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.
My Own Way Home
Russell Allen & Jorn Lande Lyrics
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No one here will guide
And show me where to go
Who am I to know
Too many crossroads in my way
Too many unanswered questions left
I can't remember how I came here
I never have I never will
I won't give up I'm gonna find my own way home
But I won't loose my faith
I never have I never will
I won't give up I need to find my own way home
Many days and nights have passed
Many miles I walked in way
The world is silent here. I can only hear my heart beat
There is no life in sight not a sound of hope
It seems so far right now to my horizon
But I won't loose my faith...
A journey without an end
I'm reaching for the world
I travel over unknown land
As I cry inside my lonely soul
But I won't loose my faith...
The lyrics of My Own Way Home by Russell Allen and Jorn Lande talk about a journey in life, where the destination is not defined, and the path is unknown. The singer is alone and has no one to guide or show them where to go. The lyrics hint at a lost sense of direction, with the presence of too many crossroads and unanswered questions. The singer is unable to remember how they came to be in their current position.
Despite the confusion and lack of direction, the singer refuses to lose their faith. As per the lyrics, they do not give up and intend to find their own way home. They have walked several miles and crossed unknown lands with no visible hope or signs of life. However, the singer's perseverance in finding their way home remains unshaken. The journey seems to have no definite end, and the singer admits to crying deep within their soul.
Overall, My Own Way Home speaks to the internal struggles and the struggles of finding one's place in a world with no clear directions.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no one here to ask
I am alone and there is no one around to give me guidance and direction.
No one here will guide
There is no one in this place to show me the right direction or guide me on my way.
And show me where to go
I am lost and need someone to direct me towards the right path to take.
Who am I to know
I am unsure of my own abilities and am questioning my capacity to find my own way home.
Too many crossroads in my way
There are too many choices and paths to take that have left me confused and uncertain of which direction to follow.
Too many unanswered questions left
I am still left with numerous questions to which I have no answers.
I can't remember how I came here
I have no recollection of my journey and how I ended up being in this situation.
But I won't lose my faith
Despite being lost and uncertain, I will not give up on my belief that I can find a way home.
I never have, I never will
My faith has never wavered before, and I am determined to keep it steady despite this challenging situation.
I won't give up, I'm gonna find my own way home
I will persevere and search for my own path back home, not giving up until I succeed in my goal.
Many days and nights have passed
I have been lost for a long time, and the passage of time has not made the experience any easier.
Many miles I walked in way
I have traveled a significant distance on my search for a way back home.
The world is silent here. I can only hear my heart beat
The solitude of my journey has rendered everything around me silent, leaving only my heart as the sole source of sound.
There is no life in sight not a sound of hope
I see no signs of life and hear no sounds that suggest I am any closer to finding my way home.
It seems so far right now to my horizon
The journey back home seems to stretch out beyond the horizon and feel impossibly far away.
A journey without an end
My journey seems to be without a clear goal or conclusion, and may continue indefinitely.
I'm reaching for the world
Despite feeling lost and alone, I am still reaching out and seeking to connect with the world around me.
I travel over unknown land
I am venturing into unfamiliar and uncharted territory on my quest to find a way home.
As I cry inside my lonely soul
My isolation has left me feeling lonely and lost, and I am struggling with feelings of sadness and despair.
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.