Guitars: Michael Romeo (s… Read Full Bio ↴Vocals: Russell Allen, Damian Wilson (backing)
Guitars: Michael Romeo (solos), Arjen Anthony Lucassen (rhythm)
Keyboards: Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Bass: Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Drums: Ed Warby
Lyrics: Arjen Anthony Lucassen
Dawn of a Million Souls
Ayreon Lyrics
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divides itself, and each Migrator flies off independently in search of a habitable planet
in order to breathe life into it. I follow the migrator that will eventually reach our
planet Earth."
[Russel Allen, Damian Wilson]
At the birth of time, the beginning of beginnings
A bringer of life, a universal migrator
Born to sow its seeds in all the galaxies
Like a cell dividing, it spreads in all directions
Creating life among the stars
I'm struck with awe as I join the great migrator
Now it takes flight to the brightest star of all
On a quest for life, through the sable skies
What a show! behold!
The dawn of a million souls
On a bold crusade, in the realm of shade
What a show! behold!
The dawn of a million souls
Through the glowing mist, like a fog of radiation
I can see the forming of new planets
I've been struck by thunder as I witness all the splendor
And I realize how small we really are
Ooh, I can see forever
On the wings of dreams I fly
Is this real or is it just a fantasy?
What awaits me now at the end of this ride?
The lyrics to Ayreon's song "Dawn of a Million Souls" is about the creation of life and the journey of the Universal Migrator, a cosmic soul created at the birth of time. The Universal Migrator is a bringer of life that divides itself into multiple forms, each traveling through galaxies in search of habitable planets to breathe life into. The singer follows one specific Migrator that will eventually reach Earth. The Migrator spreads in all directions like a cell dividing, creating new life and planets in the process. The singer witnesses the forming of new planets and is struck by the beauty of the universe, making them realize how small and insignificant humans really are in comparison. The singer reflects on their journey, wondering what awaits them at the end of the ride.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the creation of the universe and the insignificance of humanity in the grand scheme of things. It also touches on the idea of the search for life in the universe and the concept of multiple forms of life existing beyond our planet.
Line by Line Meaning
At the birth of time, the beginning of beginnings
The moment of creation, when everything began
One cosmic soul was created
A single entity born from the Big Bang
A bringer of life, a universal migrator
The entity was intended to spread life across the universe
Born to sow its seeds in all the galaxies
Its purpose was to create life throughout the universe
Like a cell dividing, it spreads in all directions
The entity multiplied and expanded to fill all of space
Creating life among the stars
In the process, it gave rise to new forms of life throughout the cosmos
I'm struck with awe as I join the great migrator
The singer is amazed to witness it firsthand
Now it takes flight to the brightest star of all
The entity heads towards Earth
On a quest for life, through the sable skies
Seeking a new host planet for life
What a show! behold!
Marveling at its beauty and power
The dawn of a million souls
The birth of countless new life forms on Earth
On a bold crusade, in the realm of shade
The journey was difficult and dangerous, but it succeeded
Through the glowing mist, like a fog of radiation
Describing the incredible sights witnessed during the migration
I've been struck by thunder as I witness all the splendor
Feeling a sense of awe and majesty
And I realize how small we really are
Recognizing the vastness of the universe and our relative insignificance within it
Ooh, I can see forever
Looking out into endless space
On the wings of dreams I fly
Surreal and dreamlike experience
Is this real or is it just a fantasy?
Wondering if it's truly happening or just a figment of the imagination
What awaits me now at the end of this ride?
Curious about what the future holds after this incredible journey
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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rollthebones
I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say this has one of the greatest guitar solos of all time. It’s got everything, technique, emotion, feel/blues. Michael Romeo is so underrated
Kamikaze Krush
I 2nd this!!!
Carrinthe
I was just thinking the same while listening to it. 🤘
Redefinedacoustic
I 3rd this!
Rasound
Yeah, hint to Comfotably Numb;)
Arco van Akkeren
No he isn't, he's respected by many..
Jorge Velásquez
almost 2023, still Michael Romeo's greatest solo ever. I just cant get over it man, its fucking amazing.
Cláudio Santos
I played this with my band in 2004, nobody knew what it was, but we were so joyful playing an Ayreon song (was the opening song)
SyX
Olha quem eu encontro por aqui! bom gosto nunca muda hehehe
Cláudio Santos
@SyX e o Russell Allen continua o melhor hahaha