Altaria is a power metal band from Finland. They have released four full-le… Read Full Bio ↴Altaria is a power metal band from Finland. They have released four full-length albums on the record label Metal Heaven.

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)

Stranger
Altaria Lyrics

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[Japanese bonus track]

Flash striking fears, so hard to see.
Yeah, the monsters without mind, hiding from the truth.

There's a stranger in your dreams,
Like a shadow in the night.
I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger, stranger)

And there's no where you can hide.

I can't get out, nowhere to go.
Nothing to fear, a heart of stone.

There's a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
Like a shadow in the night. (Shadow in the night)
I'm a stranger in your dreams,
And there's no where you can hide. (Nowhere you can hide)

[Solo]

You lie awake, no sleep, no dream.
There's no escape, away from me.

Stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
Like a shadow in the night.
I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger, stranger)
And there's no where you can hide.

There's a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
Like a shadow in the night. (Shadow in the night)
I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
And there's no where you can hide. (Nowhere you can hide)

[Fading out]
There's a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
Like a shadow in the night. (Shadow in the night)

I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger)
And there's no where you can hide. (Nowhere you can hide)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Altaria's song "Stranger" describe the fear and unease caused by a mysterious figure, who the singer refers to as a "stranger in your dreams." The imagery of "monsters without mind" and "flash striking fears" conveys a sense of danger and unpredictability. The singer recognizes that this stranger is a shadowy presence, always just out of reach. They acknowledge that there is nowhere to hide from this stranger, and the lack of sleep and escape suggests a level of psychic torment. Despite this, the singer appears to be resilient, with a "heart of stone" and nothing to fear.

The repetition of the phrase "stranger in your dreams" underscores the persistence of this haunting figure. The use of "shadow in the night" as a metaphor for the stranger reinforces the idea of something insubstantial and elusive. The solo section represents a moment of heightened tension, perhaps signifying the moment when the stranger is most present. The fading outro emphasizes the idea that the stranger is ever-present and unshakeable.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stranger" capture the sensation of being pursued by an unseen force, with a reliance on vivid imagery to convey the emotional impact of the experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Flash striking fears, so hard to see.
Unexpected and overwhelming fears that are difficult to comprehend and deal with.

Yeah, the monsters without mind, hiding from the truth.
Figurative monsters that are driven by irrationality and fear, and are avoiding reality.

There's a stranger in your dreams, like a shadow in the night.
Unknown and unfamiliar presence that haunts the subconscious mind like a dark, lurking figure.

I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger, stranger) and there's nowhere you can hide.
The singer is identifying themselves as the aforementioned stranger, emphasizing their inescapable presence.

I can't get out, nowhere to go. Nothing to fear, a heart of stone.
A sense of being trapped or cornered with no options to escape, while feeling devoid of fear or emotion.

You lie awake, no sleep, no dream. There's no escape, away from me.
The person being addressed is experiencing insomnia or nightmares, intensifying the feeling of being unable to escape the haunting stranger.

There's a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger) like a shadow in the night. (Shadow in the night)
Reiterating the presence of the stranger as a shadowy, ominous figure lurking in the dark corners of the subconscious mind.

I'm a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger, stranger) and there's nowhere you can hide. (Nowhere you can hide)
Emphasizing once again, the singer's unyielding presence as an unfamiliar and eerie being that one cannot evade.

There's a stranger in your dreams, (Stranger) like a shadow in the night. (Shadow in the night)
Restating the theme of a stranger as a menacing shadow that cannot be shaken off.

And there's nowhere you can hide. (Nowhere you can hide)
Reiterating that there is no escape from the haunting presence of the stranger.

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