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.
Master Of Sorrow
Russell Allen & Jorn Lande Lyrics
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You can't hurt me this time,
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from your lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing that I want no more
When the snow was falling
I could see your footprints
Right outside my window
You were watching all night long
Standing there in the shadows
Whispering my name in your spell
[Chorus:]
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
I am the master of sorrow
Feels like yesterday now
I can see it all so clear
You were closer whispering
It's you and me that count right now
I thought that the voice I was hearing
Was so completely sincere
Years have passed since that day
My mourning has come to an end
I know you're still out there
Regretting the choices that you made
I won't follow you this time
I'll give you the pain that was mine
[Chorus x3]
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from you lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing you…
The lyrics to Master of Sorrow by Russell Allen and Jorn Lande speak to a sense of resilience and empowerment in the face of past pain and betrayal. The singer opens the song by declaring that they are no longer vulnerable to the lies and manipulations of a past lover, and are protected from any further harm. The imagery of the snow falling and footprints in the chorus creates a sense of unease and tension, as the singer recalls the past and the presence of their former lover. However, the repeated refrain of "won't fall again" and "master of sorrow" underscores the strength and determination of the singer to move beyond their past pain and not be fooled again.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the passage of time and their own healing process, acknowledging that their mourning has come to an end. They see their former lover as regretful for their actions, but the singer is not willing to follow them down that path again. Instead, the singer claims agency and control over their own pain, declaring that they will give their former lover the pain that was once theirs. The repeated chorus reinforces this sense of strength and resilience, and the final lines of the song once again emphasize the singer's newfound power and protection against any future harm.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't hurt me this time,
I have built up defenses against your attempts to emotionally harm me, and they are impenetrable.
I'm prepared for anything
I have mentally and emotionally braced myself for whatever tactics you may use, and I won't be caught off guard.
You won't get that close now
I won't allow you to get as close to me as you have in the past because I am more aware of your deceptive ways.
I'm protected from your lies
I am shielded from the falsehoods that you have spread about me, and I won't be swayed by them.
Knowing what you will bring me
I am aware of the pain that you will try to inflict upon me, and I won't let it break me.
Knowing that I want no more
I have had enough of your manipulation and lies, and I won't tolerate it anymore.
When the snow was falling
During a past moment in time in which everything was quiet and peaceful.
I could see your footprints
I was able to see the evidence of your presence in my life.
Right outside my window
In close proximity to me.
You were watching all night long
You were observing me for an extended period of time.
Standing there in the shadows
Hiding yourself from my view, likely for the purpose of surveillance.
Whispering my name in your spell
Trying to lure me into your trap with whispered words and cunning tactics.
Won't fall again
I won't allow myself to succumb to your deception again.
I won't be fooled
I am wise to your tactics and won't let myself be duped.
This time my heart is strong
I have fortified my emotional well-being to withstand any attempts at sabotage.
You are standing right before
You are currently in my vicinity.
The master of sorrow
I am the one who has endured immense hardship and emotional pain, but I have learned from those experiences and grown stronger.
Won't feel again
I won't allow myself to be dragged down by negative emotions.
Suffer no more
I have chosen to release myself from the burdens of past experiences and move on with my life.
This time my heart is cold
I have hardened myself to any emotional manipulation or pain.
I am the master of sorrow
I may have once been a victim of emotional pain, but I am now in control of my own emotional state and won't let anyone else dictate my feelings.
Contributed by Kennedy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Solar Eagle
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from your lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing that I want no more, more
When the snow was falling
I could see your footprints
Right outside my window
You were watching all night long
Standing there in the shadows
Whispering my name in your spell
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Yeah... I am the master of sorrow
Fells like yesterday now
I can see it all so clear
You were closer whispering
It's you and me that count right now
I thought that the voice I was hearing
Was so completely sincere
Years have passed since that day
My mourning has come to an end
I know you're still out there
Regretting the choices that you made
I won't follow you this time
I'll give you the pain that was mine
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
Master, Master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more (Yeah)
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
You're standing right beside the master of sorrow
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from you lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing you
Jorn the KİNG 🤘🤘🤘
jumpgoose
I am a norwegian and belllive me or not, I did not not know until 4 weeks ago we have such an artist with that kind of a voice back home. Just love it
Rubén Darksun
So you never heard Jorn Glande in Avantasia?
Ketil Rasmussen
You have probably heard “ALT FOR NORGE” so you have heard his voice before :)
Ronnie James
Check him out the band Vagabond with Ronnie Le Tekrø!
Solar Eagle
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from your lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing that I want no more, more
When the snow was falling
I could see your footprints
Right outside my window
You were watching all night long
Standing there in the shadows
Whispering my name in your spell
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Yeah... I am the master of sorrow
Fells like yesterday now
I can see it all so clear
You were closer whispering
It's you and me that count right now
I thought that the voice I was hearing
Was so completely sincere
Years have passed since that day
My mourning has come to an end
I know you're still out there
Regretting the choices that you made
I won't follow you this time
I'll give you the pain that was mine
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
Master, Master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more (Yeah)
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
You're standing right beside the master of sorrow
Won't fall again
I won't be fooled
This time my heart is strong
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
Won't feel again
Suffer no more
This time my heart is cold
You are standing right before
The master of sorrow
You can't hurt me this time
I'm prepared for anything
You won't get that close now
I'm protected from you lies
Knowing what you will bring me
Knowing you
Jorn the KİNG 🤘🤘🤘
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