Fates Warning - The Light And Shade Of Things Lyrics






You confess a lot of things
But you confess alone
The absence of a person brings
The burning question home

The nights are long, they turn to days
And sleep is not a friend
The voices though you hear them sing
Are only in your head
And you have not begun to fight
It slowly takes a toll
The burden of the little thing
Will never make you whole

I understand that feeling of dread, you're used to it
And those empty promises are just the same
When our time had come to end, it's over then
It's over then, it's over

The light and shade of things
The light you held is gone
And although people change
I know it can't be far

The light and shade of things
And I can't understand
How one is more important
Than the other

You're nowhere now, you're nowhere now
I know that it's hard to find
A heart that's there inside
It's hard to find your heart now

Forget falling down, forget all that you've been
It's time to face those broken promises
Oh, burn the past, this thing has to end
I wish that it felt strange that you feel nothing

The light and shade of things
The light you held is gone
And although people change
I know it can't be far

The light and shade of things
And I can't understand
How one is more important
Than the other

You're nowhere now, you're nowhere now
I know that it's hard to find
A heart that's there inside
It's hard to find your heart now

Some roads are empty
Some roads just go on
And though you may walk alone, my friend
I know it won't be long

It's not over, not over yet
I know you can remember when
You gave away you heart in your hand
It's not over then, it's not over

I know, your heart is there
It's there inside





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  1. W.... O....

    O mój Boże!

  2. K.... I....

    porque nunca he podido ser fanatico a esta banda sin John Arch???

  3. x.... s....

    The best fates warning is with jhon arch.

  4. D.... G....

    Amazingly Brilliant !!! Fates Warning Rules !!! Best Live Album in Years !!! Salud y Vida Pa'lante !!! Cheers and Life On !!!

  5. C.... B....

    Absolute prog rock icons! Amazing music from an amazing band!

  6. C.... A....

    Amazing performance! Way back when, I tried to dismiss 'No Exit' just because I was an Arch purist. Needless to say, Ray Alder won me over and I've never looked back. It is indeed possible to love BOTH the early stuff and the newer albums. It just took some time for me to figure that out. :)

  7. V.... D....

    This album Is fantastic, this Song Is Amazing, this Is a legendary band!

  8. S.... K....

    This is awesome! Great quality video as well! Haven't heard from Fates Warning in a long time, this sound wonderful!

  9. T.... T....

    Ce morceau est juste cosmique .... J avoue avoir découvert ce groupe que très récemment qui me fait penser à QueensRyche.
    Un batteur de ouf, une voix sans pareil , des guitaristes au top.
    A l instar de seven stars ou pale fire par exemple.
    Ce groupe n est pas sumple à aborder il faut se concentrer dure pour tout apprécier, c ext du prog et ça se voit.
    En tout cas merci pour ces beaux morceaux.

  10. k.... b....

    γιατί να γαμάτε τόσο άσχημα ρε παιδιά, γιατί?

  11. A.... F....

    Bad Arse Jam! One of many from FW. Alder: a voice unmatched! After all the years, Ray is still reaching the notes above the clouds.

  12. m.... ....

    Thank you for the Music - LEGENDARY.

  13. H.... 6....

    These guys are more important now than ever.....in a sea of fading talent....these guys are leaders ...🤟

    H.... 6....

    Jim Matheos is a genius. Don't know how he keeps composing such incredible music so effortlessly

  14. D.... C....

    That Drummer tho !

    D.... C....

    Behemoth. Scary ability

  15. J.... C....

    Fuckin song is great.

  16. B.... L....

    Fukn AWESOME!

  17. A.... v....

    !!! !! !!!
    !!! !! !!!

  18. O.... S....

    30+ years and they still have the ability to create one of their best songs ever.

  19. E.... ....

    The daddies of Progressive Metal. There is no one like Fates Warning.

  20. D.... T....

    Matheos does not age...

  21. O.... D....

    Atomic clock accuracy. Criminally underrated

  22. J.... P....

    Gay Ray Alder

  23. J.... P....

    Peter Alder been sucking alot of Ethiopian dicks while he was on vacation there

  24. J.... M....

    This album is great

    J.... M....

    One of their best, and that too over 30 years after forming the band. This is why Jim is a genius

  25. R.... D....

    Fates Warning is a privilege to humanity. Love this band.

