In January 2008, the band decided to part ways with their record label Metal Heaven for undisclosed reasons. They are currently searching for a new record deal. Songs for a new album have been written which had originally been planned for release in late 2007; as soon a new contract with a record company is signed, work on the planned release will continue.
In the same month, bass player Marko Pukkila parted ways with the band after a disagreement concerning the split with Metal Heaven. His replacement is Ex-Terrowheel bass player and current Alteria vocalist Marco Lupenero. This means that the only original member still active with Altaria is Tony Smedjebacka.
Altaria have toured with the likes of Nightwish and Sonata Arctica.
Current Members:
Marco Lupenero - Vocals, Bass (2006-Present)
Juha Pekka Alanen – Guitar (2005–present)
Petri Aho – Guitar (2004 (live), 2006–present)
Tony Smedjebacka – Drums (2000–present)
Here I Am
Altaria Lyrics
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To control the final dream
Side by side we walk
Towards a blinding arctic storm
I head your voice on the line
Struggling to find the words
So let me tell you something
There won't be a next time
No more lies
A new day's dawning
You turn and walk away
The night is falling
You turn and walk away
But when the spotlight hits the stage
The time has come to say
Here I am
Here I am
Working hard all night
As the world's forever turning
Between two fires sleeping
On the outside looking in
I hear your voice on the line
Struggling to find the words
Now let me tell you something
We agreed on from the beginning
The lyrics of Altaria's "Here I Am" speak to the idea of hard work, determination, and perseverance in pursuit of success. The song begins by describing the effort being put in to control a dream, and the sense of camaraderie and shared effort between two people walking towards an intense challenge. The first verse also discusses the difficulty of communication, with one person struggling to find the right words to convey their thoughts.
The second verse continues the theme of hard work and struggle, with the singer working hard all night and feeling as if they are on the outside looking in. However, the two people involved in the song come together in a sense of mutual understanding and agreement, acknowledging that they have been working towards a shared goal from the outset.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of presence and confidence, stating that when the spotlight hits the stage, the time has come to say "Here I Am." This line embodies the idea that hard work and dedication can lead to success, and that one must be ready to seize opportunities when they arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Working hard all day
Putting in a lot of effort throughout the day
To control the final dream
Trying to achieve a long-term goal
Side by side we walk
We're walking together
Towards a blinding arctic storm
Heading towards a challenging situation
I heard your voice on the line
I listened to you on the phone
Struggling to find the words
Having difficulty expressing yourself
So let me tell you something
Allow me to share something with you
I knew right from the beginning
I realized it from the start
There won't be a next time
There won't be another chance
No more lies
We won't deceive each other
A new day's dawning
A new beginning is on the horizon
You turn and walk away
You're leaving
The night is falling
Darkness is descending
But when the spotlight hits the stage
When the attention is on me
The time has come to say
It's time to express myself
Here I am
This is me
Working hard all night
Putting in effort even during the night
As the world's forever turning
As life goes on
Between two fires sleeping
Caught in a difficult situation
On the outside looking in
Feeling left out
Now let me tell you something
I want to share something with you now
We agreed on from the beginning
We talked about this before
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Green, Mabon Hodges
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