Lana Lane grew up in a very music-oriented family, with the sounds of her mother's voice and the radio constantly filling the air. Naturally, Lana picked this up and started becoming seriously interested in singing in high school. She moved to Los Angeles to further her career where she met future husband, music producer, and synth/keyboardist Erik Norlander. The two eventually founded their own production company/record label Think Tank Media to release their work. She has produced many recordings using a many guest musicians such as Pain of Salvation's Kristoffer Gildenlow.
Arjen Anthony Lucassen, mastermind of Ayreon, Ambeon, Stream of Passion, and Star One, took note of Lana's voice, and the two have collaborated on a few projects together. Arjen took a part in the writing of Tarot, and Lana did guest vocals on Ayreon's Universal Migrator albums, for example.
Lana has produced many albums over the years, though Secrets of Astrology and Queen of the Ocean are the most widely known.
Alexandria
Lana Lane Lyrics
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My tears stain the paper and inside I found your keys
You're leaving for somewhere to find yourself again
You hope I forget you, like an echo in the wind
What now my heart cried
How am I to survive?
With silver oars and flowing purple sails
I long for Alexandria
The land of fairytales
I walk to the bedroom and turn off all the lights
I'm hiding from sorrow and the fire of our nights
I lay on your pillow and breathe your memory
And dream of the city far beyond the deep blue see
What now my heart cried
How am I to survive?
Lana Lane's song Alexandria appears to be about a heartbreaking situation in which the singer has received a letter from a lover who is leaving to find themselves again. The singer even finds the keys to the car, suggesting that the lover is leaving permanently. The heartbroken speaker is struggling to come to terms with the loss and wonders how they will survive without the person they love. The lyrics in the second verse continue this motif of heartbreak, with the singer turning off all the lights and hiding from sorrow. They lay on the lover's pillow and breathe in their memory, longing for the "land of fairytales," Alexandria.
The imagery in the song is powerful and seems to suggest that Alexandria is more of a fantasy than a real place. The reference to Cleopatra's ship and the flowing purple sails create a sense of grandeur and majesty, while the deep blue sea suggests that Alexandria is far away and difficult to reach. The repeated refrain of "What now my heart cried, how am I to survive?" emphasizes the pain and desperation the singer feels. The overall tone of the song is one of sadness and loss, with the singer longing for a place that may not even exist.
Line by Line Meaning
I just read your letter and fell down to my knees
Upon reading your letter, I was overcome with emotions and fell to the ground in a state of sadness.
My tears stain the paper and inside I found your keys
My tears fell heavily onto your letter, and to my surprise, I found your keys inside.
You're leaving for somewhere to find yourself again
You have decided to go on a journey to rediscover yourself and your purpose.
You hope I forget you, like an echo in the wind
You wish for me to forget about you and move on, much like how an echo fades away and is forgotten with time.
Like the ship of Cleopatra
Similar to the ship of Cleopatra, known for its beauty and extravagance,
With silver oars and flowing purple sails
Adorned with silver oars and sails of flowing purple fabric,
I long for Alexandria
I yearn for the city of Alexandria,
The land of fairytales
A place full of wonder and enchantment like that of a fairytale.
I walk to the bedroom and turn off all the lights
I retreat to my bedroom and turn off all sources of light.
I'm hiding from sorrow and the fire of our nights
I am attempting to shield myself from the pain of our past memories and the flames of our passionate nights.
I lay on your pillow and breathe your memory
I lay on your pillow and recall memories of you, attempting to feel close to you once again.
And dream of the city far beyond the deep blue see
I also dream of the land of Alexandria, which lies beyond the vast, blue sea.
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