Crystal Ball
Malmsteen Yngwie Lyrics
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We keep it wrapped in chains
Locked inside a mystery.
We climb a stairway to the stars
Through doorways of the heart
Step inside, the magic starts.
Gaze into my crystal ball,
See what lies behind the wall
Can't you feel the wonder of it all.
You veil your eyes in fantasy
Time to pull the curtain back
Distant worlds, so much to see.
Repeat Chorus.
I want to know you, come on let me show you the way
I really want to hold you, reach out to these hands of fate
This is the moment we've been waiting for.
The song Crystal Ball by Malmsteen Yngwie speaks of the power of dreams and mysteries. The intro lyrics suggest that there exists a secret dream that is wrapped in chains, locked inside a mystery, and is only accessed by those who hold the key to it. The second verse is about climbing a stairway to the stars, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for pursuing one's dreams, however, for getting to the stars it requires one to open their heart to new possibilities. The lyrics emphasize the power of imagination, its ability to bring about magic, and awaken our sense of wonder.
The chorus speaks of the crystal ball, which is a symbol of fortune tellers and seers, who use it to look into the future or seek hidden truths. The crystal ball in this song, however, is symbolic of the power of imagination and personal reflection, that opens one's mind to new possibilities. The lyrics suggest that by gazing into the crystal ball, one can see beyond the veil of fantasy, to distant worlds that hold so much to see. The final verse, which is also the climax of the song, shows the singer's desire to know and hold the listener, implying that by looking into the crystal ball, and pulling back the curtains of imagination, they'll create a moment that they've been waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
We hold the secret to a dream
We possess knowledge of a desirable experience.
We keep it wrapped in chains
We keep it secured and guarded.
Locked inside a mystery.
It is kept hidden inside an enigma.
We climb a stairway to the stars
We make steady progress towards great heights.
Through doorways of the heart
By following the heart's guidance.
Step inside, the magic starts.
Upon entering, the enchantment commences.
Gaze into my crystal ball,
Look into my window to the future,
See what lies behind the wall
See what's hidden from plain sight,
Can't you feel the wonder of it all.
Can't you sense the amazement of it all.
You veil your eyes in fantasy
You cover your eyes with imagination.
Time to pull the curtain back
It's time to uncover the truth.
Distant worlds, so much to see.
There's plenty to behold in far-off places.
I want to know you, come on let me show you the way
I desire to understand you better and guide you towards the correct path.
I really want to hold you, reach out to these hands of fate
I genuinely want to support you and take advantage of the opportunities that come our way.
This is the moment we've been waiting for.
Finally, this is the time we've been anticipating.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
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