Edge of Thorns
Savatage Lyrics


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An offering of reasons
(To) put them all in play
A covering of treasons
That one by one we let slip away

A solitary dancer
So lost upon her stage
I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

A study made from winter
Of summers long ago
And dreams that use to glitter
Safely now hidden under snow

And so we end this chapter
And let the stage lights fade

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born




Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

Overall Meaning

In "Edge of Thorns," Savatage explores themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the passage of time. The opening lines mention offering up reasons to play, which may suggest a sense of missed opportunities, as if someone has not been taking advantage of all the chances life has offered. The next line talks about a "covering of treasons," which could refer to missed chances or bad decisions that build up over time.


The second verse shifts to addressing a solitary dancer who seems to be struggling on her stage. This image may represent someone who is isolated and struggling to find their place in life. The chorus, with its repeated reference to the "edge of thorns", suggests that the singer has been living on the precipice of something important and potentially dangerous. Yet even though they have been balancing their dreams on this edge, they do not think about them or the person they once were anymore, highlighting the theme of missed or neglected opportunities.


The third verse concerns memories of a past that has been buried and forgotten, "safely now hidden under snow." It seems that the singer is ready to let this chapter of their life end, indicated by the line "And so we end this chapter, and let the stage lights fade." This may suggest that the singer is ready to move forward and leave the past behind, even if it means accepting that some opportunities have been lost forever.


Overall, "Edge of Thorns" is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the consequences of missed opportunities.


Line by Line Meaning

An offering of reasons
Presenting justifications


(To) put them all in play
To put them all into action


A covering of treasons
A concealment of betrayals


That one by one we let slip away
That one by one, we let them go unnoticed


A solitary dancer
A lone performer


So lost upon her stage
Feeling without direction while performing


I have seen you on the edge of dawn
I have witnessed you on the cusp of a new day


Felt you there before you were born
Sensed your presence before your arrival


Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
Took chances with your aspirations despite the risks


But I don't think about you anymore
But I don't reminisce about you anymore


A study made from winter
An analysis conducted in a cold, barren season


Of summers long ago
Of summers that have long passed


And dreams that use to glitter
And hopes that used to dazzle


Safely now hidden under snow
Now safely concealed under a blanket of snow


And so we end this chapter
And so we conclude this part of our lives


And let the stage lights fade
And let the lights on the stage gradually dim




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN OLIVA, JOHN O'NEILL

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"Edge Of Thorns"

An offering of reasons
We put them all in play
A covering of treasons
That one by one we let slip away

A solitary dancer
So lost upon her stage

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

A study made from winter
Of summers long ago
And dreams that used to glitter
Safely now hidden under snow

And so we end the chapter
And let the stage lights fade

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore
Anymore
I don't think about you anymore
Anymore
I don't think about you
I don't think about you
I don't think about you
Anymore, anymore, anymore



All comments from YouTube:

@jakobarnold1129

My dad put his studio headphones on my mother's stomach while she was pregnant with me. He mostly played Savatage through them. Once I was born, he would play this song through his speakers and I would fall right asleep. Been a metalhead ever since.

@eoinfitzpatrick7830

Cool legacy....his a legend 4 doin that 4 you

@dionysisalysandratos202

I'd call that music education

@damienthorn1849

Awesome song 🎵

@acasadosom

Your dad is a great father !!!

@mckayla216

This is my cousin lead singer awesome to hear!

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@QweffL

Possibly the most underrated metal band ever.

@mikerube1

like rush

@Nikola111180

Possibly the most underrated band ever.

@cookie-dq6zj

Yes,them and Fates Warning

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