Keyboards solo by Jens Johansson of Stratovarius.
When the Lights Are Down
Kamelot Lyrics
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Every move you make creates your destiny
I've come to soak my sorrow in halo black
As black as the seal on my soul
'Cause when the lights are down
There's no more to say
Love is the real pain
And when the lights are down
You're so far away
Tell me your real name
In the silence of the darkness we unite
Rules without exceptions last eternally
Every move you make creates your destiny
What can protect me from the past
And all the things that I have done
She told me and then she was gone
But when the lights are down
There's no more to say
Deep in the shadows
Where the last of my delusions made a stand
'Cause when the lights are down
She'll take me away
Tell me her real name
And in death we'll live the love we never had
Come all ye faithful beneath the moon
Beneath the moon beneath the moon
Into the void as one
Marching on
'Cause when the lights are down
There's no more to say
Love is the real pain
An internal revolution in my mind
'Cause when the lights are down
She'll take me away
Tell me her real name
And in death we'll live the love we never had
The lyrics to Kamelot's song When the Lights Are Down express themes of the lasting impact of one's actions, the power of love, and the search for redemption. The opening lines, "Rules without exceptions last eternally. Every move you make creates your destiny," suggest that our actions have consequences that cannot be avoided, and that we are responsible for shaping our own fate. The singer then describes his sorrow, which he seeks to "soak...in halo black," a metaphor that suggests he is seeking to find solace in the darkness.
The chorus, "Cause when the lights are down, there's no more to say," suggests that in the absence of distractions and illusions, the truth of our realities is revealed. Love is the "real pain," and the singer experiences an "internal revolution" as he confronts the truth of his situation. He seeks to unite with his loved one in the silence of darkness, where they can be free from the distractions and illusions of the world.
The bridge of the song describes the singer's desire to be protected from his past mistakes, but he is told that he must confront them head-on. However, in the darkness, he finds some comfort in his delusions. The final verse suggests that the singer and his loved one will find redemption in death, as they live the love they never had in life.
Overall, the lyrics of When the Lights Are Down express a yearning for truth, love, and redemption in a world full of distractions and illusions. The singer seeks to confront the truth of his actions and find solace in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Rules without exceptions last eternally
If a rule has no exceptions, it will always be enforced and never change
Every move you make creates your destiny
The actions you take shape your future
I've come to soak my sorrow in halo black
I've arrived to dwell in a dark aura of grief
As black as the seal on my soul
As dark as the closed-off part of my being
'Cause when the lights are down
Because when it's dark
There's no more to say
There's nothing left to communicate
Love is the real pain
The true agony is from the emotion of love
An internal revolution in my mind
A mental struggle that is a turning point in my life
You're so far away
You feel distant from me
Tell me your real name
Reveal your true identity to me
In the silence of the darkness we unite
We come together in the quiet of the night
What can protect me from the past
What can shield me from the memories of my previous actions
And all the things that I have done
And all the deeds that I've completed
She told me and then she was gone
She shared something with me and then disappeared
Deep in the shadows
Buried in the darkness
Where the last of my delusions made a stand
Where the final remnants of my false beliefs remain
She'll take me away
She'll remove me from this reality
And in death we'll live the love we never had
We'll experience a love that we never knew in life
Come all ye faithful beneath the moon
Everyone who believes, gather under the moon
Into the void as one
Together, we journey into the empty darkness
Marching on
Moving forward with determination
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
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