Current (last known) Line-up:
Johannes Nyberg - Vocals & Keyboards
John Nyberg - Guitar
Niclas Karlsson - Guitar
Mattias Asplund - Bass
Mikael Hornqvist - Drums
The Last Step
Zonata Lyrics
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I walk in shadows, my bliss is concealed.
In this hell I suffer alone
Life's betrayed me and turned me to stone.
I have crossed magic borders
Between life and death
White is the light that I see
That's my sad destiny.
Plunged into disaster my bliss is forever
Gone and forgotten and I've left all behind.
Rising shadows, my twilight is here
(the) end of days I will not fear
Light is fading, my ending is near
Rhymes of laments are filling this sphere
I have crossed magic borders
Between life and death
White is the light that I see
Time and space is no longer for me
That's my sad destiny.
Plunged into disaster my bliss is forever
Gone and forgotten and I've left all behind.
Drowning in a lake of tears
I give you my farewell,
My soul is sinking deep in this well
And now I'll face my hell.
Rising shadows, my twilight is here
(the) end of days I will not fear
Light is fading, my ending is near
Rhymes of laments are filling this sphere
I have crossed magic borders
Between life and death
White is the light that I see
Time and space is no longer for me
That's my sad destiny.
Plunged into disaster my bliss is forever
Gone and forgotten and I've left all behind.
The lyrics of Zonata's song "The Last Step" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer describes being consumed by sadness and tormented by the betrayals of life. The imagery of darkness and shadows reinforces this sense of isolation and loneliness, as the singer feels cut off from the light and warmth of others. Despite this, the singer seems to have accepted their fate, acknowledging that they have crossed "magic borders" and are no longer bound by the laws of time and space. They know that their destiny is to suffer in hell, but they are resigned to their fate and have no fear of the end of days. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is ready to face their own personal demons, even if it means drowning in a "lake of tears" and facing their own personal hell.
Overall, "The Last Step" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal themes of loss, pain, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic and unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Cast in sadness, this torment's real.
I am consumed by sadness and pain that is undeniable and real.
I walk in shadows, my bliss is concealed.
I live in darkness and sadness, and cannot find happiness.
In this hell I suffer alone
I am going through hellish circumstances on my own, without anyone to help me.
Life's betrayed me and turned me to stone.
My life has let me down and made me emotionally numb and unfeeling.
I have crossed magic borders
Between life and death
White is the light that I see
Time and space is no longer for me
That's my sad destiny.
I have gone beyond the realm of the living and entered into the unknown beyond, where everything is different and strange. Time and space no longer apply to me, and my fate is to exist in this place forever.
Plunged into disaster my bliss is forever
Gone and forgotten and I've left all behind.
I am permanently trapped in my misery and have nothing left to give or take from life.
Rising shadows, my twilight is here
(the) end of days I will not fear
Light is fading, my ending is near
Rhymes of laments are filling this sphere
I am approaching the end of my journey, where I will fade into darkness and sadness. I don't fear the end of life, but am filled with grief and sadness.
Drowning in a lake of tears
I give you my farewell,
My soul is sinking deep in this well
And now I'll face my hell.
I am drowning in my own sadness, and must say goodbye to the world. I feel like I am falling deeper into emotional despair, and must face the pain that comes with my bleak existence.
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.