After signing with AFM Records in 2002, the band then released "Only Human" before touring Europe with Rhapsody and Angel Dust.
Singer Oliver Hartmann then left the band and a replacement was found in former Yngwie Malmsteen singer Mats Leven.
Lenk spent the next few months writing 2003's album “The Evil In You”. A tour with Kamelot followed. After that, "Chained" was released in 2005 and secured chart entries in Scandinavia. The band then toured with Brainstorm and Mercenary. Mats Leven is no longer a member of At Vance and was replaced by Rick Altzi for their newest album, VII.
Discography :
No Escape (1998)
Heart Of Steel (2000)
Dragonchaser (2001)
Only Human (2002)
The Evil In You (2003)
Chained (2005)
VII (2007)
Ride The Sky (2009)
Breaking The Night
At Vance Lyrics
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Darkness and silence still cover my dreams
And I can't get nowhere near
Do these pieces go together at all
Face the fear, can't you hear
Voices are calling, but no one's here
Waste no tear screaming the night to break free
Before the dawn night spread their velvet wings
Don't be afraid morning will come for you
Breaking the night with the sun
But even you know illusions can fool your mind
Daring to see what is behind the mask
So what's on the other side
All these faces keep their eyes on you
Face the fear, can't you hear
Voices are calling, but no one's here
Waste no tear screaming the night to break free
Before the dawn night spread their velvet wings
Don't be afraid morning will come for you
Breaking the night with the sun
At Vance's song "Breaking The Night" encompasses a range of emotions and paints an image of someone who can't fall asleep and instead, spends their night contemplating life. The lyrics paint a picture of solitude and anxiety, as the singer lies awake in bed watching the moon, unable to quiet their mind. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling emotionally, perhaps due to fear or uncertainty about the future, and this is again emphasized by the line, "Do these pieces go together at all?" Perhaps the singer is feeling lost or disconnected from the world around them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage the singer to face their fears and be brave in the face of the unknown. The lyrics suggest that there are voices calling out to the singer, even if there's no one physically present. The singer is encouraged not to waste any more time being afraid of what the future holds and instead, to break free from their fears.
The song then turns to the hope of the morning, as night spreads its velvet wings, but the singer is encouraged not to fear the passing of the night. When morning comes, it will bring with it a new beginning, and the night will be broken with the sun.
Overall, "Breaking The Night" is a song about facing fear and uncertainty and letting go of anxiety to embrace new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying awake watching the pale white moon
Unable to sleep, I gaze at the moon's soft glow
Darkness and silence still cover my dreams
My slumber is peaceful and uneventful
And I can't get nowhere near
I feel trapped and unable to progress
Do these pieces go together at all
I question the coherence and compatibility of my thoughts
Face the fear, can't you hear
Confront your apprehension and listen closely
Voices are calling, but no one's here
There are voices in my head, but nobody is present
Waste no tear screaming the night to break free
Don't shed tears while fighting to liberate yourself from the darkness
Before the dawn night spread their velvet wings
As darkness envelops everything, a new day is approaching
Don't be afraid morning will come for you
Don't fear, as daylight offers a fresh start
Breaking the night with the sun
The sun dispels the darkness of the night
But even you know illusions can fool your mind
You are aware that your perception can be misled by illusions
Daring to see what is behind the mask
Taking risks to discover the hidden truth
So what's on the other side
What lies beyond the surface remains a mystery
All these faces keep their eyes on you
Many people closely observe and scrutinize your actions and decisions
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.