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.
El Dorado
Lana Lane Lyrics
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I watch the world float by, slow motion butterfly
Like the ships upon the open sea, I sail through the periphery
And seize the day like a child at play
All that we dream is possible
Just open your heart
When there's nothing left but fools
Hear El Dorado calling you
Like a dream out of the blue
Travelin' with a northbound wind, I journey to oblivion
Into the sky, forever lullaby
Whispers from the singing trees
Baby's breath, soft melodies
They serenade
Slow motion life parade
All that we dream is possible
Just open your heart
As El Dorado calls to you
When there's nothing left but fools
Hear El Dorado calling you
Like a dream out of the blue
In Lana Lane's "El Dorado," the lyrics describe a traveler on a northbound train through the summer rain. The world seems to float by in slow motion, like a butterfly. The ship and the traveler sail through the periphery and seize the day like a child at play. The lyrics suggest that all that we dream is possible if we just open our hearts.
The refrain of the song calls out to El Dorado, a place of possibility and adventure where dreams can come true. The song suggests that even when there seems to be nothing left, El Dorado is still calling out to the traveler like a dream out of the blue. The traveler is journeying to oblivion with the northbound wind, but the sky is a forever lullaby with whispers from the singing trees and soft melodies like baby's breath. The slow motion life parade is serenaded by this music, and the lyrics suggest that all that we dream is possible if we just open our hearts.
Overall, "El Dorado" is a song about seizing the day and following your dreams, even when it seems like there is nothing left. El Dorado represents a place of possibility and adventure, and the lyrics suggest that it is always calling out to us like a dream out of the blue.
Line by Line Meaning
Travelin' on a northbound train through the summer rain
Embarking on a journey, moving forward despite the obstacles.
I watch the world float by, slow motion butterfly
Observing the beauty of the world and its slow pace.
Like the ships upon the open sea, I sail through the periphery
Like a ship at sea, exploring the world on the edge of society.
And seize the day like a child at play
Taking advantage of every opportunity, just like a child who plays and enjoys every moment.
All that we dream is possible
Our dreams are achievable if we believe in ourselves.
Just open your heart
The key to achieving our dreams is to open up our hearts and have faith.
As El Dorado calls to you
The idea of success and wealth is calling out to us.
When there's nothing left but fools
When everything else fails or is lost, only those who are willing to take risks can find success.
Hear El Dorado calling you
The call for success and wealth is persistent and always present.
Like a dream out of the blue
Success and wealth may seem like a distant dream, but they are attainable if we work hard and seize opportunities.
Travelin' with a northbound wind, I journey to oblivion
Regardless of the destination, moving forward towards the unknown future.
Into the sky, forever lullaby
Moving towards the heavens, as if falling asleep in a peaceful state.
Whispers from the singing trees
Nature is also calling out to us, communicating its secrets in a subtle way.
Baby's breath, soft melodies
The purity and innocence of a child mixed with the beauty of music and nature.
They serenade
The sounds of nature and the world around us sing and tell us their stories.
Slow motion life parade
The world moves slowly, with every moment to be savored and enjoyed.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eam Eam
Very good review... Lana is great singer... and Norlander plus is the best... great musicians, great album
Neo Valis
I hope they have some Fast song's,Lana lane tend's to have too many slow song's on therir album's I think,I love her voice,but I like their more Power metal or speed metal esk song's like Keeper of the Flame,The Beast within you,and Rainbows end,song's like that.