Another Time Another Place
Lyadrive Lyrics


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Standing on the edge of the world
Just a fool and a crazy dancer,
Ridin' on the merry go-round
I'm out of control the world's spinnin' faster,
In my heart it's judgement day
Who's gonna wash my tears away?
Sweet god in heaven, I've never felt so alone.
(Chorus 1) Another time, Another place,
Chase the sunset of another day,
Another smile, on another's face,
This life's as twisted as snakes.

No rest for the wicked souls
No sleep for the just,
The touch of your cold cold beauty
Was beauty enough,
How quickly the wine becomes poison
The halo a noose,
Open my eyes to the darkness
Don't leave me standing in this cold empty tomb.

(Chorus 2) Another time, another place,
I believe you're just a lifetime away
Another child, comes to take your place,
But still tonight It's all as twisted as snakes.

(Chorus 3) Another time, another place,
Here's this dancing fool, mamma watch me shake,
No reason, no rhyme, leads to heaven's gate,




You leave me prayin' leave me twisted as snakes
(take me higher aka falsetto scream)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Another Time Another Place" by Lyadrive speak about feeling out of control and lost in a chaotic world. The opening lines describe standing on the edge of the world like a fool and crazy dancer, riding a merry-go-round that is spinning faster and faster. The singer's heart feels like it's judgment day, and they crave solace from a higher power to wash their tears away. Amidst all of the chaos and confusion, the singer feels incredibly alone.


The first chorus speaks to the cyclical nature of life and how it continuously twists like the movements of snakes. Another time, another place will bring new people and new experiences, but life's fundamental nature remains the same. There is no rest for the wicked nor sleep for the just. The second verse is about the fleeting nature of beauty and how quickly it can turn from wine into poison. The beauty once enjoyed becomes a noose around their neck, preventing them from seeing the light in the darkness. The second chorus speaks of how the singer believes that their chance at finding true peace and happiness is a lifetime away. Still, for now, they must deal with the twists and turns that life throws at them. The song ends with the third chorus, where the singer acknowledges that there is no logical reason or rhyme to the journey to heaven's gate. It's all about dancing, shaking, and praying, hoping that something will come along to take the twisted nature of life away.


Line by Line Meaning

Standing on the edge of the world
Feeling on the brink of uncertainty and instability


Just a fool and a crazy dancer
Being foolish and moving erratically through life


Ridin' on the merry go-round
Feeling trapped in a cycle of repetition and confusion


I'm out of control the world's spinnin' faster
Feeling overwhelmed and losing grip on reality


In my heart it's judgement day
Feeling like facing the consequences of one's actions


Who's gonna wash my tears away?
Feeling alone and yearning for comfort


Sweet god in heaven, I've never felt so alone.
Feeling completely isolated from the world and desperate for help


Another time, Another place,
Yearning for a different reality or circumstance


Chase the sunset of another day,
Pursuing a fleeting sense of hope or happiness


Another smile, on another's face,
Seeing someone else's joy while feeling empty and alone


This life's as twisted as snakes.
Describing life as confusing, unpredictable, and dangerous


No rest for the wicked souls
Feeling like punishment or suffering is inevitable


No sleep for the just,
Feeling like even those who work hard and do the right thing suffer


The touch of your cold cold beauty
Being captivated by something that is ultimately damaging or harmful


Was beauty enough,
Feeling like something that looks good on the surface is not actually fulfilling


How quickly the wine becomes poison
Feeling like something that seems good can quickly turn bad


The halo a noose,
Feeling like something that appeared pure or good is actually suffocating or oppressive


Open my eyes to the darkness
Wanting to see the reality of a situation, even if it is unpleasant


Don't leave me standing in this cold empty tomb.
Feeling like life is hopeless and meaningless


Another time, another place,
Continuing to wish for a different reality


I believe you're just a lifetime away
Having hope for something that is far out of reach


Another child, comes to take your place,
Feeling replaceable and insignificant


But still tonight It's all as twisted as snakes.
Continuing to feel lost and confused, even in the present moment


Another time, another place,
Longing for something different yet again


Here's this dancing fool, mamma watch me shake,
Trying to distract from pain and suffering through performance or entertainment


No reason, no rhyme, leads to heaven's gate,
Feeling like there is no clear path to happiness or salvation


You leave me prayin' leave me twisted as snakes
Feeling like there is no escape from pain or suffering




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Bretton Woods

I have a version of this by Tempest Ride (before they were called Lyadrive) from 1982, it appears on a cheap and nasty Hallmark CD compilation called "Legends of Progressive Rock" (don't believe the title, it's a lie..hardly any prog included). And that led me here, since I have NEVER heard of this group before and I thought I knew a fair amount about obscure heavy metal...

noddynewbold

The Original version now available officially on The Sands Of Time LP (High Roller Records) was recorded in 1982. This updated version (On the CD of the same name) 1997

Wilkie Martin (wilkiewrites)

Now that's what I call not bad.

Seven Seer

It's fucking brilliant mate.

Alexandre

Puta som!

Seven Seer

Metal Class

kevin ervin

I know a very similar version of this song from the band under the name of Tempest Ride. But no other information, any ideas out there?

Kaizo

Lyadrive y Tempest Ride son la misma banda. Tempest Ride con el tiempo se cambió el nombre a Lyadrive, interpretando las mismas canciones. Me gusta más la versión NWOBHM de esta canción. Saludos desde Colombia.

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