Take the Time (Abridged)

[Verse 1: Mike Portnoy, James LaBrie] Just let me catch my breath I've heard the promises I’ve seen the mistakes I've had my fair share of tough breaks I need a new voice, a new law A new way Take the time, re-evaluate It's time to pick up the pieces Go back to square one I think it’s time for a change! [Verse 2] There is something that I feel To be something that is real I feel the heat within my mind And craft new changes with my eyеs Giving freely wandering promises A place with dеcisions I'll fashion I won't waste another breath [Chorus] You can feel the waves coming on (It's time to take the time!) Let them destroy you or carry you on (It's time to take the time!) You're fighting the weight of the world But no one can save you this time Close your eyes You can find all you need in your mind [Bridge] I close my eyes And feel the water rise around me Drown the bead of time Let my senses fall away I can see much clearer now, I'm blind "Ora che ho perso la vista, ci vedo di più" [Guitar and Keyboard Solos] [Chorus] You can feel the waves coming on (It's time to take the time!) Let them destroy you or carry you on (It’s time to take the time!) You’re fighting the weight of the world But no one can save you this time Close your eyes You can find all you need in your mind! Ooh... Ooh yeah... [Instrumental Bridge] [Outro] Find all you need in your mind If you take the time! Find all you need in your mind If you take the time! [Instrumental Outro]