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The Day We Came to Realise

by Fernando Refay

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1.
Balad 24:59
1. Reckless behaviour (instrumental) 2. Waking up in the midst of chaos Alistair Going under, there’s no time to be afraid Ever wondered how we came to be this way? Going under, only tunnels light the way No more laughter, only devastation there. All around us, the distress we caused to Earth We sought power, all we found was our disgrace. Calling all the stations left Calling all stations. Going under, there’s a city worth our pain Fresh air, water; we must move and make our way. 3. Let’s follow Richie! Dave Everyday tunnels threat to pose a new danger We escape, we prevail, survival essential. Our Earth was at stake, we paid no attention Underground now we dwell, relying on strangers. And you know that in a single day, Although Richie helps, all the monsters just come along. And you know that even though he cares, As he leads the way all the monsters just come along. And you see that in the face of death even when we’re safe, all the monsters just come along. And you feel that even when you cave When you lose all faith, all the monsters just come along, come along, come along. All the air reeks of flesh and lights are prudential. Blood runs red and they smell our fear when we face ‘em. And you know that in a single day, Although Richie helps, all the monsters just come along. And you know that even though he cares, As he leads the way all the monsters just come along, come along, come along, come along. And you know that in a single day, Although Richie helps, all the monsters just come along. And you know that even though he cares, when we lose our way all the monsters just come along, come along... ...in the face of death Even when we’re safe, all the monsters just come along. And you feel that even when you cave When you lose all faith, all the monsters just come along, come along, come along. 4. Unexpected escape (instrumental) 5. Plight Alistair There is nothing left to do There’s something in the air. And there’s nothing I can see, The wraiths’ll still be there. No one can see the surface No one is sane. And now I’m waiting for the rain. There is nothing left to do The wraiths control the air. We could try but it will be Impossible to stay. I see the lights approaching I see the gate In Bálad we’ll be free again. There is nothing left to do There’s something in the air. And we’re longing to be safe The atmosphere is dead. We’re there! 6. Rush to the gates Brad This time a little for me This time we stand or fall. This time we see the morning Next time I’ll save your soul Thousands of people strolling They feel so safe and warm; Food is abundant, plenty But they don’t know what’s wrong. You know it’s time to (maybe try to) Fight and to stay alive, Every single fight is a war. If you’re protecting (maybe you should) Come and give us a hand, Surely we can use you some more. All city guards are yelling “No one must stay at home” Women and children praying They know here comes the foe. You know it’s time to (maybe try to) Fight and to stay alive, Every single fight is a war. If you’re protecting (maybe you should) Come and give us a hand, Surely we can use you some more. You know it's time (maybe try to) Rush to the gates at once Never have we seen such a foe. The sun is shining (now it's time to) End with a battle cry Our enemy is no more. 7. Elusive Victory (instrumental) 8. Some thinking Brad All this time we just didn't realise Something's wrong, and nothing's right There is nothing left to do // There is nothing left to do Ahh... // There's something in the air And there's nothing I can see // And there's nothing I can see Ahh... // Our time will nearly end // // Now everyone is dying // And that's a shame // Yet we must fight tonight again. Dave There is nothing left to do // There is nothing left to do Ahh... // There's something in the air And the day we came to realise // And the day we came to realise Ahh... // It was too late. 9. Too Late (our reckless behaviour brought this) Brad Now it's time to find the answers delayed We must go back to times when we failed To see why we destroyed our faith A flashback is the perfect way!!
2.
Having safely arrived at Balad, but with their ill-fated friend, Richie, dead by the hands of the wraiths, Alistair, one with the group, reminisces about the past and reflects on what had happened to humanity.
3.
Alistair I walk alone, but this time I need a soul To come with me and take me along the road. I see the hills and trees so vividly We were so fortunate to have all this. *** I walk alone, but people start to flock Impatiently they scurry along the road. I walk alone, we were so strong! We couldn't see our glorious Earth was home. Nuclear wars, famine and death The inevitable pests we create Military eulogies Strategies to better kill our dreams. There's not even time to save yourself All your enemies become your friends. All biochemical waste Went to spawn a graver race of men; Livid monsters who did find Our flesh was not enough for their fangs. And there's a time, and there's a place To run away There's a time to be yourself. And there was kindness, and there was pain But we escaped our daily misfortunes and prayed. Amidst the pastures, the healing air We didn't care Though God had told us to treat them well. I walked alone, now I see I was wrong To close my eyes and let them on their own. They tore down trees and trampled viciously The wraiths convened to feast grounded fears! Now we must come back and face The state of our race; No time for tomorrow, we shall hide our sorrow. Facts and figures we'll create, We'll bring them to their death; In need of solution, and in dire straits!!
