Anybody Listening?
Queensrÿche
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You and I long to live like wind upon the water If we close our eyes we'll maybe realize There's more to life than what we have known And I can't believe I've spent so long Living lies I knew were wrong inside I've just begun to see the light Long ago there was a dream, had to make a choice or two Leaving all I loved behind for what nobody knew Stepped out on the stage A life under lights and judging eyes Now the applause has died and I can dream again Is there anybody listening? Is there anyone that sees what's going on? Read between the lines, criticize the words they're selling Think for yourself and feel the walls Become sand beneath your feet Fell the breeze? Time's so near you can almost taste the freedom There's a warm wind from the south Hoist the sail and we'll be gone By morning, this will all seem like a dream And if I don't return to sing the song, maybe just as well I've seen the news and there's not much I can do alone Is there anybody listening? Is there anyone who smiles without a mask? What's behind the words images They know will please us? I'll take what's real Bring up the lights Is there anybody listening? Is there anyone that sees what's going one? Read between the lines Criticize the words they're selling Think for yourself and feel the walls Become sand beneath your feet Close your eyes
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Written by: Christopher Degarmo, Geoff Tate
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10 facts about this song
Genre and Sub-Genre"Anybody Listening?" is a Rock song, specifically falling under the sub-genre of progressive metal and heavy metal.
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Album PlacementThe song is the tenth and final track on the band's third full-length album, "Empire," which was released in 1990.
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Charting Performance"Anybody Listening?" peaked at no.16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart in 1992, demonstrating its mainstream appeal despite the progressive nature of the band's sound.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song depict the loneliness and emotional distance that can come with fame and success. It asks, metaphorically, if there's "anybody listening" to the needs and pains of those who are often considered lucky or fortunate.
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Fan-favoriteThe song has become one of their most loved by fans and is often included in the band's live performance sets.
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Lyrics and Band MembersThe song was written by Queensrÿche members Geoff Tate and Chris DeGarmo, who were the primary songwriters for the band.
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Album SuccessThe "Empire" album, containing "Anybody Listening?" was the band's most commercially successful release, reaching triple-platinum status.
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Empirical Critic's NotesCritics have noted that "Anybody Listening?" showcases Queensrÿche's ability to blend heavy metal with more melodic elements, creating an accessible progressive metal sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Anybody Listening?" combines live footage of the band with conceptual scenes, fitting the contemplative mood of the song.
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Era of Music"Anybody Listening?" is representative of the early 1990s era in metal, characterized by a move towards more introspective lyrics and polished production.
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