All of Portnoy's lyrics were inspired by his frustration with Elektra Records: "New Millennium" and "Just Let Me Breathe" are aimed at the music industry and label, and "Burning My Soul" targets A&R man Derek Oliver.
Semua lirik Portnoy terinspirasi oleh frustrasi dengan Elektra Records: "New Millennium" dan "Just Let Me Breathe" ditujukan untuk industri musik dan label, dan "Burning My Soul" ditujukan pada A&R, Derek Oliver.