Across the Rainbow Bridge Songtext
von Ayreon

And now, this Rainbow Bridge
An iridescent span of tears– so fragile and yet so strong
Will it support your mortal shells?
Or will you fall into the fiery brine below?

I hark back to olden days, to her and her magic ways
Two souls in harmony
In an endless sea
The cruel wings of destiny carried you away from me
And left a heart unstilled that never will be filled

Beyond these stygian skies our fortress lies
(Across the rainbow bridge!)
We′ll span the sea of tears and conquer all our fears inside

I'd sacrifice my very life to have you at my side
Like a dream I see your face
Through the misty haze
We were one amid the stars and time never healed my scars
Deep inside the sadness burns
I must return!


Beyond these stygian skies our fortress lies
(Across the rainbow bridge!)
We′ll span the sea of tears and conquer all our fears
Forsake this mourning field and drop your shield
(Across the rainbow bridge!)
Run to the other side where all our dreams abide

Scarlet, crimson, rosy-red
I must be dead or stoned out of my head
Orange, yellow, tangerine
The acid queen in a psychedelic scene
Ochre, chestnut, chocolate-brown
I'm upside down on a cosmic eiderdown
Ivory, milky, chalky-white, the stars ignite
I vanish in the light that burns so bright

Step forward, step forward!
Beyond lies your goal: the Electric Castle!
The past is gone!
Do you wish to lapse in limbo forever?
No, no, no! Be resolute
There are trials ahead and rewards for those who strive
Hah, the Surreal Search endures!


Run, run! The past is gone, it cannot be undone
Run, run! The future is here, our fate is drawing near
Run, run!
Run, run!
Run, run! The past is gone, it cannot be undone
Run, run!
Run, run!
Run, run! The future is here, our fate is drawing near
Run, run!
Run, run!

Beyond these stygian skies our fortress lies
(Across the rainbow bridge!)
We'll span the sea of tears and conquer all our fears
Forsake this mourning field and drop your shield
(Across the rainbow bridge!)
Run to the other side where all our dreams abide!