The moniker 'Rising Force' came to prominence on March 5, 1984 at the release of the album of the same name, distributed through Polydor Records. Malmsteen's band featured a mix of instrumental songs and energetic metal tracks, with Jeff Scott Soto notably on vocals, and became a critical and commercial success. In particular, Malmsteen's band was nominated for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance' at the 1986 Grammy Awards. While the reception of their work waxed and waned throughout the 80s, they still earned a considerable fan response.
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Crystal Ball
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Lyrics
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We keep it wrapped in chains
Locked inside a mystery.
We climb a stairway to the stars
Through doorways of the heart
Step inside, the magic starts.
Gaze into my crystal ball,
See what lies behind the wall
Can't you feel the wonder of it all.
You veil your eyes in fantasy
Time to pull the curtain back
Distant worlds, so much to see.
Repeat Chorus.
I want to know you, come on let me show you the way
I really want to hold you, reach out to these hands of fate
This is the moment we've been waiting for.
In Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force's song Crystal Ball, the lyrics explore the idea of a mysterious and magical world that is accessible through the unlocking of secrets and the exploration of hidden truths. The song speaks of holding a dream in chains and of climbing a stairway to the stars through doorways of the heart. The magic only begins when one steps inside, inviting the listener to embrace the journey towards unlocking secrets and discovering hidden worlds.
The chorus encourages the listener to gaze into the crystal ball to see what lies beyond the walls of this world. It's an invitation to embrace wonder, to let go of fantasy, and pull the curtain back to uncover the hidden worlds that lay just beyond reach. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of unlocking secrets and embracing the journey with an open mind and heart. The song closes with a plea to know and hold tight to the magic that awaits.
Line by Line Meaning
We hold the secret to a dream
We possess knowledge of something that we aspire to achieve
We keep it wrapped in chains
We keep our aspirations constrained and limited
Locked inside a mystery.
Our aspirations are kept hidden and unknown to the rest of the world.
We climb a stairway to the stars
We strive towards achieving great heights
Through doorways of the heart
By tapping into our deepest emotions and desires.
Step inside, the magic starts.
Once we commit ourselves, we begin to experience the wonder of it all.
Gaze into my crystal ball,
Let's take a look into the future
See what lies behind the wall
Discovering the mysteries and secrets of the unknown
Can't you feel the wonder of it all.
Experiencing the beauty and excitement of exploring the unknown.
You veil your eyes in fantasy
You keep your thoughts distant and unrealistic.
Time to pull the curtain back
It's time to reveal and acknowledge reality.
Distant worlds, so much to see.
The possibilities of exploration are endless.
I want to know you, come on let me show you the way
I want to help you discover your true self and guide you towards your aspirations.
I really want to hold you, reach out to these hands of fate
I am determined to support you and lead you towards success.
This is the moment we've been waiting for.
Now is the perfect time to take action and pursue our dreams.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
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