Dreamland
Devastated by an unknown debilitating disease, Lux could hardly call their kingdom of Elswyth “home.”
This collection of twelve (12) songs and additional bonus tracks tells the story of Lux; a weary child from the Elyswth kingdom. The story begins when Elyswth is devastated by an unknown debilitating disease.
Determined to find an antidote for both themselves and their kingdom, the little wanderer ventures outside their crumbling motherland and stumbles into this otherworldly terrain they’ve documented as “Dreamland.” Captivated by its alluring creatures and flora, Lux almost forgets they’re dying. But as they too are becoming more and more enfeebled, desperation sets in. Our little wanderer is willing try anything for relief, even a poisonous and addictive tea. It isn’t until Lux realizes they need to face the root cause of their disease can they be led to a cure that can truly heal them.
The story of Dreamland is a metaphor, with the disease being an allegory for parasitical emotions we all struggle with. Each song utilizes fantastical metaphors to symbolize different phases we may go through as we try to cope and eventually heal. The album provides a voice to teenagers struggling with mental health. It offers them a safe space to look upon their own Dreamland where they too can find unconditional love and acceptance, and know that each of us are worth more than our sufferings and that our stories, even the painful ones, are a beautiful part of us, and there will always be an unwritten melody waiting for them.
the Songs
1.) Welcome to Dreamland
Welcome to Dreamland provides a glimpse of the world Lux will explore. It’s filled with fantastical creatures and mystical creations. To escape the reality of what Elswyth has become, Lux fantasizes about finding a cure in the land which lies beyond the forbidden walls of their beloved kingdom.
2.) Wisteria Decay
Our story begins when an unknown debilitating disease makes it ways into the Elyswth kingdom, and spreads uncontrollably throughout its population. Surrounded by mourning and anguish, Lux holds onto fantasies of the magical world beyond the walls to escape the reality of what Elswyth has become. Upon recognizing their own skin mottled with the familiar violet parasite, Lux vows to venture beyond the forbidden walls and find a cure to save their beloved kingdom.
3.) The Mournsprite Whispers
This endearing instrumental melody transitions listeners from feelings of grief over Elswyth’s devastation to the hope of the journey ahead.
4.) Journey of a Wanderer
Lux begins their journey beyond Elyswth – the kingdom they’ve known their entire life – to search for the cure. The thought of it – whilst terrifying, is also somehow exhilarating.
5.) Stardew Forest
It isn’t long until Lux enters into the undocumented otherworldly terrain of “Dreamland.” After days and nights of wandering in a terrifying yet wonderful forest, Lux begins to understand the fantastical world they loved so dearly is not everything they dreamed; much of its terrain is equally terrifying as it is beautiful. As they continue to explore, they find themselves captivated by all its alluring creatures and flora. So much so, Lux almost forgets that they, too, are dying.
6.) Withered Ways
As the disease manifests into Dreamland’s terrain, Lux begins to lose hope.
7.) Poison Tea
Desperate for a cure, Lux finds temporary relief in the offerings of a bittersweet, yet addictive tea. Upon consumption, flowers consume Lux’s throat and the effects of its poison trickle into their veins. After coughing up their bittersweet petals, Lux loses themselves deeper and deeper into the forests.
8.) Timekeeper’s Heartbeat
Whilst other parts of Dreamland’s terrain adapt to a traveler’s current emotions, the deeper parts of Dreamland’s terrain reflect one’s memories. Perhaps this reflection is what it took for Lux to understand it isn’t their duty to save their kingdom. After all, “we aren’t heroes, we’re kids.”
9.) A Candle’s Last Breath
An instrumental melody representing release of naivety, and growth within Lux’s character.
10.) Shattered Little Lantern
As the last embers of their lantern flicker out, Lux reflects on the purpose of their travels. After years of being Elswyth’s candlemaker – their light – they realize that the spark of healing cannot be earned through sacrifice or found through magic potions; it comes from within.
11.) Mend My Soul in Lavender
As Lux learns to navigate Dreamland, they begin to understand they cannot embrace their home whilst fighting the same Wisterium disease they’ve grown to loathe in themselves. Behind the illusion, Lux discovers the meaning of hope, home and unconditional love. In turn, the creatures of Dreamland help to carefully mend their veins with the sweetest of lilac hues.
12.) Holes
Step by step, Lux learns to embrace holes and scars within their own heart. Throughout their travels, Dreamland reminds Lux how each of us are worth more than our sufferings, and how our stories are a beautiful part of us.
13.) Dearest Sunshine (Lux’s Version)
Reflecting upon their journey, Lux shares a letter of comforting words and newfound lessons they’d wish their younger self would have known. Perhaps this letter with find its way back to Elswyth, and into the hands of a new traveler.
14.) Unwritten Melody
Lux decides to stay in Dreamland, and to learn further about themselves and to continue writing their own story. The song reminds us that love and home exists within us, and there will always be an unwritten melody waiting for you.
the Lyrics
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