Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve… Read Full Bio ↴Wings Of Forever:
Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams, who had departed power metal band DragonHeart (now known as DragonForce). Steve Scott (of DragonHeart) was recruited for bass duties, along with Adam Bickers on guitar, and for the initial demo recordings both Sam Totman and ZP Theart (both of DragonHeart) lent their guitars and vocals to the process. In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power Quest ranks. He was accompanied by the guitarist of his band, Arthemis, Andrea Martongelli, who recorded a few guest solos on the first album - Wings of Forever. Following the album's release, he was recruited as a full-time member to replace Bickers who left to pursue a career as a doctor.
Neverworld:
In January 2003, Andre Bargmann was brought in as drummer for Power Quest. Bargmann left the band in July that year, following the release of Neverworld. His place was filled on the tour by Last Hours of Torment drummer Gavin Ward, and eventually on a more permanent basis by Francesco Tresca
Magic Never Dies:
In November 2004 the band headed back to Thin Ice studios to record songs for the new album. The band followed this with a Magic Never Dies Tour, where vocalist Alessio Garavello also took on a role as rhythm guitarist . In October, 2007 an official Napalm Records MySpace blog post announced that Power Quest have signed to Napalm Records.
Master of Illusion:
In 2007, Steve Williams announced that there would be five guest appearances on the forthcoming recordings. Bill Hudson (guitar in Cellador), Richard West (keyboards in Threshold), Jorn Viggo Lofstad (guitar in Pagan's Mind), Chris Neighbour (vocals in FourwayKill), and Bob Katsionis (keyboards in Firewind) all provided solos or guest vocals on the album.
Lineup Changes:
In June 2008 Cellador/Coldera guitarist Bill Hudson joined as joint lead guitarist. In January 2009, bassist Steve Scott decided to leave in roder to relocate to New Zealand. The band found a replacement bassist in Oliver Holzwarth (Blind Guardian). In April, Steve Williams announced the departure of Bill Hudson. In July, vocalist Alessio Garavello left the band after 7 years and 4 studio albums to pursue a different musical direction with his new band A New Tomorrow. In September it was announced that Andrea Martongelli and Francesco Tresca were also leaving Power Quest. Oliver Holzwarth also left due to commitments with Tarja Turunen. Steve Williams remained the only original member of the band.
Very quickly, a new line up was revealed: Pete Morton (Soliloquy/Threshold) on vocals, Andy Midgley (Liquid Sky) on guitar, Ben Randall (winner of 2008 'Most Promising Young Guitarist Award' at International Guitar Idol), Paul Finnie (The Maslin Incident/and also former Power Quest stage manager), and Rich Smith (Aphemia/Dark Funeral) on drums. The band ended 2009 touring the UK with the Michael Schenker Group. Following this tour, it was then announced that due to musical differences, both Pete Morten and Ben Randall had left the band.
Blood Alliance:
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (Firewind/Civilisation One/Avalon) was announced as the new vocalist, and Welsh guitar virtuoso Gavin Owen came on board as a new guitarist. The new release under the new line-up has a heavier twin guitar attack and Chity's vocals bring a different style than the previous albums.
The Quest is over:
In January 2013 Steve Williams announced that after 12 years, the Quest is over. The reason was that the band was not making any money, the member had regular day jobs and in past few years it even in fact cost a lot of money to be on the road instead of making money, which was not sustainable anymore.
Band members:
Steve Williams - Keyboards (2001-)
Andy Midgley - Guitars - backing vocals (2009-)
Paul Finnie - Bass (2009-)
Rich Smith - Drums (2009-)
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (2010-)
Gavin Owen - Guitars (2010-)
Former members:
Adam Bickers - guitars (2001-2003)
Sam Totman - guitars (2001-2003)
Andre Bargmann - drums (2003)
Gavin Ward - drums (2003)
Steve Scott - bass (2001-2009)
Bill Hudson - guitars (2008-2009)
Alessio Garavello - vocals (2002-2009, also rhythm guitar 2006-2008)
Andrea Martongelli - guitars - backing vocals (2003-2009)
Oliver Holzwarth - bass guitar (2009)
Francesco Tresca - drums (2003-2009)
Pete Morton - Vocals (2009-2010)
Ben Randall - Guitars (2009-2010)
Discography:
Power Quest Demo (2001)
Wings of Forever (2002)
Neverworld (2003 Japan release, 2004 European release)
Magic Never Dies (2005)
Master of Illusion (2008)
Blood Alliance (2011)
Only In My Dreams
Power Quest Lyrics
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Trying to find her way home
Hiding her eyes from the sandman
Till morning breaks through she's alone
Searching the dark like a radar
Trying so hard to believe
Avoiding the glare of the hangman
She reaches for someone to hold
If she only knew, I'll be right there with her forever
How can I explain the feelings that I know are true?
