1. A progressive m… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Noveria:
1. A progressive metal band from Italy.
2. A rock band from Kansas City, KS, USA.
The Awakening
Noveria Lyrics
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I step out as the smoke subsides (smoke subsides)
Am I the lone survivor?
As time goes on all hope must die
Try to remember what's the reason
I couldn't keep you in the safe zone
Those memories are slipping away
Give me a reason to stay sane
The sun is setting over me
No way to get out of here
Trying to reach beyond the veil
The truth, elusive, out of reach
In this world of darkness
Is where I'll stay
Abandoned in a wasteland
I step out as the smoke subsides (smoke subsides)
Am I the lone survivor?
As time goes on all hope must die
Won't let you see it on the outside
How I am bleeding in the night-time
Still fighting to move on every day
Time cannot heal this, I do not feel safe
The first verse depicts an apocalyptic scene where the singer emerges from the aftermath of a destructive event. The sight before them is that of a wasteland with smoke still present in the air. The singer questions whether they are the only survivor left in this world. As time goes on and the hope for rescue fades, the singer tries to recall what led them to this place and why they couldn't keep someone they cared about safe. The memories seem to fade away, and the singer carries the burden of guilt for their situation alone. The chorus repeats the image of the singer being abandoned in a wasteland, with the smoke fading away and questioning their fate.
The second verse shows the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through. They struggle to stay sane and keep their mind together, but the situation seems too overwhelming. The sun setting signifies the end of another day with no way out of this predicament. The line "trying to reach beyond the veil" could represent the singer trying to find a way out or connect with someone beyond this world. However, the truth seems elusive and out of reach; the world they are in is full of darkness and uncertainty, and there seems to be no escape. Despite the dire situation, the singer has no choice but to stay in this world of perpetual darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Abandoned in a wasteland
Left alone in a desolate and uninhabited place
I step out as the smoke subsides (smoke subsides)
Emerging from a cloud of smog that is clearing away
Am I the lone survivor?
Wondering if there is anyone else who has survived
As time goes on all hope must die
Losing hope as time passes by
Try to remember what's the reason
Making an effort to recall the motive behind something
I couldn't keep you in the safe zone
Wasn't able to keep someone safe and secure
Those memories are slipping away
Memories are gradually fading and becoming less clear
Deep down I feel that I'm the one to blame
Feeling responsible for something that has gone wrong
Give me a reason to stay sane
Requesting a justification for maintaining mental stability
The sun is setting over me
The sun is going down while I'm exposed to its rays
No way to get out of here
There's no means of escape from this place
Trying to reach beyond the veil
Attempting to go past a restrictive barrier
The truth, elusive, out of reach
The reality is difficult to grasp as it's intangible
In this world of darkness
Referring to a world that's gloomy and obscure
Is where I'll stay
Will continue to exist in this dismal world
Won't let you see it on the outside
Not revealing the internal struggles and turmoil to others
How I am bleeding in the night-time
The wounds are troubling when it's dark
Still fighting to move on every day
Continuously putting up a battle to progress ahead every day
Time cannot heal this, I do not feel safe
Time cannot alleviate the pain, and there's no sense of security
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.