The Chase
Queensryche · OPERATION MINDCRIME II [2006]
Because you've figured out my game?
Pride is a handy substitute,
When you've got only yourself to blame.
All my dreams I've realized while you... were indisposed.
While you've spent eighteen years watching TV,
I've watched my fortune grow.
Here I am-I'm finally on the outside and
You're nowhere near where I've been!
I've got you where I want you... at last.
You've got no idea who I am!
We circle around each other waiting for reaction
We circle around each other waiting for reaction
Wanting satisfaction for the past.
I want nothing... from the past.
Always been so easy you're like a puppet on my string,
Throwing down hollow threats, unsure of what to think.
Why should I care?
You wouldn't dare!
You're nothing but worthless... I swear.
From where I stand I've got you where I want you.
You'll never take me! Never take me down!
I've seen all I need to put you in the ground
Revenge is normal, a typical reaction
I've seen your cynical reaction...
If you're standing outside of in.
Always on the outside of in.
Here we are at last facing oblivion...
And this is where finally it ends.
You don't belong here.
Holding fast to each of our sins.
With hope by my side, I'll survive to see the dawn.
Believe me or not... you owe me.
I owe you nothing!
I gave your life a purpose!
I owe you nothing but your death!
Without me you wouldn't have learned a thing!
The Chase
Queensryche's "The Chase" stands as a defining track from their 2006 album Operation Mindcrime II, continuing the band's exploration of progressive metal and theatrical storytelling. Recorded during the height of their second major studio effort, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of intricate guitar work, soaring vocals, and complex time signatures. As part of the broader Operation Mindcrime narrative, the track delves into themes of pursuit and psychological tension, characteristic of the album's conceptual depth. The recording showcases the band's evolution from their earlier work, featuring a polished production style that became a hallmark of their discography in the mid-2000s. It remains a staple of their live performances and a key reference point for fans of the genre.