The Enemy Inside
Dream Theater
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Over and over again I relive the moment I'm bearing the burden within Open wounds hidden under my skin Pain is real as a cut that bleeds The face I see every time I try to sleep Staring at me crying I'm running from the enemy inside Looking for the life I left behind These suffocating memories are etched upon my mind And I can't escape from the enemy inside I sever myself from the world And shut down completely All alone in my own living hell Overcome with irrational fear Under the weight of the world on my chest I buckle and break as I try to catch my breath Tell me I'm not dying I'm running from the enemy inside Looking for the life I left behind These suffocating memories are etched upon my mind And I can't escape from the enemy inside I'm a burden and a travesty I'm a prisoner of regret Between the flashbacks and the violent dreams I am hanging on the edge Disaster lurks around the bend Paradise came to an end And no magic pill Can bring it back again I'm running from the enemy inside Looking for the life I left behind These suffocating memories are etched upon my mind And I can't escape from the enemy inside
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Written by: JOHN MYUNG, JOHN PETRUCCI, JORDAN RUDESS, KEVIN JAMES LABRIE, MICHAEL MANGINI
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"The Enemy Inside" is the first single from Dream Theater's self-titled album "Dream Theater," which was released in 2013.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a "Best Metal Performance" Grammy award in 2014. This marked the first Grammy nomination for the band.
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ThemeThe song is about the struggle of a soldier who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after coming back from a war zone. It explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Enemy Inside" is very graphic and depicts the intense struggles and nightmares of a veteran adjusting to civilian life after the war.
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Band LineupThe lineup of the band for this album includes James LaBrie on vocals, John Myung on bass, John Petrucci on guitars, Jordan Rudess on keyboards, and Mike Mangini on drums.
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Performing StyleLike many Dream Theater songs, "The Enemy Inside" is a showcase for the band's technical prowess. It features intricate guitar solos, complex drum patterns, and elaborate keyboard displays.
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Song LengthThe song lasts for six minutes and seventeen seconds, which is relatively short for a Dream Theater song - the band is known for their complex songs that often extend well past the average song length.
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ArtworkThe single's cover artwork features a heart that is crossed by 2 roads, which possibly represents the internal struggle depicted in the song.
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Writing CreditsAll members of the band are credited as the writers of the song. In particular, guitarist John Petrucci is known to write a significant portion of the band's lyrics.
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Critical Reception"The Enemy Inside" was generally well received by Dream Theater fans and critics alike. Blender magazine called it a "blistering instigators of pure modern rock energy".
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