Vocals • Marina La Torraca
Guitars • Max van Esch
Drums • Joeri Warmerdam
Executive Producer • Sander Gommans
Wasteland
Phantom Elite Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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
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!