After the melancholy of \u2018Memories\u2019, the story takes a more hopeful turn for the wanderer. As the sixth song of the album ended with the wanderer calling out for the light to find and guide him again, \u2018The Prophecy\u2019, the seventh song, is an answer to that cry. This song is fully written from the perspective of that spectral guide, declaring what is to come if the wanderer manages to get back on the right path. A new spark of hope for him; not everything is lost.<\/p>\n
Overall, the prophecy sounds encouraging both in music and lyrics. The listener is swept up by the faster pace of this song, escaping from the feeling that the previous song has caused. The guide seems all-knowing- the lyrics clearly describing the feelings and actions of the wanderer both in the past and present. It\u2019s the pre-chorus, accompanied by a powerful double-bass, that\u2019s the key to this prophecy: \u201cThough it all seems set in stone, as you forged what will unfold, I will show you what your future holds.\u201d The future is not set in stone and is not unchangeable and when the wanderer manages to find the light again, his path may change for the better. <\/p>\n
In the chorus it becomes clear that \u2018finding the light\u2019 is not only about finding a physical light to follow, but also about finding redemption within himself for everything that has happened in his life so far. There\u2019s a reason he ended up in this strange world and maybe it has to do with looking at himself and discovering who he is and what he stands for- only then he can reach greater heights. <\/p>\n
The all-knowing guide ends the song with the words \u201cDon\u2019t look back, this is the choice you\u2019ve made. As you search for answers it will re-determine your fate.\u201d It\u2019s time to look forward, time to pay attention to where he is going instead of where he has been. Accept the darkness he is currently in, look within himself and find the light there. If he succeeds, it will lead him to where he wishes to go. <\/p>\n
Will he understand the message he\u2019s been given by the gentle spirit and will he succeed? Stay tuned for the next \u2018Behind the music\u2019!<\/p>\n
The path that lies ahead seems far away
\nThe things you left behind have clouded your mind
\nIs there a way to find the hope you\u2019ve lost
\nA chance to make amends with all that you love<\/p>\n
Though, it all seems set in stone
\nAs you forged what will unfold
\nI will show you what your future holds<\/p>\n
Look into my soul, I know your fate
\nIf you find redemption may my spirit guide your way
\nFace my light and see your course will change
\nThere is no set path to follow, only one you have made<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t look back, this is the choice you\u2019ve made
\nAs you search for answers it will re-determine your fate
\nTouch the heart of things and find your way
\nThere is either suffering or joy you\u2019ll find through that change<\/p>\n
Have you forgotten what lies in the past
\nThe storms that raged throughout the life you have lived
\nThe hearts you\u2019ve broken and the ones you\u2019ve mend
\nIt\u2019s all an omen- it\u2019s a glimpse of the end<\/p>\n