Wither

Dream Theater

About Wither

Wither is a single by the progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on September 15, 2009. The single contains the album version of the song "Wither", an alternative version of "Wither" with vocals and piano only, a demo of "Wither" with John Petrucci on vocals, and a demo of "The Best of Times" with Mike Portnoy on vocals. It is the band's last official release with Portnoy, who left the band in September 2010. This is the only studio release without the Majesty symbol in its front cover. It was released exclusively as a digital download. 


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2009
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Let it out, let it out
Feel the empty Space
So insecure find the words and let it out

Staring down, staring down
Nothing comes to mind
Find the place turn the water into wine

But I feel I'm getting nowhere
And I'll never see the end

So I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in and everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me

Turn it on
Turn it on
Let the feelings flow
Close your eyes
See the ones you used to know

Open up open up
Don't struggle to relate
Lure it out
Help the memory escape
Still transparentness consumes me
And I feel like giving up

So I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me

I wither
And give myself away

Light reflections on the cage
The worlds want to create

I drown in hesitation
My words come crashing down
And all my best creations
Burning to the ground

The thought of staring over
Leaves me paralyzed
Tear it out again
Another one that got away

I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear

I wither
And render myself helpless
I give in
And everything is clear
I breakdown
And let the story guide me
I wither
And give myself away

Light reflections on the cage
The worlds want to create
The worlds which you create

Let it out let it out

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Dream Theater

Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subsequently dropped out of their studies to further concentrate on the band that would ultimately become Dream Theater. Though a number of lineup changes followed, the three original members remained together along with James LaBrie and Jordan Rudess until September 8, 2010 when Portnoy left the band. In October 2010, the band held auditions for a drummer to replace Portnoy. Mike Mangini was announced as the new permanent drummer on April 29, 2011. more »

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Written by: JOHN PETRUCCI

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10 facts about this song

Group Contribution
"Wither" is a song by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater. It is part of their 10th studio album called "Black Clouds & Silver Linings," which was released in 2009.
Lyricist and Composer
The lyrics of "Wither" were written by John Petrucci, the band's guitarist. Petrucci is known for writing thought-provoking lyrics that often touch upon complex themes.
Song Inspiration
"Wither" is about the struggle of writing a song or creating something, a sentiment largely reflected in its lyrics drawn from Petrucci's personal experience.
Music Style
Known for their progressive metal inclinations, Dream Theater adopted a more straightforward, melodic approach to "Wither," keeping the song under the five-minute mark.
Song Versions
There are actually three versions of "Wither." The original, an orchestral version, and a version where the band's drummer, Mike Portnoy, provides the lead vocals.
Song Release
"Wither" was released as the second single from "Black Clouds & Silver Linings" on September 15, 2009.
Tour Performances
Despite not being a staple in their setlist, "Wither" was performed often during the band's 2009 tour for the album.
Music Video
Unfortunately, no official music video was made for "Wither." However, Dream Theater frequently uses visual backdrops during their live performances that correlate with their music.
Critical Reaction
The song received a mixed reaction from fans and critics, with some appreciating the lyrical depth and simplicity of the song, while others criticized it for lacking the band's usual progressive complexity and length.
Band Line-up
In addition to Petrucci, the lead vocalist on this particular track is James LaBrie. Other Dream Theater members involved in the track are Jordan Rudess (keyboards), John Myung (bass), and Mike Portnoy (drums). Portnoy departed the band the following year in 2010.

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