Area 54 has been combining the sound of old-school and modern rock/metal si… Read Full Bio ↴Area 54 has been combining the sound of old-school and modern rock/metal since 1997.

Area 54 released three albums, No Visible Scars, Beckoning of the End and Bring Out Your Dead and an ep, Fear Inside.

Area 54 disbanded after a final show on September 21st 2007.

After a stint with Love and Bullets, Area 54's Lakis has now taken up guitar duties in Nemhain.

Another Life
Area 54 Lyrics

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As time goes by
And your words die
The pain that remains
Is all I can save, is all I own

Before too long I will know
Another life just gone
Letting go, so hard to say

And I wish that you could stay

As I return, my heart must yearn
For time, ease my mind, move on
Realise I can't stop time

And your tears they show
All the things I already know
As I watch you drift away
And the light begins to fade

I tried to show
Who I am, I just don't know

And I wish you could have stayed
As the light began to fade

Overall Meaning

The song 'Another Life' by Area 54 talks about the pain of losing someone precious and wishing that they could stay longer. In the first verse, the singer states that as time passes, only the pain remains and that is all that they can hold onto. It seems like there has been a loss of communication between them as the words die, and the singer is left with their own thoughts and the pain of the loss.

The second verse delves deeper into the despair of losing someone. The singer talks about knowing that another life is gone, which could either mean that someone has passed away, or they have just left their life. The phrase 'Letting go, so hard to say' makes it seem like the person may have left willingly. The singer wishes that they could stay, but they know they can't.

The chorus brings the realization that time will not stop for anyone. The singer has a sense of longing and yearning but understands that they need to move on. The line 'And your tears they show, all the things I already know' could mean that the singer knows the reason behind the loss, and they too feel the pain. As they watch the person drift away, the light (of hope, happiness, or the person themselves) fades. The singer wishes that they could have shown who they are, and they regret not having done so.

Overall, Another Life by Area 54 is a beautifully poignant song that speaks about loss, regret, and the pain of moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

As time goes by
As time passes

And your words die
And your promises become empty

The pain that remains
The pain that lingers on

Is all I can save, is all I own
Is the only thing I can hold onto

Before too long I will know
Soon enough I will realize

Another life just gone
Another chapter of life ended

Letting go, so hard to say
Saying goodbye is difficult

And I wish that you could stay
And I wish you would never leave

As I return, my heart must yearn
As I come back, my heart aches

For time, ease my mind, move on
For time to heal and help me move forward