Purgatory
Wardog Lyrics

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Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen,
Fantasies lived times before.
I split my brain, melt through the floor.

Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why.
My body tries to leave my soul.
Or is it me, I just don't know.
Mem'ries rising from the past, the future's shaddow overcast.

Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led.

Oh another time, another place.
Oh another smile on another face.
When you see me floating up beside you,
You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you.

Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
Please take me away, take me away, so far away.

Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen,
Fantasies lived times before.
I split my brain, melt through the floor.

Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why.
My body tries to leave my soul.
Or is it me, I just don't know.
Mem'ries rising from the past, the future's shaddow overcast.
Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led.

Oh another time, another place.
Oh another smile on another face.
When you see me walking up beside you,
You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you.

Please take me away, take me away, so far away.

Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
Please take me away, take me away, so far away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wardog's song "Purgatory" speak of a yearning for a different time and place, a desire to escape the present and enter into a world of past dreams and fantasies. The singer's mind is split as they try to reconcile their physical body with their spiritual self, leading to an out-of-body experience where memories of the past and future converge. The repetition of the plea to be taken away, "so far away," highlights the singer's desperation to escape the present and find solace in a different reality.

The imagery in "Purgatory" is both ethereal and haunting, conveying a sense of longing for something unattainable. The idea that the memories of the past and the future's shadow are casting an overcast on the present suggests a feeling of being trapped in between two worlds, unable to fully exist in either. The repetition of the phrase, "another time, another place," reinforces this concept, emphasizing the singer's preoccupation with a different reality.

Overall, "Purgatory" appears to be a meditation on the human condition, the inescapability of time, and the yearning for something beyond the present. The use of surreal imagery and a plaintive tone creates a mood of melancholy and introspection, inviting the listener to join the singer on their journey of self-discovery.

Line by Line Meaning

Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen,
Reflecting on a dream that is from another time, places that are unfamiliar to me

Fantasies lived times before.
Experiencing dreams that have happened before, living in a dream world

I split my brain, melt through the floor.
Feeling out of body, disassociated with reality

Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why.
Escaping reality, losing touch with reason and purpose

My body tries to leave my soul.
Feeling the physical detachment from spirit or soul

Or is it me, I just don't know.
Confused about the state of being, questioning the self

Mem'ries rising from the past, the future's shaddow overcast.
Remembering past experiences, uncertain of what the future holds

Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led.
Dealing with an inner struggle or conflict, feeling lost in the darkness

Oh another time, another place.
Longing for a different reality, a different time or place

Oh another smile on another face.
Desiring a different experience, a new beginning with a different person

When you see me floating up beside you,
Moving past reality, becoming detached from the physical world

You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you.
Feeling a deep and intense sense of love from the detachment

Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
Begging for an escape, a release from the current state

Thinking of an age old dream, places I have never seen,
Experiencing a dream that originates from another time, from an unknown place

Fantasies lived times before.
Living in a world of fantasy that has been experienced before

I split my brain, melt through the floor.
Mentally detaching from reality, becoming lost in the unknown

Over clouds my mind will fly, forever now I can't think why.
Continuing to escape reality, losing sight of the reason for doing so

My body tries to leave my soul.
Experiencing an out of body sensation, feeling disconnected from spirit

Or is it me, I just don't know.
Becoming unsure and lost, questioning one's own identity

Mem'ries rising from the past, the future's shaddow overcast.
Recalling past memories while the future remains uncertain and unclear

Something's clutching at my head, through the darkness I'll be led.
Experiencing inner conflict and struggle, feeling lost in the shadow of the unknown

Oh another time, another place.
Desiring a different reality, a place and time that is not the current one

Oh another smile on another face.
Craving a different experience, with someone new and different

When you see me walking up beside you,
Exiting the dream world and entering reality, but not fully present

You get the feeling that all my love's inside of you.
Leaving a part of oneself behind, feeling intense love even while absent

Please take me away, take me away, so far away.
Yearning for escape, for a way to leave reality behind and enter the unknown

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