Lyrics for Anybody Listening? as interpreted by Ice

Anybody Listening? Lyrics
You and I
long to live like the 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 know 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

Feel 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 you 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 on?
Read between the lines,
criticize the words they're selling.
Think for yourself and feel the walls...
become sand beneath your feet.

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tehpressman
07-21-2002

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My favorite Queensryche song. Pretty self explanatory, it's about organized religion.

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highsticking99
07-03-2004

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This song has absolutely nothing to do with organized religion.

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llowell
11-07-2004

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I believe this song is about how the public simply accepts what they are told, even if something radically different is actually happening. Basically the message is along the lines of "think for yourself, question authority." It could be applied to religion, sure, but I think it deals more directly with the government and the media. Awesome song! And so appropriate for these times...

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biosylum
02-22-2005

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this is about not accepting the forcefed ruse about the nature of reality itself... there is no spoon people

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Arm
05-16-2005

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Ah, the old "think for yourself and question authority." A timeless classis quote from one of the greatest drugheads of the 20th century.

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-ZERO-
09-19-2005

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This song could be about simply government, advertisement, or watever. Like he says---"read between the lines, critisize the words there selling"---

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GunTotingHippy
10-09-2005

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I agree with the government stuff, a heavy metal band makes much more sense promoting independance and freedom of thought, which is exactly what advertisement and branding are against. There is no spoon is a good quote for this!

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Squeakyrat11
03-23-2006

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This is one of my favorites. It could be about the government, but it could be interpreted in a deeper sense - don't assume life and reality are what other people tell you, don't buy into the assumed reality, the masks that many people wear, what everyone else claims as 'truth' - find out yourself what's 'real'.

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maddhatter41
10-11-2006

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I think basically he's denouncing conforming to what everyone else is doing. Don't be just another product of society. One of favorite songs byt them.

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Brixton89
12-31-2006

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Queensryche has captured a feeling and turned into such a great song, thats why they make real music

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Muzzy
04-25-2007

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To me the song sounds like someone who is remembering when they were young and could dream and question things. They've been out in the world and found it a cruel and lonely place, and they are starting to realize that everything isn't as it seems. But the basic "question authority" theme is heavily present, and is without a doubt the message the song conveys.

By far the best song on the album, and one of my favorite Queensryche songs period.

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venusblew
05-10-2007

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Beautiful vocals here... definitely can encompass many meanings. Each individual take it as they please, but to me it means to look beyond what life is thought to be...not just to go to work, come home, pay the mortgage and believe what you hear coming from your officials or any religion for that matter. You don't need to have someone give you answers when you can find them yourself.

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Hermione_Weasley
05-14-2008

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I think this song means that one should try and enjoy life. I love the line "If we close our eyes, we'll maybe realize there's more to life than what we have known." If everyone took a moment to block out all the noise and clutter of their daily life, they can experience something profound and emotional. Everyone should think for themselves and truly listen to their own intuition instead of what society/the media expects people to buy into. "I'll take what's real." I agree. A very relevant song for all times.

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thomashall1
06-10-2008

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I know exactly what this song is about. It's about the internal struggles Chris Degarmo felt about life, fame, the path he took to get there and how to escape. Kind of ironic since he disappeared a few years later. "And if you don't return to sing the song, maybe just as well". That line tops it off, kind of eerie.

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antekman
05-10-2009

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This song is simply a look at the response that Queensrÿche got from it Operation:Mindcrime album. The band wanted something to change, the government and the media to stop their practices and become honest. "Anybody Listening?" just refers to the fact that nothing actually did change, that the world remains the same as it was before. So, Queensrÿche's question is, is there "Anybody Listening?" to what they had to say.

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