Europe‘s long-time guitarist John Norum will be releasing a new solo album titled 'Gone To Stay' via Gain on October 28, 2022. Norum previously released the solo albums 'Total Control' (1987), 'Live In Stockholm' EP (1990), 'Face The Truth' (1992), 'Another Destination' (1995), 'Worlds Away' (1996), 'Slipped Into Tomorrow' (1999), 'Optimus' (2005) and 'Play Yard Blues' (2010).
Distant Voices
John Norum Lyrics
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It must be you I can tell, by the look in your eyes
You should listen to me before you walk out of the door
I won't surrender, I don't wanna see you no more
Tell me I'm wrong, you're in my heart just the same
Where have you gone, will I remember your name?
You have no choices... The things that you've done and you've said
Tonight I will fight to make everything right
No one will stand in my way
Distant Voices calling your name
Over and over again
Take my advise and go back to where you came
Cus I've had enough of the tears and pain
I have told you before now, I know you misunderstood
But you don't remember and now that
You're going for good
I can't go on, tell me that I'm only dreaming
Since you've been gone, will I remember your name?
Distant voices unspoken words in my head
You have no choices... The things that
You've done and you've said
Tonight I will fight to make everything right
No one will stand in my way
Distant Voices calling your name
Over and over again
Distant voices unspoken words in my head
You have no choices... The things that
You've done and you've said
Maybe someday I will see you again,
Somewhere someplace in time
No one will stand in my way
Distant Voices calling your name
Over and over again
The song "Distant Voices" by John Norum portrays a man's inner thoughts and feelings as he is speaking to someone who is leaving him. The opening lines indicate that the person the singer is speaking to is a master of disguise and is trying to leave unnoticed. However, the singer can recognize them by the look in their eyes. He implores them to listen to him before walking out of the door but also states that he won't surrender and doesn't want to see them anymore.
The chorus conveys the feeling of being haunted by unspoken words and distant voices that replay in his head. He can't help but wonder where the person has gone and will he still remember their name. Despite the pain and tears, he will fight to make everything right so that no one will stand in his way. In the end, he is left with the hope that he will see the person again in the future, somewhere, someplace in time.
Overall, the song highlights the emotions that one goes through when they are left alone and are haunted by memories of someone they loved. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation and is grappling with his own feelings of hurt and anger.
Line by Line Meaning
I have seen you before, you're a master of disguise
I have encountered you previously; you have the ability to conceal your true identity.
It must be you I can tell, by the look in your eyes
I am certain it is you, as I recognize that distinct appearance in your gaze.
You should listen to me before you walk out of the door
You ought to heed my advice prior to leaving without further communication.
I won't surrender, I don't wanna see you no more
I refuse to give up; I have no desire to be in your presence again.
Tell me I'm wrong, you're in my heart just the same
Correct me if I am mistaken, but despite that, you still hold a place in my heart.
Where have you gone, will I remember your name?
Where have you disappeared to? Will I be able to recall your name?
Distant voices unspoken words in my head
Indiscernible sounds echo through my mind.
You have no choices... The things that you've done and you've said
You possess no options, as you are responsible for your actions and words.
Tonight I will fight to make everything right
This evening I will struggle to rectify all that has occurred.
No one will stand in my way
No individual will prevent or obstruct my progress.
Distant Voices calling your name
Fading whispers repeatedly summon you.
Over and over again
Repetitively.
Take my advise and go back to where you came
Follow my suggestion to return to your prior location.
Cus I've had enough of the tears and pain
Because I have reached my limit of suffering and discomfort.
I have told you before now, I know you misunderstood
I previously conveyed this to you; I understand you did not comprehend.
But you don't remember and now that You're going for good
However, you currently fail to recollect; now you will permanently depart.
I can't go on, tell me that I'm only dreaming
I am unable to continue; Inform me that this is merely an illusion.
Since you've been gone, will I remember your name?
Given that you have left, will I be able to recall your name?
Maybe someday I will see you again, Somewhere someplace in time
Possibly at some point, I will encounter you once more, somewhere in time.
No one will stand in my way
No individual will prevent or obstruct my progress.
Distant Voices calling your name
Fading whispers repeatedly summon you.
Over and over again
Repetitively.
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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