Fugue
Yngwie .J. Malmsteen Lyrics
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Wow, such a room, such a door
In this chamber you must choose, do you win or do you lose?
But what direction? What's my path
One is blameless and one depraved
Your weight is heavy and speed sustained
Your soul is weary and self-contained
For all the glory in the fight
I will not vanish in your might
In your stupor, delusions display all your worth and all you lack
clack, clack, clak
But I must have it all
Heaven and hell collide in this place
It's up to you, which do you embrace
In my shadow hide your flaws
Or in the light reveal your beauty
In the mirror can others see through you or through me
Your vanity is my fear
So hear my fugue and hear my dance
Transport yourself, a transcendental trance
I'll destroy you, your soul will never rise again
Look at that reflection
Phantom or flesh
Darkest tolls in transcendental space
Colliding with the human race will bring you to that special place
It's all about you after all
All about you
Take another look
Yeah, I locked your windows and your doors
Good luck trying to escape
You don't believe me, do you
All across the nation, on every radio station
dance the transcendental dance
They're doing it
They're playing it on every radio station
Transcendental trance
They turned it into a dance
Take my hand
What do you think of that
Just look at that reflection
Transcendental trance
The lyrics in Yngwie J. Malmsteen's song "Fugue in 4" convey a complex and introspective message about the struggle between different facets of one's self, the choices one must make, and the pursuit of personal glory.
The opening lines, "Oh please do come in, wow, such a room, such a door" set the stage for a moment of introspection and self-reflection. The room and door represent the choices and paths that lie ahead. The singer acknowledges the weight and weariness of their soul but also expresses a desire to hold onto their youthful image and not be overshadowed by others. This reflects a tension between wanting to maintain one's individuality and simultaneously desiring recognition and success.
The lyrics continue with a reference to heaven and hell colliding, symbolizing the constant battle of conflicting forces within oneself. The choice between embracing one's flaws in secrecy or revealing one's true beauty in the light is presented. There is also a mention of vanity as a source of fear, suggesting that the singer may be haunted by the judgment of others or the fear of exposing their true self.
The mention of a fugue and dance implies a transcendental and mystical experience, where the individual can escape the confines of their ordinary existence. The lyrics speak of destroying the listener's soul and trapping them in a special place, possibly alluding to the transformative power of music and the way it can transport and captivate the listener.
The repetitive phrase "all about you" signifies a self-centered perspective, where the singer takes pleasure in locking the listener's windows and doors, metaphorically trapping them and asserting control. The disbelief of the listener emphasizes their resistance to the message being conveyed and may also point to the singer's own insecurities or doubts about their ability to be understood.
The final lines introduce a broader perspective, mentioning how the transcendental trance has spread across the nation on every radio station, turning it into a dance. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the power of music to unite and captivate people, even if the deeper meaning or intent is not fully understood.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fugue in 4" suggest a struggle for personal identity and recognition, exploring the desire to maintain individuality while also desiring validation from others. The song encourages introspection and the exploration of different facets of one's self, inviting the listener to delve into a transcendent and transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh please do come in
Welcome, please enter
Wow, such a room, such a door
Impressive surroundings, an entrance to a new experience
In this chamber you must choose, do you win or do you lose?
Within this space, you must decide if you succeed or fail
But what direction? What's my path
Uncertainty about the right direction or path to take
One is blameless and one depraved
There are two options, one innocent and one sinful
Your weight is heavy and speed sustained
You carry a burden that is difficult to overcome, yet you continue at a constant pace
Your soul is weary and self-contained
Your spirit is tired and isolated
But my youthful image must remain
I must preserve my youthful appearance
For all the glory in the fight
Despite the challenges, there is honor in the battle
I will not vanish in your might
I won't disappear or be overpowered by your strength
In your stupor, delusions display all your worth and all you lack
In your intoxicated state, you reveal both your value and deficiencies
clack, clack, clak
Sound effect representing movement or action
But I must have it all
However, I desire everything
Heaven and hell collide in this place
A merging of divine and wicked elements takes place here
It's up to you, which do you embrace
The choice is yours, which do you accept
In my shadow hide your flaws
Within my influence, cover up your imperfections
Or in the light reveal your beauty
Alternatively, in brightness, expose your radiance
In the mirror can others see through you or through me
When observed in a reflection, can others perceive your true self or mine
Your vanity is my fear
Your excessive pride causes me apprehension
So hear my fugue and hear my dance
Listen to my composition and witness my dance
Transport yourself, a transcendental trance
Elevate your state of being to a spiritual, hypnotic state
I'll destroy you, your soul will never rise again
I will annihilate you, preventing your soul from ever ascending again
Look at that reflection
Observe that image in the mirror
Phantom or flesh
Are you an illusion or a tangible being
Darkest tolls in transcendental space
Suffering and torment exist in this ethereal realm
Colliding with the human race will bring you to that special place
Interacting with humanity will lead you to an extraordinary destination
It's all about you after all
Ultimately, everything revolves around you
All about you
Completely focused on you
Take another look
Examine once more
Yeah, I locked your windows and your doors
Yes, I secured your windows and doors
Good luck trying to escape
You'll need luck to attempt an escape
You don't believe me, do you
You doubt my words, don't you
All across the nation, on every radio station
Throughout the entire country, on every radio channel
dance the transcendental dance
Perform the spiritual, otherworldly dance
They're doing it
People are participating
They're playing it on every radio station
The song is being broadcasted on all radio channels
Transcendental trance
A state of mind beyond ordinary reality
They turned it into a dance
They transformed it into a choreographed movement
Take my hand
Accept my guidance
What do you think of that
What is your opinion regarding this
Just look at that reflection
Simply observe that image in the mirror
Transcendental trance
A state of mind beyond ordinary reality
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Kalinich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SWIFTzTrigger
He looks like a character out of castlevania, is a guitar master and plays music that sounds like it should be out of some sort of alternate medieval period. This is so metal its insane.
Phantom Navigator
its not metal yo moroan its neo classical rock. nothing to do with metakl why metal tards think all music is metal?
scareviewzombies
Simon belmount Malmsteen of the castlevania fam
AnthroP
Meteval period ;0
ChronicMetamorphosis
@Alex Dwelling of Doom
KP P
@Jonatan Garcia Nah yngwie would be on the dracula's side
forthellamas
when we were kids my grandma used to play this for us on her scalloped strat right before we went to sleep.
KingRichTv
My grandma wanted me to play this song
Jimmy Zeng
Ur life is a lie. Yngwie is ur grandma!,!!,!
Preston Andersen
Hell, I just laughed so hard at that 😂