Berlin’s symphonic metal outfit Avistortion has crafted a haunting masterpiece that expertly navigates the treacherous waters of lost love and self-deception. “It Was a Dream” weaves together powerful vocal performances and intricate instrumentation to tell a story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever awakened from love’s sweet delusion.

The song opens with an ethereal invitation to “lift the spider web from your eyes,” immediately establishing its central theme of clearing away self-deception. The metaphorical imagery is striking – a palace built on lies that inevitably crumbles, matching the gradual realization that a relationship was never what it seemed. The track’s structure brilliantly mirrors this journey of awakening, with verses that build tension before exploding into a chorus that hits like a truth bomb: “It was a dream all along.”

What makes this track particularly compelling is the interplay between the lead vocals and backing harmonies. The call-and-response elements in the chorus (“all along” / “you were wrong”) create a conversation between the narrator’s past and present self, emphasizing the internal struggle of accepting a painful truth. The production quality shines here, allowing each layer of vocals to cut through while maintaining the song’s emotional impact.