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.
Stargazer
Lana Lane Lyrics
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Oh I'd sell my soul for water
Nine years' worth
Of breakin' my back
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
See how he glides
Why he's lighter than air
Oh I see his face
Where is your star
Is it far, is it far, is it far
When do we leave
I believe, yes, I believe
? in the heat and the rain
With whips and chains
Just to see him fly
So many die
We built a tower of stone
With out flesh and bone
Just to see him fly
Don't know why
Now where do we go
Hot wind moving fast across the desert
We feel that our time has arrived
The world spins while we put his wing together
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
Oh I see his face
Where is your star
It is far, is it far, is it far
When do we leave, yeah
I believe, I believe
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
As he climbs to the top of the world
No sound as he falls instead of rising
Time standing still
Then there's blood on the sand
Oh I see his face
Where was your star
Was it far, was it far
When did we leave
We believe, we believe, we believe
In the heat and rain
With whips and chains
To see him fly
So many die
We built a tower of stone
With out flesh and bone
To see him fly
But why, it don't rain
With all our chains,
Did so many die
Just to see him fly
Look at my flesh and bone
Now look, look, look, look
Look at this tower of stone
I see a rainbow rising
Look there on the horizon
And I'm coming home
Coming home, I'm coming home
Time is standing still
He gave me back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is weeping
We still hope, we still hope, oh
Take me back
He gave me back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is weeping
We still hope, we still hope, oh
Take me back, take me back
Back to my home, oh, oh
The lyrics of "Stargazer" by Lana Lane describe a group of people who have been working for nine years to build a tower of stone, hoping to see a wizard fly. They are oppressed and have been forced to work in the heat and rain with whips and chains. They believe that the wizard is their key to freedom, and they have built the tower of stone to take him straight to the sky. The lyrics suggest that the wizard himself is not really human, as he is "lighter than air." Finally, they see him climb to the top of the tower but fall to his death, with time standing still and blood on the sand.
The theme of the song seems to be one of disillusionment and a cautionary tale about putting our hopes in false leaders. The image of the wizard is something that has captured the imaginations of those working on the tower of stone, but in the end, it proves to be a false promise. The imagery of the tower and the wizard also suggest a sense of grandiosity, of wanting to build monuments to our dreams and beliefs, even if they are ultimately misguided. The final lines of the song suggest that hope still remains, even after so much death and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
High noon
The time of day when the sun is at its highest point
Oh I'd sell my soul for water
Desperate for relief from thirst
Nine years' worth
A long period of time
Of breakin' my back
Working hard, exerting oneself physically
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
Being in the presence of an overpowering figure suppresses one's own light
See how he glides
The wizard moves effortlessly and gracefully
Why he's lighter than air
The wizard seems weightless and free
Oh I see his face
The wizard's image is captivating
Where is your star
Asking the wizard where his power comes from
Is it far, is it far, is it far
Curiosity about the distance from the source of the wizard's power
When do we leave
Eager to journey towards the wizard's source of power
I believe, yes, I believe
Having faith in the journey towards the wizard's source of power
? in the heat and the rain
Fulfilling difficult and demanding tasks in difficult weather conditions
With whips and chains
Being subjected to harsh conditions and punishments in order to earn the wizard's favor
Just to see him fly
The reward for fulfilling these difficult tasks is to witness the wizard's power
So many die
The price of seeking the wizard's power is steep
We built a tower of stone
Constructing a monument to the wizard's greatness
With out flesh and bone
Using one's own strength and resources to build the monument
Just to see him fly
The monument is a testament to the wizard's power
Don't know why
The purpose of building the monument is unclear
Now where do we go
Uncertainty about what to do next
Hot wind moving fast across the desert
An ominous sign of danger
We feel that our time has arrived
A sense that the journey is coming to an end
The world spins while we put his wing together
While time moves forward for the world, they're consumed by constructing the monument
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
The monument is a means to lift the wizard even higher
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
The wizard is the center of attention and adoration
As he climbs to the top of the world
The wizard's power continues to reach new heights
No sound as he falls instead of rising
The wizard's downfall is sudden and unexpected
Time standing still
A moment of frozen time, a sense of disbelief
Then there's blood on the sand
The wizard's fall is violent and tragic
Was it far, was it far
Reflecting on how the wizard's power came to an end
We believe, we believe, we believe
Holding onto faith in the wizard's power despite this tragedy
Look at my flesh and bone
Examining oneself in the aftermath of the wizard's fall
Now look, look, look, look
Seeing things differently after the wizard's power is gone
Look at this tower of stone
The monument is now a reminder of what once was
I see a rainbow rising
Hope, a promising sign of a better future ahead
Look there on the horizon
The future holds new possibilities
And I'm coming home
Returning to where one belongs
Time is standing still
Reflecting on how time seems to stop after a tragedy
He gave me back my will
Regaining personal power and agency
Going home
Embracing the journey towards a new life
My eyes are bleeding
Crying for what was lost
And my heart is weeping
Sorrow and heartbreak over the wizard's fall
We still hope, we still hope, oh
Hoping for a better future despite the tragedy and hardship
Take me back
Wanting to return to a place before the wizard's rise and fall
Back to my home, oh, oh
Returning to a sense of normalcy and security
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF KENT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gary Beaudette
She is one of the best vocalist period!!!!
Denise Acuña De Bravo
maravilloso!!! lana lane!!! diosa!!! que voz!!
Johann De Medina
AWESOME COVER!!!!!
Splat
Pretty sweet cover, though nothing compares to the rock god himself. The solo in this is pretty cool, too. It's similar but it has its own touch.
oxydfan Martin
Great cover! applause.
Deivid Cruz
Lindo demais !!!brazil
musical roses
I really liked their interpretation of the solo, nicely done.
George de Lorean
Epic cover. Wow.
amakrid
That's what is called Voice!
SmokinLoon
IMPRESSIVE!!!!