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.
Without You
Lana Lane Lyrics
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Touch my lips before I sleep
You're with me now and when I close my eyes
You're in my dreams and pain's still deep
Like a candle in the rain I'm easy to put out
Like a picture through your window
You see right through my heart
Like a picture through your window
You see right through my heart
I never knew that nights could be so long
Without you
And only time will heal, time will heal all wounds
I never knew that nights could be so long
Without you
And only time will heal, time will heal all wounds
Lay me down in a bed of roses
Feel the thorns they cut my heart
The drops of blood they fall and mix with all my tears
Have I given up on love
Like a candle in the rain I'm easy to put out
Like a picture through your window
You see right through my heart
I never knew that nights could be so long
Without you
And only time will heal, time will heal all wounds
I never knew that nights could be so long
Without you
And only time will heal, time will heal all wounds
The song "Without You" by Lana Lane is a heart-wrenching ballad about a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer feeling empty and lost. The first two lines, "Lay me down in a bed of roses, Touch my lips before I sleep," evoke a sense of sadness and longing. The singer is asking to be comforted and kissed, as if they are on their deathbed. They want to feel loved one last time before they close their eyes.
The chorus repeats the imagery of a "candle in the rain," which is an apt metaphor for the singer's fragile emotional state. They feel like they can be snuffed out at any moment, like a flame in a storm. The repetition of the line "Like a picture through your window, You see right through my heart" emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and transparency. They feel exposed and unprotected, and believe that their former partner can still see their innermost feelings.
The final stanza, "Lay me down in a bed of roses, Feel the thorns they cut my heart, The drops of blood they fall and mix with all my tears, Have I given up on love," is a heartbreaking acknowledgment of the pain of a failed relationship. The bed of roses is no longer a place of comfort, but instead, the thorns that surround it are cutting deep. The singer is bleeding both literally and metaphorically, and wonders if they can ever trust love again.
Overall, "Without You" is a powerful exploration of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay me down in a bed of roses
Let me rest in a peaceful place
Touch my lips before I sleep
Kiss me one last time
You're with me now and when I close my eyes
You're in my thoughts even when I'm asleep
You're in my dreams and pain's still deep
Even in my dreams, my heart still aches
Like a candle in the rain I'm easy to put out
My love is fragile and can be extinguished easily
Like a picture through your window
You can see right through me
You see right through my heart
You know me completely
I never knew that nights could be so long without you
I didn't realize how much I needed you until you were gone
And only time will heal, time will heal all wounds
Only the passage of time can ease my pain
Feel the thorns they cut my heart
The pain of love hurts deeply
The drops of blood they fall and mix with all my tears
My emotional pain is often physical as well
Have I given up on love
Am I too hurt to ever love again?
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jack gibbins
Great version of a great song!! Davy and Lana both deserved more "success" than they received.
Diego luz
Lana Lane sempre perfeita
Carla.Andrea777
Just beautiful, Lana your voice is amazing, so touching melody =)
Adm de Bases - Rudy E.P.
masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saludos desde Bolivia
6chacmool9
thanx a lot, this song is what I needed to hear, love it
mofrakker
This is a Vain song (as in the band Vain). Was released in 89 originally. Didn't recognized it until she sang the words. Very powerful. Ive heard of Lana Lane in catalogues, but never heard her till now. Thnx 4 uploading!
lola
j'adore super belle musique
mofrakker
@Frenchrico Think part of it is because she is such a phenomenal singer, she adds more emotion to the song (which is, as you say very good to begin with). The production is excellent too, very haunting.
Salvador avendaño
bellisima
Arnold Nesis
Beautiful