Promised Land
Crystal Ball Lyrics

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I′m running away
There's no way out
I can′t escape
From my reality

I saw my face
I closed my eyes
I found a light

And heard a preacher say

Leaving it
All behind
You know there's a new start
Pack your dreams
You'll find a way

Down in the promised land
You′ll get another chance
Your time has come today
You′ll see the new world
Down – in the promised land

A poisonous rain
Is falling down
I'm wasted tonight
With a knife in my heart

I made a deal
With the devil tonight
But there′s a voice
With the power of good

Leaving it
All behind
You know there's a new start
Pack your dreams
You′ll find a way

Down in the promised land
You'll get another chance
Your time has come today
You′ll see the new world
Down...

Down in the promised land
You'll get another chance
Your time has come today
You'll see the new world
Down – in the promised land

Down in the promised land

You′ll get another chance
Down in the promised land

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Promised Land by Crystal Ball depict the struggle of the singer who is trying to escape from his reality. The opening lines, "I'm running away, There's no way out, I can't escape, From my reality" express a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The singer acknowledges that they're trapped in their current situation and there's no escape from it. However, they find a glimmer of hope when they see their own reflection and close their eyes. They see a light and hear a preacher say, "Leaving it all behind, You know there's a new start, Pack your dreams, You'll find a way".

The singer then faces an obstacle in the form of a poisonous rain that is falling down, and they feel wasted with a knife in their heart. They make a deal with the devil but there's a voice with the power of good, urging them to leave it all behind and pack their dreams. The chorus of the song emphasizes the hope of finding a new start in the "promised land". It is a place where the singer will get another chance, and their time has come. They will see the new world and find a new beginning.

In conclusion, Promised Land is a song that speaks of human struggle, a hopeless situation, and the hope of finding a new beginning. The lyrics are relatable and uplifting, and the chorus serves as a reminder that there's always a way out. The song inspires listeners to leave behind their past and pave the way for a new beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

I′m running away
I am trying to escape from my issues

There's no way out
I feel trapped and unable to get away from my troubles

I can′t escape
I am struggling to find a way out of my situation

From my reality
I want to leave my present life behind

I saw my face
I looked at myself and my life honestly

I closed my eyes
I tried to block out the reality of my current life

I found a light
I discovered hope for a better future

And heard a preacher say
I listened to someone who gave me inspirational advice

Leaving it
Abandoning my old life

All behind
Leaving everything from my old life behind

You know there's a new start
There is always a chance to begin again