Who’s listening in 2024!!

I lost my wife of almost 20 years to Cancer on 09/12/22.... When we first met I took her to a Queensryche concert in Albuquerque,NM. That was night we both really understand that we were soul mates I guess... And I held her when they started playing this song, and we were inseparable since than. It was early 2020 we found out she had Cancer and because of Covid it was hard to get into a hospital for treatment. Two years went by with very little medical visits till early 2022 and things took a turn for the worse and did my very best to be there for her as much as I could. I even quit my job just to take her to her Chemotherapy treatment and stuff. I could tell by her physical appearance that her body was getting frail but to me she is always that beautiful Navajo woman that I fell with regardless of her physical appearance. She left us ( our kids and I)! in the early morning hours of 09/12/22. And eversince than I would dream of her and till a month later she came to me once again in my dream and told me she is home and gonna go to sleep and eversince than I felt peace and Comfort. Rest easy my love Tawnya I love and miss you tremendously 😭

My Father was a man of...no words. He passed on November 18th 2023 very quickly from Brain Cancer. During his short stay in palliative he put this song on for me, watched me while I sat there and took in this song in its entirety. When it finished, through my tears I asked him if this was his message to me for after he was gone. He said no, that it was just a song he liked. So thank you for saying what my Dad couldnt.

Who's listening in 2024? I am. I play this as a lullaby to my boys almost every night. One of my favorite song

I'm 73 and I'm still rocking it and I love this song, long live rock❤

This song is masterpiece. I played this song after I was dealing with health issues 4 years ago. And 3 years later today, I’m now cancer free! Hallelujah!

I lost my son to SIDS 33 years ago today, on 4/1/91. A few days after his funeral, my little brother said he had a song that he wanted me to listen to…. 33 years later, and I still cry ❤

Empire was one of the most underrated and under-appreciated albums of all time.

This is a beautiful song. I just turned 101 years old and I have lived to hear music like this. God bless everyone else who is also a music lover.

I'am a 97 years old man and i love this song so much!!!. It touches my soul.

I lost 6 people in my family in the past 10 years and it's really difficult to keep pushing on. This song is so beautiful and peaceful, I listen to it too help me heal.

I like to play this and know that God is ths one whose watching over me in the night. May God bless all of you out there, He loves you!

This song goes so deep into my grieving soul. I miss my husband of 50 years... At 72 it touches me .

My husband died in Feb. We were together 37 years. Hearing this transports me back to our first apartment together. Playing this track on our giant stereo system. So soothing.

This has to be one of the most majestic songs ever. Its so beautiful and magical.

In 1990, I was 7 months pregnant with my son and went to this concert. He kicked like crazy until this song came on. He stopped kicking and just listened. I lost my sweet autistic son 5 years ago and every time this song comes on, I cry and long to be in that moment again 😢

My son died at age of 15 months, just in my arms, 40 days ago. This was our lullaby... I love you my son, forever and ever. Daddy.

This song is often interpreted as exploring the theme of lucid dreaming, a state in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming and may have some degree of control over their dream. The term "Silent Lucidity" itself seems to give the idea of a peaceful, serene state within a dream. Geoff Tate has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by his experiences with lucid dreaming and his interest in the potential for dreams to offer a form of escape or solace. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their dreams and find comfort within them, even in difficult times.

Those who lost a husband are called Widow. Those who lost a father/Mother are called orphan. Those who lost a son/daugther, there is no name, just pain. This song is for you.

My Dad passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023. I'm proud to say he had amazing taste in music and because of that, he had a huge influence on my musical interests. He loved this song. My love for Queensrÿche and my love for this song...I influenced him too. I will miss you SO MUCH Pop. My heart is broken. I miss my morning phone call from you...especially your "My son!" after I said hello. You're no longer in pain or suffering. I love you Papasito. ❤️

My mother died on Valentine's day. I had listened to Queensryche for a while. When I had to move her car this cd was in the player, on this song. It was then that I really listened to the lyrics and it literally became a part of my soul. I love you mom!

