Lyrics
(Lawrence Gowan)
Introduction of the singer, Lawrence Gowan
Once in a future dream
Referring to a distant, future vision
I saw a tale unfold
Recollection of a story unfolding
Not far away
Implying a location not too distant
I'd dare to say
Expressing confidence in making an assertion
There was a world unknown
Describing an unfamiliar or different world
Torn to a million shreds
Describing severe fragmentation or destruction
Crippled with fear
Describing a world filled with fear and limitation
It would appear
It seems evident or clear
Then came a voice from the stars
Introduction of an influential voice from the stars
And all were listening
Everyone paid attention to
To a message from heaven
Reference to a message from a celestial place
A message from heaven
Reiteration of the message from heaven
For the mighty that fell
Mentioning significant or powerful individuals
And the wise men as well
Including intellectuals or knowledgeable individuals
Came a message from heaven
Restating the celestial message
"Very sorry all;...welcome to hell"
Quoting an apologetic but grim message
Dark was the barren land
Depiction of a desolate and bleak environment
Home to a savage race
Belonging to a brutal or wild community
What had I missed
Questioning the cause or reason for such a situation
Who deserved this?
Who among them deserved this fate?
Then did their masses cry
Masses expressing their sorrow with anger
Cry with an angry rage
Angry outburst and resentment
Cursing the names
Blaming those responsible for the situation
Of who were to blame
Pointing fingers at those at fault
And so the truth was revealed
Revelation of the truth to everyone
Everyone knew this was
General acknowledgement of the message's origin
A message from heaven...
Reaffirmation of the celestial message
It's a message from heaven...
Repeated assertion of the message's source
To the mighty that fell
Again referring to influential or powerful figures
And the wise men as well
Reiteration of intellectual or wise individuals
Is a message from heaven
Repeating the celestial message
"Very sorry all;...welcome to hell"
Quoting the remorseful message from heaven
I kept my distance
Preferably staying away from the troubled society
Wanted no part of their world
Desiring no involvement in their world
The hateful existence
Disgust toward the existence they endure
The rot that this fate had unfurled
Unfolding of a deteriorating destiny
Get me out of this world
Strong desire to escape the current situation
It's a message from heaven
Reiteration of the celestial message
It's a message from heaven
Reaffirmation of the celestial source
To the mighty that fell
Reference again to powerful or influential individuals
And the wise men as well
Reiteration of wise or intellectual individuals
Came a message from heaven
Restating the celestial message
"Very sorry all;...welcome to hell"
Quoting the remorseful message from heaven
Welcome to hell
Repeating the grim welcome to hell
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