She's in danger, hearing her voice in the silence
Trying to find a way through
Feeling the exes of a stranger
Burning so deep in her soul
Look at her now she's surrounded
Searching so hard for the light
Memories of heartbreak confusion
I won't let her out of my sight
If she only knew, I'll be right there with her forever
How can I explain the feelings that I know are true?
Hold me now and stay forever
Till the sky comes crashing down
Save me now, I can't remember
If you're only in my dreams
If she only knew, I'll be right there with her forever
How can I explain the feelings that I know are true?
Hold me now and stay forever
Till the sky comes crashing down
Save me now, I can't remember
If you're only in my dreams
Hold me now and stay forever
Till the sky comes crashing down
Save me now, I can't remember
If you're only in my dreams
The song "Only In My Dreams" by Power Quest describes a woman who is trying to find her way back home while running away from the "badlands." She is afraid of the hangman and looking for someone to hold onto, but is surrounded by darkness and confusion. The singer expresses his feelings for her and wishes she knew he would be there with her forever. He is trying to save her, but is unsure if she is only a figment of his imagination.
The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the woman's feelings and the singer's desire to be with her. She is described as an "angel" running from danger and searching for the light. The sandman represents her desire to escape and avoid reality. The hangman represents a sense of fear and danger following her. The singer acknowledges the woman's distress and wants to be there for her, even if it means only in his dreams.
The chorus repeats the singer's desire to hold onto the woman and be with her forever, but also acknowledges the possibility that she may not be real. The line "If you're only in my dreams" adds a layer of uncertainty to the song and leaves the interpretation up to the listener.
Overall, "Only In My Dreams" is a powerful and emotive song that explores themes of love, fear, and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
She's an angel, running away from the badlands
She's like an angel who's trying to escape from a terrible place.
Trying to find her way home
She's lost and seeking a way back to where she belongs.
Hiding her eyes from the sandman
She's afraid of being put to sleep by something or someone dangerous.
Till morning breaks through she's alone
She has to endure the darkness until daylight arrives and she can see her way out.
Searching the dark like a radar
She's using her senses to try and find a way out, like a radar system.
Trying so hard to believe
She's working hard to maintain hope even though it's difficult.
Avoiding the glare of the hangman
She's trying to keep away from danger and harm that could befall her.
She reaches for someone to hold
She's desperate for someone to comfort and support her.
If she only knew, I'll be right there with her forever
If only she knew that I'll be there for her always.
How can I explain the feelings that I know are true?
It's difficult to put into words the depth of my emotions for her.
She's in danger, hearing her voice in the silence
She's in a precarious situation, and she can't hear or see anyone that can help her.
Trying to find a way through
She's attempting to navigate her way out of a difficult situation.
Feeling the exes of a stranger
She's experiencing strong emotions from someone who is a stranger to her.
Burning so deep in her soul
These emotions are deeply ingrained and profound, affecting her to the core.
Look at her now she's surrounded
Things have gotten worse, and she's now in a dangerous situation with no way out.
Searching so hard for the light
Despite the danger, she's still looking for a way out of the darkness and towards safety.
Memories of heartbreak confusion
She's struggling with past traumas and emotional turmoil.
I won't let her out of my sight
I'll always keep an eye on her to make sure she's safe.
Hold me now and stay forever
I want her to hold me and never let go.
Till the sky comes crashing down
I'll never let go of her, even if everything around us falls apart.
Save me now, I can't remember
I need her to save me from something, but I don't even remember what it is.
If you're only in my dreams
If she's just a figment of my imagination and not real, I still want to hold on to her forever.
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.