Dream Theater: A Mind Beside Itself

"A Mind Beside Itself" is a three-part suite by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on their 1994 album *Awake* and performed live in New York in 2000 Part I: "Erotomania" • An instrumental track that originated as an "unconventional" and ironic piece by drummer Mike Portnoy. Part II: "Voices" • A vocal track with lyrics written by guitarist John Petrucci, focusing on themes of mental illness, schizophrenia, paranoia, and inner voices. Part III: "The Silent Man" • An acoustic, reflective piece that explores silence, isolation, faith, and social masks.