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.
Under the Sun
Lana Lane Lyrics
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Dark shadows upon the window
I wonder what thunders in you
Under the sun – it's shinin' through the rain
Prince of the weeping sky wash your tears away
It's raining this morning
Four seasons, a beacon of blue
Under the sun – it's shinin' through the rain
Prince of the weeping sky wash your tears away
Under the sun – leave all your yesterdays
Light up tomorrow's sky – wash the tears away
I've a sudden premonition
Underneath a velvet sky
Yesterday is superstition
Don't let tomorrow pass you by
Under the sun – it's shinin' through the rain
Prince of the weeping sky wash your tears away
Under the sun – leave all your yesterdays
Light up tomorrow's sky – wash the tears away
The first stanza of Lana Lane's "Under the Sun" sets the scene of a rainy, dreary morning with dark shadows cast upon the window. The singer wonders what thunders within whoever is listening to the song. The lyrics can be interpreted in a couple of ways - it could either be a message of empathy and understanding for someone who is feeling down or defeated, or it could be a message of reflection and self-awareness, encouraging the listener to confront their own internal struggles.
The chorus repeats the line "Under the sun - it's shinin' through the rain" twice, using an extended metaphor of the "Prince of the weeping sky" who washes away tears. The metaphor alludes to the idea that even though the present may be difficult or stormy, there is always hope and a brighter future to look forward to.
The subsequent stanzas reinforce the theme of hope and moving forward. The sunlight breaks through the rain and is described as a beacon of blue, symbolizing optimism and a chance to start anew. The singer has a premonition under a velvet sky, suggesting that great things are looming on the horizon, but they also emphasize the importance of living in the moment and not wasting time dwelling in the past or worrying about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
It's raining this morning
The raindrops are falling from the sky on this morning
Dark shadows upon the window
The shadows cast by the absence of light fall onto the window
I wonder what thunders in you
I am curious about what emotional turmoil you are experiencing
Under the sun – it's shinin' through the rain
Despite the rain, the sun still shines upon us
Prince of the weeping sky wash your tears away
May the one who causes the rain find solace and have their sorrow eased
The sunlight is breaking through
The rays of the sun are piercing through the clouds
Four seasons, a beacon of blue
The changing of the seasons serves as a constant reminder of time passing
Under the sun – leave all your yesterdays
Let go of the past and embrace the present
Light up tomorrow's sky – wash the tears away
Let the future be bright and hopeful, and let sadness be washed away
I've a sudden premonition
I have a feeling that something is about to happen
Underneath a velvet sky
Beneath the dark, smooth, and soft night sky
Yesterday is superstition
The past is something imagined or believed in without evidence
Don't let tomorrow pass you by
Do not waste the present while worrying about the future
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.