"This track is based on a story written by Arjen in the final days of his father's life. It tells the story of a crusader in the Middle ages who is ambushed and killed. What follows is a traditional vision of post-death experiences, a bright light at the end of a long road, disappearing over the horizon. Riding along the road eventually leads the crusader to the "last horizon," beyond which is death. However, unlike traditional stories, beyond the last horizon there is no light, nothing at all; one simply passes beyond it and disappears forever."
This has always been my favorite from Actual Fantasy. Beautiful song.
According to the offical Ayreon website:
"This track is based on a story written by Arjen in the final days of his father's life. It tells the story of a crusader in the Middle ages who is ambushed and killed. What follows is a traditional vision of post-death experiences, a bright light at the end of a long road, disappearing over the horizon. Riding along the road eventually leads the crusader to the "last horizon," beyond which is death. However, unlike traditional stories, beyond the last horizon there is no light, nothing at all; one simply passes beyond it and disappears forever."
This has always been my favorite from Actual Fantasy. Beautiful song.