Music has been in his life since he was little and he plays many musical instruments as piano and guitar, but singing is his strong spot. Russell Allen has a vocal range of 4 full octaves.
After a few years of playing in underground rock bands he joined Symphony X in 1995 and recorded The Damnation Game. He's been in the band since then and they've recorded several albums.
2005 was a great year for him, because he released his first solo album Atomic Soul in which he plays the most instruments and he also had side project with the singer Jorn Lande, named The Battle and the follow up The Revenge.
He's also been guest singer in Flight Of The Migrator and Space Metal.
Angel
Russell Allen Lyrics
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It's driving me insane
Like a levee that's beginning to crack
Holding back this river of pain
Desperation has captured my soul
My mind stricken with fear
Don't see why I should try to go on
It's calling me, but I can't hear it
Oh, my hands are shaking
Rattled nerves on the verge of breaking
That blade is turning on me
Turning, turning
(Guardian)
Angel, where are you now?
No one can save me, only you know how
(Guardian)
Angel, out on a ledge
Pull me away and save me from the bleeding edge
Lonely days and lonelier nights
No love come around my door
Oh, then demons they just screamin' away
Lord, I can't take it
I can't take enough to make it go away
I'm feeling jaded
Tired eyes on the verge of fading
Oh no, oh here they come again
Trying to tell me death is my friend
(Guardian)
Angel, where are you now?
No one can save me, only you can save me now
(Guardian)
Angel, out on a ledge
Pull me away and save me from the bleeding edge
Russell Allen’s “Angel” is a solemn and melancholic piece that captures the human experience of feeling lost and helpless. The first verse describes the overwhelming sense of burden that the singer is carrying, as if a stone is weighing him down. This image of a stone may represent the weight of the world and the pressures that come with it. The following lines in the verse reinforces this idea, as the singer describes the feeling of being on the brink of breaking. He is barely holding back the river of his emotions, which is about to burst through the levee. The second verse, conversely, conveys the helplessness that the singer is experiencing. He is feeling beguiled and is unsure of which direction to take. His mind is shattered by fear, and he can’t see a reason for continuing to strive forward. Although he can hear an inner voice that is trying to guide him, he can’t quite make out the message. The melodic line in this verse tries to convey this feeling of confusion by modulating between chords, creating a sense of dissonance and unease. The chorus of the song, which is repeated throughout, addresses an angelic figure. The singer is calling out for help from an angel that he is sure is watching over him. He is asking this angel to pull him away from the edge, to rescue him before it’s too late. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as if the singer is standing on the verge of an abyss, ready to fall into the abyss unless he is rescued.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling heavy, got this stone on my back
I feel weighed down by my problems and worries.
It's driving me insane
My situation is causing me to feel overwhelmed and crazy.
Like a levee that's beginning to crack
My emotional barrier is close to breaking point.
Holding back this river of pain
I'm suppressing my sadness, grief, and other negative emotions.
Desperation has captured my soul
I feel hopeless, helpless, and lost.
My mind stricken with fear
I am consumed with anxiety and terror.
Don't see why I should try to go on
I can't find any reason or motivation to continue living.
The voice of reason's calling me
My rational side is telling me to seek help and guidance.
It's calling me, but I can't hear it
I am too overwhelmed and distracted to listen to reason.
Oh, my hands are shaking
I am physically and emotionally unstable.
Rattled nerves on the verge of breaking
My anxiety and panic are pushing me to the brink of collapse.
That blade is turning on me
My thoughts and emotions are becoming more self-destructive and dangerous.
Angel, where are you now?
I am calling out for help from a higher power or guardian angel.
No one can save me, only you know how
I believe that only a divine or supernatural force can save me from my troubles.
Angel, out on a ledge
I feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to fall off.
Pull me away and save me from the bleeding edge
I am pleading for someone or something to rescue me from imminent danger and harm.
Lonely days and lonelier nights
I feel very isolated, lonely, and abandoned.
No love come around my door
I don't have anyone to love, care for, or support me.
Oh, then demons they just screamin' away
My inner demons and negative thoughts are tormenting me relentlessly.
Lord, I can't take it
I feel like I'm at my breaking point and can't endure my suffering any longer.
I can't take enough to make it go away
No amount of distraction, coping mechanisms, or self-medication can ease my pain and problems.
I'm feeling jaded
I am cynical, disillusioned, and disheartened.
Tired eyes on the verge of fading
I am physically and emotionally exhausted, close to losing consciousness or hope.
Oh no, oh here they come again
My negative thoughts and feelings are resurging, overwhelming me once more.
Trying to tell me death is my friend
I am contemplating suicide as a way to escape my suffering and misery.
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maddolis
I completely agree, they're both great vocalists and don't need to be compared, just both appreciated.
Egil Viklund
This guy singing The Sacrifice and When All is Lost is just pure eargasm
KyleJPie10
Its crazy how this amazing singer is so agile. He can do WHATEVER he wants and this proves it.
Ne I ne
..... greatest voice of rock.. progressive AND classic rock.... awesome song...
Paula Jane
I love this song forever 🤘🎸❤💯
Tacheron
Love Allen's voice since forever. The feel of this song reminds me somewhat of Richie Kotzen's stuff especially the song "Losing my mind", check him out if you don't know who that is :)
The Blind Leader
Very good i always Love Russel, any chance you could put the entire album on here?
Tim Mazzola
This is very good hard blues-rock. Russ is awesome.
Agustín Ruiz Díaz
Increible esta voz!
Vanhelsing666
This is so fucking good !! It's like making love to music and enjoying every second of it !