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Stratovarius was founded in 1984 in Finland under the name Black Water. They went through a number of personnel, style and name changes before the band found its own voice. The founding members were Tuomo Lassila, Staffan Stråhlman, and John Vihervä. By 1985, the name had changed to Stratovarius (a combination of Stratocaster and Stradivarius), and guitarist/vocalist Timo Tolkki entered the band, replacing Stråhlman. More....stratovarius.com/pages/biography.php
Lyrics
Hey you, take a look around,
Can you feel the change begin?
Soon it will be too late,
If you don't wake up.
Outside the winds are blowing
And the people are staring so cold.
The look that's in their eyes,
Tells me somethings wrong.
Lead us into the light
It's so strange,
We have come so far,
Still knowing what will happen,
When we close our eyes.
Is this the hell on earth?
And the heaven is out of our sight,
Open your eyes realize,
It's not too late.
Lead us into the light
Stratovarius was founded in 1984 in Finland under the name Black Water. They went through a number of personnel, style and name changes before the band found its own voice. The founding members were Tuomo Lassila, Staffan Stråhlman, and John Vihervä. By 1985, the name had changed to Stratovarius (a combination of Stratocaster and Stradivarius), and guitarist/vocalist Timo Tolkki entered the band, replacing Stråhlman. More....stratovarius.com/pages/biography.php
Lyrics
Hey you, take a look around,
Can you feel the change begin?
Soon it will be too late,
If you don't wake up.
Outside the winds are blowing
And the people are staring so cold.
The look that's in their eyes,
Tells me somethings wrong.
Lead us into the light
It's so strange,
We have come so far,
Still knowing what will happen,
When we close our eyes.
Is this the hell on earth?
And the heaven is out of our sight,
Open your eyes realize,
It's not too late.
Lead us into the light
