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.
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The Artist
Allen-Lande Lyrics
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Who's that, 'cause I haven't met him yet
You be you and no one else but
I'm an amalgam of everyone I've ever met
They say just be yourself and I'm like
But who's that? Cause I haven't met him yet
I haven't met him yet
Bits of my mum and bits of my dad
I got bits of my wife, things my life never had
and JP tellin me to clean my room when it's bad.
Every voice I've ever heard, still ringing in my ears
Am I a different person than when we were kids
I must've blinked and missed
Really thought when I was this old I'd feel older than this
They say just be yourself and I'm like
Who's that? Cause I haven't met him yet
You be you and no one else but
I'm an amalgam of everyone I've ever met
They say just be yourself and am I'm like
Inside my heart it's
Me tryin' my hardest
Feelin' like a con artist
I feel like a
Starvin artist just tryna break out
But the hardest part of starting is crafting your sound
'Cause how you s'posed to market, stand apart from the crowd
When every single sound you make has been made before now mate
Every lyric, every line, every beat, every key
Every single note
Is that something that I heard or is it something I wrote
But I can't deny what I admire most
So I guess we'll never know
They say just be yourself and I'm like
Who's that, cause I haven't met him yet
You be you and no one else but
I'm an amalgam of everyone I've ever met
They say just be yourself and I'm like
Some days I feel like a fraud
I wonder if I'll get caught
No I'm not sure
If I've ever had an original thought
They say just be yourself and I'm like
Who's that, cause I haven't met him yet
You be you and no one else but
I'm an amalgam of everyone I've ever met
Is this you or is it me
I still fail to see
La la la, la la la, la la.
The song "The Artist" by Allen-Lande is about the struggle of finding one's true identity and creating original art. The first stanza delves into the confusion that arises when people are told to "just be yourself." The singer questions who that self is because they feel like an amalgamation of everyone they've ever met. They fantasize about having a clear sense of self that they can be comfortable with. The second stanza speaks to the influence of various people on their personality, for example, their parents, friends, and wife. They wonder if they've become a different person than they were in their childhood.
In the chorus, the singer grapples with the notion of authenticity. They feel like a con artist and a starving artist simultaneously. They want to stand out as an artist, but struggle to create original work because everything seems to have been done before. They express their doubt in the originality of their work and worry that they'll be exposed as a fraud. The central message of the song is that it's challenging to be authentic and original as an artist, but even the effort to do so is worthwhile.
Line by Line Meaning
They say just be yourself and I'm like
I am often told to be authentic, but I find it difficult to understand who I really am.
Who's that, 'cause I haven't met him yet
I have not yet discovered my true self.
You be you and no one else but
It is important to embrace your individuality.
I'm an amalgam of everyone I've ever met
I am a composite of all the people who have influenced my life.
Bits of my mum and bits of my dad
I have inherited traits from my parents.
I got bits of Muz, Jono, Joe, Clinton and Brad
I have incorporated characteristics from the people I know.
I got bits of my wife, things my life never had
My spouse has brought many new experiences into my life.
and JP tellin me to clean my room when it's bad.
Even small things people say can have an impact on us.
Every voice I've ever heard, still ringing in my ears
The words of everyone who has influenced me still resonate with me.
Am I a different person than when we were kids
I wonder if I have changed significantly over time.
I must've blinked and missed
I feel like time has passed too quickly for me to keep up.
Really thought when I was this old I'd feel older than this
I expected to feel more mature at this age than I actually do.
Inside my heart it's
My innermost feelings are a part of me.
Me tryin' my hardest
I am always striving to do my best.
Feelin' like a con artist
Sometimes I feel like I am deceiving others by pretending to be something I'm not.
I feel like a
I often feel like...
Starvin artist just tryna break out
I feel like an artist who is struggling to get noticed.
But the hardest part of starting is crafting your sound
Creating an identity as an artist is extremely challenging.
'Cause how you s'posed to market, stand apart from the crowd
It can be difficult to find a unique style that sets you apart from others.
When every single sound you make has been made before now mate
It seems like every type of music has already been created.
Every lyric, every line, every beat, every key
All of the elements of a song have been used before in some way.
Every single note
No matter what I play, it seems like it has already been done.
Is that something that I heard or is it something I wrote
I wonder if my ideas are really original, or if I have simply absorbed them from others.
But I can't deny what I admire most
Despite my struggles, there are certain things that I really appreciate and want to incorporate into my music.
So I guess we'll never know
It's impossible to say for sure where my inspiration is coming from.
Some days I feel like a fraud
Even though I'm trying my best, I still doubt my abilities sometimes.
I wonder if I'll get caught
I worry that people will discover that I'm not as good as they think I am.
No I'm not sure
I am still uncertain.
If I've ever had an original thought
I'm not sure if my ideas are really my own.
Is this you or is it me
I wonder if the way you see me is the same as the way I see myself.
I still fail to see
I am still unable to fully understand myself.
La la la, la la la, la la.
This is just me humming, without any lyrics to convey any specific meaning.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tony Allen
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