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)
Take Me Away
At Vance Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
In the dark there's a light
Taking my fears
And my dreams out of sight
Gives me the power
And the will to survive this fight
I've travelled for ages
Thousand of pages
Have paid off their dues
But they can't tell
What i am longing for
And when the dawn of the victory
Is rising with dignity
And then i'll know where to go
Take me away
Into infinity
I just can't stay
Realese my tragedy
And i swear
That i'll take more than i can bear
So take me away
Deep down my soul
There's a fire that burns
I won't hesitate
I'll always return
surrendering all of the duties
That i was chosen for
I've conquered it all
And so what is the price
I bag for delieverence
Now that i'm wise
Why don't you ease my pain
And free my soul
So i'm laying my weapons down
Do i deserve the crown
Cause i'm here to take my place
Take me away
At Vance's song "Take Me Away" is a powerful and emotive track that touches on themes of longing, struggle, and hope. The lyrics speak to the idea of searching for something beyond oneself, of striving towards some greater purpose or calling. The opening lines, "Somewhere beyond / In the dark there's a light / Taking my fears / And my dreams out of sight," set the tone for the rest of the song, conveying a sense of longing and desperation.
The singer describes his quest for truth and meaning, saying he has "travelled for ages / In search of the truth / Thousand of pages / Have paid off their dues." Despite this search, however, he still feels unfulfilled and unsure of what he's truly looking for. He sings, "But they can't tell / What i am longing for," suggesting that the answer he seeks is perhaps something that cannot be found in books or words.
Ultimately, the song is a call for release and escape from the struggle and pain of life. The singer asks to be taken away "into infinity," to be free from the tragedy and pain that he bears. He describes a fire burning within him, a desire to be set free from the burden of his responsibilities and fears. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer laying down his weapons and asking whether he deserves the crown, implying that he is ready to take his place as a victor and conqueror.
Overall, "Take Me Away" is a stirring and powerful track that speaks to the human spirit's eternal quest for meaning, purpose, and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere beyond
I know that there is something else beyond what I can see in front of me
In the dark there's a light
Even in the darkest of times, there is a glimmer of hope
Taking my fears
I'm leaving behind all of my fears
And my dreams out of sight
I'm aiming for something beyond even my wildest dreams
Gives me the power
This new goal gives me strength
And the will to survive this fight
I'm ready to fight for this new purpose no matter what
I've travelled for ages
I've been searching for this for a long time
In search of the truth
I've been looking for something true and meaningful
Thousand of pages
I've read countless books and documents
Have paid off their dues
All that research has been worth it
But they can't tell
However, none of these sources can tell me what I'm really looking for
What i am longing for
The thing I want most is still out of reach
And when the dawn of the victory
When I finally achieve my goal
Is rising with dignity
It will be a dignified and triumphant moment
And then i'll know where to go
I will finally be able to move on to my next chapter
Take me away
Take me away from the old me and towards the new
Into infinity
Towards something beyond what I've ever experienced before
I just can't stay
I can't continue living my life the way it used to be
Release my tragedy
I want to let go of my old problems and pain
And I swear
I'm making a promise to myself
That i'll take more than i can bear
I'm willing to put in all the effort and take on more than I think I can handle
Deep down my soul
In the depths of my being
There's a fire that burns
There's a passion that drives me
I won't hesitate
I'll be quick to act
I'll always return
No matter what happens, I'll keep coming back to this purpose
Surrendering all of the duties
I'm giving up all of my other responsibilities
That i was chosen for
Even if they were my supposed 'destiny'
I've conquered it all
I've achieved everything I thought I wanted
And so what is the price
But at what cost?
I beg for deliverance
I'm asking for freedom from my old self
Now that i'm wise
Now that I've gained some insight
Why don't you ease my pain
Why don't you help me let go of my old problems?
And free my soul
So that I can move on and experience the new
So I'm laying my weapons down
I'm giving up my old ways of fighting
Do I deserve the crown
Am I truly the master of my own fate?
Cause I'm here to take my place
Because I'm here to claim my spot in the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLAF LENK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind