Top Songs By Dream Theater
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
James LaBrie
Lead Vocals
John Myung
Bass Guitar
John Petrucci
Background Vocals
Jordan Rudess
Keyboards
Mike Portnoy
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James LaBrie
Songwriter
John Myung
Songwriter
John Petrucci
Songwriter
Jordan Rudess
Songwriter
Mike Portnoy
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Petrucci
Producer
Mike Portnoy
Producer
Keith Gary
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Will Hensley
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Doug Oberkircher
Engineer
Michael Brauer
Mixing Engineer
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
All wound up, on the edge, terrified
Sleep disturbed, restless mind, petrified
Bouts of fear permeate all I see
Heightening nervousness threatens me
I am paralyzed
So afraid to die
Caught off guard, warning signs never show
Tension strikes, choking me, worries grow
Why do I feel so numb?
Is it something to do with where I come from?
Should this be fight or flight?
I don't know why I'm constantly so uptight
Rapid heartbeat pounding through my chest
Agitated body in distress
I feel like I'm in danger
Daily life is strangled by my stress
A stifling surge shooting through all my veins
Extreme apprehension, suddenly I'm insane
Lost all hope for redemption
A grave situation, desperate at best
Why do I feel so numb?
Is it something to do with where I come from?
Should this be fight or flight?
I don't know why I'm constantly reeling
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Possessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Possessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
Written by: James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, Mike Portnoy