Dream Theater Metropolis Pt. 1 (Live At Luna Park DVD)

[@Quietus5]

Mike Mangini, if you can read this, thank you for your epic drumming. You are deserving to be in this band. You are truly amazing!!!

[@tomyrock8236]

Portnoy is the best...

[@kimpavfx]

@@tomyrock8236 bro, stop comparing drummers. they're all good and have their own style. like joey and jay from slipknot, fans are shitting on jay for no reason. they all are very good in their own way

[@holtimt]

@@tomyrock8236 Clearly not

[@MikeB-oo9bj]

@@tomyrock8236 Portnoy couldn't hold Mangini's stick bag. Portnoy was a student at Berklee. Mangini was a teacher.

[@ThamanVlogs]

@@MikeB-oo9bj does that mean all of einsteins teachers were better than him? What stupid logic are you using

[@StanFlahautAFD]

I get so tired of people downing Manginni... in the finale he plays with one hand and it sounds like someone playing with two. portnoy will never be replaced but manginni is great in his own right.

[@charlesajones77]

+notafraidoffuture I do wish Portnoy could come back, but I have to admit, that part where Mangini was using one stick was pretty badass.

[@cooliocaptin517]

+notafraidoffuture That's pretty much exactly what he was trying to say when he was trying out for the band in 2011

[@StanFlahautAFD]

***** maybe so I'm not a drummer. However it was pretty good showmanship which is one thing Portnoy followers tend to dis Manginni for lack of.

[@mattanubis3992]

Nah. Manginni is awesome. And Portnoy is awesome. Awesomeness for everybody. Those guys are amazing.

[@mikeysplayhouse1971]

It's funny when Mangini plays Portnoy parts he looks like he's on vacation. Portnoy stuff is child play for The Man!!!!

[@dimitristesias3460]

Somewhere in the crowd, there is a metronome taking lessons from Mike Mangini

[@RealChrisMalcolm]

😂😂😂

[@aldridgeasurajah1798]

They would lost count.

[@farizmaulana2543]

This is the best jokes I've ever know LOL

[@marthoogvliet]

😂😂

[@boazcohen7992]

Well most metronomes can onely handle 4/4

[@tommyboy71]

One of the most expansive arrangements I’ve ever heard. Totally spotlights the talent of these guys. Off the charts!

[@menacegtr]

I always found DT to be very tight, precise and very technical especially on there Awake and Images and Wotds albums

[@Sir.C]

Agreed. What a great way of putting it

[@grubbetuchus]

Mike Manginni is amazing, especially his funk and his grooves, both of which there's not enough of. His rudiments and rolls make your ears drool. His drumming is flawless.

[@copie77]

I’ve been playing drums my whole life and I agree. He’s flawless

[@ytsejam58]

This performance says everything I love about Dream Theater. That awesome jam going into the final verse, the way Mangini and Petrucci add to Rudess' improv is genius, and at the end where Mangini does this thing where he sticks one stick in his mouth and just does this crazy thing with only one hand and this look on LaBrie's face is just... wow! So good!

[@macaronisalad5]

a fantastic drummer playing the part of a fantastic drummer .

[@macaronisalad5]

great!!

[@chan22harrypotter]

Its refreshing to see a person who finally appreciates mangini. Any stupid nobody who keeps commenting that mangini is not as good as Portnoy needs to understand that the band members understand eons more about their own music then anyone else does. So if they chose mangingi it means he was the best of the best. If you want to complain go try and be a fucking drummer yourself and audition for dreamtheater and see what they say about you.

[@berkefiliz3410]

@@chan22harrypotter Yes! I mean, yeah, Portnoy was Dream Theater, but Mangini is Dream Theater now. People just cannot accept that. Edit: I guess only DT fans would be unhappy to see Mangini in their band. He is a beast anyways. Okay, he is not as melodic/natural as Portnoy when it comes to improvisation, but in technicality, he is a drum god. And we have not seen him contributing to the writing process. So still I think, not enough data to judge him :/

[@anirbankundu6581]

Finally someone said it. 2 incredibly skilled drummers, both of whom deserve nothing but respect.

[@kingcrimson234]

@@chan22harrypotter Even if you did that and auditioned for them, even if you completely suck they would have still said something encouraging and nice about you because they're all down to earth, stand up dudes! One of the reasons I like DT lol.

[@RepeatedFails]

They show John Myung less and less each dvd.... makes me so sad.

