^ The song is a bit long, and I don't like Dream Theater very much, but I'll give it a shot.
My problem with bands like Dream Theater (ie, Power/Progressive/Symphonic Metal) is that often times I get the feeling that their songs are just extended wank sessions - the real core of the music is obscured by unnecessary musical complexity, extended solos, and lofty philosophical concepts in the lyrics...ironically, this is what draws most fans to this kind of music. I appreciate complexity, virtuosity, and insightful lyrics in music but they need to be connected by some common musical theme - this Dream Theater song is basically a collection of various riffs and time signatures that go all over the place, often times without clear direction. I dunno, it's not a bad song, I just think the style is played out. 5/10