Dream Theater Raise The Knif Lyrics

Raise The Knif Lyrics

Have I thanked you for your time? 

Or will your life go unrewarded 

Again? 

Never asking for a dime 

You just gave all of yourself 

Until I turned my back on you 

My friend 



The powers that be made you a martyr 

Conspiracy led you to slaughter 

I tried to control it but as soon as I showed it 

I was shot down again 



Once again outnumbered 

Appreciation slumbered 

You can ask yourself why 

But that look in your eye 

Doesn't pass the test 

You've been laid to rest my friend 

Again 



Tortured artist bears his soul 

Seems the pressure took its toll 

Lived a life so punishing 

Now he keeps the publishing 



Spilling your guts out to a pad and pen 

Communication to your silent friend 



Raising the knife 

To a picture of a life 

(I once knew) 

There comes a time 

Compromising my life 

(Just won't do) 

I cannot lie 

I can't try anymore 

(To reach you) 

I just can't fight 

Raise the knife 

Raise the knife 

Cut through 



I remember once you were the quiet type 

Content to sit and watch the motions of your life 

With false sensitivity 

You cut yourself open so people would adore you 



They all bought into your contrived sincerity 

And how you wore your heart and soul right on your sleeve 

Laughing sarcastically 

You turned your back on the people who adored you 



Self-absorbed exhaustion 

Self-esteem distortion 

Self-infused extortion 

Self-serving abortion 



I'll take the blame for these things that I say 

'Cause I had the heart and the will and the courage to stay 

Every day 

I won't walk away 



Reading through all the digests you show me 

I notice the way that yo