[@grantwilliams2650]

ThePoetech Yeah, he’s as good and important as any other member in the band TURN THE BASS UP!!

[@berkefiliz3410]

As he is not speaking at all, his existence is getting cleared from time and space.

[@tonypowell250]

That is coz most people are only interested in JP.

[@Nedwin]

he might request for it himself

[@kfc_pog]

The silent man

[@macielthales]

James has something really unique: we can always identify his voice easily, for good or bad. He is a legend.

[@dingdongs5208]

He is the Lars Ulrich of vocals. Started his career with a lot of potential and natural talent, but didn't work on their craft and let themselves slip

[@davidholmgren8156]

@@dingdongs5208I think that assessment is slightly unfair as he sacrificed his vocal cords for the band

[@Fehrex]

​@@dingdongs5208I dont think you can really compare it, Lars hasnt done anything remarkable, Labrie was like the best voice at his peak in 1992, Lars is just average, and always has been

[@jtaco4101]

​@@dingdongs5208ridiculous. You just can't sustain singing like this. It's impossible

[@dingdongs5208]

@@jtaco4101 yeah sure but then the onus is on him to develop better vocal habits, speak to his band to play lower octaves

[@MarioRugeles]

That improv at the end was really amazing.

[@paulogp4629]

Yep. I almost cried.

[@YuRyan-vv5id]

Jazzy enough～

[@Near456]

8:55 - 10:25 loved this added part so much

[@lucastracke6951]

Could be a new DT song…

[@emmanuelc04]

I was there and this arrangement drove me crazy. Especially because in the weeks previous to this concert I discovered the "When dream and day reunite" version

[@EraAnibra]

that's metropolis pt.3 teaser

[@plta1]

same man, I come back to this video every now and then mostly to repeat that part over and over :D

[@gabrielledesma7154]

Una tarde me llamó mi hermano y me dijo, tengo dos tickets, me haces la segunda? Vamos a ver una banda al Luna Park. Tercer fila. Fui sin conocer un solo tema. LITERALMENTE ME VOLARON LA CABEZA, fué este concierto

[@valentingomez5162]

Te felicito por a ver ido

[@Jpabloo]

que zarpadooo men buena forma de conocer la banda

[@Jac2788]

Felicidades a tu hermano

[@MarianoGianni1]

A mi me pasó algo parecido! fui sin conocerlos mucho. Después de eso no paré nunca y ahora los veo en Septiembre.

[@vflamesofficial]

Que envidia xD

[@danlc95]

I absolutely love how Mangini handles the old material. He approaches it from a musician standpoint, and allows the other instruments to be heard. Best thing that ever happend to this band for sure.

[@KazeReload]

+TM645 Right man. I feel Mangini's drumming is much less "energetic", sounds so static and flat... I'm not saying he can't play, but Portnoy was an absolutely different story.

[@themagician1488]

TM645 no other drummer? You forget Neil Peart...

[@danlc95]

TM645 - Good point. At this point, I'm kind of missing Portnoy. It also indicates that regardless of a drummer's technical ability, it doesn't guarantee he will be as well received. MP had tremendous heart for sure. I don't know what's been going on with MM lately, but this isn't the same drummer who recorded Mullmuzzler 2 with James LaBrie.

[@Weltfremdheit]

Totally agree with danlc95. Mangini is a total professional regarding Portnoy’s parts, and certainly a virtuoso when adding his own touch.

[@jayy_8034]

12:21 james: "damn, we added a monster to this band"

[@danielmj85]

Porty 2024... Hold my drumstick

[@TheAuralAffinity]

LaBrie was once THE premier member of this band and the reason to see them outside the great music. He was the greatest thing out there for a brief time in history. Give the guy some slack. Singing a DT set is a challenge within itself.

[@xanderdaniels8284]

Especially after messing your vocal chords up

[@Lipeaze]

And this was recorded 20 years prior to this perfomance, is unfair to expect him sound exactly as the record. The human voice suffers more from age than any other instrument.

[@Khazandar]

@@Lipeaze Yeah, but still very possible to maintain. LaBrie unfortunately had that damn vocal bleed.

[@Lipeaze]

@@Khazandar is rare with prolonged carrers, the only one that i can think of that sings the same or better os Glenn Hughes

[@Khazandar]

@@Lipeaze Jørn Lande, Russell Allen, David Draiman, Howard Jones, Mikael Stanne, Timo Kotipelto, the list goes on. There are plenty of folks that are still in great shape.

