[1] Widely considered to be Dream Theater's signature song, Rolling Stone ranked it number No.

Based on a shortened version of the song at 4:48 in length, the video alternates between clips of the band performing and an obscure storyline.

[4] The lyrics allude heavily to the play, echoing Hamlet's desire to give in to his urge to gain revenge for his father at the cost of his own sanity.

O, that this too, too solid flesh would melt,Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!Or that the Everlasting had not fix'dHis canon 'gainst self-slaughter!

All lyrics are written by Kevin Moore, except where noted; all music is composed by Dream Theater