The first chapter Allen-Lande's collaboration, “The Battle” was unleashed on September 19th 2005 with unanimous acclaim from fans and critics alike.
The second chapter aptly titled “The Revenge” was unleashed on May 11th 2007, with cover art specifically designed for this project by Rodney Matthews (DIAMOND HEAD, MAGNUM, ASIA etc.), once again songs were written by guitar sensation Magnus Karlsson (STARBREAKER, Last Tribe).
Heavier and with a tighter production, thanks to the involvement of Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA, PLACE VENDOME) at the mix, this album will excite the many fans who loved the first chapter and everyone who declares themselves fan of quality Hard Rock or Metal.
Many websites and magazines named it “Record of the Year”. It’s success made it one of the most popular releases ever in Melodic Heavy Metal, thanks to beautiful, sweeping piano and keyboards, heavy guitar riffs, virtuoso guitar solos, hooky choruses and the vocal talents of two of the finest Heavy Metal vocalists around.
Russell Allen is the singer of the American Progressive Metal band Symphony X, who have released seven studio albums and one live record so far. More than once Symphony X received accolades such as “Best Progressive Power Metal Band Worldwide” or awards for the “Best Progressive Metal Album of the Year”. Russell is most well-known for his very melodic, loud singing style and drawn out vocal lines, as well as his large vocal range. Allen has worked with Arjen Anthony Lucassen on various occasions: originally he sang the song "Dawn of a Million Souls" on Ayreon's 2000 album Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight of the Migrator (which also featured a guitar solo by Michael Romeo), and in 2002 he became one of the lead vocalists for Lucassen's project Star One.
Highly rated ex-Masterplan vocalist Jorn Lande has a vocal capability that is world class, distinctive, rich and spanning a large range. He is in high demand and has appeared as guest or sung for such bands as MILLENIUM, ARK, THE SNAKES and many others. He is also a well-known solo artist with six studio albums released, since the debut “Starfire” in 1999.
They are tagged for many names in Last.fm, and this artists biography is copied from Russell Allen & Jorn Lande's biography. But many believe that Allen-Lande is their correct name, because it says it in their albums. Plus Allen-Lande has the most listeners in Last.fm.
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Just A Dream
Allen-Lande Lyrics
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These illusions have taken over all my nights
Don't dare to close my eyes anymore
Another night awake and waiting for the dawn to come
Another bed that I won't fall, fall into my dream
[Chorus:]
Remove this maid-up chains from me
Give me faith
Tell me this is only just a dream
Will you save me if I ever lose my mind?
Will you be there when the shadows are taking over?
And will you want me when the night is closing in on me?
Is there a way to stay awake and never close my eyes?
[Chorus x2]
Can't separate the day from night
Don't see the difference between the dark and light
Are my dreams real or just a lie?
Tell me am I alive?
[Solo]
[Chorus x2 - Acoustic]
[Chorus x2]
[Chorus x2 - Choirs]
The song "Just A Dream" by Allen-Lande (a supergroup formed by vocalists Russell Allen and Jorn Lande) delves into the theme of illusions and nightmares, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. The lyrics are sung in a duet fashion by both vocalists, reflecting the struggle of the singer with his inner demons. The opening lines convey the profound impact of illusions on his psyche that has robbed him of peaceful sleep. He is terrified to shut his eyes, for he fears that the illusionary world will consume him. The nightmares have become the only constant in his life, and he feels trapped in his thoughts, waiting for the dawn to break.
The chorus of the song comprises a plea for help from the singer, hope lies in awakening from his illusions and reviving his faith. He begs to be woken from his illusions, to have the chains of deceit that bind him removed. He questions if his predicament was just a dream and seeks to hold onto his sanity. The song goes on to interrogate if there was a way to stay alive without ever having to close his eyes, portraying him as someone who is scared to confront his fears.
In all, the song explores the struggles of a protagonist, who faces a battle within himself dealing with illusions and nightmares. He seeks to be saved from the gripping chains of his mind and to be brought back into reality.
Line by Line Meaning
These illusions have taken over all my nights
My mind is consumed by these false perceptions every night.
Don't dare to close my eyes anymore
I am afraid to fall asleep and succumb to these illusions.
Another night awake and waiting for the dawn to come
I spend another sleepless night waiting for the morning to arrive.
Another bed that I won't fall, fall into my dream
I am unable to drift off into peaceful sleep.
Wake me up, make me see
Please awaken me and help me see clearly.
Remove this maid-up chains from me
Release me from the imaginary restrictions.
Give me faith
Grant me the belief and trust to overcome these illusions.
Tell me this is only just a dream
Confirm that these illusions are only a figment of my imagination.
Will you save me if I ever lose my mind?
If these illusions begin to control me, will you save me?
Will you be there when the shadows are taking over?
Will you be present whenever I am shrouded by darkness?
And will you want me when the night is closing in on me?
Will you still care for me when I am at my lowest point?
Is there a way to stay awake and never close my eyes?
Is there a method to prevent me from falling asleep to escape these illusions?
Can't separate the day from night
I am struggling to distinguish between reality and imagination.
Don't see the difference between the dark and light
I cannot discern between light and darkness.
Are my dreams real or just a lie?
I question whether my desires are true or untrue.
Tell me am I alive?
Assure me that I am truly alive and not lost in an illusion.
Chorus x2
Repeat of the chorus lyrics.
Solo
Instrumental interlude.
Chorus x2 - Acoustic
Repeat of the chorus lyrics in an acoustic style.
Chorus x2 - Choirs
Repeat of the chorus lyrics with a choir section.
Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.