[@EixtremeDrummer]

Im glad that James sings so well again !

[@gaetano9454]

I've seen this video like 30 times and it always seems like is the first one

[@tommyboy71]

Damn these guys are good! I'm an old 60s hippie, grew up with great bands, floyd, zeppelin, yes, you name it, I have seen it. these guys are all very talented, tight, innovative, musicians.

[@TheSiscoKid2112]

John Myung's Bass is way too low. That guy is a wizard on the Bass, but sadly you can't even hear him!

[@lenerjan]

The Cisco Kid I hear him...just focus on low frequencies :-)

[@ChrisSmith-il5qe]

+Jan Lener He is insane with those bass taps.

[@RodniDemental]

+The Cisco Kid You'd hear the lack of him if he wasn't there. :P

[@colonelsanders1168]

+The Cisco Kid I've often suspected it's because Petrucci's guitar is muddy. His Ibanez guitars sounded a lot crisper.

[@mjeffcoat1]

+The Cisco Kid You are not supposed to "hear" the bass, you should feel it.

[@todayisit3]

Love the way he glides over the kit effortlessly. Flawless.

[@heavymetal9749]

Can't wait to see MP performing this again, now that he's officially back

[@animalmother5675]

This is probably the best I've heard James sing this song, live

[@RodniDemental]

+Animal Mother He nails this song on 'Score' and some older performances in the early 90s too but agreed, this is a pretty good version of the song also.

[@OVELLIX]

Nope, James LaBrie's best live for "Metropolis" is on Score.

[@jacopopadoan7955]

Some live performances of this song in '93 were absolutely incredible. I think that from 1992 to 1994-5 he was the best singer in the world

[@Metalloytv]

@@jacopopadoan7955 I recommend the album Live at the Marque

[@nathan-cy9ob]

@@OVELLIX only because the orchestra makes everything much better 😂

[@HyperCast2012]

Wait! Portnoy left DT or did I miss something? Mangini was the choice of DT, so don't hate Mangini for it. PS he's the nicest, most sincere person you will ever meet and combine that with his insane drumming ability which he works his ass off for you have a winning combination which is now the Rhythm of DT.

[@BlakeMullens]

James Walent THANK YOU!!! Some people just dont seem to get that portney left, he wasnt kicked out, they got the best "replacement" they could, I almost hate saying that hes a replacement, hes so much more than that.

[@westoneuler4065]

Portnoy wanted a break from DT, the rest of the band said screw you and held auditions :/

[@BlakeMullens]

Weston Euler Yeah he wanted to take about a 5 year break, and everyone else wanted to start writing and recording so he decided to leave because it was nobody else wanted a break.

[@riverfilms4548]

He wanted a one maybe two year break which is understandable after 25 years of playing together. Everyone of the others have other projects. Why not working on them while taking a rest and starting again with fresh ideas after a while? Because they wanted him to leave. But with him the soul left Dream Theater... Listen to "Similitude of a Dream" Thats Dream Theater... The only thing left is LaBrie...

[@50Jman06]

@Riverfilms In the auditions the band said that Portnoy wanted to go on a 5 year hiatus.

[@kruelton]

Absolutely no one ROCKS! Like Dream Theater!!!

[@Ivan_Creative_Studio]

Respect mangini, he has really helped this band, and he's been very good at playing the drums

[@progresivedistorsi4698]

I like marco minneman

[@parahente]

@@progresivedistorsi4698 Marco Minneman looser... Mangini another skill

[@scottmay4291]

Marco is too creative. Never could have controlled him. Wonder artist and guy.

[@HammerBlow500]

4:24 LaBrie is like "Right, I'm off for a beer." 😂

[@seazonofthefly]

@5:06 it's so awesome to hear Mangini take some liberties in this section. Dude is a beast and need not be limited to what Portnoy did. NIce work, Mike!

[@Axepatan17]

But this section was created by Mike Portnoy😅

[@Bone1996]

​@@Axepatan17And I highly doubt Portnoy plays it the exact same live every night either, compared to when he first performed it in the studio.

[@bassmanbernard]

What a GREAT!!! Band. WOW!!!!!saw them back in the early 90s.

[@GioGuitarDude]

Manginni is incredible! Great attitude and dead on track. He might not be as much of a show off as MP but I couldn’t think of anyone that would have been a better fit to replace MP

[@MrDrumStikz]

My life is forever changed... I just saw Jordan Rudess's finger slip onto the wrong note... He DOES screw up every now and again. You have no idea how inspiring that is...

