Wasteland
Phantom Elite Lyrics


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Helpless you try to forget
How did we fall in a whole without end?

You cannot say we didn't try
You cannot say we didn't try to fight it

Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A desert behind your eyes
Wasteland, oh, cruelest tomorrow
Save yourself this time

Blood turns into sand in our veins
Careless, the wind brings no comfort, but more pain

There's nothing left for you this time
There's nothing left for you inside my heart, just

Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A desert behind your eyes
Wasteland, a cruelest tomorrow
Save yourself this time

The hell you've created has no way out
All the hope has vanished
Just look around and try
It gets closer
All land is dry
Thunder, no rain
Storming these darkest skies

You cannot say we didn't try
You cannot say we didn't try to fight it

Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A desert behind your eyes
Wasteland, a cruelest tomorrow
Save yourself
Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A desert behind your eyes




Wasteland, a cruelest tomorrow
Save yourself this time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Phantom Elite's song, Wasteland, speaks about the struggles and hardships of life. The opening lines "Helpless you try to forget, How did we fall in a whole without end?" alludes to the feeling of helplessness one experiences when faced with the difficulties of life. The next line, "You cannot say we didn't try, You cannot say we didn't try to fight it" highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up, no matter how difficult the situation may seem.


The chorus of the song, "Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow, A desert behind your eyes" paints an image of despair and hopelessness. The use of the word "Wasteland" creates an atmosphere of desolation and emptiness. "Blood turns into sand in our veins, Careless, the wind brings no comfort, but more pain" is a powerful metaphor for the feeling of being drained and hopeless. The lines "The hell you've created has no way out, All the hope has vanished" emphasizes how despair can create a vicious cycle that seems to have no escape.


However, the song ends on a hopeful note, "Save yourself this time". This phrase acts as a reminder that, no matter how much despair we feel, we always have the power to save ourselves and change our circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Helpless you try to forget
You feel powerless as you attempt to erase the memories of how we ended up in a bottomless pit


How did we fall in a whole without end?
What led to our present situation, stranded in an endless abyss of despair?


You cannot say we didn't try
It's not accurate to assert that we didn't give our best in trying to prevent this outcome


You cannot say we didn't try to fight it
It's not appropriate to claim that we didn't resist or combat the circumstances leading to this situation


Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
We now inhabit a barren planet submerged in hopelessness and misery


A desert behind your eyes
Your eyes are emblematic of the arid and desolate barrenness of our world


Wasteland, oh, cruelest tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring the harshest implications of our current predicament


Save yourself this time
It's necessary to prioritize your own well-being at this moment


Blood turns into sand in our veins
Our blood no longer flows as it should, instead transformed into gritty and barren sand


Careless, the wind brings no comfort, but more pain
Even the wind, in its carelessness, only serves to exacerbate our suffering rather than bring solace


There's nothing left for you this time
There is truly nothing else that we could offer you at this point


There's nothing left for you inside my heart, just
Even in the depths of my heart, there is nothing left to give except for


Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A barren planet submerged in hopelessness and misery


A desert behind your eyes
Your eyes are emblematic of the arid and desolate barrenness of our world


Wasteland, a cruelest tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring the harshest implications of our current predicament


Save yourself
It's necessary to prioritize your own well-being at this moment


The hell you've created has no way out
The situation you have inadvertently or deliberately created has no escape route


All the hope has vanished
All optimism and anticipation have dissipated


Just look around and try
Take a moment to assess your surroundings and attempt to find a glimmer of hope


It gets closer
Hope for a better future is within reach


All land is dry
The whole world is barren and void of life


Thunder, no rain
The sound of thunder does not bring any rainfall or relief


Storming these darkest skies
Even the skies, usually symbolic of hope and positivity, have become engulfed in darkness and despair


Wasteland, a world drowned in sorrow
A hollow planet submerged in hopelessness and misery


A desert behind your eyes
Your eyes represent the barren and desolate wasteland we currently inhabit


Wasteland, a cruelest tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring the harshest implications of our current predicament


Save yourself this time
It's necessary to prioritize your own well-being at this moment




Writer(s): Eelco Van Der Meer, Marina La Torraca, Sander Gommans

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Comments from YouTube:

Scott Upper

Wow I found this band through Marina's work with Exit Eden. She is my favorite in that group and her voice and charisma kicks ass!

chad jensen

I did too. They all have crazy beautiful voices, it's just a matter of which style you prefer. I ordered her voice slightly more than the others. Besides her voice was the biggest surprise to me. I knew how the blonde's voice was going to sound and the skinny black haired women's. Even the newcomer's voice wasn't much of a surprise Anna I think, then I heard her voice and was like, "wow, who would have thought. " I'll have to check out more of her stuff.

Tomasz z Pomorza

Ha! Me the same. Hell yeah!

Keepsakes Band

Exactly how I found this! I LOVE HER SO MUCH!

Raúl Fernández

me too XD

Michael Baxter

Same

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Enrique

Not only this song is great, but the whole "Wasteland" album is so good!

Eduardo vaz

Muito bom o som da banda e a voz da Marina ainda mais sua postura. Conheço músicas com potencial de hit e essa é uma delas. Muito foda essa música.

Paulo Ricardo Evangelista da Silva

Arrasaram! Amei mesmo. Sucesso total para vocês!

Denise Rodrigues

Nossa sereia brasileira Marina sempre maravilhosa e diva!

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