4.
There is one who knows a way to defeat the wraiths, an unexpected, odd-looking citizen: Simon the Scientist.
5.
Simon the Scientist Never thought this on my own And never saw them moving all alone. Wraiths which fly and come and go Have never seen me running for my soul. Atrocious monsters, winged drones They cannot fail to find your weakest spot. Their molecules and atoms grow, But there's a way to bring the victory home. We must fly to Witches' Pond, The island which I used to call my own. On the way a serious threat But the reward is worthy of our pain. A glowing nest of silver birds Awaits us with the answers which we crave. Get ready and prepare the jet, We must be leaving while it's day. Overrun, looking for trouble If we don't grow strong There's no tomorrow. Hard to kill, unlike the mortals Wraiths are unconscious Following orders. My assistant is quite fierce She has a flair for sensing all the beasts. Daughter of the former king, She knows just what it is that makes 'em tick. Let's meet her and be on our way The path is long and full of vicious rains. The monsters will discover us And try to bring us down at last! Overrun, looking for trouble If we don't grow strong There's no tomorrow. Hard to kill, unlike the mortals Wraiths are unconscious Following orders. Wield your blades, cry from your lungs now "We will not falter, we will be honoured"! Understand the game is over, Die fighting for love, love and emotion. Never thought this on my own The night is looming over our hopes. There's my workplace and results Of years of research with a single goal. Now as we speak they're coming close The back door will lead you straight to the port. The jet is fully loaded, go! My life is but a speck of gold! Si ... mon ... says!! Overrun, but there is hope left Driving so fast, they fled like a speed race. If they fail, that is our disgrace Sever our bonds they will and break defense. Outnumbered, ever so bold They battled their foes like There's no tomorrow. Hard to kill, unlike the mortals, Wraiths are unconscious, following orders.
6.
With only a little time to exchange pleasantries between Greg and the King's daughter, they're still followed by the wraiths as they make their way back to Balad to spread the word and get ready for the last battle.
7.
Greg She looked at me across the room Protected by her silk cocoon and I Closed my eyes She made a sound I can’t retrace And vanished into thin air in disguise I never sighed. Oh, can we fly over water If I can’t try to love her? She threw some things right from her hand And then pretended I was just a clown In no man’s land. Game me but a sly pretext and worried about all the things she had to say out loud. She looked at me across the room Inspired by her silver spoon and crown; What a sight. Never said what I had done Or was I still clinging to some hope; Same old joke. Oh, can we fly over water? Oh, can we fight and be over? Oh, can we fly over water? Then, let’s go fly over water… She looked at me across the room Protected by her silk cocoon and I Closed my eyes She made a sound I can’t retrace And vanished into thin air in disguise I never sighed…
8.
Humans plan to crawl out of their caves and regain the fresh air which once belonged to them. It's time to fight fire with fire.
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10.
Last Song 08:36
With the enemy gone now Let me sing you a song! Everyone will be singing along Even though they will get it wrong. All your friends are dead now They've been gone for a while But with the silver lining in sight We sit down and rest for some time. With no respite, we came back to life And problems still rewind And all my friends will be there again Once we get Paradise We'll be together and The imagination will be free again. After all this time Problems still rewind And all your friends will be there again We can't turn back the time But we can stay awhile And this last song will set you free again Wraiths are capable beasts, but We did break them apart Our world sees a glimmering light Of hope and a joyful sound Coming closer in battle Raised our spirits to fight Guns a-blazing we played the part Of heroes, but we will be shunned. We’re coming, we’re coming, we come, we fight We want to save the day We’re coming, we’re coming, we come, we fight We want to see the light of day. We’re coming, we’re coming, we come, we fight We want to kill them there We’re coming, we’re coming, we come, we fight We want to breathe the fresh air The last verse is around us Our last words are of life Projectiles and bullets do fly But we embrace them divine Away I, away them Away I, away them No one wants to save the day No one cares if light is dark and... Away I, away them Away I, away them Our planet’s saved again Our souls are free to live again!

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Fernando Refay's 2nd solo album, a concept work based on a post-apocalyptic Earth and the struggles its survivors have to face to regain control of their planet.

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released July 8, 2014

Fernando Refay: piano and keyboards, lead and backing vocals, iPad instruments
Rodrigo San Martín: guitars
Ignacio Gulich: bass guitar
Lukas Argen: guitars
Charlie Giardina: lead and backing vocals
David Minian: lead and backing vocals
Craig Kerley: lead and backing vocals
Osvaldo Mellace: lead and backing vocals

All songs and lyrics by Fernando Refay ©2014 DIN Music Productions, ©2014 Fernando Refay

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Argentine-born pianist/keyboardist/singer whose long-spanning career has led him to Progressive Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Classical and Electronic music.

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