Unlike Ayreon, the band did not follow one storyline; instead, each song was a different story with a sci-fi concept, most of the tracks based on existing movies and series. The band takes its name from the second season finale of Blake's 7.
Star One was born out of the remnants of an abandoned collaboration between Lucassen and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson in 2002. Dickinson proposed the idea and the two exchanged ideas and put together four songs, Lucassen writing the music and Dickinson writing the lyrics. The project was abandoned however after Lucassen mentioned the project on the internet and Dickinson's manager called off negotiations. Instead of completely abandoning the material that had already been produced, Lucassen decided to put his own lyrics to the music and created Star One.
When asked on the "Ask Arjen Anything" channel of communication if there would be another Star One album, Lucassen simply stated "Probably". However, he has since stated that he does not want to make another Star One album: "Space Metal was really magic. I am afraid that I will fail to capture the same atmosphere and actually ruin it! I am actually against sequels; you cannot repeat the same atmosphere and feeling like you had with the first album."
In an interview conducted by Ragnarok Radio in October 2009 Arjen stated Star One is "definitely not dead."
In October 2009 in another interview, with Lebmetal.com, Arjen said he was working on what might become another Star One album: "In the meantime I will be working on a new, heavier album. Possible a new Star One album, but then again things never work out the way I plan them", and in a November 2009 interview with Lagrossradio.com, Arjen stated that he was definitely working on a new Star One album and that he had already written and recorded a song.
In March 2010, a "demo listening party" was held where several members of the arjenlucassen.com message board were allowed to listen to the first (only instrumental) demos for the new Star One album. In August of the same year, Arjen revealed the title of this second album, Victims of the Modern Age, and announced that it was ready. The album was released in October 2010.
Beginning 9 February 2021 on his Facebook page, Lucassen began teasing a new Star One album, On 6 October 2021 he revealed that it would be titled 'Revel in Time'. The album is due to release in 2022 under Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One.
Set Your Controls
Star One Lyrics
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The dark caves of my twisted mind
Welcome aboard, take a seat and dim the light
Empty your mind, sit back and hold on tight
Break away through the walls of reality
Enter the realm on the other side
Now is the time to open up your mind
Set your controls
Enter a date and see what our future holds
What kind of fate awaits us there in the night
As we dissolve into the light
Set your controls
Enter a place and witness mysteries unfold
Dangers we'll face as our engines ignite
Blazing our way into the light
Set your controls
Throw the switch, get ready for some turbulence
Brace yourself with all your might
Throw the switch and tempt the laws of providence
Empty your mind, sit back and hold on tight
Turn the dials and watch the years go by
Light years away, far beyond our sun
Turn the dials, into the void we fly
There's no way back once it has begun
Set your controls
Enter a date and see what our future holds
What kind of fate awaits us there in the night
As we dissolve into the light
Set your controls
Enter a place and witness mysteries unfold
Dangers we'll face as our engines ignite
Blazing our way into the light
Set your controls
The die is cast
You fade to black
Forget the past
There's no way back
The die is cast
You fade to black
Forget the past
There's no way back
Set your controls
Enter a date and see what our future holds
What kind of fate awaits us there in the night
As we dissolve into the light
Set your controls
Enter a place and witness mysteries unfold
Dangers we'll face as our engines ignite
Blazing our way into the light
Set your controls
"Set Your Controls," a song by Star One, is a progressive metal track that takes the listener on a journey through space and time. The song opens with an invitation to enter the dark caves of the twisted mind of the singer. The listener is then urged to set their controls and enter the other realm. The lyrics encourage listeners to break free from the cold rationality of reality and become more open-minded.
The song calls for listeners to throw the switch and be prepared for the turbulence that follows. The song urges listeners to turn the dials and watch the years go by as they journey through space, far beyond our sun, where there is no turning back once the journey has begun. The final verse implores the listener to set their controls and enter a date and witness the mysteries unfold.
In summary, "Set Your Controls" is a song about letting go of one's fears and embracing the unknown. It encourages listeners to venture into the void in search of enlightenment and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome aboard, let me draw you deep inside
Step inside my mind and let me take you on a journey
The dark caves of my twisted mind
Together, we will explore the depths of my imaginative thoughts
Welcome aboard, take a seat and dim the light
Get comfortable and prepare for an immersive experience
Empty your mind, sit back and hold on tight
Release your preconceptions and get ready for a wild ride
Break away through the walls of reality
Let's escape the mundane world and venture into the unknown
Enter the realm on the other side
We will journey into an alternate space beyond our current existence
Break away from the cold rationality
Here in my mind, we are free from the limitations of strict logic
Now is the time to open up your mind
Let's embrace new and unconventional ideas
Set your controls
Take control of yourself and let's dive into the journey
Enter a date and see what our future holds
Let's look into the crystal ball and see what is yet to come
What kind of fate awaits us there in the night
What destiny will befall us during our journey?
As we dissolve into the light
As we become more enlightened and aware during the journey
Enter a place and witness mysteries unfold
Let's explore new landscapes and discover mysteries together
Dangers we'll face as our engines ignite
There may be risky and perilous scenarios on our journey
Blazing our way into the light
We'll bravely forge ahead and make our way to new heights of enlightenment
Throw the switch, get ready for some turbulence
Let's activate the journey, and brace ourselves for some rough patches
Brace yourself with all your might
Persevere and be prepared for anything on this journey
Throw the switch and tempt the laws of providence
Let's defy fate and take control of our journey
Turn the dials and watch the years go by
Let's manipulate time and see how it affects us
Light years away, far beyond our sun
We may go to a distance unreachable and beyond our current planet
Into the void we fly
We'll travel into the emptiness beyond our current existence
There's no way back once it has begun
Once we begin this journey, there is no turning back
The die is cast
Our fate is sealed
You fade to black
Everything else falls away, and all that is left is the journey
Forget the past
Let go of your previous life and delusions to embrace the journey full force
There's no way back
There are no second chances or chances for retreat once we begin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Francesco Battiato
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