The Days of the Phoenix
AFI · I Heard A Voice (Live From Long Beach Arena) [2007]
I remember when
I was told the story of crushed velvet,
Candle wax, and dried up flowers.
The figure on the bed,
All dressed up in roses, calling...
Beckoning to sleep... offering a dream.
The words were as mystical
As purring animals.
The circle of rage... the ghosts on the stage appeared.
Time was so tangible
I'll never let it go.
Ghost stories handed down, reached secret tunnels below.
No one could see me.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into yesterday.
(Ohhhhh)
Our dreams seemed not far away
I want to, I want to, I want to stay!
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into fantasy!
The words were as mystical
As purring animals.
The circle of rage... the ghosts on the stage appeared.
Time was so tangible
I'll never let it go.
Ghost stories handed down, reached secret tunnels below.
No one could see me.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into yesterday.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
Our dreams seemed not far away.
I want to, I want to, I want to stay!!
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into fantasy.
(Backround Oh's)
The girl on the wall always waited for me,
And she was always smiling.
The teenage death boys,
The teenage death girls... and everyone was dancing.
Nothing could touch us then,
No one could change us then,
Everyone was dancing.
Nothing could hurt us then,
No one could see us then,
And everyone was dancing,
Everyone was dancing.
No one could see me....
(ooooh)
I fell into yesterday
(ooooh)
our dreams seemed not far away
I want to, I want to, I want to stay
(ooooh)
I fell into fantasy
Our dreams seemed not far away...
Our dreams seemed not far away, hey....
Our dreams seemed not far away....
I fell into fantasy
I was told the story of crushed velvet,
Candle wax, and dried up flowers.
The figure on the bed,
All dressed up in roses, calling...
Beckoning to sleep... offering a dream.
The words were as mystical
As purring animals.
The circle of rage... the ghosts on the stage appeared.
Time was so tangible
I'll never let it go.
Ghost stories handed down, reached secret tunnels below.
No one could see me.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into yesterday.
(Ohhhhh)
Our dreams seemed not far away
I want to, I want to, I want to stay!
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into fantasy!
The words were as mystical
As purring animals.
The circle of rage... the ghosts on the stage appeared.
Time was so tangible
I'll never let it go.
Ghost stories handed down, reached secret tunnels below.
No one could see me.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into yesterday.
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
Our dreams seemed not far away.
I want to, I want to, I want to stay!!
(Ohhhhhhhhhhhh)
I fell into fantasy.
(Backround Oh's)
The girl on the wall always waited for me,
And she was always smiling.
The teenage death boys,
The teenage death girls... and everyone was dancing.
Nothing could touch us then,
No one could change us then,
Everyone was dancing.
Nothing could hurt us then,
No one could see us then,
And everyone was dancing,
Everyone was dancing.
No one could see me....
(ooooh)
I fell into yesterday
(ooooh)
our dreams seemed not far away
I want to, I want to, I want to stay
(ooooh)
I fell into fantasy
Our dreams seemed not far away...
Our dreams seemed not far away, hey....
Our dreams seemed not far away....
I fell into fantasy
The Days of the Phoenix
Recorded live at the Long Beach Arena in 2007, this track appears on AFI's I Heard A Voice album, showcasing the band's signature blend of post-hardcore and alternative metal. The performance captures the raw energy and dynamic range characteristic of AFI's discography during this era, featuring powerful vocals and intricate guitar work that define their sound. As part of their live catalog, the recording highlights the group's ability to deliver intense, cathartic performances that resonate with fans of the genre. The song stands as a testament to AFI's commitment to live instrumentation and their evolution within the post-grunge and alternative rock landscape.