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)

The Curtain Will Fall
At Vance Lyrics

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I can see right through your evil eyes
I never knew that you're the devil in disguise
The game you've played as far beyond the rules we've made
Now that we're through all your excuses are too late
Getting closer right here with me
I take you over then I'll make you see
What you've caused inside of me

So the curtain will fall
And you'll be there with your back to the wall
I won't recall all the pain I will conquer it all

I have tried to lend my hand to save your soul
Walkin side by side towards to reach our goals
The chains you've put me on went rusty through the years
Now that I hold the and teared away my fears
Getting closer right here with me
I take you over then I'll make you see
What you've caused inside of me

So the curtain will fall
And you'll be there with your back to the wall
I won't recall all the pain I will conquer it all

So the curtain will fall
And you'll be there with your back to the wall
Don't you recall the days of joy
That we shared after all
I will conquer it all

And then the shades appear from the dust
They're longing for your soul
And there's no way
To ease your pain they will linger on

So the curtain will fall

And you'll be there with your back to the wall
I won't recall all the pain I will conquer it all

Overall Meaning

The song “The Curtain Will Fall” by At Vance is about a person who realizes they have been deceived by someone they trusted. The singer of the song is able to see “right through” the person’s “evil eyes” and recognizes that they are a devil in disguise. The deception is deep, and the person has played a game that has gone beyond the rules they agreed to. The singer acknowledges that walking alongside this person towards shared goals was once a part of their life. However, the chains the person has put the singer in have rusted, and the pain they have caused is now too much to bear. Despite trying to save this person’s soul, the singer has reached a breaking point and will conquer the pain.

The chorus of the song repeats, “So the curtain will fall, and you’ll be there with your back to the wall,” signifying that the deceitful person will be exposed and brought to justice. The singer won’t recall the pain but will conquer it all. However, the chorus also suggests that the person being brought to justice will recall the days of joy they shared together, but it will be too late. The shades appear from the dust, and they will linger on, causing pain and no way to ease it.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see right through your evil eyes
I have come to recognize your wickedness and deceitful nature just by looking into your eyes

I never knew that you're the devil in disguise
I was unaware that you were hiding your true intentions, which are sinister and malevolent

The game you've played as far beyond the rules we've made
The deception and manipulation you carried out in our relationship is beyond what we had agreed on and is unfair

Now that we're through all your excuses are too late
It is too late for you to make any excuses as we have already parted ways

Getting closer right here with me
I am bringing you closer to me and confronting you about your wrongdoings

I take you over then I'll make you see
I will take control of the situation and make you realize the extent of the harm you have caused

What you've caused inside of me
Your actions have caused me significant pain and distress

So the curtain will fall
The time has come for our relationship to end

And you'll be there with your back to the wall
You will be backed against a wall, with no escape from the consequences of your actions

I won't recall all the pain I will conquer it all
I will not dwell on the pain and hurt that you have caused me. Instead, I will overcome it and move on

I have tried to lend my hand to save your soul
I tried to help you change your ways and become a better person

Walkin side by side towards to reach our goals
We were once working together towards a common goal

The chains you've put me on went rusty through the years
The restrictions and limitations you placed on me in our relationship have become outdated and ineffective over time

Now that I hold the and teared away my fears
Now that I have broken free from the chains you put on me, I am no longer afraid of you

Don't you recall the days of joy
Do you not remember the happy times we shared?

That we shared after all
Despite everything that has happened, there were still good times that we both remember

And then the shades appear from the dust
The consequences of your actions have caught up with you, and now you must face them

They're longing for your soul
The consequences are severe and will inflict emotional pain on you

And there's no way
There is no escape from the painful consequences that you may face

To ease your pain they will linger on
The pain and suffering that you may experience will last for a long time

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLAF LENK

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