The first chapter of Jorn Lande and Russell Allen’s collaboration, “The Battle” was unleashed in September 2005 with unanimous acclaim from fans and critics alike.
Many websites and magazines named it “Record of the Year”. It’s success made it one of the most popular releases ever in Melodic Heavy Metal, thanks to beautiful, sweeping piano and keyboards, heavy guitar riffs, virtuoso guitar solos, hooky choruses and the vocal talents of two of the finest Heavy Metal vocalists around.
Russell Allen is the singer of the American Progressive Metal band SYMPHONY X, who have released six studio albums and one live record so far. More than once SYMPHONY X received accolades such as "Best Progressive Power Metal Band Worldwide" or awards for the "Best Progressive Metal Album of the Year".
Highly rated ex-MASTERPLAN vocalist JORN LANDE has a vocal capability that is world class, distinctive, rich and spanning a large range. He is in high demand and has appeared as guest or sung for such bands as MILLENIUM, ARK, THE SNAKES and many others. He is also a well-known solo artist with six studio albums released, since the debut "Starfire" in 1999.
Once again songs were written by guitar sensation MAGNUS KARLSSON (STARBREAKER, LAS TRIBE), the second chapter aptly titled “The Revenge” is ready to be unleashed, with cover art specifically designed for this project by Rodney Matthews (DIAMOND HEAD, MAGNUM, ASIA etc.)
Heavier and with a tighter production, thanks to the involvement of Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69, ANGRA, PLACE VENDOME) at the mix, this album will excite the many fans who loved the first chapter and everyone who declares themselves fan of quality Hard Rock or Metal.
Another Battle
Russell Allen & Jorn Lande Lyrics
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Searched for peace without result
Waited for changes that never came
Just another war and I got the blame
I don't wanna live in your cold world
I don't wanna hear your evil words
Find another one who plays your game
I won't fight another battle
I won't take this anymore
I won't give you any reasons
To not walk out thru that door
No moments left of calm silence here
My hope is long gone don't you come near
No more strength to argue again
To your disappointment I won't show any fear
I don't wanna live in your cold world...
I won't fight another battle...
The lyrics to Russell Allen and Jorn Lande's song "Another Battle" depict a person who has been living in a nightmare and searching for peace to no avail. The person has been waiting for change but it never came and despite their efforts, they are blamed for another war. They express their desire to not live in the cold world of the person causing their distress, refusing to play their game and predicting that everything will still be the same if they do.
The person has had enough and won't fight another battle. They won't tolerate the mistreatment anymore and refuse to give the other person any reasons to try and stop them from leaving. They express that the hope they once had is gone and they have run out of strength to argue or show fear. They want to walk out the door and be done with it all.
The lyrics are deeply emotional and paint a vivid picture of someone who has been pushed to their limit. It's a powerful anthem of standing up for oneself and not accepting abuse or mistreatment from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Lived in a nightmare never woke up
I feel like my life has been a living nightmare that I cannot escape from.
Searched for peace without result
I have been looking for inner peace but I have not been successful in finding it, and it has taken its toll on me.
Waited for changes that never came
I have been waiting for positive changes in my life, but they never seem to materialize, and I feel stuck in a bad situation.
Just another war and I got the blame
I feel like I am always in some sort of conflict, and even if I am not at fault, I end up taking the blame for everything.
I don't wanna live in your cold world
I do not want to live in your negative and hostile world, where there seems to be no room for compassion or empathy.
I don't wanna hear your evil words
I do not want to be subjected to your cruel and hurtful words, which add to my misery and suffering.
Find another one who plays your game
Find someone else to pick on or manipulate, because I am not going to be your pawn in your games anymore.
I'm sure everything will be the same
I am aware that you will continue with your toxic behavior regardless of who you target, but I refuse to be a part of it anymore.
I won't fight another battle
I will not engage in any more conflicts or arguments with you, because it is not worth it and it only adds to my stress and anxiety.
I won't take this anymore
I have had enough of your negativity and hostility, and it has taken a toll on my mental health and well-being.
I won't give you any reasons
I refuse to justify my decision to leave or to engage in any further discussions with you, because I know it will not lead to any positive outcome.
To not walk out thru that door
I have made my decision and I am leaving, and nothing you say or do will change my mind.
No moments left of calm silence here
There is no peace or tranquility to be found in my current situation, and it has taken its toll on me emotionally and mentally.
My hope is long gone don't you come near
I have lost all hope for a better future or a positive outcome, and I do not want you to come near me and try to manipulate me or change my mind.
No more strength to argue again
I do not have the emotional or mental strength to continue arguing or justifying my decision to leave, because it only adds to my stress and anxiety.
To your disappointment I won't show any fear
I know that you enjoy instilling fear and anxiety in others, but I refuse to be intimidated or fearful of you anymore.
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dr Jag
The entire album is a masterpiece! Two awesome singers !!!!!
Antonio Carlos
espetaculo ...muito bom !!!! uma aula de Rock and Roll e de bom gosto ..grandes vozes do Rock !!!!
Mickael. D
this is probably the Magnus' best collaboration. Petition for a New Allen Lande album with magnus in charge PLEASE !!!!!!
Rangdondor Blah
We need a new album from Allen Lande. Also from Place Vendome. 😭😭😀😀
James Cadena
I have been dying for new Place Vendome. Those albums are amazing!!!
Robson B
@jonrocker1983 Agreed. I love the first two albums of Allen/Lande and Place Vendome. haha
Daniel P
Precisamos mesmo!!!!
Keeper7Keys
Now Kiske is with Helloween so We will have to wait a lot for a New Place Vendome album
Marcelo Bassalo
Their first albums were such classics. The Battle and Place Vendome (2005) aged like fine wine.
Behemoth
Allen Lande was my first metal band that I exposed myself to as a teenager and is what made me fall in love with metal music. Still remember the first time I heard this song! Just perfection!