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Honor Thy Father
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Honor Thy Father was released on November 11, 2003 by Elektra Records as a part of the album Train of Thought
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Release DateNovember 11, 2003
LabelElektra Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM184

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dream Theater
Dream Theater
Performer
James LaBrie
James LaBrie
Lead Vocals
John Myung
John Myung
Bass Guitar
John Petrucci
John Petrucci
Guitar
Jordan Rudess
Jordan Rudess
Keyboards
Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James LaBrie
James LaBrie
Songwriter
John Myung
John Myung
Composer
John Petrucci
John Petrucci
Composer
Jordan Rudess
Jordan Rudess
Composer
Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Petrucci
John Petrucci
Producer
Mike Portnoy
Mike Portnoy
Producer
Brian Harding
Brian Harding
Assistant Engineer
Dan Buchi
Dan Buchi
Assistant Engineer
Kieran Pardias
Kieran Pardias
Assistant Engineer
Yohei Goto
Yohei Goto
Assistant Engineer
Roger Lian
Roger Lian
Editing Engineer
Doug Obekircher
Doug Obekircher
Engineer
Howie Weinberg
Howie Weinberg
Mastering Engineer
Kevin Shirley
Kevin Shirley
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We're taught unconditional love
That blood is thicker than water
That a parent's world would revolve
Always around their son or their daughter
[Verse 2]
You pretended I was your own
And even believed that you loved me
But were always threatened by some
Invisible blood line that only you could see
[Verse 3]
You took advantage of an outreached hand
And twisted it to meet your every need
Give me time to recharge my batteries
I'll see her when she's older
And I'll bounce her on my knee
[Verse 4]
Well, listen to me, you ungrateful fool
Here comes a dose of reality
You'll go to your grave a sad and lonely man
The door is now closed on your pathetic little plan
[Verse 5]
On and on and on and on it goes
It's so easy to run away with
Nothing in tow
[Verse 6]
How can you ever sleep a wink at night?
Pretending that everything is alright
And have the nerve to blame this mess on me
[Verse 7]
Never in my life have I seen someone
So ignorant to the damage he has done
You're the rotted root in the family tree
[Verse 8]
I tried your four bill therapy
I tried to make amends
But nothing could lure you out of your
Selfish shell again
[Verse 9]
Expecting everyone
To bow and kiss your feet
Don't you see respect is not a one way street?
Blaming everyone
For all that you've done wrong
I'll get my peace of mind when you hear this song
[Verse 10]
On and on and on and on it goes
And with every passing day
True colors show
[Verse 11]
How can you ever sleep a wink at night?
Pretending that everything is alright
And have the balls to blame this mess on me
[Verse 12]
Never in my life have I seen someone
Oblivious to the damage he has done
You're the rotted root in the family tree
[Verse 13]
Watch where you walk
Don't you dare cross the crooked step
Watch the way you talk
[Verse 14]
Don't cross the crooked step
[Verse 15]
On and on and on and on it goes
Chauvinistic heartless selfish cold
[Verse 16]
How can you ever sleep a wink at night?
Pretending that everything is alright
And have the balls to blame this shit on me
[Verse 17]
Never in my life have I seen someone
So fucking blind to the damage he has done
You're the rotted root in the family tree
[Verse 18]
Yeah
Written by: James LaBrie, John Myung, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, Mike Portnoy
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