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“In the Presence of Enemies” is an epic-length progressive track performed by Dream Theater for their 2007 album Systematic Chaos. The track was split into two parts that each serve as the opening and closing tracks of the album, which was a deliberate move by the band, for they felt that the full s...
[I: Prelude]
[Instrumental]
[II: Resurrection]
[Verse 1]
I saw a white light shining there before me
And walking to it, I waited for the end
A final vision promising salvation
A resurrection for a fallen man
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Do you still wait for your God
And the symbol of your faith?
[Chorus 1]
I can free you from this Hell and misery
You should never be ashamed, my son
I can give you power beyond anything
Trust me you will be the chosen one
[Verse 2]
I was forgotten, a body scorned and broken
My soul rejected, tainted by his blood
Beyond redemption, a sinner not worth saving
Forever taken from the one I loved
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Do I still wait for my God
And a symbol of my faith?
[Chorus 2]
I can lead you down the path and back to life
All I ask is that you worship me
I can help you seek revenge and save yourself
Give you life for all eternity
[Bridge]
Servants of the fallen fight to pave the way
For their savior's calling on this wicked day
Through a veil of madness, with a vicious blade
One man rises up, standing in their way
Redemption
Redemption for humanity!
In the Presence of Enemies - Part I was written by Dream Theater & James LaBrie & John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess & John Myung & Mike Portnoy.
In the Presence of Enemies - Part I was produced by John Petrucci & Mike Portnoy.
Dream Theater released In the Presence of Enemies - Part I on Mon Jun 04 2007.
Petrucci admitted in a 2007 interview the following (requires an account to view):
[I’m] not really a fan [of manga.] I like it though. This one, I just stumbled upon and I really liked the content. It inspired me to take a different approach lyrically. You have to keep things interesting for yours...