Memory Garden followed up their first Metal Blade release with shows around Scandinavia and some summer festivals including the mighty "Wacken Open Air" in Germany during the summer of 1999. Having spent the fall of 1999 and the beginning of 2000 writing new material for their upcoming release, Memory Garden entered their own studio "Annoying Sound Factory" in Febuary with Mike Wead once again in the producer chair. Some of the recording was also done in Mike´s own studio, Miseria Recording.The result of their work is the ten song masterpiece that you now hold in your hands called "Mirage". This time Memory Garden have taken their music back to their roots and made an even heavier and darker album than "Verdict Of Posterity". Combining both bone crushing riffs with catchy melodies and layered with beautiful harmonies, the guys have once again made the Memory Garden spirit come alive.
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Wasteland Foretold
Memory Garden Lyrics
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Let's leave this shadowed shoreline
A silent night we left it all behind
We are on our life's decline
I sing to you this silent lullaby
It's so peaceful, embraces you so
Though we walked a thousand labyrintz
You have never left my side
Up through the clouds
I will follow you were ever you go
And as you walk upon the water
My heart starts to glow
Our garden of memories unfold
Deep in our minds a vision is shown
A glimmering garden of light
Where we are now forever we'll stay
We're honoured, our memory remain
In holy ground so deep we lay
So near each others side
With you my love I've found the way
I'm forever blessed, forever blessed
I've found my way
We have found our homeland
A wasteland of glory we see
Don't mourn what's left behind
We enter this graceful place
Our memory garden foretold
The song "Wasteland Foretold" by Memory Garden begins with an invitation to sail away to a new life with one's beloved companion. The opening line, "Come sail with me my friend, my love, let's leave this shadowed shoreline," offers a sense of adventure to the listener. The song's mood is contemplative and melancholic, reflecting on the past, yet hopeful for the future. The singer reflects on a life's journey that has been filled with twists and turns or "a thousand labyrinths" but has never felt alone or abandoned by their companion. The singer reassures their love with a peaceful lullaby that is intended to embrace them.
The song continues with the metaphor of a garden of memories that unfolds as the two sail away from the "shadowed shoreline." The garden represents the moments they have shared, both good and bad, and the memories they will treasure forever. The garden is a sacred place where they will remain. In the line, "Don't mourn what's left behind, we enter this graceful place," the singer reminds the listener to leave their past behind and move forward into this new world together. Finally, the song concludes by stating that they have found their homeland in the wasteland of glory.
Overall, "Wasteland Foretold" is a contemplative song that reflects on the past, present, and future of one's life journey. The song emphasises the importance of companionship and the memories shared with a loved one. It reassures the listener of the peacefulness and hope that can be found in moving away from one's past.
Line by Line Meaning
Come sail with me my friend, my love
Let's embark on a journey together, my dear companion
Let's leave this shadowed shoreline
Let's depart from the dark and gloomy place we've been residing in
A silent night we left it all behind
Without any commotion, we abandoned our past and moved forward
We are on our life's decline
We're approaching the end of our life, but we're not afraid
I sing to you this silent lullaby
I'm serenading you with a soothing melody
It's so peaceful, embraces you so
It's a serene experience that envelops you gently
Though we walked a thousand labyrintz
Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles
You have never left my side
You've always been my constant companion throughout the journey
Up through the clouds
We're soaring high above the sky
I will follow you were ever you go
I'll be with you no matter where you lead us
And as you walk upon the water
Even when you're on the unstable and uncertain path
My heart starts to glow
You ignite happiness and love within me
Our garden of memories unfold
We reminisce our beautiful past together
Deep in our minds a vision is shown
A clear image emerges in our thoughts
A glimmering garden of light
A radiant and luminous garden
Where we are now forever we'll stay
We've found a place where we'll remain eternally
We're honoured, our memory remain
Our legacy lives on and we're privileged to be remembered
In holy ground so deep we lay
We'll be buried in a sacred, profound place
So near each others side
We'll be placed next to each other
With you my love I've found the way
You've been my guiding light throughout life
I'm forever blessed, forever blessed
I'm grateful for my life's journey and the blessings bestowed upon me
We have found our homeland
We've arrived at a place we can call home
A wasteland of glory we see
Despite the desolate surroundings, we perceive its grandeur
Don't mourn what's left behind
Don't lament the things we've left behind
We enter this graceful place
We embrace this beautiful and dignified place
Our memory garden foretold
The garden of memories we envisioned is now a reality
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