Journey on the Waves of Time
Ayreon Lyrics


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"I join the Migrator on its long journey through time and space in search of the planet
Earth. On my journey I encounter many fantastic astronomical phenomena."

[Ralf Scheepers]

Fly me across the sky
Fly me to the edges of space
Show me the wond'rous sensations
And mysteries of aeons gone by

Guide me through a maze of stars
Guide me to the birth of my race
Give me the answers to questions
Reveal to me secrets of life

Journey on the waves of time

Lead me through the centuries
Lead me to places unknown
Sail me away on the x-rays
Of quasars that died long-ago

Carry me through the universe
Carry me back to my home
In search of the gateway
That leads us into the black hole

Journey on the waves of time

Our quest for life has now begun
The die is cast




Our voyage leads us to the sun
Out of the past

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics form a part of Ayreon's song "Journey on the Waves of Time" from the album "The Final Experiment". It is sung by Ralf Scheepers, and the lyrics describe his journey through time and space with the Migrator in search of planet Earth. The opening line, "Fly me across the sky, fly me to the edges of space", suggests that the singer wants to explore the farthest reaches of space and witness the dazzling and awe-inspiring sights that it has to offer. He is fascinated by the "wondrous sensations and mysteries of aeons gone by" and wants to understand the secrets of life.


The singer then seeks to be guided through the maze of stars to witness the birth of the human race. He believes that this will provide him with the answers to his questions about life and reveal some of its secrets to him. As he travels further on his journey through time, he is carried through the universe, and he encounters places and phenomena that are unknown to him. The mention of quasars that died long ago indicates that he is traveling through deep space and time.


Finally, the lyrics suggest that the singer's journey is not only about exploration but also about seeking the truth about life and its origins. The line "our quest for life has now begun" suggests that he is searching for the meaning and purpose of human existence beyond just the physical exploration of space. The song encourages us to journey with an open mind and seek to understand the mysteries of the universe.


Line by Line Meaning

Fly me across the sky
Transport me through the expanse of space


Fly me to the edges of space
Take me to the furthest reaches of the universe


Show me the wond'rous sensations
Reveal the awe-inspiring experiences that exist in the cosmos


And mysteries of aeons gone by
And the enigmatic events that have occurred throughout time


Guide me through a maze of stars
Direct me through a complicated network of celestial spheres


Guide me to the birth of my race
Lead me to the origin of my species


Give me the answers to questions
Provide me with explanations to my inquiries


Reveal to me secrets of life
Expose to me the hidden knowledge about existence


Journey on the waves of time
Travel through the tides of history


Lead me through the centuries
Take me across the ages


Lead me to places unknown
Guide me to uncharted territories


Sail me away on the x-rays
Sweep me off into the radiation waves


Of quasars that died long-ago
Of stars that expired in distant times


Carry me through the universe
Transport me through the vast cosmos


Carry me back to my home
Bring me back to where I belong


In search of the gateway
Seeking the passage


That leads us into the black hole
That directs us into the gravitational singularity


Our quest for life has now begun
Our pursuit for existence has commenced


The die is cast
The choice has been made


Our voyage leads us to the sun
Our expedition takes us toward the star of our solar system


Out of the past
From previous times




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Leiana Emília

Portuguese Lyrics ;-)

Viagem nas Ondas do Tempo

"Eu me uno ao Migrador em sua longa jornada através do tempo e do espaço em busca do planeta Terra. Na minha jornada eu encontro muitos fenômenos astronômicos fantásticos".

[Ralf Scheepers]

Voe comigo através do céu
Voe comigo para as bordas do espaço
Mostre-me as sensações maravilhosas
E mistérios de éons passados

Me guie através de um labirinto de estrelas
Me guie ao nascimento da minha raça
Me dê as respostas para as perguntas
Me Revele segredos da vida

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Leve-me através dos séculos
Leve-me a lugares desconhecidos
Navega-me para longe nos raios-x
Dos quasares que morreram há muito tempo

Carregue-me através do universo
Carregue-me de volta para minha casa
Em busca do caminho
Que nos leva para dentro do buraco negro

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Nossa busca pela vida já começou
A sorte é lançada
Nossa viagem nos leva ao sol
Fora do passado

Leve-me através dos séculos
Leve-me a lugares desconhecidos
Navega-me para longe nos raios-x
Dos quasares que morreram há muito tempo

Carregue-me através do universo
Carregue-me de volta para minha casa
Em busca do caminho
Que nos leva para dentro do buraco negro

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Nossa busca pela vida já começou
A sorte é lançada
Nossa viagem nos leva ao sol
Fora do passado



Beegeezy

"I join the Migrator on its long journey through time and space in search of the planet
Earth. On my journey I encounter many fantastic astronomical phenomena."

