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.
Guardian Angel
Lana Lane Lyrics
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A vision to cover my eyes
Change all the players as seasons go by
Then close up the book with a last kiss goodnight
And now we're walking where no others will go
We still believe in all the promises broken
The lights go down and now it's on with the show
Your guardian angel flies
From white cliffs of Dover
A tear from the dragon's eye
Your last four leaf clover
I see a rainbow of flowers and stars
They shine on the sun and the moon
Colors will sing as petals fall from the sky
Their song is forever a sad lullaby
And now we're walking where no others will go
We're holding onto all the dreams ever broken
The lights go down and now it's on with the show
The life we live is not our own
Your guardian angel flies
Lana Lane's song "Guardian Angel" presents a fantastical and dreamy image of a world where stars shine on flowers and seasons change like players on a stage. The lyrics ask for a story that covers the eyes with a vision of the sky and the changing of seasons. It seems that the singer is looking for an escape from reality and wishes to be transported to a world where imagination reigns. The song hints at the disappointment of unfulfilled promises that have led to broken dreams. Even though they are aware that the life they live is not their own, they continue to hold on to their dreams and walk the path that is not taken.
The singer's guardian angel becomes a symbol of hope and protection, as they are guided through a world where flowers and stars shine. The contrast between the bright, colorful world and the sad lullaby that accompanies the fall of the petals hints at the transience of beauty and the inevitable passing of time. The song seems to suggest that even though we have to face the harsh realities of life, we can take solace in the beauty that exists around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me a story of stars in the sky
Narrate to me a tale of the celestial bodies above which illuminate the darkness.
A vision to cover my eyes
An imaginary sight that will give me a moment of respite from reality.
Change all the players as seasons go by
The characters of my life keep shifting just like the natural progression of seasons.
Then close up the book with a last kiss goodnight
Finally, bring the story to an end with a final goodbye.
And now we're walking where no others will go
We choose to venture where no one else would dare to set foot.
We still believe in all the promises broken
Even though all those vows were shattered, we still cling onto the belief that they'll come true.
The lights go down and now it's on with the show
As darkness engulfs, we continue marching on through the stage of life's drama.
The life we live is not our own
The existence we lead is not ours to keep forever.
Your guardian angel flies
The celestial being assigned to watch over us soars high above.
From white cliffs of Dover
The angel descends from the iconic chalk cliffs of Dover.
A tear from the dragon's eye
A drop of moisture from the mythical beast's eye signifies the gravity of the situation.
Your last four leaf clover
The final symbol of good luck that's left in your possession.
I see a rainbow of flowers and stars
I catch a glimpse of a surreal spectrum made up of cosmic bodies and earthly flora.
They shine on the sun and the moon
These entities radiate their inner light onto the largest bodies in our solar system.
Colors will sing as petals fall from the sky
Hues come to life as the flowers' petals gracefully fall from above.
Their song is forever a sad lullaby
The melody of their descent is a melancholic tune that transcends time.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.