One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

Tonight is the first time I have heard this angelic song. I have hit the replay button 6 times and don't expect this to be the last time either. What a beautiful song. This is how music empowers people. Pure bliss. thank you. Keep up the good work guys.

My son, Blake, died May 21, 2020; Memorial Day weekend, Through the tears, this song brings me peace 😪

My dad asked to play this at his funeral, I never understood why until he passed and I listend to the lyrics. It makes sense now. I come back here every so often to reminisce him.

Queensryche was my dad’s favorite band. I had not heard this song before he passed away in 2001. I was only 15 years old at that time and struggling with the loss. One morning shortly after he passed; my radio alarm went off and this song started playing. I will never forget that night it made me feel like he is still here with me. And every time since then when I hear it, I’m reminded he is still here. ❤❤❤

My dad said he gets up every morning, gets a cup of coffee and puts this song on and thinks of my older brother who passed away in 1998. Crazy

32 years since its release and it still blows me away! Now at age 61, I enjoy listening to this song as it still touches my heart.

I had this cassette in Saudi during Desert Shield/Storm and would look at the stars at night hoping to make it home. Months later I made it home and turned on the tv and this song started to play. I cried. God was telling me I was home. Will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you Queensryche for the incredible memories.

This song was played at my dad's funeral about 2 weeks ago. I like to come back to all the music that was played for him in those days every evening. It somehow gives me a sense of comfort while I cry like a little baby. I miss you dad, until we meet again someday :(

I’m not crying, you are

I’m 56, this song is a BOMB !!!

This guy will never know how much of a gift this song is to my sister and me. We always played it to feel protected from the nightmare that was our family while growing up. We always wished so much that he’d come rescue us. It’s amazing the power music has on us! I’m forever grateful!

My son passed away today and this is the song that I dedicated to him when he was born in 1991, the same year Queensryche released the Empire album. RIP my son.

I haven't heard this song in years. I forgot how beautiful and moving it is. I'm in tears listening and reading all the heartwrenching comments and stories of those of you who've lost loved ones...my heart and love goes out to all of you...❤

I listen to this masterpiece daily. Never heard a better song, been trying to find a more impressive song for 50 years.

My son is special needs, almost died at 20 days old, he is my miracle child and just turned 18. He is physically and mentally handicapped and this song touches me so deeply to think that when my child is sleeping and dreaming, he is free to be whoever and do whatever he wants to do and can see the world without his handicaps holding him down. I dedicate this song to my sweet son

My 31 yr old husband died in 1990. This song reminds me of him, forever young and beautiful. I miss you.

Heard it for the first time today. Cried in my car like a baby, great song!

I lost the Love of my life Gina Marie Corbin on Jan. 8, 2024. This song was played to her on my behalf during her journey to heaven. It brought 4 icu nurses to tears as she passed at the end of the song ending her long battle with pain. Rest in peace my love until we meet again.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR CHILDREN THIS MUSIC, DON'T LET IT DIE BECAUSE ROCK MUST LIVE FOREVER, THE WORLD NEEDS IT.

This was my dads favorite song, he died in January of 2019. I am only 13. It hurts very much. :(

2024: Just watched this with my son for the first time, after he woke me up crying because he had a scary nightmare. 1991: I was mesmerized watching this music video on MTV as a drunk college student, not realizing it's meaning, or significance. 33 years have passed. I'm now a father of two sons and a step-dad to two boys and a girl, and this is one of my all-time favorite songs. It truly transcends time, providing peace and comfort to souls, like a bridge over troubled water. This song draws me closer to Jesus and helps me be a more empathetic and caring dad and step-dad. ❤

My dad left “the game of life” it haunts me, daily 😪 I’m 42… 10 years later, still haunting. He played this song, constantly…

I was recovering from surgeries and chemo alone after a divorce when my son came to my house for Father’s Day. Sickly I went out to cook for him and his friend because he knew I liked to do that while this played on repeat over and over ❤. I’m still here since 1993 at 75 years old.

