Barstool Warrior
Dream Theater * Track #4 On Distance over Time
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Barstool Warrior by Dream Theater
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John PetrucciWrited by
Mike Mangini & Jordan Rudess & John Myung & John PetrucciAbout
Written by guitarist John Petrucci, “Barstool Warrior” is about two unrelated characters being in an unfavorable situation: a man living in a little maritime village who’s stuck in this place; and a woman who’s stuck in an abusive relationship. Then the song explores how people get stuck in situatio...
Barstool Warrior Lyrics
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
In a dark and lonely corner
Of a time-worn dockside inn
Sits the local barstool warrior
Talking to his gin
Tracing past decisions
He motions for a shot
Is he doomed to be a man this world forgot?
Just a prisoner of the monster on his back
[Chorus]
Call it bad luck, call it fate
Call it stuck here the rest of my days
Serves me right
What went wrong?
And where do I belong?
[Verse 2]
In the glow of flashing lights
On the shoulder of the road
Clutching at the bruises on her skin
She tries to signal danger
With anguish in her eyes
Will he see the world of pain she's in?
Or is it too late?
[Chorus]
Was it bad luck? Was it fate?
Or a past that she couldn't escape?
It's not right, something's wrong
Just where do I belong?
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Bridge]
Promises made, crying in vain, all empty
Never accepting the blame
And not letting go of the shame
A river of tears as months turn to years, all wasted
On someone not willing to change
Now only a shadow remains
No one can save you
And there's no one to save
It has been written
You will become all you think
All you feel, all you dream
[Outro]
Now I'm cutting the anchor away
And I won't look back
I'm starting a new life today
Now I see where I belong
Barstool Warrior Q&A
Who wrote Barstool Warrior's ?
Barstool Warrior was written by Mike Mangini & Jordan Rudess & John Myung & John Petrucci.
Who produced Barstool Warrior's ?
Barstool Warrior was produced by John Petrucci.
When did Dream Theater release Barstool Warrior?
Dream Theater released Barstool Warrior on Fri Feb 22 2019.
What did Dream Theater say about "Barstool Warrior"?
In contrast to the rest of the album, “Barstool Warrior” is very melodic and bright in tone. It has a proggy, almost pomp-rock feel to it.
In an interview, guitarist John Petrucci discussed “Barstool Warrior” with Rolling Stone:
That’s the one song on the record that I think really tips its hat to...