Luca Turilli’s Dreamquest was a symphonic electro metal band led by Italian… Read Full Bio ↴Luca Turilli’s Dreamquest was a symphonic electro metal band led by Italian musician Luca Turilli, known for his work in the band Rhapsody of Fire. He created the band wanting to propose a style of modern metal combined with the genres he loved the most: pop, electronic and symphonic music. He wrote the lyrics, composed and arranged all the music. For the first time he only presented himself as keyboard player of the band while the guitar parts were handled by Rhapsody of Fire session member Dominique Leurquin, and the same rhythm section used for Turilli’s solo band (Sascha Paeth on bass guitar and Robert Hunecke-Rizzo on drums) was hired again. The identity of Myst, the female vocalist, is still in question. Many have pointed to Bridget Fogle, who contributed to Turilli’s third album The Infinite Wonders of Creation but there is no confirmation of her identity yet.

Dolphin's Heart
Luca Turilli's Dreamquest Lyrics

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Your wild life
Betrayed by men
Who raped my soul
Denying your fate
So sacrificed
To help your sister
Whale

I DIE IN YOUR PAIN
BRAVE SON OF OCEANS' DEPTH
KILLED TO BE AN ANGEL
DOLPHIN, MY FRIEND

Blue red sea
Revealing me
The sirens' cry
The whales' lament
Align your waves
And give me back
My friend

I DIE IN YOUR PAIN
BRAVE SON OF OCEANS' DEPTH

KILLED TO BE AN ANGEL
DOLPHIN, MY FRIEND

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Dolphin's Heart" by Luca Turilli's Dreamquest, expresses the emotions of a person who is tormented by the betrayal and mercilessness of fellow men towards the innocent, helpless dolphins. We are first made aware of the subject's pain and skepticism towards humanity when he speaks about his "wild life" that has been "betrayed by men." The line "who raped my soul" is deeply disturbing and depicts the harm and mistreatment inflicted upon the environment by individuals. The subject proceeds to say, "denying your fate, so sacrificed, to help your sister whale," which shows the dolphins are helpless and sacrificed for the sake of their fellow marine creatures.

The song's protagonist mourns the loss of his friend, the dolphin, who sacrificed his life and was "killed to be an angel." The phrase "brave son of ocean's depth" personifies the dolphin as a protector of the ocean and its creatures. The second stanza of the song describes the singer's journey to find answers and solace in the "blue red sea." He listens to the mourning songs of the whales and aligns himself with the waves, hoping to find some peace and reunite with his lost friend.

Line by Line Meaning

Your wild life
The natural and untampered existence of the dolphins.

Betrayed by men
Humans who have caused harm to the dolphin species.

Who raped my soul
The impact on the emotional and spiritual lives of the dolphins.

Denying your fate
Ignoring the fact that dolphins are a vital part of the ocean ecosystem.

So sacrificed
Having to endure immense suffering.

To help your sister
Enduring the pain and suffering for the sake of other dolphins in their community.

Whale
A reference to the larger marine mammals that are also threatened by human activity.

I DIE IN YOUR PAIN
Witnessing the suffering that the dolphins go through, the singer empathizes with their pain and struggle.

BRAVE SON OF OCEANS' DEPTH
The dolphin being a courageous creature of the deep sea.

KILLED TO BE AN ANGEL
A reference to the myth of dolphins becoming angels after their death.

DOLPHIN, MY FRIEND
The dolphins being a friend to humans and deserving of protection and respect.

Blue red sea
The colors of the ocean, which witness the tragic and violent events that take place.

Revealing me
The ocean revealing the truth of what is happening to the dolphins.

The sirens' cry
A metaphor for the warning signs of danger and destruction for the dolphins.

The whales' lament
The sadness and mourning of other marine animals witnessing the harm happening to the dolphins.

Align your waves
The singer is pleading with the ocean to try and restore balance and healing to the dolphins.

And give me back
The hope and yearning of the singer to reclaim the lost innocence and harmony in the ocean, by preserving the dolphins and other marine life.

My friend
The dolphins are portrayed as a personal and trusted friend, worthy of compassion and protection.

Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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