This song is an absolute masterpiece. If you are hurting in this life, especially if you are grieving and desperately missing a loved one, please know that one day, it will get a little easier. I lost my mom almost 8 years ago suddenly to cancer, she was an Angel, and only 65. I honestly have no idea how I made it. I cried rivers and listened to mostly 80s (and 70s) music every night until there were no tears left. I hope you can find your own strength and solace, in whatever way helps you. Just know you are not alone. ❤ "Never lose hope, my dear heart, miracles dwell in the invisible." - Rumi ✨

The comments on here are equally as touching as the song itself.

One of the best songs I've ever heard

This song will always make me miss my mother. Was her favorite song by Queensryche. Played it on repeat the day she died. I know you're here now, mom. I love you. This one is for you.

My moms DREAM was to meet Geoff. Her dream came true. The gorge in George WA. Meet n greet, sound check, BBQ, back stage passes, exclusive merch, photos, autographed pic. I'm so glad she got this. She passed away a few years later. Every time I hear this or Anybody listening... I find it hard to breath past the lump in my throat. How I miss my mom. 😢

This song will never get old. If anyone doesn't like this song, do your research about lucid dreaming.

This is my favourite song, always brings me tears but peace at the same time. I've heard this for the first time in 2023 in radio in Poland and was enchanted. Thank you Geoff for this masterpiece.

Only those who were fortunate to have witnessed MTV during the 90's can appreciate how much the world needs the 90's back.

One of the most beautiful rock ballads every written. I pray this song isn't lost in the sands of time

Imagine if someone released a masterpiece such as this in 2024?

R.I.P I love you mom !!!!

Played at my father's funeral, a man who was plagued by anxiety, this song was represented at his funeral. Perhaps it meant more to me than any other, but I get good vibes when I hear it. I love you dad, you were my world. X

My dad told me when he passes away to play this song at his funeral... I did, March 10th 2010.... Rest in peace Dad!

One of the most beautifully crafted songs

This song always hits the spot! ❤ Miss you poops! 😭😭

My dad told me years ago that if he ever died that he wanted me to listen to this song. He passed away last night and now I'm balling my eyes out 😭

45 years old, and still can't listen to this without crying. Now that's music!!!

One of the BEST concerts I've ever been to!

I lost my wife and best friend of 23 years on July 4,2005 at age 41. This song has gotten me through some dark days. One of the best written masterpieces of my life and I’m 66 so that says a lot. ❤RIP Sheila Gawrys 😢

Boyfriend of 6 years only ever played this song for me after he was diagnosed with cancer. He has been gone a little over a year now. I know he is with me. Smiling at my wins. Holding my hand during my down days.

My dad used to sing this to me all the time. He passed of cancer 2021 and yesterday this song came on the radio. It's like he came to see me. Telling me he is with me. I cried but it was such a good moment. ❤ I love it.

I just lost my mom nearly two weeks ago and out of nowhere tonight, this song popped into my head. I wish I had thought to play this at her Celebration of Life service this past weekend. I didn’t always have the greatest relationship with my mom in recent years but I have so many good memories of my younger days with her. I’m listening to this song and the tears are streaming down my face. I love you, Mama, and I miss you terribly.

It doesn't get any better than this...

The most beautiful metal ballad ever written. Period.

I am 17 now, but when I was little, my dad used to play this song for me on his guitar whenever I had a bad dream. Anytime I hear it, it takes me back to that time.

My husband loved this song. He passed in 2013. My mom and dad passed almost simultaneously end of last year. Now... On Valentine's Day...I found my 20 year old son passed away in his bed. I jumped on him and did CPR til I was sweating and screaming. I tried. He never quite got over his dad dying when he was 10. He tried so hard to play this tough song on his electric and acoustic guitar. He was getting it! I was so proud. Please 🙏 pray for us music world. Luke loved this song the best and so did his father. 😢God bless you all.

