The band was formed in 2002 by Pekka Heino, Tuoppi Heikkinen and Torsti Spoof. Together they began to work on songs. In 2006 they released their debut album Tides , which is influenced by 1980s metal.
Albums
2006: Tides
2008: Blind Fire
2009: Circus Colossus
2019: Determinus
2021: Above the Beyond
Revelation
Leverage Lyrics
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My mind and soul are dead tired
Rushing down this road
Not knowing where it's taken me
Trying to catch my breath
To run away from this evil desire
Or you'll keep pressing me 'til the end
Hey genie, I've learned you're just a liar
I have done my time
I've served your will
You ask for ever more
Fighting out of your desire
All you have for me it's a tragedy
To ruin my life
Ah, ah
Revelation
Ah, ah
Long ago
I had sober plans
Ruled my body and my mind
Had no crystal balls
Looked for no magic carpet rides
Oh, I curse the day I set you free
To walk me into the fire
You'll keep pressing me 'til the end
Hey genie, I've learned you're just a liar
I have done my time
I've served your will
You ask for ever more
Fighting out of your desire
All you have for me it's a tragedy
To ruin my life
Ah, ah
Revelation
Ah, ah
Hey genie, I've learned you're just a liar
I have done my time
I've served your will
You ask for ever more
Fighting out of your desire
All you have for me it's a tragedy
To ruin my life
Hey genie, I've learned you're just a liar
I have done my time
I've served your will
You ask for ever more
Fighting out of your desire
All you have for me it's a tragedy
To ruin my life
Ah, ah
Revelation
Ah, ah
Revelation
Ah, ah
The lyrics of Leverage's song "Revelation" allude to the story of Aladdin and the genie in the lamp. The singer addresses the genie, whom he has come to understand is a liar and master manipulator, and expresses his exhaustion and frustration with the situation he finds himself in. He reflects on a time when he had control over his own life and made conscious, sober decisions. However, he now feels trapped and led down a dangerous path by the genie's influence.
The chorus of "Revelation" serves as a realization for the singer, as if he is waking up to the reality of the situation. The repetition of the word "Revelation" emphasizes the significance of this awakening, and the "ah ah" sounds serve as a release of pent-up emotions. Ultimately, the song is a reflection on the power of external forces on our lives, and the need to regain control in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you genie, I see your plan
Addressing a deceiving influence that has made their intentions clear
My mind and soul are dead tired
Feeling exhausted from the toll this influence has taken on their mental well-being
Rushing down this road
Feeling a sense of urgency to keep moving forward, despite not knowing the destination
Not knowing where it's taken me
Feeling lost and uncertain of the path they are on
Trying to catch my breath
Struggling to keep up with the demands of this influence
To run away from this evil desire
Trying to resist the temptation that this influence represents
Or you'll keep pressing me 'til the end
Feeling trapped and coerced by the influence, unsure of how to escape
Hey genie, I've learned you're just a liar
Realizing the true nature of this influence and its deceitful ways
I have done my time
Acknowledging the past investment into following this influence
I've served your will
Admitting to having prioritized the will of this influence over their own
You ask for ever more
Recognizing the insatiable demands that this influence makes
Fighting out of your desire
Struggling to break away from the grasp of this influence
All you have for me it's a tragedy
Realizing the negativity that this influence has brought into their life
To ruin my life
Acknowledging the destructive potential of being under the influence's control
Long ago
Reflecting on a time before being influenced by this force
I had sober plans
Previously having a clear path and goals in life
Ruled my body and my mind
Having control over their thoughts and actions before being influenced
Had no crystal balls
Not being able to predict the future, despite having plans
Looked for no magic carpet rides
Not seeking any magical solutions, but rather relying on hard work and determination
Oh, I curse the day I set you free
Regretting the choice to let this influence into their life
To walk me into the fire
Feeling like this influence has led them into danger
Ah, ah Revelation
Realizing a significant and potentially life-changing truth
Contributed by Jason A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SHADOWWOLF77
I LOVE this!!
rolandxcalibur
Amazing song.
musicman7222
Great song
grofek montecristo
where r those 3 idiots that dislike this ...... this is demn epic
SHADOWWOLF77
Agreed.
rolandxcalibur
lets find them
Demikyuu
@Jesushasaname How could this bring back bad memories?