  26. s.... ....

    Just saw this live in Tempe,Az on 3/26/19 and it was amazing, I think Fates Warning was better than Queensryche,been a fan since 1984 and seeing these guys at the Agora Ballroom in Hartford, Ct.

  27. j.... s....

    I've been a fates fan for 30+ years and this might be arguably the best song they have written, and there is a shit load of great music from these guys. My favorite band of all time!!

  28. E.... ....

    I dig it that FW are so underrated. Like a well kept secret. Diamonds shouldn't be out there for everyone to see.

  29. m.... ....

    Fates Warning SHOULD be playing bigger venues and Theatres, more known and recognized for all they have contributed to Metal music progressing, and they have been pounding the pavement since 1984. But . . . . its WE Fans that keep them alive and relevant, trying to spread the word of these Fathers of PrOg Metal. I "hope" I'm able to see them with their co-fathers QR in LA. This is one of my all time fave songs, and as a fan, pure emotion that hits you in the soul, and enough aggression to make you headbang. Every album is a masterpiece \m/.

  30. H.... 6....

    Wicked!!!

  31. S.... S....

    Gonna see these guys next Tuesday in Tulsa Oklahoma 🤘🤘🤘

  32. R.... L....

    This track is absolutely fucking killer.

  33. F.... o....

    Badass base playing!! Badass guitar solo!

  34. H.... 6....

    Thank u Ray....

  35. H.... 6....

    Your more important than you think...

  36. p.... w....

    Bobby is killing it on drums, so stoked he's with the FW guys. Some of the most talented musicians staying true to their roots.

  37. J.... S....

    great band progmetal kings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you don't' like it get lost FW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rules!!!!!!!!!!!!

  38. H.... 6....

    1993..
    Inside Out tour...they kicked ass

  39. H.... 6....

    We love u guys...

  40. H.... 6....

    I don't get it....people don't see it!!!

  41. C.... ....

    FANTASTIC. my fav from flight.

  42. o.... ....

    Can't wait to see them with QR in Hollywood!

  43. D.... E....

    No question: Fates Warning has the most touching lyrics ever written by any band.

  44. L.... ....

    Who dislike this musik cannot like music at all.

  45. J.... M....

    Can't wait to see them play with Queensryche!

  46. H.... 6....

    Abdo....totally awesome!!! 💪😁

  47. J.... M....

    My favourite band. FW rules. Epic Song. Masterpiece.

  48. A.... K....

    The best definition of progressive metal at all times... Timeless... innovative... and made with the heart... And this song.... wonderful.... Eternal masters!

  49. R.... T....

    Absolutely Incredible !!!
    These guys are Amazing !!!

  50. A.... W....

    Perfect band performs perfect song from perfect album perfectly. It's amazing how FW just gets better with age. I know some peeps hold out for the Arch days, and that stuff is cool, but I think they've just continued to improve with each album. I'm bummed that they're going to take another indefinite hiatus, but at least we get to see them one more time in '19 with the Ryche. Fates, don't be gone too long, you're on a roll!

    A.... W....

    Maybe a guy will come around and give them 500,000 a piece to keep going :)

    A.... W....

    The band improved once Alder and Zonder joined. Haven't looked back since

  51. t.... a....

    They will be on tour with Queensryche starting 03/02/2019

  52. w.... ....

    Will there be more videos from this excellent album? I wish there was also a bluray to go along with it!

  53. N.... ....

    Goddamn they sound more amazing live now some 35 years down the road. Incredible.

  54. S.... P....

    does anyone know who the second guitarist is?

  55. L.... L....

    Discovered them in a Japanese music store in Japan in the 90's, LOVED them at first note and still do!

  56. D.... S....

    Still hoping for a DVD...

  57. L.... ....

    Man, this Song is brilliant.... the title, the lyrics, melodies, solos and Ray Alder screaming "I know thats hard to find...."

  58. Z.... I....

    Bobby Jarzombek.......... Awesome Dude!!!

  59. Z.... I....

    Holy Shit!!!!!!!!!! Fates Warning is BACK!!!! and Mark Who???? obviously his loss!!!

  60. M.... L....

    Seriously one of the greatest songs ever made.

  61. S.... L....

    This caused wood \m/

  62. J.... ....

    Holy shit does this sound incredible...

