Some of the guest vocalists and musicians that have been featured on Avantasia are Michael Kiske, Jørn Lande, Alice Cooper, Klaus Meine, Dee Snider, Hansi Kürsch, Jon Oliva, Biff Byford, Joe Lynn Turner, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Geoff Tate, Kai Hansen, Rudolf Schenker, Bruce Kulick, Sascha Paeth, Eric Singer, Bob Catley, Roy Khan, Russell Allen, Timo Tolkki, Rob Rock, David DeFeis, Andre Matos, Sharon den Adel, Floor Jansen, Ralf Scheepers, Marko Hietala, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Henjo Richter, Markus Grosskopf, Jens Johansson, Eric Martin, Ronnie Atkins, Oliver Hartmann, Mille Petrozza, Candice Night and Amanda Somerville.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avantasia
Studio albums
The Metal Opera (2001)
The Metal Opera Pt. II (2002)
The Scarecrow (2008)
The Wicked Symphony (2010)
Angel of Babylon (2010)
The Mystery of Time (2013)
Ghostlights (2016)
Moonglow (2019)
A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society (2022)
The Looking Glass
Avantasia Lyrics
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No one has told me
I gotta know all about hell and below
They never told me
The quest for nexus
In your life and for all that's beyond
When I gaze at the man who is gazing at me
When I ask what he sees
Then I'm asking for more and the more
That I want to know
I know what I'll never know
From far away, from the state of decay
You've come to wisdom
Many've been led, into madness instead
Toll of my kingdom
The quest for nexus has brought
Many men of genius to insanity
When I gaze at the man who is gazing at me
When I stare into the looking glass
When I ask what he sees
Then you're asking for more, and the more that
You want to know
You know what you'll never know
As long as you long for the whole
You can't get a part of at all
How proud would the buildings of Rome
Look without a single stone
When I gaze at the man who is gazing at me
When I stare into the looking glass
When I ask what he sees
Then I'm asking for more and the more
That I want to know
I know what I'll never know
The song "The Looking Glass" by Avantasia is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the idea of searching for meaning in life beyond the physical world. The lyrics hint at the idea that there is more to life than what we can see and understand, and that the quest for knowledge and understanding can sometimes lead us down a path of madness and despair. The lyrics suggest that while the search for meaning and purpose is important, it is also important to accept that there are things that we will never understand or know.
The first verse of the song speaks of being drawn to a wild sound and the desire to know more about the world beyond what we can see and understand. The quest for knowledge and understanding is described as a search for the nexus, or the connection between all things. The second verse speaks of the toll that this quest has taken on many men of genius, leading them to madness. The chorus suggests that while we may long for more knowledge and understanding, there are some things that we will never know.
The lyrics of "The Looking Glass" are open to interpretation and can be read in many different ways. However, the overall message of the song is one of contemplation and introspection, encouraging the listener to explore the world beyond the physical and accept that there are some things that we will never fully understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Drawn by the sound of that wild raving pound
I am fascinated and intrigued by something that is loud and chaotic
No one has told me
I have not been informed or educated about something
I gotta know all about hell and below
I need to learn everything there is to know about the underworld and its horrors
They never told me
No one has informed me about a particular subject or topic
The quest for nexus
The search for a connection or link between things
In your life and for all that's beyond
This connection is important in both your personal life and in the larger world beyond
When I gaze at the man who is gazing at me
When I look at someone who is looking back at me
When I stare into the looking glass
When I stare into a mirror
When I ask what he sees
When I inquire about what the other person is observing or perceiving
Then I'm asking for more and the more
Asking leads to a desire for increased knowledge and understanding
That I want to know
The information that I am seeking
I know what I'll never know
Even with increased knowledge, there will always be things that are unattainable or unknowable
From far away, from the state of decay
From a distant place that is decaying or falling apart
You've come to wisdom
You have gained knowledge and insight from this experience
Many've been led, into madness instead
Others have been driven insane by this same experience
Toll of my kingdom
This is the price or consequence of seeking knowledge and understanding
The quest for nexus has brought
The search for connections between things has led
Many men of genius to insanity
Many intelligent people have been driven mad by the pursuit of knowledge and understanding
As long as you long for the whole
As long as you desire complete knowledge or understanding
You can't get a part of at all
You won't be able to obtain even a fraction of that knowledge
How proud would the buildings of Rome
The great structures of Rome would not be impressive or significant
Look without a single stone
If they were built without any actual building blocks or foundation
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Recuerdo esta canción de mi época de adolescencia casi 20 años atrás, y ahora al volver a ella por pura nostalgia, me parece aún mejor, la pondría incluso en un top 10 de temas power metal, sin duda, es una obra maestra que gana sentido según te vas haciendo mayor y más sabio con la edad.
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