2084
Ayreon Lyrics
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was foretold by the blind minstrel Ayreon has indeed come to pass. The war has destroyed
all life on Earth, making it completely uninhabitable. I hover above my own dead body..."
[Lana Lane]
Silence fills the air
Echoes fade away
Of sadness and despair
On that cruel and fateful day
My body lies motionless
Upon the kitchen floor
The Earth has died, the world's at rest
2084
Many centuries ago
In a dark enchanted land
Our fate had been foretold
By a poor misguided man
We carried on down the road we chose
The path of nevermore
The journey ends, the book is closed
2084
And now I have to leave, my work on earth is done
I'm heading for the planet known as Mars
To the last of its race, the final newborn son
Before I start my voyage to the stars
The opening lines of Ayreon's song 2084 set the stage for a post-apocalyptic world, marked by an eerie silence that follows the destruction of Earth. Lana Lane's evocative voice brings to life the forlorn mood of the wasteland, one devoid of any signs of life. She describes hovering above her dead physical body, suggesting that she is either a ghost or an out-of-body experience. With a touch of hopeless finality, she mentions that the earth is dead, leaving no scope for resurrection.
The next verse is a throwback to an earlier time when an Ayreon, a blind prophet, had foretold of the impending doom. He had predicted a great war that would decimate all life, leaving the planet uninhabitable. However, humankind had chosen to ignore his warning and instead followed the path of self-destruction, leading to their ultimate demise in 2084. The lyrics "The journey ends, the book is closed," seems to signify the end of humanity's story while hinting at the possibility of a larger cosmic narrative continuing to unfold.
In the final lines, Lane seems to be bidding farewell to the world she has known, having completed her mission on earth. She speaks of leaving for Mars, a planet that may offer hope for life to begin anew. Through its poignant imagery and its themes of apocalypse, 2084 is a powerful piece that provokes thought and reflection on humankind's role in shaping their destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence fills the air
There is a complete absence of noise
Echoes fade away
Reverberations gradually diminish
Of sadness and despair
A feeling of extreme sorrow and hopelessness
On that cruel and fateful day
Referring to a tragic and consequential event
My body lies motionless
My physical form is completely still
Upon the kitchen floor
On the surface of the cooking area
The Earth has died, the world's at rest
The planet we inhabit is no longer alive and at peace
2084
The specific year being referred to
Many centuries ago
A time in the distant past
In a dark enchanted land
An area with supernatural qualities and an ominous atmosphere
Our fate had been foretold
Our destiny had been predicted in advance
By a poor misguided man
By someone who lacked direction and judgement
We carried on down the road we chose
We continued to follow the path we had selected
The path of nevermore
The route leading to eternal rest
The journey ends, the book is closed
The expedition concludes, the narrative comes to an end
2084
The specific year being referred to
And now I have to leave, my work on earth is done
I am required to depart as my tasks on this planet are complete
I'm heading for the planet known as Mars
I am travelling towards the celestial body recognized as Mars
To the last of its race, the final newborn son
To the only remaining member of the Martians, their fresh offspring
Before I start my voyage to the stars
Prior to commencing my journey to other celestial entities
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Leiana Emília
Portuguese Lyrics ;-)
2084
"É o século 21. O Experimento Final falhou. A devastadora guerra final que foi prevista pelo menestrel cego Ayreon realmente veio a acontecer. A guerra destruiu toda a vida na Terra, tornando-a completamente inabitável. Eu pairo acima do meu próprio corpo ... "
[Lana Lane]
O silêncio enche o ar
Ecos desaparecem
Tristeza e desespero
Naquele cruel e fatídico dia
Meu corpo permanece imóvel
Sobre o chão da cozinha
A terra morreu, o mundo está em repouso
2084
Muitos séculos atrás
Em uma terra encantada escura
Nosso destino foi previsto
Por um pobre homem mal orientado
Nós seguimos pela estrada que escolhemos
O caminho de nunca mais
A jornada termina, o livro está fechado
2084
E agora eu tenho que ir, meu trabalho na terra acabou
Estou indo para o planeta conhecido como Marte
Para o último de sua raça, o último filho recém-nascido
Antes de começar minha viagem para as estrelas
E agora eu tenho que ir, meu trabalho na terra acabou
Estou indo para o planeta conhecido como Marte
Para o último de sua raça, o último filho recém-nascido
Antes de começar minha viagem para as estrelas
Meu corpo permanece imóvel
Sobre o chão da cozinha
A terra morreu, o mundo está em repouso
2084
Rafael Barbosa Costa
Mt bom o solo de sintetizador por Clive Nolan da banda Pendragon!
Cristiano's doujinshi corner
Best song of the album by far. Magnificent.
Pierre Bazzucchi
One of the Best solo ever !! Magnificent !!!👏👏
FobianCr
This is one of best song of this part of album. Strong and horrified.
Astrorub
Lana Lane on vocals...🎶👌 Love it.
Dan Steffens
Can't express the beauty of this tune if I tried.
Fran GG
you are not alone ^_^
Mirko Christian Zarate
I remember not being fond of this tune as a child, maybe 13-14 y/o, 'cuz I was into the fast and virtuoso thing (my fab song was "out of the white hole", still on my top 5) But now, after a decade, finally I can hear the art put into it. This is definitely the one I like the most.
MrKittles1123
Absolutely stellar.
Lars Ottosson
Fantastic 👍👍