Queensryche was played in my sister's funeral every time I hear it I think of her and cry

I'm 43. My dad's been gone for 41 years. Growing up without a dad definitely had its challenges. I don't know why, but I can imagine my dad singing this song over me. R.I.P. to all the fathers who've passed away.

My dad passed away one month ago because of covid-19, he dedicated me this song when I was just a kid and until now I could understand the beautiful and deep message of it. Whenever I think of him, I come here, I listen to this song, for some particular reason it brings me a lot of calm and peace.

3:55 "If you open your mind for me, you won't rely on open eyes to see" I can't describe how many things pass through my mind when I listen this part. When I listen to this song, I feel like it's about something more than just lucid dreams. Something kinda we're talking with an entity or god. A call to the subconscious mind and some questioning if this material world is the real thing or not. This music is fantastic! A special gem.

In 1988 my first born son was born he died 22 days later. I was lost for so many years after. This sing helps me remember him.

Most beautiful song I've ever heard. It got me through many hard days and nights after my son died in 1994.

This song gave my husband comfort while dealing with cancer, knowing it would take him in 5 months. This song helps me be closer to him. He is and will forever be the love of my life. I miss you so much Tom. Love you forever ❤

I was young when this happened it was intense I wasn't sad it was the opposite I was crying tears of happiness I have always felt very protected my life wasn't easy but I pushed forward so that maybe one day my stories would be heard ❤❤❤

This song is so. Free and soul lifting. Walkin on clouds. . beautiful. What a feeling.

My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤🙏

Queensryche never got enough credit. They were part of my teenage years and I’m still listening 30 years later

Struck me then, as it does now...the best songs&videos fly just under the radar of normalcy...to our benefit...thankyou Queensryche-- a true masterpiece of human expression....i even knew it immediately, at 14, in a sheltered part of the world...

I discovered this song while my boyfriend, at that time, was in a coma. He was very sick. The video was played nightly on MTV, at that time. This song added both comfort and to the surrealness of those weeks and became soundtrack of the times. The lyrics made me imagine on what it might have been like for him to be in this 'sleep'. What was he seeing? Was he going to make it? Could I somehow mentally 'be' there where he was? Later that year, we watch this performed live on the MTV Music Awards.

So sad they dont make songs like this anymore. From the music to the vocals this song is just amazing.

In 1990 I was driving around and I heard this song, I didn't get the name of the band , I could only remember the lyric 'I'm smiling next to you', I have been trying to find this song for 30 years!!! I found it today, i'm really happy, love to you all!

One of the most beautiful and haunting songs ever if you don't get chills from this song something is wrong with you

OH MY GOD. I'VE NEVER HEARD THIS BEFORE, WHERE HAS IT BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE

When music was made by actual musicians, with actual talent.

Easily one of the best songs of all time. I feel sorry for the 8000 miserable people who gave it thumbs down.

top 10 bands of all time no questions and no doubts

I played this at my youngest sons funeral 3 months ago it makes me cry but it also gives me a great deal of comfort knowing l’ll see hm soon and hold once again, Thankyou Queensryche your awesome

48 years old and every time I hear this song, someone starts slicing onions nearby. A masterpiece.

There is something extremely special about this song.

This is absolutely one of the most amazing songs ever wrote and sang. My husband of forty one years passed away. This was our song. Still after two years when I want you to be close him . I will play this song.

I'm 57 and I love this song and he was really blessed from God with a voice like that

This song always gives me goosebumps! I wonder how many are still listening to this song.. 2023!

I played this song for my son every night at bedtime. He was not quite 2 yet and had just lost his father. It helped both of us deal with the pain of his passing. Sorry that there are people out there that do not like the band but for my son and I this song helped us, me, deal with a very painful experience. Thank you for your time, Julia

This video should have 1 billion views. One of the best songs ever and the best vocalist in metal

This song is for all those who are alone in this dimension. The Goodness of the Universe is with us always. And the beautiful good guardian angel beings who went before us. No one can hurt us.