Bend the Clock Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for Bend the Clock lyrics by Dream Theater

This song delves into the psychological struggles of an individual grappling with sleep paralysis and the torment of recurring nightmares. It describes the feeling of being trapped in your own body, unable to move or escape the horrors that unfold in your mind. This paralysis is not just physical but also emotional, as the character in the track is feeling overwhelmed by the weight of their nightmares.

The phrase "bend the clock" is possibly metaphorical, meaning the desire to escape the relentless cycle of fear and despair that accompanies their sleep episodes, suggesting a longing to manipulate time, either to skip ahead to a moment of relief from their night episodes or to rewind to a time before their nightmares began consuming their life each night.

Song Meaning
Negative
Subjective
Fear
Sleep Paralysis
Nightmares
Despair
Time Manipulation
Psychological Struggles