Fly me across the sky
Fly me to the edges of space
Show me the wond'rous sensations
And mysteries of aeons gone by

Guide me through a maze of stars
Guide me to the birth of my race
Give me the answers to questions
Reveal to me secrets of life

Journey on the waves of time

Lead me through the centuries
Lead me to places unknown
Sail me away on the x-rays
Of quasars that died long-ago

Carry me through the universe
Carry me back to my home
In search of the gateway
That leads us into the black hole

Journey on the waves of time

Our quest for life has now begun
The die is cast
Our voyage leads us to the sun
Out of the past



Io Io

Lyrics in italiano:

"Seguo il Migrator nel suo lungo viaggio nel tempo e nello spazio alla ricerca del pianeta Terra.
Durante il mio viaggio mi imbatto in molti incredibili fenomeni astronomici."

Vola nel cielo
Vola verso il bordo dello spazio
mostrami le stupefacenti sensazioni
e i misteri degli eoni passati

Guidami in un labirinto di stelle
Guidami verso la nascita della mia razza
dammi la risposta alle domande
rivelami i segreti della vita

Viaggio sulle onde del Tempo

Dirigimi attraverso i secoli
Dirigimi in luoghi sconosciuti
Portami tra i raggi-x
di quasar scomparsi molto tempo fa

Portami nell'universo
riportami a casa
in cerca del passaggio
che ci guidi nel buco nero

Viaggio sulle onde del Tempo

La nostra ricerca della vita è ora cominciata
Il dado è tratto
il nostro viaggio ci conduce verso il sole
fuori dal passato



All comments from YouTube:

Derk Meister

There is so much energy in this song. I want to run for like 3 hours without a break, but its like 4am, why am I even still up

Len Lester

Because you've had what I want lol

Jonathan Shynn

Is Ralph Sheepers´s cosmos XD

Light DRGN20

The energy.

Leiana Emília

Portuguese Lyrics ;-)

Viagem nas Ondas do Tempo

"Eu me uno ao Migrador em sua longa jornada através do tempo e do espaço em busca do planeta Terra. Na minha jornada eu encontro muitos fenômenos astronômicos fantásticos".

[Ralf Scheepers]

Voe comigo através do céu
Voe comigo para as bordas do espaço
Mostre-me as sensações maravilhosas
E mistérios de éons passados

Me guie através de um labirinto de estrelas
Me guie ao nascimento da minha raça
Me dê as respostas para as perguntas
Me Revele segredos da vida

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Leve-me através dos séculos
Leve-me a lugares desconhecidos
Navega-me para longe nos raios-x
Dos quasares que morreram há muito tempo

Carregue-me através do universo
Carregue-me de volta para minha casa
Em busca do caminho
Que nos leva para dentro do buraco negro

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Nossa busca pela vida já começou
A sorte é lançada
Nossa viagem nos leva ao sol
Fora do passado

Leve-me através dos séculos
Leve-me a lugares desconhecidos
Navega-me para longe nos raios-x
Dos quasares que morreram há muito tempo

Carregue-me através do universo
Carregue-me de volta para minha casa
Em busca do caminho
Que nos leva para dentro do buraco negro

Viagem nas ondas do tempo

Nossa busca pela vida já começou
A sorte é lançada
Nossa viagem nos leva ao sol
Fora do passado

Lynnie Saade

This is a little random, but I actually study the x-rays of quasars that died long ago, so I really appreciate the lyrics.

FJ1987

That is actually so awesome!

Beegeezy

"I join the Migrator on its long journey through time and space in search of the planet
Earth. On my journey I encounter many fantastic astronomical phenomena."

Fly me across the sky
Fly me to the edges of space
Show me the wond'rous sensations
And mysteries of aeons gone by

Guide me through a maze of stars
Guide me to the birth of my race
Give me the answers to questions
Reveal to me secrets of life

Journey on the waves of time

Lead me through the centuries
Lead me to places unknown
Sail me away on the x-rays
Of quasars that died long-ago

Carry me through the universe
Carry me back to my home
In search of the gateway
That leads us into the black hole

Journey on the waves of time

Our quest for life has now begun
The die is cast
Our voyage leads us to the sun
Out of the past

Mark Wildt

This song always stood out head and shoulders above the rest in my opinion... This was the album that introduced me to Arjen, and all the wonderful music and memories that followed...

trzigweid

Whichever one of his songs I am listening to at any given moment in time stands out "head and shoulders above the rest." That's why Arjen is the best composer of our time.

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