Wasteland
Dreamtale Lyrics

Mercy is for weak
Compassion is not a necessary quality for those who are strong-willed and persistent in their pursuits.

It it blood we all bleed
Regardless of our differences in beliefs, backgrounds, or social standing, we are all vulnerable to the same physical pain and suffering when wounded.

To kill or to die
In the face of conflict and warfare, one's ultimate fate is either to become the cause of someone else's death or to sacrifice oneself for their cause.

The cause of my life
The purpose and mission that drives me to action and pursuit of a greater goal or vision.

For king for country the patriot has died
Many brave soldiers have sacrificed their lives in service of their rulers and countrymen, believing it to be a noble and just cause.

In vain he ended his life
Despite these noble aspirations, many of these sacrifices have ultimately gone unrecognized and unfulfilled, leading to an untimely and unjust end for the individual.

Raven flies high, high above the fading light
The image of the raven soaring effortlessly above the fading twilight represents the ever-present shadow of death that hovers over those who engage in dangerous pursuits.

The covering darkness hides wasteland from the eyes
The full extent of the destruction and devastation wrought by warfare and conflict is often obscured by the cloak of night and the veil of secrecy surrounding military operations.

We all gave our lives
Many individuals have sacrificed their own lives in pursuit of a greater cause or ideal, leading to a common bond of shared sacrifice and brotherhood.

In vain we all died
Despite these sacrifices and acts of heroism, many of these individuals ultimately perish in vain or unrecognized, leaving behind a sense of injustice and unfulfillment.

Blood of our kin
The vital life force and sacrifice of our own family and loved ones that has been shed on the battlefield.

It tainted the soil
The image of blood soaking into the ground serves as a metaphor for the lasting impact and corruption that war and violence can have on society and the land itself.

[Chorus]
The refrain urges for redemption and salvation from the sins and injustices committed in the wake of war, through the metaphor of the sea offering a cold but cleansing embrace to those who seek it.

Wash away our sins
Through the act of submitting oneself to the power of the sea, the singer seeks absolution and relief from the burdens of guilt and shame from their actions in the war.

Salvation in the waves
The sea holds the potential for salvation and cleansing for those souls seeking refuge from the persistent darkness and carnage of war.

All your tears in vain
Even the depth of one's personal grief and sorrow can often feel futile in the face of the massive and impersonal tragedy of war and loss.

To the night they fade away
The memory of loved ones and the pain of loss becomes further removed and distant over time, as it fades from one's waking consciousness and is reduced to a mere memory that haunts in one's dreams.

The darkness swallows light of day
The all-consuming maw of darkness and violence that materializes in the form of war and tragedy threatens to destroy or completely consume all traces of hope or light in one's life.

Only sea remains
In the aftermath of great tragedy and loss, the sea is presented as an ultimately soothing and stabilizing force that provides a sense of continuity and rebirth for those who remain behind.

[Solo]
Musical interlude that allows for a moment of contemplation and reflection on the themes presented in the lyrics.

[Chorus]
Restating the refrain presented earlier, emphasizing the repeated desire for redemption and salvation from the violence and sorrow of war.