that I've ever had at work. DT hit it right on the head perfectly.

[@itsjustameme]

I thought it was about my wife.

[@ActualCouchPotato]

This...is a freaking awesome video. Not what I wanted (I like to watch em play...), but way better than I expected. Awesome.

[@ihateusernamesgrrr]

just stopping in for a DT fix :)

[@Arcanineisthebest]

fuck fuck fuck fuck THIS IS AWEWSOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Maybe the drums aren't so good as portnoy, but WHO CARES? he's good, and petrucci is stil a FUCKING GOD!!

[@rafaelmonte4263]

4:18

[@spencerfklocke]

one of the best lyric videos ive seen

[@robenhood7_517]

The intro though

[@epameinondastriantafyllou9152]

347 people slipped and fell into their death...

[@lasaksitu]

5 thumbs up DT 4ever....Nice song...

[@mainewelt]

Oh god, they are the masters, Petrucci is wonderful!!

[@MrMrEFE]

only Dream can make such a gay song and make it sound so fucking awesome!

[@studmuffinent]

They got the title of the song wrong.

[@Marselord]

4 years latter still wrong title

[@simpap7838]

Best track of the album..

[@Arcanum33]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Drood.]

It's not amazing but it's alright, it's the record company mandated single, what do you expect? Other songs on this album are better

[@HaidarChua]

2018?

[@GMatt193]

Are we just flying over james background screams? BUIIILD MEEEEEE UUUUUUUP BREEEEEEEEAK MEEEEEEEE DOOOOOOOOOWN

[@agfhamizan]

Dream Theater taste Linkin Park And the solo's taste Synyster Gates They're can play any style with exploration 🎸