25 Years
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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25 years since that terrible dream
I could see that the world was crumbling
Nothing is ever as it seems
Tried to run but my feet were frozen
Tried to scream but there was no sound
In my head voices echoing
Long ago, Far away
In the mist of yesterday
And you tried so hard to save me
How do you save someone from themselves
All those years, wasted wishes
Drowning in the wishing well
25 years since I woke up trembling
25 years since that terrible dream
I could see that the world was crumbling
Nothing is ever as it seems
The song "25 Years" by Blackmore's Night speaks of a person who wakes up trembling, 25 years since a terrible dream that haunts them. The lyrics describe the crumbling world that they see, one that is not as it seems. The person tries to run, but their feet are frozen, and they attempt to scream, but no sound comes out. They hear echoing voices in their head, telling them that they should have known better.
The song then shifts to speak about someone who tried to save the person in the dream but couldn't, asking how one can save someone from themselves. The lyrics describe years of wasted wishes, as if they were trying to save the person in the dream. The song concludes with the person still haunted by the dream 25 years later, still seeing the world crumble, and still realizing that nothing is ever as it seems.
The lyrics of the song are powerful and emotional, exploring themes of helplessness, fear, and the inability to save oneself. The dream-like quality of the lyrics adds to the haunting and surreal nature of the song. It speaks not only of a personal struggle but also of the realization that the world is not always as it appears.
Line by Line Meaning
25 years since I woke up trembling
It's been 25 years since I felt completely helpless and filled with fear.
25 years since that terrible dream
It's been 25 years since I had a nightmarish vision that shook me to my core.
I could see that the world was crumbling
Through my dream, I realized that the world around me was falling apart and unstable.
Nothing is ever as it seems
Things are not always what they appear to be on the surface.
Tried to run but my feet were frozen
I attempted to escape, but my fear and anxiety had paralyzed me.
Tried to scream but there was no sound
I wanted to cry out and ask for help, but I was too afraid to speak.
In my head voices echoing
My thoughts were chaotic and unsettling, and I couldn't shake them off.
Girl you should know better by now
I had been through enough to have learned my lesson and not repeat the same mistakes.
Long ago, Far away
This experience happened a long time ago and feels distant in the past.
In the mist of yesterday
The memory of this event is covered in a haze, and I can't remember all the details.
And you tried so hard to save me
Someone close to me attempted to rescue me from my fears and pain.
How do you save someone from themselves
It's difficult to help someone who is struggling with their own inner demons.
All those years, wasted wishes
I spent a lot of time hoping things would get better but didn't take action to make them happen.
Drowning in the wishing well
My dreams and desires were so overwhelming that they weighed me down and suffocated me with their magnitude.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Ohadzhanyan
Still under impression of their live performance I witnessed in 2013. I dig modern music, it's fun and all, but this... this is something else. Forever in my heart.
Nir'Vok
This is probably my favorite song from Blackmore's Night. I used to listen to it on repeat when I was cleaning. Then I went for a long time without listening to them and forgot that this song's name and that it was by Blackmore so I kept looking for it in Blackmill's playlist, Blackmill is also good if you like Blackmore lol
Aleksandar
I have chills... great song , sounds like the ancient world music... im impressed with this song
ralphyboy25
Their musicianship consistently stands out, with or without any vocal accompaniment
warg29
This is a wonderful song, definitely one of their strongest melodies on the 'Lanterne'. Pity they never seem to play this one live.
Queentopia 9
I cannot adore this song enough ❤️🎶
lethallan13
It was the first song I heard... and I fell in love with this music. It is magical...
Francisco Cedro
Em se falando de música instrumental e vocal, esta é da melhores que já ouvi. Não conhecia este conjunto, passei a ser fã, muito bons!!!
Icyngdeath100
Some of the best music I've ever come across. Hail, Blackmore's Night!!
chaobreeder
The chorus is sooo beautiful