  63. n.... s....

    Fates warning never disappoints what an incredible piece of music this is🤘✊✊

  64. C.... E....

    Gracias FW by Lima!!!! In Lima Metal Fest 2018!!!! Amazing!!!!

  65. j.... b....

    one word, CLASS.

  66. E.... B....

    Simply the best band ever

  67. H.... 6....

    Kick ass

  68. E.... F....

    I love this!!!

  69. V.... 1....

    greece loves them

  70. C.... C....

    Epic Fates Warning!!

  71. k.... ....

    SHEER BRILLIANCE!!!!!!

  72. O.... O....

    Awesome

  73. W.... g....

    fates warning uma banda mais que perfeita

  74. T.... G....

    Holy crap - Ray Alder sounds fantastic!!! Maybe better than the studio version.

    T.... G....

    I agree! I've known of them for years but only became a fan about a week and a half ago after hearing Perfect Symmetry; that being said, I did hear about them from time to time. I had been hearing for years that he lost his voice, but this performance makes me think that those people were just hating. Either that or he really made a comeback!

  75. R.... B....

    one of the most underrated bands ever. Ray Adler lost high range but still kicks asses. and Bobby is....Bobby Jarzombek!!

  76. L.... A....

    I do love FW... the music, the lyrics... and the line-up is great, awesome guys. But what's wrong with Ray? Why did he shout on high notes? Feels like his voice is really, really tired. He rocks, but but definitely not at this gig.

  77. w.... ....

    Hopefully I will get to see you guys on tour again. I saw you 11/25/94 with Dream Theater in Sal Lake City, Utah at Salt Air. It snowed 18" during the concert, making a wild ride home.

  78. A.... M....

    Good live album. The musicianship is always excellent. Ray has definitely lost range. He sounds great on Point of View. The one track that needed to be done live is the Ghost of Home, which is one of the best songs Fates have ever written.

  79. P.... S....

    Ray sounds incredible. The best he's sounded live in years.

  80. A.... S....

    Ray, your voice is a national treasure. Take care of it and bring the band back for more killer albums!

  81. U.... ....

    Awesome, I can't stop listening to the album! Is there going to be a bluray of the concert?

  82. D.... L....

    This is so good! Fates Warning are the best! 🤘🏽

  83. R.... B....

    IMO This is the greatest song to date that they have written. Like a fine wine Fates Warning only get better with every new album.

  84. F.... P....

    does anyone recognize the venue?

  85. L.... V....

    Love this video. This song is a modern day classic! Such an under rated band.

  86. f.... f....

    The difference between FW and the others prog bands is melancholy. Fates Warning talks about time passing, about people we lose, about the lost of illusions...Deeper thoughts. Perhaps that's why they didn't meet the success they deserve.

    f.... f....

    Yeah. They talk about REALITY.

    f.... f....

    I don't think this is the point. They care a lot about their freedom, artistically saying, in compose, no matter what. No company labels saying this or that. They preferred that way i guess.

  87. i.... i....

    Everybody ages as the years go by, Jim Matheos looks the same...

    i.... i....

    He's a vampire. Confirmed

  88. B.... M....

    Is there a live DVD also?

  89. L.... C....

    Awesome. My favorite track on their last lp and this live version is outstanding !

  90. P.... R....

    absolutely great, the best piece for a long time

  91. R.... i....

    So underrated...,should be shoulder to shoulder with Dream Theater!!!

  92. A.... C....

    God damn this song is so good....

  93. D.... S....

    That Boby guy... :)

  94. F.... R....

    Excelente grupo, vengan pronto a chile!!!

  95. C.... F....

    This is Very good. But i dont like it.

  96. p.... ....

    I can see my self in there!! amazing memories.

  97. N.... H....

    Amazing performance, incredible vocals, fantastic sound mix. Fates keeps proving why they're one of the best bands ever. Can't wait for the full release.

  98. T.... 6....

    Just magnificent!!! Favorite song on the album. Jim and Ray's writing is just amazing!! My favorite band of all time. Since Perfect Symmetry, Parallels, Inside Out, etc. Ray has had such an influence on my singing and phrasing, I can't thank him enough. Thank you Fates, I'll say it over and over, Nothing more to say.

  99. J.... J....

    possibly the greatest song written since the turn of the century.