Panic Attack
Dream Theater · Chaos In Motion, 2007-2008 [2008]
All wound up
On the edge
Terrified
Sleep disturbed
Resteless mind
Petrified
Bouts of fear
Permeate
All I see
Heightening
Nervousness
Threatens me
I am paralyzed
So afraid to die
Caught off guard
Warning signs
Never show
Tension strikes
Choking me
Worries grow
Why do I feel so numb
Is it something to do with where I come from
Should this be fight or flight
I don't know why I'm constantly so uptight
Rapid heartbeat pounding through my chest
Agitated body in distress
I feel like I'm in danger
Daily life is strangled by my stress
A stifling surge
Shooting through all my veins
Extreme apprehension
Suddenly I'm insane
Lost all hope for redemption
A grave situation desperate at best
Why do I feel so numb
Is it something to do with where I come from
Should this be fight or flight
I don't know why I'm constantly reeling
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Posessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Posessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
On the edge
Terrified
Sleep disturbed
Resteless mind
Petrified
Bouts of fear
Permeate
All I see
Heightening
Nervousness
Threatens me
I am paralyzed
So afraid to die
Caught off guard
Warning signs
Never show
Tension strikes
Choking me
Worries grow
Why do I feel so numb
Is it something to do with where I come from
Should this be fight or flight
I don't know why I'm constantly so uptight
Rapid heartbeat pounding through my chest
Agitated body in distress
I feel like I'm in danger
Daily life is strangled by my stress
A stifling surge
Shooting through all my veins
Extreme apprehension
Suddenly I'm insane
Lost all hope for redemption
A grave situation desperate at best
Why do I feel so numb
Is it something to do with where I come from
Should this be fight or flight
I don't know why I'm constantly reeling
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Posessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
Helpless hysteria
A false sense of urgency
Trapped in my phobia
Posessed by anxiety
Run
Try to hide
Overwhelmed by this complex delirium
About Panic Attack
"Panic Attack" is a powerful track by Dream Theater, appearing on the 2008 album *Chaos In Motion*. As a staple of progressive metal, the song showcases the band's signature blend of technical precision and emotional depth. The recording features complex time signatures and soaring vocals, characteristic of the group's evolution during the late 2000s. This track exemplifies the band's ability to weave intricate musical structures with themes of personal struggle and resilience. It remains a defining piece of their discography, reflecting the high-energy style that has made them a prominent force in the genre for decades.