When All Is Lost Lyrics
Chasing shadows in the night
In a starless sky and I wonder why
The darkness lights the day
We never question why, still I wonder why?
Just like a candle in the wind
What could have been, with just one kiss goodbye
You spread your wings to fly
Far away, somehow, someday you will understand
I hope you'll understand... someday
Haunting my reflection in the frame
Chasing down the hopeful child inside of me
Where'd it all go wrong and who's to blame
With empty lives, the laughter dies
Is this all they'll ever know? Can they find their way?
What went wrong? Where have all the heroes gone?
Trading futures for a song we gave away
No regrets, no apologies
Bitter tears reward the life that I have led
A world of lies brings me to my knees
Oh!
The words of wisdom is the lesson never learned
Lose your fear and free your soul or
The mysteries of life you'll truely never know
You'll never know!
Is this all they'll ever know? Can they find their way?
What went wrong? Where have all the heroes gone?
Trading futures for a song we gave away
Just gave it away
Like a candle in the wind
What could have been, with just one kiss goodbye
You spread your wings to fly far away
I hope you'll understand one day
With empty lives, the laughter dies
And the colors fade... fade away
Oh daylight fades away
Oh no no no!
Is this all they'll ever know? Can they find their way?
What went wrong? Where have all the heroes gone?
Trading futures for a song we gave away
Where have all our heroes gone?
Trade our future for a song,
We gave it all away...
This is probably one of the best songs on the album, IMHO.
On another note; am I the only one who thinks that this is a better ending to the album than "Reign In Madness"?
Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair. I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows. I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions. I love both songs :D
Hmm. I don't know. I love both songs, and both seem to end on that note of despair. I do find Reign In Madness to be a more fitting end as the last chorus seems to fully complete the circle. I think that Reign and Iconoclast follow the same pattern and theme as far as the concept of the album follows. I also prefer a more pwoerful/heavier song last but all of these things are just opinions. I love both songs :D
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
Same here! I mean, it would have been cool if the album ended off right after where he sings; "hit the lights and start the show..." and then faded out with the keyboard line (in 'Reign In Madness'). I'm just not too big on abrupt endings. The only album that's actually worked on was Protest The Hero's "Fortress". :)
I mean, I loved this album, but I still think they were missing something... I mean, aside from a few tracks, the album was missing some diversity... even though I realize they were taking this album in a...
I mean, I loved this album, but I still think they were missing something... I mean, aside from a few tracks, the album was missing some diversity... even though I realize they were taking this album in a heavier direction than Paradise Lost. Maybe I'm just expecting too much :P I suppose the long wait had me hoping for an album that would top "The Divine Wings Of Tragedy".
This could have topped it, had they incorporated some of the "classic" Symphony X in a darker/heavier way- which they did (for example) on Iconoclast (the song), and I thought that was brilliant!
I have to stop using "I mean,..." so much. LOL
I have to stop using "I mean,..." so much. LOL
This is by far my favorite song of of the album. Its just so epic and beautiful at the same time. Its hard to describe what it's about, not quite sure myself
I too, LOVE this song, it's definetly Symphony X's ballad of the album. I think it's about time passing so quickly and then when your life is over you wonder what people will remember you by.
I think this song is on par with, or just below, Paradise Lost and the Odyssey. The lyrics almost make me cry, no matter how many times I hear it. Russell Allen's voice is ridiculously beautiful, mellodic, and yet metal at the same time.
This is easily one of the best songs Symphony X has ever made. Cheers.
I believe the album this song is from, Iconoclast, is an album about the future of mankind. Probably sooner than later. This song, being the last on the album, is a great closer. This song in particular strikes me a bit about a relationship he was in.. empty lies.. laughter dies.. passing the time away... " what COULD have been w/ just 1 kiss goodbye - spread your wings to fly, etc. This song spoke to me more than like this hardcore love ballad tho.. more about how relationships are becoming as a whole.