[@SkyAvila983]

Haha...thats great - we are all human

[@sylvioufba]

Where in the video?

[@Slicklickz]

No he did that on purpose just to see if you'd notice.

[@jacopogaeta3378]

Minute?

[@tradecraft9026]

Can’t find it either :( we’re out of the joke bros, we stupid

[@jun1635XVI]

Perfect drum in jam

[@NytronX]

1:38 - Such an easy guitar part on paper, but to play it in time and at speed LIVE.... insane.

[@suemelina1984]

I still love this song and this band.

[@bsanp]

5 years on and the jam in the middle of the song is one of the best that I ever heard ♥️

[@silviosarunic3234]

What a bunch of talents and geniuses ❤️❤️

[@paulluongo2756]

This is a great metal band... I remember finding their first cassette in 1987 .... Absolutely massive....

[@TheRoachDoggJR]

I started listening to DT only just a few hours ago, and 4:34 has actually become one of my favorite riffs ever

[@i-ate-bread]

6/8 and 7/8 repeating sounds so fucking good

[@laughingmantis1769]

ROACH DOGG JR SPOTTED

[@berniespy]

I had the exact same reaction first time i heard this song. I kept looping that riff

[@とも-p6x]

ドリームシアター素敵です。😊🎉😊❤😊🎉😊

[@XiyuYang]

1:33 A guy wearing Brasil jersey in Argentina. Props to him for the courage.

[@nicosimioni7363]

We love Brazilians, and Brazilians love us. We are only rivals when it comes to football, but that's it.

[@pennywise_033]

It is a concert of Dream Theater, practically a concert for scrupulous musicians and generally very well educated. It is not a La Libertadores match.

[@TerrorFront.]

This is not Colombia or some shitty latino country. This is Argentina and is the most civilized country in South América.

[@manuelar6815]

Being an argentinian, I've attended metal gigs in Brazil with an Argentinian flag and it was great, people is very kind and respectful. In shows of bands you love, everybody is in the same tune, no matters nationalities.

[@ivanv754]

Sebastián Slrzn also the most pretentious ;)

[@feliperoa5821]

Hermano! Mis respetos para James Labrie, todavía tiene la voz que me puso la piel de gallina cuando escuché este tema, incluso en los agudos

[@thememeteam6535]

Rudess's wizard hat is sweet!

[@googlewantstoknowyourlocat1115]

This song is gay af tho! Feel like I'm in Nerdville.

[@JaellesDrums]

@@googlewantstoknowyourlocat1115 wut?

[@benp.320]

@@googlewantstoknowyourlocat1115 Fun Fact: METALHEADS ARE NERDS!!!

[@nikolauseder]

Just outstanding Talent! Miracles of Art in Music ! 👌🏽🎵🎼🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩

[@zaoisgood]

This song still give me chills.

[@azharjohan4652]

Salute mangini....super power full skill

[@johnemerick5860]

The smile of dawn arrived early May She carried a gift from her home The night shed a tear to tell her of fear And of sorrow and pain She'll never outgrow Death is the first dance, eternal There's no more freedom The both of you will be confined to this mind I was told there's a miracle for each day that I try I was told there's a new love that's born for each one that has died I was told there'd be no one to call on when I feel alone and afraid I was told if you dream of the next world You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire As a child, I thought I could live without pain without sorrow As a man I've found it's all caught up with me I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid Somewhere like a scene from a memory There's a picture worth a thousand words Eluding stares from faces before me It hides away and will never be heard of again Deceit is the second without end The city's cold blood teaches us to survive Just keep my heart in your eyes and we'll stay alive The third arrives Before the leaves have fallen Before we lock the doors There must be the third and last dance This one will last forever Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles She's taken you to your home It can only take place When the struggle between our children has ended Now the Miracle and the Sleeper know that the third is love Love is the dance of eternity

[@josephnangkhenmung9958]

This Luna park shows sounds are amazing I love IT!!!🤘🔥💥

[@Asmodeus1967]

If Deep Purple, and Rush had a baby, it would be Dream Theater. Thank you guys for making both "Mikes" the "magic" of your music. Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!!

[@johnlehrfeld4910]

Truly Truly amazing and extremely awesome metal band

[@e-changerauquotidien6304]

Only a Mike could replace another Mike... 😊 What a great performance! At 3:53 " I love my life!!!"

