Guitarist Chris DeGarmo was inspired to write the song by the 1974 book "Creative Dreaming" by Patricia Garfield, which explained how to tap into one's subconscious to experience a lucid dream. [10] J_bryon from Milladore/monroe, WiThis too is probably one of my favorite songs. When I was 18 in 1992 this was my favorite song. I used to listen to it, over and over, for hours. This was a time where I was very down on myself and life and the song helped me get through the tough times. The song then touches upon the concept of breaking down self-imposed limitations and the liberation that comes with it, “The walls you built within / Come tumbling down, and a new world will begin.” These lines reflect on the transformative power of self-realization achieved through lucid dreaming.

Jurek, Thom (August 20, 1990). "Queensryche - Empire - Album Review". Allmusic . Retrieved September 18, 2023. Tracy from Eldon, MoI CRY WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG. IT REMINDS ME OF MY DAD WHO DIED 6 YEARS AGO. TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY. Fabio from Sao Paulo, BrazilIn the early 2000s while promoting a show in Sao Paulo at a radio station they were asked to play this song, which is their best know song in Brazil, and had to be reminded of which song it was. After a short break they played the song and included it on the setlist for the show the next day. Chris from Independence, MoThe song is about an adult who is comforting a child who has just lost a loved one. The adult is telling the child that he/she has just had a lucid dream, and was terrified of it. The adult goes on to tell the child to relax and let it happen. He/she does, and the adult asks, "How's that? Better, now?" The lucid dreaming is being taught to the child to help with the grieving process. With its intricate exploration of the world of dreams and the subconscious, “Silent Lucidity” offers a journey into the human mind’s complexities and depths, an expedition that only intensifies with the story behind the creation of this song. The Story Behind “Silent Lucidity”

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Dome, Malcolm (June 15, 2022). "How a book on dreams inspired Queensryche's biggest ever hit single". Louder . Retrieved June 8, 2023. Aviance from AzHas anyone ever had a dream that seemed real, Or dreamed of a place that is real and will get there one day, find the way to go there by dreaming about it again when the time is right?

Day from Blue Ridge Mountains, Vathis is my favourite song. no matter how many times i hear it, i still get goosebumps in certain parts and i cry. it's a true classic. Criblez, David J. (November 11, 2016). "Three lead singers take LI solo flights". Newsday . Retrieved June 28, 2021. The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol.103, no.51. Nielsen Business Media. December 21, 1991. p.YE-14.Sarah from Eastern Passage, NsThis song is so beautiful. Considering how much I enjoy lucid dreaming and metal music, this song carries a lot of meaning for me. I would love to dance to this song with someone I loved. Zephyr from Olympia, WaI wasn't surprised to learn that Chris got the idea for this song from Reading "Creative Dreaming" (by Patricia Garfield). I read that book years ago and found it very informative on the subject of how to remember dreams and lucid dreams. I started having lucid dreams shortly after reading that book. Lucid dreams are wonderful experiences because you are "awake in the dream." In this beautiful song I see it take this a step farther....the guide or guardian is asking their charge to be awake in the dream of life. Not literal dreams but Life itself. To become more fully conscious. And from that state to create the reality around them without doubt or fear. Such a truly noble goal in life but one that is rarely chosen. I cry every time I hear this song because it touches a deep longing within me to reach beyond this blind and ignorant human condition. There is a place is me that knows there is so much more we are capable of if only we can break the bonds of fear and limiting beliefs. Karen from UsaWow, everyone has so many strong stories attached to this song. It is my absolute favorite song ever, and that's saying something with my eclectic taste in music.