Exxplorer was formed during the height of the 80’s metal scene in New Jerse… Read Full Bio ↴Exxplorer was formed during the height of the 80’s metal scene in New Jersey. The band has been regarded as one of the most original heavy metal bands of that era. Their first Album, Symphonies of Steel, has been recognized for well over twenty years as one of the most innovative and influential heavy metal albums of all time. The album topped the charts in several countries for overall import sales and appeared at the top of hundreds of radio play lists throughout Europe, and in many of what were still then considered communist countries. Meanwhile the band continued to create momentum generated from their European success.

The band's second album, “A Recipe for Power”, was released in 1994. Although a period of time had passed between the first and second albums, the fans loved the new album for its blend of 80's progressive power metal, with a 90's edge, demonstrating their longevity as a band as the demand for music changed. Exxplorer continued on with their success and in 1997 was noticed by Atlantic Records producer Bruce Buchanan, who decided to work with the band on their 3rd album, “Cold Black Ugly”.

Exxplorer recently reunited and in April 2009, they were invited to perform at the Keep it True Metal Festival in Germany. What happened next was beyond belief; a massive gathering of fans that have waited for years came out to show their loyalty and see this band live once again. This show of support gave Exxplorer an immediate invitation back to Germany to perform at the Headbangers Open Air Fest in July 2009 and again went over amazingly. Exxplorer were then invited back a 3rd time, to perform as co-headliner at the 10th anniversary Swordbrothers Festival in Andernach Germany on Sept 10th 2011. This show also doubled as the European release party for their new album "Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse"

The overwhelming response has created huge demand for this new Exxplorer release and subsequent return dates to Europe are now in the works. The new Exxplorer album is NOW AVAILABLE worldwide, and for download on Itunes & CD Baby.

A tour is being planned in support of this release .

Discography
Symphonies of Steel (1984, Full-lenght)
Demo (1985, Demo)
A Recipe for Power (1994, Full-lenght)
Coldblackugly (1996, Full-lenght)
Vengeance Rides An Angry Horse (2011, Full-lenght)

Just a Dream
Exxplorer Lyrics

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Woke up this morning
Get off your lazy ass
It is your last warning
And you're not going to last

I try to drag, you kick and fight
I'm trying all
I stay in limbo almost every night

I can't believe the spell you've undergone
We install a pledge of gentle sleep
When it's over you can say
I'm glad it's happened that way

It's just a dream
It's just a dream
Just a dream

I can't believe the words you say
I can't even listen to your breath
I'm going to fight, for it's OK
The many time I dream of day

It's just a dream
It's just a dream

I feel the crowd inside of me
The end is near, I do believe
What is this madman I've become
I can't believe what my eyes see

As I dream, as I dream
Slowly bleeding, it's just a dream

Overall Meaning

The song "Just a Dream" by Exxplorer is about a person who wakes up in the morning and tries to motivate their partner to get up and do something with their lives. They are warned that this is their last chance to make a change, but the partner is resistant and fights against their efforts. The singer is stuck in limbo, struggling to persuade their partner to wake up from the spell they have fallen under.

The lyrics also express disbelief at the partner's words and actions, and the singer vows to fight for a better future despite their partner's lack of motivation. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's just a dream," suggesting that the singer is questioning whether their efforts to motivate their partner are realistic or just a product of their imagination.

Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the struggles of trying to help someone who is not willing to help themselves. The dream-like quality of the lyrics adds a surreal and introspective element to the song, emphasizing the frustration and confusion the singer feels.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up this morning
The singer woke up from a dream and began to reflect upon it.

Get off your lazy ass
The singer is urging someone to stop being lazy and take action.

It is your last warning
The singer is warning someone that they are running out of time to change their ways.

And you're not going to last
The artist is telling someone that they will not be able to continue their current behavior for much longer.

I try to drag, you kick and fight
The artist has been trying to help someone change, but they resist.

I'm trying all
The singer has exhausted all of their efforts to help the person change.

I stay in limbo almost every night
The singer is feeling stuck and unsure of how to help the person.

I can't believe the spell you've undergone
The artist is surprised by how much the person has changed.

We install a pledge of gentle sleep
The artist suggests that both they and the person need to prioritize rest and relaxation.

When it's over you can say
Once the changes have been made, the person will be able to look back and appreciate how things unfolded.

I'm glad it's happened that way
The singer is accepting that the process was difficult but necessary.

It's just a dream
The artist reassures themselves that the struggles they are facing are temporary and not a reflection of reality.

I can't believe the words you say
The singer is having trouble believing what the person is telling them.

I can't even listen to your breath
The singer is so frustrated that they cannot bear to listen to the person breathe.

I'm going to fight, for it's OK
The singer is determined to continue trying to help despite the difficulties.

The many time I dream of day
The artist has had many fantasies of a better future.

I feel the crowd inside of me
The artist is feeling overwhelmed by their emotions and inner turmoil.

The end is near, I do believe
The singer is worried that things are coming to a close, and they are not prepared.

What is this madman I've become
The singer is questioning who they have become in the process of trying to help the person.

I can't believe what my eyes see
The artist is finding it hard to comprehend the situation they are in.

As I dream, as I dream
The artist continues to fantasize about a better future.

Slowly bleeding, it's just a dream
The artist feels like they are slowly being drained of energy and hope, and they remind themselves that their struggles are temporary.

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