[@chaneppchannel_365]

😅😁🤭

[@kidbrown2010]

Flawless... specially the middle part.. just amazing playing.

[@mehtmeht4259]

I really love dream theater since their first record but i m always happy when james stoppes singing and the music rocks!!!

[@mrkh5988]

How fantastic the voice is! It's so nice.

[@dedideal9567]

2022 and still listening this awesome masterpiece 🤘🏻

[@andreas_XX]

It's a timeless track ⭐⭐⭐

[@logicape]

John Myung called - he wanted to know if (except @5:40) if he was still in the band. WTH camera guys / editors?

[@dreadzombie101]

Even during his solo you can hardly hear him... :(

[@sergioguarascio9876]

The camera guy it racist

[@powerslave7876]

He is The Silent Man

[@cahyaadi6116]

Metropolis part semua personil terlihat sempurna, tak pernah bosan mendengar lagu ini... Thanx for DT personel...

[@mrspifff]

I like how content Rudess looks on the stage this whole entire song!

[@ryanslater674]

James will forever be my favorite singer

[@iamdonz1416]

This band, is a legend. No more band like this until now #2019

[@fabiobarros2706]

Tudo muito perfeito no DT, Contra tempo certinho ,maravilha !

[@nana0hime]

Amazing. Can't wait to see you in London again! x

[@steveschreiner9438]

They sound great!!! James especially!

[@ljpalorcruz1147]

I really love it! Literally I am having a tears of joy right now!

[@victoravr10]

Beautiful

[@benp.320]

@@victoravr10 indeed

[@MMB112009]

I love seeing musicians truly enjoy playing which is why i love dream theater they all look they still enjoy jamming for people and it shows in there playing and ability. other great example is rammstien, foo fighters, slipknot, steve vai, alter bridge, and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators none of them would have to ever pick up an instrument again and they would never have to worry about money but they do because they love what they do.

[@victoravr10]

I love this song. IMO is a masterpiece.

[@darkdancer72]

so much fun to listen to this masterpiece over and over again

[@rudessdfdf]

pretty great singing from Labrie ... he is getting better

[@RodniDemental]

+rudessdfdf Yeah, I think James generally sounds great on this DVD.

[@alexpentecost4430]

I still can't stand it, I'm sorry

[@TheBushwooky]

+rudessdfdf He does a good enough on the albums at least for my tastes, I still fantasize about what the band would be like if Russell Allen was their singer.

[@cooliocaptin517]

+TheBushwooky The band would sound like God

[@RodniDemental]

TheBushwooky Adrenaline Mob?

[@TheBionemesis]

AMAZING THIS IS THE BEST

[@BagusSumanjaya]

Mike Mangini brings the soul of this family back to life again... keep the spirit carries on

[@rigormortisr3039]

Mangini simply magnificent!!! Bravo.

[@Lokair54]

Mangini on Drums is amazing, I think this band is still growing. Cool stuff.

[@nealio-lv1qe]

James sounds really good here!

[@TYFLOL]

LaBrie actually sounds pretty good here! Always love to hear this song live without the sampled drums

[@Sir.C]

For someone as old as he is in the singing realm. Even attempting this song takes guts

[@TheAdam159]

James sounds great here. Like, he's been on fire lately. Like in the old days

[@LastLombax1]

Can´t wait to see you guys in Portugal. See you next week!!

[@alwakeme70]

Mike Magani is awesome. I was not a Dream Theater fan, but now I will be because of this guy.

[@syuhadaabdu2836]

Mike Mangini dude

[@greatwhiteape6945]

Saw DT twice in one month, Raleigh, North Carolina, then Atlanta, Georgia. Still have my t-shirt.

[@bikerider5296]

Mangini = GOAT!

[@hazelmelville5975]

i love you Mike Manginni!

[@angelkf87]

the face of labrie in the end jajaja the band paying everything, and he its like " what should do here" im gona hold my mic, jajajahahahha

[@chediablo2809]

Mangini is such a likable guy and a monstrous drummer/ musician, 5stars to him and Dream Theater!!! A match made in music heaven!!!

[@sortebill]

I'd love to see DT with both Mikes on drums plus Derek and Kevin in addition to Jordan.. And put Tony Levin in there as well.

[@maidenfan4927]

Great great song … perfect opener .. what a great band

[@marceloguidotti9050]

QUE OBRA DE ARTE !

