Sonata Arctica - Ecliptica lyrics
Tracks 01. Blank File
02. My Land 03. 8th Commandment 04. Replica 05. Kingdom For A Heart 06. Fullmoon 07. Letter To Dana 08. Unopened 09. Picturing The Past 10. Destruction Preventer 11. Mary-Lou 12. Letter To Dana (Returned To Sender) 01. Blank File Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
It is your new best friend, new eye in your private den
And you can find the world inside it every day They know what you did today, hear everything you say And when they send you mail, they know where you will go sometime next day They know your life, they have a file about you They built your life, so they... Know what you like and know what you yearn but they don't know a thing about me I'm not that easy, I'm blank file in their memory Caught in the web again, inside your private den Where you can go to moon or meet some people you will never see You are a file in there, money in an open fair You're a slave among the slaves, waiting for Y2K with a fear They know your life, they have a file about you They built your life, so they... Know what you like and know what you yearn but they don't know a thing about me I'm not that easy, I'm blank file in their memory Still they try to take over, control my life, but no one can do it but me I'm not that easy, I'm blank file in their memory Know what you like and know what you yearn but they don't know a thing about me I'm not that easy, I'm blank file in their memory I am waiting, hoping and praying to see - how this - will end - when they go down. How can it be, that you cannot see what they are doing with thee You are a life, new file in their memory, now they Know what you like and know what you yearn but they don't know a thing about me I'm not that easy, I'm blank file in their memory How can it be, that you cannot see what they are doing with thee spending your time, living your life inside their machines there is one empty file, it is me 02. My Land Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
My own land has closed its gates on me
All alone in world, it's scaring me I am here to prove you wrong I'm accused to something I live for In my dreamland, there's one who understands A friendly soul, trusting life in your hand Yes, I gave it all I can Now it's invaded by a stranger Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you are not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own My old land is but a pile of sand Cold and bare but something still is there Yes, I gave it all I can Now it's invaded by a stranger Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you are not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own I'm a (true) patriot, you are my land, you have my soul, you have all I had Now I am here, and I want it back In my dreams, I climb the hills I see and let a gentle breeze lead me to plains I once have seen and Clear blue sky, I swim in lakes I find I build a house right there that you can't take, never take away I am here to claim my land you can't keep me away, forever Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you are not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own (x2) 03. 8th Commandment Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
All those lies suit you. They are custom made to drive
you out of reality. Lies are true for you. You know, what you do is reaching a point of insanity. When you wake from your dream you know what is true? Ring of bell inside your head is playing with your mind Remember to pray, and what the Bible says and you will live thru eternity You haven't hear of this? There is something you missed - That it will cost you so heavily. You must sleep in the stinking bed that you've made When you're down where you belong hear what they say, yeah. Stay for a while, stay forever. Sing for the times you are bound to betray. Run for your life, run forever, your eyes tell a lie and the liar must always die. When you're done with him, you know where you have been, He will treat us all equally. Can you feel the fire burning You must sleep in the stinking bed that you've made. When you're down where you belong hear what they say, yeah. Stay for a while, stay forever. Sing for the times you are bound to betray. Run for your life, run forever, your eyes tell a lie and the liar must always die. (x3) 04. Replica Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
I'm home again, I won the war, and now I am behind
your door. I tried so hard to obey the law, and see the meaning of this all. Remember me? Before the war. I'm the man who lived next door. Long ago... As you can see, when you look at me, I'm pieces of what I used to be. It's easier when you don't see me standing on my own two feet. I'm taller when I sit here still, you ask are all my dreams fulfilled. They made me a heart of steal, the kind them bullets cannot see, yeah. Nothing's what it seems to be, I'm a replica, I'm a replica Empty shell inside of me I'm not myself, I'm a replica of me... The light is green, my slate is clean, new life to fill the hole in me. I had no name, last December, Christmas Eve I can't remember. I was in a constant pain, I saw your shadow in the rain. I painted all your pigeons red, I wish I had stayed home instead, yeah. Nothing's what it seems to be, I'm a replica, I'm a replica Empty shell inside of me I'm not myself, I'm a replica of me... Are you gonna leave me now, when it is all over Are you gonna leave me, is my world now over... Raising from the place I've been, and trying to keep my home base clean. Now I'm here and won't go back believe. I fall asleep and dream a dream, I'm floating in a silent scream. No-one placing blame on me But nothing's what it seems to be, yeah. Nothing's what it seems to be, I'm a replica, I'm a replica Empty shell inside of me I'm not myself, I'm a replica of me... 05. Kingdom For A Heart Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
