Lyrics
The angel appeared to me last night
The speaker recalls an encounter with an angel in a dream or vision.
I heard the silence between his words
The angel's communication was characterized by moments of silence.
In the shadow the bells were ringing loud
Bells rang loudly in the shadow, creating a mysterious atmosphere.
I've been waiting for the call
The speaker has been anticipating a significant call or event.
When I saw the raven flying in from the light
A raven, a symbolic bird, is observed flying in from the light, possibly carrying a message.
It was the middle of the dream
The dream was in progress during this encounter with the raven.
Voices creeping slowly out of
Mysterious voices are emerging slowly from the speaker's past.
My past telling lies my future came to my
The voices tell lies about the speaker's past while the future unfolds.
Who will lead us
An inquiry about leadership arises.
Who will guide us the the place
Questions about guidance and reaching a challenging place are posed.
Where the road gets rough
A challenging phase is described as "where the road gets rough."
On the edge of a dream will we find it
The speaker wonders if, on the edge of a dream, they will find what they seek.
Will we know what we see
Uncertainty about recognizing or understanding what is encountered on the edge of a dream.
On the edge of a dream
Reiteration of being on the edge of a dream.
In the city in between
The central theme is placed in the "city in between," suggesting a transitional or intermediate state.
Lightning fire and thunder was
Imagery of intense natural elements—lightning, fire, and thunder.
Lost in the night
A sense of being lost in the night, possibly in a challenging or transformative situation.
Beneath my feet the sky was turning red
The sky turns red beneath the speaker's feet, symbolizing a profound change.
Surrounded by the flames walking on the wind
The speaker is surrounded by flames and walks on the wind, portraying a surreal or supernatural experience.
Where they came from I don't know
The origin of these elements is unknown to the speaker.
Beyond your future see the pages as they turn
Reference to the future, suggesting the unfolding of events.
Hear the wisdom they will learn
Encouragement to listen to the wisdom gained through experiences.
Do you know truth is more than words
A reminder that truth goes beyond mere words.
Who will lead us
Reiteration of the earlier question about leadership.
Who will guide us to the place
Reiteration of the question about guidance and reaching a challenging place.
Where the road gets rough
Reiteration of facing challenges where the road gets rough.
On the edge of a dream will we find it
Questioning the discovery of something meaningful on the edge of a dream.
Will we know what we see
Uncertainty about recognizing or understanding what is encountered on the edge of a dream.
On the edge of a dream
Reiteration of being on the edge of a dream.
I've been waiting for the call
Reiteration of anticipating a significant call or event.
Who will lead us
Reiteration of the question about leadership.
Who will guide us to the place
Reiteration of the question about guidance and reaching a challenging place.
Where the road gets rough
Reiteration of facing challenges where the road gets rough.
On the edge of a dream will we find it
Reiteration of questioning the discovery of something meaningful on the edge of a dream.
Will we know what we see
Uncertainty about recognizing or understanding what is encountered on the edge of a dream.
On the edge of a dream
Reiteration of being on the edge of a dream.
In the city in between
The final emphasis on the central theme of being in the "city in between."
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