That guitar solo just fucks me up each time. I don't think there's another masterpiece like that ever made in the history of this fucking planet. My goodness Petrucci...god damn it!!!

I listen to this as a Dad and think I need to work harder to ensure my children will feel this way \,,/

Thank you Portnoy for writing this amazing song. I quoted some of the lyrics to this when doing the eulogy at my dads service. We lost him to cancer 3yrs ago today. Cheers to anyone who's ever lost someone close to them.

This song makes me sad just by hearing other peoples parents being gone , RIP all the parents who died and i feel for the kids

Ayah, terima kasih selama ini engkau memberikan kasih sayang, mengajarkanku tentang apa artinya hidup, mungkin selama ini aku kurang patuh dgn apa yg engkau suruh, tpi skrg aku sadar kalau apa yg engkau ajarkan semua itu demi masa depan ku, semoga allah mengampuni segala dosa ayah dan semoga ayah tenang di sisi allah, 😥😥😥 Miss you ded..

My dad was a quiet hero whom I adored from start to end. Now I'm a father of three incredible boys. Wonder if they'll ever feel that way 'bout me...

To my father 1945 - 2001 he will be missed forever.

Great solo Great lyrics Great band = Dream theater

I'm crying. People, hug your dads a lot before they're gone.

Every time I listen to this song, my eyes well up with so many tears. Life was never the same ever since my dad left. I really loved him, and this song brings back all the memories I had with him.

Here locked in the jail..listening the song ...mom came to visit me here today...as soon as I got phone on hand ..i played this song...mom will leave after sometime..i will free after 3 months from jail..one of my fab songs

Thank you for the inspiration Thank you for the smiles All the unconditional love That carried me for miles It carried me for miles. But most of all: Thank you for my life.

My Grandfather just past away about a week ago. He was more of a father figure to me than my adoptive father ever was. He lead me through so many hardships and gave me the tough advice when I needed it. This song voices exactly how I felt and now that he's gone I just feel a little lost a little vulnerable and afraid.

I can feel how Petrucci felt the sadness of his friend (Portnoy). The Petrucci's solo is truly come from his heart.

To My Father, 1949 - 2018 (September 29) A very good father.. he will be mised.. :( Al- fatihah)

There's something about a good song that makes it's listener take it as their own. Our stories are all different but the memories are still brought back by hearing this. This was my go to catharsis up to the day I lost my dad, and now I listen to bring back our cabin days and day trips. I just shared this with a friend who is also losing his father to cancer at the moment.

things never been good with my pops, but this song, when im so far away from my family, i cant stop this eyes to tears. Miss u mom and Dad

For my beloved wife's 1994-2016

Best Dream Theater's ballad ever after...

To my Daddeeeee... now that I don't have you with me, this song means a hell of lot more than ever... Jesus, I miss you old man. I will never forget you... always in my heart... the best of time, daddy... ♥

I'll never get tired of listening to the songs of this incredibly talented band. The composition and the skills are absolutely impressive.

Lost my dad in 2009 and this song is such a great way of remembering him by. Just hope my 4 kids (Two daughters and two sons) will think of me the same way when I go❤

I miss you, dad.. 1948 - 2013 ..

Persembahan terbaik seorang anak kepada ayahnya, tiada lain Sang Ayah mewariskan semangat hidup dan menggapai masa depan dengan tegar. Alfatiha My Father HM. Fadhil (1942-2012)

What an incredibly touching song, it's one of my favorites by them. It sucks it was born out of tragedy :(

I never gave dream theatre a chance till this day. wow I could have been listening to this for the past decade

To my grandfather 1941- 2016, i will always remember you! See you on the other side!

i'm listening this song since last 7-8 years, but since my father past away in the june of 2020....I couldnt hold my tears evey time i listen this song. Can relate all those words now, all those years are now memories. "I will always remember, those were the best".

my dad is my hero..love u dad with U were my the best of times forever

Too my Pops. Miss and love you. Best dad a son could ever have. Thanks. and thanks to DT to write such beautiful song.1924 to 2016. My pal.

"The Best Of Times" Remember days of yesterday How it flew so fast The two score and a year we had, I thought it would always last Those summer days and west coast dreams I wished would never end A young boy and his father, Idol and best friend I'll always remember Those were the best of times A lifetime together I'll never forget The morning shows on the radio The case of the missing dog Lying on the pillows at the old 812 Watching Harold and Maude The record shops, the stickball fields My home away from home And when we weren't together The hours on the phone I'll always remember Those were the best of times I'll cherish them forever The best of times But then came the call Our lives changed forever more "You can pray for a change But prepare for the end..." The fleeting winds of time Flying through each day All the things I should've done But time just slipped away Remember seize the day Life goes by in the blink of an eye With so much left to say These were the best of times I'll miss these days Your spirit lit my life each day Thank you for the inspiration Thank you for the smiles All the unconditional love That carried me for miles It carried me for miles But most of all thank you for my life These were the best of times I'll miss these days Your spirit lit my life each day My heart is bleeding bad But I'll be OK Your spirit guides my life each day

Wow hits me in the heart thinking of growing up with my awesome mother . Miss her!

