It all began in 1999, from an idea by Rami Keränen of a band called Dreamta… Read Full Bio ↴It all began in 1999, from an idea by Rami Keränen of a band called Dreamtale. Thoughts turned into reality in the end of that year and the first songs of Dreamtale were captured on tape. This recording would later be known as “Shadow of the Frozen Sun.”

The second demo-recording or, as a matter of fact, several dozens of them ended up in a Japanese record shop DiskHeaven, and through them Dreamtale got the attention of local metalheads. The excitement that followed resulted in several foreign record labels offering various kinds of recording deals. The biggest independent label in Japan contacted Spinefarm in the Autumn of 2001 and informed them of their willing to license Dreamtale’s album in Japan. And after people in Finland followed suit with Japan, Dreamtale and Spinefarm signed a contract in December 2001.

In 2002, the band’s debut Beyond Reality was released. Vocals were sung by Rami Keränen, Sanna Natunen and also the man known from bands like Nightwish & Tarot – Marco Hietala.

Next year, 2003, saw the Publishing of Ocean’s Heart. On this album the vocalist was Tomi Viiltola, but unfortunately the band and Tomi parted ways due to a problematic 400km distance. Ocean’s Heart-album also features the singing talent of Rainer Nygård from Diablo.

After that, in 2004, the band took a break, concentrating on writing new material and recording the third album.

In 2005, Difference appeared. The Japanese bonus track “Powerplay” was released as a single, which immediately went number 9 on the official single chart in Finland. On this album the vocals were sung by Jarkko Ahola, who is no stranger to Finnish metal fans.

Now we are in the dawn of a new age, the 4th album "Phoenix", released in Europe through Motley Ltd., in Japan/Thailand/Korea through Marquee / Avalon and in Russia through Fono Ltd. New members bring New Life, yet holding on to the Memories of Time, because they are not Yesterday's News! ‘The Tale’ is moving onwards, spreading its wings and rising high in the heavy-metal heavens.

Beyond Reality (2002)
Ocean's Heart (2003)
Difference (2005)
Phoenix (2008)
Epsilon (2011)

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Dreamland
Dreamtale Lyrics

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Come with me my friend
You'll see a place beyond reality
Fly into the night with me
Together through eternity

Earth they call this place they live
Look (at) the mountains, oceans so deep
Hatred, fear, intolerance

Peace will never have a chance

School too hard for man to learn
Were those lessons from the past
Time will show 'em answers true
One day they will learn to

[Chorus:]
Fly with me toward the morning light
You will see what lies beyond the night
Place so real, where is no fear
No need to shed any tears

[Solo]

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song Dreamland by Dreamtale is an invitation to join the singer into a world that transcends reality, a place beyond the limitations of the physical realm. The song speaks of Earth, the place where people live, where there are mountains, oceans, but also, hatred, fear, and intolerance, where peace and harmony are elusive concepts. The singer suggests that the lessons from the past were too hard for man to learn, but time will eventually reveal the answers that will bring true understanding. The chorus invites the listener to fly with the singer towards the morning light, to see what lies beyond the night, in a place where there is no fear and no need to shed any tears.

Line by Line Meaning

Come with me my friend
Join me on this adventure

You'll see a place beyond reality
You'll witness something surreal and unimaginable

Fly into the night with me
Come with me and let's soar into the darkness

Together through eternity
We'll be united forever

Earth they call this place they live
This is the name of their planet - Earth

Look (at) the mountains, oceans so deep
Observe the grandeur and depth of nature's wonders

Hatred, fear, intolerance
Negativity that cripples the planet

Peace will never have a chance
Sadly, peace will always be elusive

School too hard for man to learn
Humanity has difficulty grasping simple concepts

Were those lessons from the past
Have we learned from our past mistakes?

Time will show 'em answers true
Eventually, they'll discover the truth