Jon Oliva is a singer / pianist / songwriter famous from his years with 80's metal band Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Jon Oliva's Pain and Doctor Butcher. He is regarded as one of the first musicians to mix heavy metal with opera influences and though not as big in his home country of America, he is quite popular in Europe as well as his band Savatage.
Under the name Oliva, he released a solo album in June 2013, titled, 'Raise The Curtain'.
The tracks played for this artists, are actually mistags of his solo band, Jon Oliva's Pain
SLIPPING AWAY
Jon Oliva Lyrics
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Often slip the mind
Complicate the life we live
With answers we can't find
And it's true, yeah
And all that we plan everyday
And all that we have is slipping away
Set apart a timeless flight
In search of destiny
Visions twisting through the night
Are shadows we now see
And it's true, yeah
And all that we plan everyday
And all that we have is slipping away
Chase our dreams endlessly
To see what we can find
With everyday a part of us
Is left to ponder time
And it's true, yeah
And all that we plan everyday
And all that we have is slipping away
The song "Slipping Away" by Jon Oliva is a reminder of how life can be unpredictable and that our best-laid plans may not always come to fruition. The lyrics speak to the way we often complicate our lives with the search for answers and the pursuit of our dreams. Oliva encourages his listeners to appreciate the present moment rather than constantly looking towards the future.
The first verse of the song is a reflection on how our past experiences and lessons learned can slip from our minds as we become consumed by the present. The second verse speaks to the way we chase our destinies, only to find that the visions we had for our future can be elusive and illusory. The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that despite all of our planning and efforts, time marches on and everything we have slips away.
The final verse is a reminder that we can spend our lives chasing after our dreams, but there will always be the sense that time is slipping away from us. Oliva suggests that we should be mindful of the passing of time and savor each moment that we have, rather than becoming consumed by our ambitions.
Overall, "Slipping Away" is a poignant reflection on the nature of our existence and the importance of living in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Bridges burn, the lessons learned
The past mistakes we try to avoid often happen again and we forget the lessons we learned.
Often slip the mind
We forget the lessons we learned as we move on with our lives.
Complicate the life we live
The past mistakes and the unanswered questions make our lives complicated.
With answers we can't find
We are unable to find the answers to the questions that bother us.
And it's true, yeah
The aforementioned lines are true and significant.
And all that we plan everyday
The things we plan every day essentially define our lives.
And all that we have is slipping away
But all these plans and things we have are slowly slipping away from our grasp.
Set apart a timeless flight
We embark on a journey to find our destiny, a journey that is timeless.
In search of destiny
The journey is one of self-discovery and the search for our purpose in life.
Visions twisting through the night
As we journey through life, our vision becomes distorted and unclear.
Are shadows we now see
Our distorted vision is now seen as mere shadows of what we thought we once saw clearly.
Chase our dreams endlessly
We try to achieve our dreams with incessant effort and passion.
To see what we can find
We do this to explore what possibilities the world can offer us.
With everyday a part of us
But every day a part of us is left behind as we continue to chase our dreams.
Is left to ponder time
That part of us is left behind to contemplate over the time that has gone by.
And all that we plan everyday
Our plans continue to define our daily lives.
And all that we have is slipping away
But nonetheless, all that we have achieved or have planned is slipping away from us.
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@MRVC_83
sweet song but what else would you expect from the great Jon Oliva . no doubt he is forever till the end of this world a METAL singing legend .
@JoschaundDexter
wow ;-) no comments to such a great song ... come on and hold the flag of metal high !!!
@rfp1985
O Jon Oliva é um gênio!!!
@SavatageIsMyReligion
awesome song and the greatest singer ever...!!
@MrManmountainrock
@roadcrewminusmsdotde well said jon oliva is so underated its a crying shame he is a rock legend imo
@aeHOOOOOOOOOOOO0
The riff was written by Criss Oliva.