What the hell are you standing there for, expecting
me to help you, when I'm down myself Waiting my saviour, my world is flooding over, there's no room for air, I can't breathe, I would give a kingdom for one more day I'd give - a kingdom For one more day as a king of your world I'd give a kingdom, for (just) one more day What the hell am I waiting here for, expecting you to come and give away your life Just for a moment of my time, have a hole where I should have a heart, I'm made of wood, I'm falling apart, I would give a kingdom for one more day. I'd give - a kingdom For one more day as a king of your world I'd give a kingdom, for one more day. I'd give it all for a heart if I was a King I would give away my kingdom Treasures and crowns wouldn't mean a thing If I only had a heart, if I only had a heart... Now I know I will never love you, I'm (a) man without a heart, I'm not allowed to feel human feelings I'm king of the land, I'm a ruler of seas, I'd give it away in a moment. If I only had one moment I'd give - a kingdom I'd give a kingdom I'd give - a kingdom to just one more day I'd give it all for a heart if I was a King I would give away my kingdom Treasures and crowns wouldn't mean a thing If I only had a heart I'd give it all for a heart if I was a King I would give away my kingdom Treasures and crowns wouldn't mean a thing If I only had a heart, if I only had a heart 06. Fullmoon Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
Sitting in a corner all alone,
staring from the bottom of his soul, watching the night come in from the window It'll all collapse tonight, the fullmoon is here again In sickness and in health, understanding so demanding It has no name, there's one for every season Makes him insane to know Running away from it all "I'll be safe in the cornfields", he thinks Hunted by his own, again he feels the moon rising on the sky Find a barn which to sleep in, but can he hide anymore Someones at the door, understanding too demanding Can this be wrong, it's love that is not ending Makes him insane to know She should not lock the open door -run away, run away, run way- Fullmoon is on the sky and He's not a man anymore See the change in Him but can't -run away, run away, run away- See what became out of her man... Fullmoon Swimming across the bay, the nite is gray, so calm today She doesn't wanna wait. "We've gotta make the love complete tonight..." In the mist of the morning he cannot fight anymore A hundred moons or more, he's been howling Knock on the door, and scream that is soon ending Mess on the floor again... She should not lock the open door -run away run away, run away- Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore Sees the change in him but can't -run away, run away, run away- See what became out of her man She should not lock the open door -run away run away, run away- Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore Sees the change in him but can't -run away, run away, run away- See what became out of her darling man She should not lock the open door -run away run away, run away- Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore See what became out of her man 07. Letter To Dana Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
Dana, my darling, I'm writing to you.
'Cause your father passed away, it was a beautiful day And I don't want to bother You anymore, I used to hope you'd come back But not anymore Dana. My eyes might have betrayed me, but I have seen Your picture on the cover of a filthy magazine And I think my heart just cannot handle that Dana, my darling, would be so bad. Dana my darling I'm writing to you 'Cause your mother passed away it was a really rainy day And I didn't mean to bother you anymore Your mother wished... Come visit your fathers grave, Dana Your father disowned you because you have sinned But he did forgive you in condition he was in And I hope you won't do those things anymore Dana My darling I'm waiting for Little Dana O'Hara oh, oh Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day to travel away, far away No, you can't surprise me anymore, oh oh I've seen it all before But it seems I cannot let you go Dana, Dana, Dana, Dana And I think that I told you, I'd wait for you forever Now I know someone else's holding you, so, for the first time in my life - I must lie Lie's a sin, mess that I am in, Love is not the thing I feel know I promise you... I won't write again 'til the sun sets behind your grave Dana, oh, Dana I'm writing to you, I heard you passed away it was a beautiful day I'm old and I feel time will come for me, my diary's pages are full of thee Oh Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day to travel away, far away Little Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day to travel away, far away (x2) 08. Unopened Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
Another misspelled rhyme
