In retrospect, the song’s creation seems like a turning point for Queensrÿche. “Silent Lucidity” turned out to be a tremendous commercial success, giving them mainstream recognition and reinforcing their artistic identity as a band that didn’t shy away from intricate and profound themes. Here it is, another chance / Wide awake, you face the day, your dream is over / Or has it just begun?” These lines transition from the dream state to waking reality, and yet, they blur the line between the two, implying that the real introspective journey has just started. Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate says that the band's touching ballad "Silent Lucidity" almost didn't make the band's triple-platinum-certified album "Empire". Lynsey from United States My sister and I found comfort in this song from the moment we heard it first. Our beloved brother had died at 19 years old, having taken his own life some years before. We wrote “I’m smiling next to you “ on countless greeting cards over the years as a message of comfort to each other. She dedicated this song to me at her wedding. When she died and then our mom, i interred then together with our dad and brother and inscribed the lyric on their headstone. I miss them every day but this song still makes me feel close to them , even now . Thank you Queensryche for writing it . Sincerely from the Reed family. The idea behind “Silent Lucidity” stemmed from DeGarmo’s fascination with the potential of lucid dreaming, a state where the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming and, with practice, can control the dream’s events. This theme is powerfully reflected in the lyrics and the narrative flow of the song, providing listeners with a guide on how to navigate through the often surreal landscape of their dreams.

This is all confirmed by the lyric "commanding in another realm" Jesus told us that his kingdom was not of this realm!! But if you give yourself to him, he will never leave you, he is always by your side! And he is smiling, because he knows your journey, he knows that you will be ok, and that you will find your way home to him!!! The reason why the dreaming makes sense in because Jesus told us that we could travel and see him in our dreams!! He also calls himself the door... and he is the door out of this prison system!!! It's all in the holy bible!! Its incredible really because whomever wrote it must have known the TRUTH!!!! PRAISE JESUS!!!a b "Greatest Power Ballads". VH1.com. MTV Networks. Archived from the original on November 13, 2006 . Retrieved August 7, 2020. Seventhmist from 7th HeavenA select number of songs make me shiver each time I play them, and this is one of them.

Karla from Woodland Hills California This is the most beautiful song in the entire world! I absolutely love his beautiful perfect voice! Zephyr from Olympia, WaI wasn't surprised to learn that Chris got the idea for this song from Reading "Creative Dreaming" (by Patricia Garfield). I read that book years ago and found it very informative on the subject of how to remember dreams and lucid dreams. I started having lucid dreams shortly after reading that book. Lucid dreams are wonderful experiences because you are "awake in the dream." In this beautiful song I see it take this a step farther....the guide or guardian is asking their charge to be awake in the dream of life. Not literal dreams but Life itself. To become more fully conscious. And from that state to create the reality around them without doubt or fear. Such a truly noble goal in life but one that is rarely chosen. I cry every time I hear this song because it touches a deep longing within me to reach beyond this blind and ignorant human condition. There is a place is me that knows there is so much more we are capable of if only we can break the bonds of fear and limiting beliefs. This song is very deep...It is a truly spiritual song. As with many songs, it can have different meanings to different people, but to me, it is not only about actual dreams, but about a loving presence that is there with you in life as you are dreaming, either literally or figuratively...And that is "watching over you" and "Gonna help you see it through" and "will protect you in the night" (which could be taken too as protecting you through the dark times in your life)...And then...my favorite lyric, "IF you open your mind for me, you won't rely on open eyes to see...." I love this...I love this...I love this... and always will... MacIntosh, Dan (November 29, 2012). "Queensrÿche founder Geoff Tate: Songwriter Interviews". Songfacts . Retrieved June 8, 2023.

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DeGarmo’s fascination with dream control could have been prompted by the desire to delve into the subconscious, which is a potent source of creativity. For musicians and lyricists, dreams can serve as an inspiration fountain, helping them decode their emotions and experiences into relatable lyrics. Intrigued by the mystical essence of “Silent Lucidity”? Embark on an exciting journey as we delve into the lyrical labyrinth of this timeless classic. “Silent Lucidity” Lyrics Meaning AnonymousIt's a very beautiful song it drives me to tears every time I hear it it helps me feel a connection a spiritual connection Tracy from Eldon, MoI CRY WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG. IT REMINDS ME OF MY DAD WHO DIED 6 YEARS AGO. TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY.

