Their first album, Land of New Hope (2013) features vocalists Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex Helloween), Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation), Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), Russel Allen (Symphony X), Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) and Rob Rock (Impelliteri).
A World Without Us
Timo Tolkki's Avalon Lyrics
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Is there a chance to adjust?
Where is the beauty we all knew?
Faded away to the dew
And in this end is there hope
Is there a way for us to cope?
With total destruction of all
And so we run and so we hide
Cause it's all done, most of us died
A world without us we're not learning
A world without us not returning
To the new horizons we will roam
We will find at any cost
The beauty that was lost
So into the brave new world we go
Mankind is descends to the grave
Because of the road we did pave
There's nothing left for us to do
The deeds are done, time to go
Still we run, still we hide
And so we live, but most will die
A world without us we're not learning
A world without us not returning
To the new horizons we will roam
We will find at any cost
The beauty that was lost
So into the brave new world we go
The lyrics of "A World Without Us" by Timo Tolkki’s Avalon are an introspective reflection of the potential aftermath of human actions on earth. The song begins by questioning what our world would be like without us and wondering if there would be an opportunity to make things right. The lyrics describe a world that has lost most of its beauty, and humanity seems to have played a significant role in its decline. The song’s narrator seems to wonder if there is any hope for humanity, any way to prevent our inevitable destruction, and if so, we must act now.
The second verse, continuing in the same vein as the first, speaks of the end of humanity as inevitable. The deeds have been done, and there are no actions left to take. The only thing left to do is to make the most of what little time we have left on this earth. The lyrics express our human tendency to run, hide, and cling to life, even when facing the inevitable. The song leads to a hopeful conclusion, where the singer and all of humanity move forward into the unknown. They will find the beauty that was lost and create a better future, even if it means paying any price.
Overall, the song's lyrics are an excellent reminder of humanity's impact on our planet and the importance of taking action before it is too late. It is a call for change, a belief in a better future, and the strength and courage needed to create it.
Line by Line Meaning
How is the world without us?
What has become of the world in the absence of human beings?
Is there a chance to adjust?
Can anything be done to remedy the situation?
Where is the beauty we all knew?
What has happened to the natural beauty of the world?
Faded away to the dew
It has disappeared like the dew evaporating in the morning sun.
And in this end is there hope
Is there any possibility of redemption in this dire situation?
Is there a way for us to cope?
Can we find a way to deal with the total destruction of everything?
With total destruction of all
Everything has been ruined beyond repair.
This is our final call
This is the last chance to save whatever we can.
And so we run and so we hide
We are trying to escape the consequences of our actions.
Cause it's all done, most of us died
Our fate has been sealed, and only a few will survive.
A world without us we're not learning
We cannot learn anything from a world where we no longer exist.
A world without us not returning
We cannot go back to a world where we no longer have a place.
To the new horizons we will roam
We will search for new places to inhabit.
We will find at any cost
We will pay any price to discover it.
The beauty that was lost
The natural beauty that has vanished.
So into the brave new world we go
We must venture into the unknown, facing unknown dangers and challenges.
Mankind is descends to the grave
Humanity is facing its own demise.
Because of the road we did pave
We have brought about our own destruction.
There's nothing left for us to do
We can no longer take any action to save ourselves.
The deeds are done, time to go
Our fate has been sealed by our own actions.
Still we run, still we hide
We continue to flee the consequences of our actions, even though it is too late.
And so we live, but most will die
We struggle to hold onto life, but most of us will ultimately perish.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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this album is one of the greatest things that ive ever heard
Edgar Rodríguez
Ahí si estoy de acuerdo contigo, muchos no creían en este gordito, cuando es uno de los mejores exponentes del power metal y de la música en general, y si es cuestión de gustos, tengo muchas expectativas en este disco, ojala y el buen tolkki nos sorprenda.
Alejandro Carpintero
Nice work indeed. Listening to a good song for the first time always takes you somewhere. This particular piece takes me to the guitar sound of Perfect Strangers album and the best Coverdale way of singing, but cleaner and wider. So, it´s more than good! The best to you Timo. Hope to see you playing live sometime again.
incohatus
¡Que genialidad!
Carlos A. Caicedo
Amazing like always Timo Tolkki!
Benizha2011
I love this song .... I can't stop listening to it ; )
Bohdan Bilash
Что ни говори - а альбом очень хороший! Это не Авантазия - и правильно! Ведь у Толкки свой величественный стиль!
matias gonzalez
que gran tema
Laura Hernandez
gran tema! es el que más me gusta del disco y de muchos que ha hecho Tolkki incluso que con Stratovarius, que madurez musical!, Rob Rock y Russell rules! aaaaauuu
Edgar Rodríguez
Rob rock is one of the best singers I've ever heard, he's awesome