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The Past And Now lyrics by Stratovarius

1. The Hands of Time

THE HANDS OF TIME (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Tolkki-Lassila) The time is running. It's running so fast that you don't notice Years are passing by. And you're growing older. What happened to all your dreams? Did they become true at all. We cannot undo the deeds of the years. They leave you on your own with all your deepest fears. Don't look for the future. Don't live in the past just take it day by day 'case life goes fast. The minutes the hours the days and the years will fly so live still when you have the time. We cannot undo the deeds of the years. They leave you on your own with all your deepest fears. Wheel of the time, Turns again tonight, Eternally decides our destiny. Wheel of the time, Turns again tonight, Without reason or rhyme the hands of time.

2. Future Shock

FUTURE SHOCK I saw it in a dream the day that changed our history. I still can hear the screams swear it was no mystery. In the heat of the blast Houses fell down into the ground. This happened so fast Mankind disappeared without sound. Now the world lives in shadow of atomic fear. Can we win the fight for peace or will we disappear? Future Shock I saw it on the screen The day that changed our lives and history. There goes our dream Nuked into the sky don´t know why. In the heat of the blast Watch the beauty of the mushroom cast. It won´t take long You won´t live till the end of this song. Now the ...

3. Twilight Time

TWILIGHT TIME (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Tolkki-Lassila) Danger zone. I look into the mirror see my face again I hear myself preaching. You are getting bold, Growing old Skin turns cold. You're to blame but I will fing the way to be myself again. I break the mirror with the noise. Stop preaching me, Teaching me, Leave me be. There's no way to stop me now. My end is in sight. I reach for the light, Tonight. Twilight Time, It's twilight time. Reaching for the morning light. Twilight Time.

4. Chasing Shadows

CHASING SHADOWS (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Tolkki) I have been sailing across the oceans. Flying across the blue sky. Without never finding the answer, the answer to question why. Just when you think you reach it, It's gone. Chasing Shadows Chasing Shadows Chasing Shadows - all your life. Harder you try to fix things in your life. Faster you know it's in vain. Searching for loving from strangest places, nothing is left but the pain. Just when you think you reach it, It's gone. Chasing Shadows...

5. Dreamspace

DREAMSPACE (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics:Tolkki) Looking back through time through my childhood days. I used to have a place where I could escape reality. But lately things have been so difficult for me. Trying to reach for the light, in the fall of darkness. Waiting watching my life, I'm wasting my time, I'm losing grip from life. Going back to my dreamspace leavin it all behind. Soon the things will be alright, when I get there. Am I safe in here, nothing left to fear. I will close my eyes and float away with stream. Wandering here in this eternal darkness. No signs of light anywhere. I am going insane. Now I am leaving this life, no hope left I want to die!

6. Fire Dance Suite (from Timo Tolkki solo album)

Music & Lyrics: Tolkki Dancing around the fire We´ve gathered here tonight Flames are getting higher Memories are filling my mind As I look back through the time Nothing left to find You´re just a memory from the past now And now it´s time for Fire Dance Fire is burning my soul I´ll be lost forever Fire is burning my heart Until the end of time In this mysterious place The fire´s showing its face Secrets are revealed There is no turning back now And as the hour draws near I will burn with fear You´re just a memory from the past now And now it´s time for Fire Dance Fire is burning my soul I´ll be lost forever Fire is burning my heart Until the end of time

7. Against the Wind

AGAINST THE WIND (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Kotipelto) Once again I tried to make things work, facing all the power of society. Searching all the answers of the life I'll never make it on my own. Was I meant to fail every time? Seems to me that's my destiny. Is it all that's left for me, confusion and bad memories. But now my time has come, no more running in the dark. I want much more than this, I really want it all. Against the wind we run to every place under the sun. We got so much power inside we will never give up. Against the wind we go, towards the new shore. Together we forget the sorrow it's forever gone.

8. Twilight Symphony

TWILIGHT SYMPHONY (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics:Tolkki) I'm entering into the woods. I left everything behind. I have to follow my heart. Don't know what I'm looking for. Starlight's guiding my way to old black oak where we meet. Now it's full moon. Other side is calling me. Singing dancing this is no dream. Twilight Symphony The feast is going on. Rapture never seen before. The fury is taking us to a new level soon. Hearing voices everywhere telling me what to do. Giving me answers. Other side is calling me. Singing dancing this is no dream Twilight Symphony The spirits are calling me I only wish to die, there is no question why...anymore.

9. Will the Sun Rise?

WILL THE SUN RISE? (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Kotipelto) Throwing my dreams out of my mind casting them into the sky. Canceling tasks I've delayed for so long now it's do or die. I can't be seen I can't be heard but I am here and I am wondering. Will the sun rise tomorrow will it light up my sky. Can I wake up with no sorrow awaiting. Will the sun Rise tomorrow, will I still see the dawn and not worry 'bout the future at all. At the end of each day I promise myself, I'd better start to live. Coz sooner or later I'll find out there's so much I can give. I can't be seen I can't be heard but I am here and I am wondering. Will the sun rise tomorrow will it light up my sky Can I wake up with no sorrow awaiting. Will the sun Rise tomorrow, will I still see the dawn and not worry 'bout the future at all.

10. Forever

FOREVER (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics:Tolkki) I stand alone in the darkness. The winter of my life came so fast. Memories go back to my childhood to days I still recall. Oh how happy I was then, there was no sorrow there was no pain. Walking through the green fields sunshine in my eyes. I'm still there everywhere, I'm the dust in the wind. I'm the star in the northern sky. I never stayed anywhere I'm the wind in the trees.

11. Black Diamond

BLACK DIAMOND (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Tolkki-Kotipelto) Again I see you standing there watching me. Your gaze, those eyes are tantalizing openly. Inviting me to get close to you, can't help myself. There's fascination in the air. I try to fight this strong sensation but there's no chance to escape from this temptation. Feels like I've known you before, repeating phrases, but I yearn for something more. I know I can't stay by your side forever, but I know I won't forget your beauty, my Black Diamond

12. The Kiss of Judas

THE KISS OF JUDAS (Music: Tolkki / Lyrics: Kotipelto) I hear footsteps dosing in recognizing them from my early days. The times are different the image remains the same, repeating back flashes remembering the name, approaching visions of things. I can't recall, a familiar smile awakes the pain. Unkept promises, the night awaits, the act of confidence. The kiss of Judas haunts me once again. In your private chamber, you're all done. The well earned silver pieces falling to the floor. The flame of the candle costing movements to the wall, your eyes filled with guilt keep staring at the door.

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