Tina from Paducah, KyI saw the BUILDING EMPIRES TOUR 3 times in 1991/1992. This song is just the tip of the iceberg on what this band does. It is a SHAME their other songs didn't get radio play. Anyone who missed this tour don't know what they missed!! The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol.103, no.51. Nielsen Business Media. December 21, 1991. p.YE-14. Guitarist Chris DeGarmo was inspired to write the song by the 1974 book "Creative Dreaming" by Patricia Garfield, which explained how to tap into one's subconscious to experience a lucid dream. [10] Darwin from Ralston, NeDoes anyone else think that parts of this song sound like Alice Cooper's "Only Women Bleed"? Living twice at once, you learn / You’re safe from pain in the dream domain / A soul set free to fly.” This imagery sums up the whole idea behind the song – the power of lucid dreams to provide a safe space for introspection and self-growth, making it a powerful tool for emotional healing and self-empowerment.Nicholos from Farmville, VaThis kinda reminds me of Pink Floyd too Big Ed. This song is epic and so is Queensryche and this whole album. Interpretation is everything........I have read every comment posted on this board and cannot fault anyones opinion. All seem to connect to this song for a reason close to the heart. As an instrumentalist, I always listen to melody, instrumentation and engineering first....then perhaps ro lyrics. that is the way it has always been for my prioritizing music......until recently. Meredith from Asheboro, NcI absolutely love this song. Everytime I hear the rhythm to it I cry. It has a very beautiful melody to it. Karen from UsaWow, everyone has so many strong stories attached to this song. It is my absolute favorite song ever, and that's saying something with my eclectic taste in music.

Day from Blue Ridge Mountains, Vathis is my favourite song. no matter how many times i hear it, i still get goosebumps in certain parts and i cry. it's a true classic. Dome, Malcolm (June 15, 2022). "How a book on dreams inspired Queensryche's biggest ever hit single". Louder . Retrieved June 8, 2023. Melissa from 38606I was suffering from horrible images of horror as a child. Every night, I would lay in bed and see the scariest dark entities walk into my room and stare at me. I was frozen in fear. These didn’t feel like nightmares.. they were real in my mind, because my eyes were open. It still horrifies me, although the logical thing to call it, would be “sleep paralysis.” I was watching MTV when I was 11 or 12 when I saw this video for the first time and became obsessed. This became a powerful lullaby after the prayers didn’t work. I listened to this song every night as I fell asleep. It helped me overcome the horror that had been entering my bedroom for so many years. This song scared away those demons and fear. Criblez, David J. (November 11, 2016). "Three lead singers take LI solo flights". Newsday . Retrieved June 28, 2021. There’s a place I like to hide / A doorway that I run through in the night,” the song then delves deeper into the realm of dreams, painting a picture of an escape into an alternate reality. The lyrics, “It’s a place where you will learn / To face your fears, retrace the years / And ride the whims of your mind,” encapsulate the transformative power of lucid dreams, where one can confront their fears and traumas and embark on a journey of self-discovery.Tylor Lakes from Indiana Usa"Silent Lucidity" is one of the first songs I remember hearing on the radio when I was a child. This song has quite a bit of meaning for me, and has brought lots of comfort over the years. Still, to this day, to put this song on and it gives me the feeling of being wrapped in a warm sweater on a cold Winter's day. Thank you to Chris DeGarmo and all of Queensryche for creating this song. I still often imagine that it was made just for me :) Little girls do, often times, have a wild imagination though. It breaks my heart to know Chris DeGarmo and Geoff Tate are no longer performing with Queensryche, but things happen in life. Thanks again, because with the childhood I had this song saved my heart even into adulthood. Namaste & blessings. Anthony from Sullivan, OhI love this song, but, can anyone find the song "Empire"? Because I can't. It had a strange beginning. It started out as simply just acoustic guitar and voice. And it wasn't until we were almost finished with the record, just in the last week of working on the record, that we added all the other instrumentation to it. Chris from Independence, MoThe song is about an adult who is comforting a child who has just lost a loved one. The adult is telling the child that he/she has just had a lucid dream, and was terrified of it. The adult goes on to tell the child to relax and let it happen. He/she does, and the adult asks, "How's that? Better, now?" The lucid dreaming is being taught to the child to help with the grieving process.