At Vance were founded by Lenk, the man already known through his solo album… Read Full Bio ↴At Vance were founded by Lenk, the man already known through his solo albums, as guitarist in the legendary Zed Yago and Progressive project Centers. Their first album, "No Escape" was released in 1998, and followed by "Heart of Steel" two years later. A year after this, in 2001, came the band's third album "Dragonchaser".

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)

Fame and Fortune
At Vance Lyrics

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I have been fightin
For too many years
And I have been wastin
So many tears
But time can not erase
Things that you have done
All the words you said

I can't see who I am
Don't you take me as I am
My life that is what I want from you
My heart isn't bound until forever

Fame and fortune - In your eyes
Fame and fortune - Take me higher
Fame and fortune - No more lies
Fame and fortune - Take me higher

Nothing came easy
We've had our fights
Takin our chances, livin our lives
Love could not reveal
Things that you have done
Words that you said

I can't see who I am
Don't you take me as I am
My life that is what I want from you
My heart isn't bound until forever

Fame and fortune - In your eyes
Fame and fortune - Take me higher
Fame and fortune - No more lies
Fame and fortune - Take me higher

(Solo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of At Vance's song "Fame and Fortune" speak of the struggles and challenges that the singer has faced throughout their life. They express a desire for recognition and success, as symbolized by fame and fortune, that will provide a sense of fulfillment and purpose. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been fighting and wasting tears for many years, and that they cannot forget the things that have been done or said to them. The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the repeated appeals for fame and fortune to take the singer "higher" and free them from lies and limitations.

The theme of struggling for success and recognition is a common one in many forms of entertainment, including music. However, the way At Vance presents it may be unique in its focus on the individual's sense of self-worth rather than external validation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to change or be whatever they need to be in order to achieve their goals, but they also acknowledge the difficulty of this path. The solo at the end of the song adds an emotional dimension to the lyrics, suggesting that the struggle is ongoing and perhaps never fully resolved.

Line by Line Meaning

I have been fightin
I have been fighting for too long

For too many years
I have been fighting for too many years

And I have been wastin
I have been wasting away

So many tears
I have been crying so many tears

But time can not erase
But time cannot erase

Things that you have done
The things that you have done

All the words you said
All the words you have said

I can't see who I am
I cannot see who I am

Don't you take me as I am
Do not take me as I am

My life that is what I want from you
All I want from you is my life

My heart isn't bound until forever
My heart is not bound forever