[@박진규-f8e]

드림씨어터 힘내세요! 라브리에 형 힘내세요! 응원합니다.! from fan of dream theater

[@ericiron]

LIKE LIKE LIKE !!!!

[@israelaldebaran5116]

Q da hora

[@StanFlahautAFD]

+moenkopiaz at least he isn't named after a pedophile named Mohammed.

[@benpalumbo6726]

+moenkopiaz The name Israel predates the country by over 3,000 years.

[@defithefuture7621]

Vai andar de moto que é melhor rapaz.

[@bengosse7217]

Eric

[@TheEarlOfSandwich]

Sometimes I forget James is singing live! Incredible voice!

[@donniecastleman5701]

A diverse audience, I even saw a girl in the audience at 8:50! DT sounds great!

[@nobertorivera8178]

Esto es otro nivel de Rock, nunca los habia escuchado la verdad.

[@Gretri17]

5:39 for the bass solo if anyone is wondering

[@ralpha6064]

I see a lot of Mangini comments and I cant help but leave another, we all know this guy is on another level, but he doesn't play it exactly like the track instead finding a way to improv the timing on this insane bridge jam just after 5 minutes, you are amazing Mike to fit something like that in their perfectly like that so flawless with the transitions

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

Mike Mangini it's like a metronome, always in the pocket, with so much control and dynamics, and Mike Portnoy always played ahead of beat, but with so much more punch, which I really miss, it gave DT a more character in their sound.

[@bitflux2]

you are correct sir, mangini sounds like an advanced drum sequencer, theres nothing like mike portnoy guys, make no mistake about it

[@74fabo]

complete true, M.Mangini seems like a robot drummer

[@JGrffn]

I actually feel like it's not the drumming that's changed, but rather the creative and musical feel of the band as a whole. Portnoy was the heavy metal touch to the band, and its absence is notable.

[@benjaminmarquez4488]

Joseph Griffin​​ That's also true, although I was referring to the styleI of drumming. I truly appreciate MM versatility on managing dynamics and difficult rithm patterns, something that MP lack somtimes, because he is a metal guy, but at the same time he has so much punch and power that gave energy and attitude to the metal songs of DT, something that doesn't convince me that much from MM, and also I personally like better MP drums sound and tone. Anyway, I think MM is doing a great job on DT.

[@rudessdfdf]

yes .. being a metrome has a recorded felling when listening to them.... being up tempo as Portoy did , mekes the live power effect

[@nubesnegras10]

..still my number 1 band,,,love you guys! x

[@lesliescarlette4533]

JODER, esto es tan perfecto y bien puesto en escena que lloro. Por siempre DT!!!!

[@viajandobarat0]

Ustedes son increíbles... Gracias a ustedes cambio mi forma de hacer música..

[@Buffalodan66]

Mangini is a breath of Fresh Air! Love him!

[@henryr506]

That jamming part was so awesome, the Mike Mangini drum line was incredible, so perfect, like were hearing Dave Weckl jazz fusion stuff

[@MilganNarvaez]

Dream Theater at the highest level... Thanks Mike Mangini!!!!

[@massimolisergico8407]

Nope

[@matty4351]

People can have opinions on drummers, who cares what other people think. Why should it matter if someone else prefers Mangini over Portnoy.

[@defithefuture7621]

Jkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@nikecinderellajoo7b712]

one in the best Dream Theater 💪👏💨 love Another Day song

[@simpson5131]

The smile of dawn Arrived early May She carried a gift from her home The night shed a tear To tell her of fear And of sorrow and pain She'll never outgrow Death is the first dance, eternal There's no more freedom The both of you will be confined to this mind I was told there's a miracle for each day that I try I was told there's a new love that's born for each one that has died I was told there'd be no one to call on when I feel alone and afraid I was told if you dream of the next world You'll find yourself swimming in a lake of fire As a child, I thought I could live without pain, without sorrow As a man I've found it's all caught up with me I'm asleep yet I'm so afraid Somewhere like a scene from a memory There's a picture worth a thousand words Eleuding stares from faces before me It hides away and will never be heard of again Deceit is the second without end The city's cold blood teaches us to survive Just keep my heart in your eyes and we'll stay alive The third arrives Before the leaves have fallen Before we lock the doors There must be the third and last dance This one will last forever Metropolis watches and thoughtfully smiles She's taken you to your home It can only take place When the struggle between our children has ended Now the Miracle and the Sleeper know that the third is love Love is the Dance of Eternity