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)
Facing Your Enemy
At Vance Lyrics
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When it's time to reach the sky
You try to reach for something better
And you try to say good bye
When you look into the mirror
Tell me what you see
Don't you see I'm bleedin
Why don't you take me
Where the love has gone
Facing your enemy
Take me
Where the destiny lives
Facing my enemy
Send a priest to find salvation
Crucified in evils name
Feeling weaker more than ever
Pray to god to end this game
When you look into the mirror
Tell me what you see
Don't you see I'm bleedin
Feelin is believe
So can't you take me
Where the love has gone
Facing your enemy
Take me
Where the destiny lives
Facing my enemy
(Solo)
Why don't you take me
Where the love has gone
Facing your enemy
Take me
Where the destiny lives
Facing my enemy
The lyrics to At Vance's "Facing Your Enemy" paint a picture of someone who is struggling to find their way in the world, and who is trying to come to terms with their own mortality. The first two lines of the song set the stage for what's to come, as the singer talks about the need to pray to heaven and reach for the sky. It seems clear that this is a person who is seeking something more in life than what they have, and who may be struggling with feelings of loss or emptiness.
From there, the lyrics take a more introspective turn, as the singer talks about looking into the mirror and seeing themselves. The line "Don't you see I'm bleedin" suggests that this person is in pain, and that they are struggling to come to terms with their own emotions. The idea of "feeling is believe" speaks to the importance of emotions and intuition in our lives, and seems to suggest that this person is having trouble trusting their own feelings.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea of facing one's enemy, and the need to find a way to move past the obstacles that are standing in our way. Whether that enemy is something external or internal is left up to interpretation, but it's clear that this is a person who is determined to move forward and find their way in the world.
Overall, "Facing Your Enemy" is a song that speaks to the struggle that we all face in trying to find our place in the world, and the importance of staying true to ourselves in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's time to pray to heaven
When you're faced with hardship, you turn to prayer.
When it's time to reach the sky
When you strive to achieve your goals and succeed.
You try to reach for something better
You aim for something greater than what you have now.
And you try to say good bye
You let go of the past and move towards the future.
When you look into the mirror
When you reflect on yourself and your actions.
Tell me what you see
Explain what you've discovered about yourself through self-reflection.
Don't you see I'm bleedin
Acknowledge the pain that you're experiencing in your current situation.
Cause feelin is believe
Believe in the importance of your emotions and feelings.
Why don't you take me
Suggesting that someone take you.
Where the love has gone
Where the passion and positivity has disappeared.
Facing your enemy
Confronting your problems head on.
Take me
Help me.
Where the destiny lives
Where the future is.
Facing my enemy
Confronting your personal problems head on.
Send a priest to find salvation
Asking for help from a spiritual leader to find peace.
Crucified in evils name
Feeling tortured by evil or negative thoughts.
Feeling weaker more than ever
Feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable.
Pray to god to end this game
Asking higher power to help end the struggles in life.
(Solo)
Instrumental break.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Guardians3000
"There comes a time when you got to face your enemy!" They guys are AWESOME!!!
EXCALIBUR HEAVY METAL
Grande banda... músicos excelentes e composições muitas bem construídas!!!
Paul Muro Lozada
De lo que nos dejo la "euforia" del nuevo Power Metal...At Vance es de lo mejor que quedo con nosotros...tecnica, melodia, buenos temas y un vocalista con registro particular...
Eonean
Olaf, one of the best guitarists in power metal. All songs have great solos.
Eduardo Marques Rodrigues
Conhecendo a banda agora e... pow... sensacional!Vida longa e próspera ao Metal!
Aluizio Ferreira
Que fodastico som de qualidade mesmo, vida longa agora para o MASTERPLAN =)
metalheadsunite1
You are kidding me. They FINALLY made a music video? 15 or so years of being a band and this is their first video?
bobbleheadlimbs
If my enemies looked like those beautiful ladies, I would never turn away :D Great music, you have a friend on FB named Ariel Sosa who showed me your music. Thank you and congrats on your successes!
Josafá P. da Silva
Muito bom.. ótima musica.. o vocal de Mats Levén lembra e muito o Jorn Lande... |,,|
Gyula Jáger
Beautiful music and sound!