Edge of Thorns

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About Edge of Thorns

"Edge of Thorns" is a song by American progressive metal band Savatage. The song was released as the promo lead single from the band's seventh album Edge of Thorns. The single is Savatage's first song to feature new vocalist Zachary Stevens. "Edge of Thorns" is Savatage's only charting single in America, peaking at #26 on the Mainstream Rock chart.


Year:
1997
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An offering of reasons
(To) put them all in play
A covering of treasons
That one by one we let slip away

A solitary dancer
So lost upon her stage

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

A study made from winter
Of summers long ago
And dreams that use to glitter
Safely now hidden under snow

And so we end this chapter
And let the stage lights fade

I have seen you on the edge of dawn
Felt you there before you were born
Balanced your dreams upon the edge of thorns
But I don't think about you anymore

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Savatage

Savatage(sævetʌʒ) is an American heavy metal band founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. more »

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Written by: JOHN OLIVA, JOHN O'NEILL

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
- "Edge of Thorns" is classified under progressive rock and heavy metal genres.
Album Release
- The song "Edge of Thorns" is the title track from Savatage's seventh studio album. The album was released in 1993.
Significance
- "Edge of Thorns" is considered one of Savatage's most popular songs. It's critically acclaimed for its soft-to-heavy dynamics, intricate songwriting, and emotional vocals.
Line-Up Change
- The "Edge of Thorns" album marked a significant change in the band's line-up, with Zachary Stevens replacing original vocalist Jon Oliva.
Music Video
- There is a music video for "Edge of Thorns", which was aired on MTV's Headbangers Ball when the song was released as a single.
Chart Performance
- The song peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart in the United States.
Last Record of Criss Oliva
- The album "Edge of Thorns" was the last record featuring guitarist Criss Oliva, who tragically died in a car crash later that same year.
Inspiration
- Some interpretations suggest the song is about the struggle between man's good and bad sides, symbolized by the thorns in one's soul.
Cover Versions
- Multiple bands have covered "Edge of Thorns", showcasing the song's enduring popularity and influence in the metal and rock scenes.
Critics Review
- Music critics often praise the song for its emotional depth and complexity, highlighting its combination of brooding verses with an anthemic chorus.
Successful Album
- Despite the band member changes and tragic circumstances, the "Edge of Thorns" album proved to be one of Savatage's more successful albums, and the song continues to be a fan-favorite.

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