Savatage is a heavy metal/ progressive metalband founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1979. The band is known for recording many rock operas. Early on, Savatage was a traditional heavy metal band, who stood out from the pack due to guitarist Criss Oliva's uncommonly heavy riffing and vocalist Jon Oliva's unique vocal stylings. Following the failure of Fight for the Rock, an attempt to commercialize their sound, Savatage began moving in a more operatic direction, releasing a number of rock opera albums in collaboration with producer Paul O'Neill. After the tragic death of Criss Oliva, the band soldiered on to continued critical acclaim but diminishing commercial success.
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Awaken Lyrics

Savatage

Can you see the future
Though it's well disguised
Is the end so certain
That you've closed your eyes

Dark as the dark can be
Beckons eternity
Exits exist in life
As they do on this night

Now's not the time to sleep
There are still nights to keep
Chances are there to take
Now it is time to

Awaken
Awaken
Awaken
Awaken

Do you fear the future
Do you fear the night
Do you fear the morning's
Unforgiving light

Agony ecstasy
There is no certainty
Exits exist in life
As they do in this night

Now's not the time to sleep
There are still nights to keep
Chances are there to take
Now it is time to

Awaken
Awaken
Awaken
Awaken