written in the book of time In one page I've spent all my life Ink ain't even dry. I've been living in a lie? How could I trust in someone of your kind? And I got today another letter in the mail I can't read it here, not today And when years go by the unopened letter meets my eye I'm older and wiser, but still afraid What if I read it and it is - full of love How can I face it if I am wrong Do you feel? Do you care about me? Did you wait and love me all this time? I am here, would you come and find me does your writing guide me thru this all Oh oh oh What if you'll tell me that I am wrong Do you feel? Do you care about me? Did you wait and love me all this time? I am here, would you come and find me does your writing guide me thru this all Do you feel? Do you care about me? [...] I am here, would you come and find me, yeah Do you feel? Do you care about me? Did you wait and love me all this time? I am here, would you come and find me does your writing guide me thru this all Do you feel? Do you care about me? Did you wait and love me all this time? I am here, would you come and find me does your writing guide me thru this all 09. Picturing The Past Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
In a house where no one never sleeps,
lays a man who sees more with his eyes Picturing the past before him, in a bed, alone, with clothes on Paying for service he doesn't really need With his eyes, he sees more love and lust more tears, far too much to handle Can't tell a soul, not this time, they'd lock him right up Too much of burning bushes too much for his weak soul In his mind, oh so jaded, he's gone too far behind Of all the visions seen, this one makes him scream He cannot live neither die in this world Burning sensation inside, you know how that hurts? Making up for the crimes of your life With scythe as your sword, you must fight 'till the end of time Don't look behind, or you will fall through the time Only time can make you see behind of the curtain hiding secrets. Your time is up when you see the light You can live as a noble man but when time, You won't be left behind With the sound of time ringing in his head, He leaves the house where no-one sleeps Job well done knowing that at least one will be pleased Hiding is always useless, pictures will fade with time Seeking for a winner of the day, prize of the life is here Of all the visions seen this one makes him scream He cannot live neither die in this world Burning sensation inside, you know how that hurts? Making up for the crimes of your life With scythe as your sword, you must fight 'till the end of time (x2) 10. Destruction Preventer Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
I'm at home where my coat's hanging,
I'm a shepherd of raising sun I believe and trust in my land, I control, I am in charge of Everyones future, red button is mine Miss the times when I was roaring in the center of all mankind I said how they should live your life, I controlled, I was in charge, now I think the red storm would rise and destroy us all. Heat in the center, destruction preventer If you release one, you release 'em all You can't defend Her, kneel down and surrender Your end is at hand, if they blow If you go and have their way now, you will never have your choice Catch a breath of air in your lungs, it might be your never get to do it again because this now this is the end, yeah! Oh oh oh Yesterday I saw a light, moving fast across the sky Now I see glow, left and right, Stars are falling down tonight, I fear... And the pouring rain, eating my green grass, leaving a stain Never healing back to be the same Now tell me who won here tonight The price, of winning worthless fight We'll make the same mistakes again Unless, this is truly the end Heat in the center, destruction preventer If you release one, you release 'em all You can't defend Her, kneel down and surrender Your end is at hand, if they blow (x3) 11. Mary-Lou Music & lyrics by Sonata Arctica
Mamas put your babies to sleep, story too cruelsome for
them this is. In Junior high she said goodbye to her parents and ran away with a boy. She left her family warm and kind, all of her friends said "you're out of your mind". Life of her own she would find, it's monday and she's gotta grind. A Job as a waitress she sure was to find, beautiful face, mind of a child. Boy got her pregnant, Mary-Lou cried," For this I am too young oh why did you lie" You said "it's okay if we do it today", I was so scared that you would go away. "Despite all the papers been signed, mama take me back be so kind". Only a child, reckless and wild, needs to come home again. He promised the moon but won't marry you. Nothing to do, eating for two, he's goin' out with someone new. Sunshine or rain, it's all the same, life isn't gray oh Mary-Lou. Mamas do your children still sleep, in the safe of their cradles so sweet. Story I told you I have forseen, Your little angel ain't always so clean. Days to come aren't easy to see, You can change 'em but it isn't free. I see that you don't believe, ooo-oo, but you will see. 12. Letter To Dana (Returned To Sender)
Dana, my darling, I'm writing to you
Cause your mother passed away it was a really rainy day And I didn't mean to bother you anymore Your mother wished: Come visit your fathers grave, Dana Your father disowned you because you have sinned But he did forgive you in condition he was in And I hope you won't do those things anymore Dana, My darling, I'm waiting for Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day To travel away, far away No, you can't surprise me anymore I have seen it all before But it seems I cannot let you go Anyhow, Dana, Dana, Dana, Dana And I think that I told you, I'd wait for you forever Now I know someone else's holding you, So, for the first time in my life - Lie's a sin, mess that I am in Love is not the thing I feel know I promise you: I won't write again 'til the sun sets Behind your grave No, you can't surprise me anymore I have seen it all before But it seems I cannot let you go Dana, Dana, Dana, Dana No, you can't surprise me anymore I have seen it all before But it seems I cannot let you go Dana (returned to sender) |