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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Tears
Dreamtale Lyrics
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What do you see?
Beneath the shadows
Hiding your face
I can see hatred
Consuming fear
There is no reason
Beneath and buried deep down
There still is hope
Come with me follow
Way to the light
[Chorus]
Crying for sake of our sins
Weeping for our fate
Quietly I face pouring rain in the night
Washing our faces where we stand
Sign of desperation
I slowly walk from the light
Beast stirs in its sleep
Feed the flames, fester hate
Burning embers, fiery eyes
Spill your blood, you will die!
Whispers of darkness, lead you astray
There is no truth in those
Heart still beats, there's life in you
where there is life, yet hope still remains
In darkness I feel
Kind of silence
Fear is the key
To open that door
Embrace my wounded heart
Take me to dark
Follow path of hate
New meaning to my hateful life
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Dreamtale's song Tears are about despair and finding hope in darkness. The opening lines of the song, "Look to the mirror, What do you see? Beneath the shadows, Hiding your face," portrays an individual who is experiencing intense emotions of hatred and fear. The singer is engulfed in darkness and is unable to see the light.
Despite the hopelessness, the chorus suggests that the tears shed could be for the sake of sins and fate. It portrays that there is still hope despite feeling lost and desperate, and that tears can wash away the despair. As the chorus goes, "Crying for the sake of our sins, Weeping for our fate, Quietly, I face pouring rain in the night, Washing our faces where we stand, Sign of desperation, I slowly walk from the light."
The song concludes with a sense of overcoming hatred and darkness. It portrays that there is a way out of the despair, and that its path might be through embracing the wounded heart and following the path of hate to find the new meaning to one's life. It suggests that darkness and fear can be conquered, and that hope remains even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Look to the mirror
Reflect on yourself and your surroundings
What do you see?
What is your perception of yourself and the world?
Beneath the shadows
Below the surface of what is immediately visible
Hiding your face
Concealing your true emotions and identity
I can see hatred
I can sense anger and contempt
Consuming fear
Overwhelming anxiety and terror
There is no reason
There seems to be no purpose or justification
No cause to live
No motivation or driving force to continue living
Beneath and buried deep down
Suppressed and hidden far away
There still is hope
Optimism and the possibility of improvement remain
Come with me follow
Join me on a journey towards betterment
Way to the light
A path towards enlightenment and positivity
Crying for sake of our sins
Expressing sorrow and regret for our mistakes and wrongdoings
Weeping for our fate
Mourning our destiny and what it holds
Quietly I face pouring rain in the night
Facing adversity and hardship alone and calmly
Washing our faces where we stand
Trying to cleanse ourselves of our faults and impurities
Sign of desperation
An indication of hopelessness and despair
I slowly walk from the light
Gradually turning away from positivity and towards negativity
Beast stirs in its sleep
An ominous and threatening presence awakens
Feed the flames, fester hate
Nurture and cultivate negative emotions and attitudes
Burning embers, fiery eyes
Intense anger and aggression
Spill your blood, you will die!
There will be consequences for your actions
Whispers of darkness, lead you astray
Negative influences and thoughts can misguide you
There is no truth in those
Misinformation and falsehoods abound
Heart still beats, there's life in you
There is still vitality and potential within you
where there is life, yet hope still remains
Despite difficulties, optimism perseveres
In darkness I feel
A sense of comfort or familiarity in negativity
Kind of silence
A particular type of quietness
Fear is the key
Anxiety and terror are controlling factors
To open that door
To access negativity or traumatic experiences
Embrace my wounded heart
Accept and acknowledge my emotional pain
Take me to dark
Lead me towards negativity and pain
Follow path of hate
Pursue negative emotions and attitudes
New meaning to my hateful life
A fresh perspective on negativity and pain
[Chorus]
Refrain that repeats throughout the song
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ESA OLAVI ORJATSALO, RAMI ERICH MARTIN KER�NEN
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