I’m gonna dedicate this song to my grandpa who died on the night of August 28th of this year… today’s his funeral… he was 88 years old… I miss him so much… 💔

The guitar solo is fucking perfect, but pay attention to Myung's basslines. They are just incredible!

jancukk,, lagu iki mesti marai motoku mbrebes mili. sepurane bapak, i miss you :-(

Damn, this song always meke me tears. I miss u dad. Im sorry, Im sorry for all your disappointments, I really miss you now

I miss my father every single day, may he's in peace (1951 - 2010)

My tears always drop when listen this song. Miss you dad

Listen, cry, repeatpd. The guitar solo could go for ever..

"Watching Harold and Maude". I can't believe that line... I watched that all the time!

untuk ayah..... terima Kasih atas waktunya selama km masih hidup. maafkan anak mu yang baru tahu kamu sangat kangen aku... semoga allah memberikan ayah disampingnya... amien

1942-2012... pa, it’s been awhile but I can’t help but miss ya

1955-2019 , i miss u dad 😔❤ Tunggu aku di surga 🥺

I miss you more than words could ever hope to express, I love you dad.

Reminds my beloved dad and mom who had left this planet earth....

For my beloved wife 1982 - 2019

i'll always remember those were the best of times i'll cherish them forever 'the best of times'

Masterpiece. No other word to describe it. Petrucci at his best.

OMG That intro is mind blowing! So beautiful!

Whenever I want to relive my past ...I listen to this song.....

i miss you dad, 1955 -2012

If anyone is familiar with the Metal Gear series, some of the bits of this song reminds me of Enclosure. I've felt that way for so long.

to my father 29/04/2020.....we miss you........great dream theater

To my beloved Father, I miss you so much 1939-2021

Happy birthday to my dad up in heaven he would have been 75

1937-2015 I truly believe they are in a better place

DAD, I miss you so much......................(1926-2010) time has NOT heal the wounds!!!

WHAT A SOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I miss my grand father and my grand mother.. miss them so much..

99% OF SONS AND FATHERS OUT THERE WOULD BE LUCY TO HAVE ANYWHERE NEAR THIS KIND OF RELATIONSHIP,,GREAT SONG

I remember my father when I was 7 years old, we were very poor, he would take me in a wooden fair cart, I would go on top of the woods because he would deliver wood to the customers.

For my beautiful Mom. I miss you so much.

To my dad....i miss that day with him....i pray to Allah to forgive him what he done......the spirit never forget....love u dad...🙏

That guitar solo make me cry...amazing petrucci...

To my mom and Dad miss y’all every day 😔

Should I visit my doctor if I listen this masterpiece everyday for last month and can't stop doing that? Perhaps something wrong with me? Perhaps it's Dream Theater effect...

You can really tell they are all fans of Rush (and rightly so)

The best guitar solo I ever listen .....

Way better as an instrumental! This song has a Pink Floyd-ish quality to it!

very touching.. remind us to our Hero..our Best Dad

This is the best guitar solo ever!

Made me start liking my dad

Suka *DREAM THEATER* karena _kerumitan musiknya_

Thank you for everything !

I never had a dad so can't totally relate but I guess we can always relate someway. A fantastic composition.

yesterday my father past away he was 91 and he enjoy having a beer 🍻 and hear some Dream Theater and we talk abouth this song ,, ,, we have the best of times

I miss my dad so much..didn't seen his face when he left this planet earth..guilty...

Lost my dad. Thought I would never listen to this song again. My life went sideways in so many ways. I had severe death will and suicidal thoughts. And so I'm here. Doing what thought impossible. Trying to find the will to move on.

I never knew you even your birthday and it made my soul bleed, which I know is just a grave without a name...

I love u so much father...u are the best in the world..

When people say John petrucci has no feel...

This song should be played at every funeral

That solo in the end is so fantastic......it on a level of it's own. I wish I could play with so much feeling and depht

I love this song

I love this song thanks dream theatre you're my inspire

Best guitar solo ever ..

those are the best songs.... everything is fucking great, but nobody ever says anything about the gorgeous, magnificent, shivers inducing, simply majestic beauty and warmth of La Brie's voice, the poor guy is so underrated.

It's incredible the way how they make music ... Masters

One of the best solo

Doaku selalu bersamamu bapak...1937-2012

Solo hit me everytime.n the song is so beautiful.

1941 - 2008 RIP MY ONLY EMPEROR , MY DEAR FATHER AND MY BEST FREIND

Miss my grandmother

I miss you and you are my inspiration every Day.

i wish i could play the solo.. :(

I have a new favourite song!!!...

In memorial of my father😭😭😭😭😭

Miss you so much dad,,,RIP

miss you dad.... #Tears :'(

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