When The Crowds Are Gone Lyrics

Lyric discussion by hummosa 

Cover art for When The Crowds Are Gone lyrics by Savatage

This song is about an old man. A musician mourning the years of his life. He is sitting on an empty stage holding his guitar. Reflecting on his memories that seem "like faded photographs" now. Whatever gaps he cannot remember his heart fills. He mourns his days of glory with his band. Wishes to play just one more time. He regrets the years he wasted and the all the "unfinished dreams" he had. He is getting old now and does not have much years left. He then reflects on how he can better understand his past after the lights were gone.

Amazingly sad song. One of the most beautiful songs ever.