Alan Wake Soundtrack: 08 - Old Gods Of Asgard - The Poet And The Muse

Alan Wake Soundtrack that comes with the Limited Collector's Edition.

Note: This song is actually performed by Poets of the Fall

Lyrics:
There's an old tale wrought with mystery, of Tom the Poet and his muse
And a magic lake which gave a life to the words the poet used
Now, the muse she was his happiness, and he rhymed about her grace
And told her stories of treasures deep beneath the blackened waves
Till' in the stillness of one dawn, still in its misty crown
The muse she went down to the lake, and in the waves she drowned

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witch's cabin key
Find the lady of the light, gone mad with the night
That's how you reshape destiny

The poet came down to the lake to call out to his dear
When there was no answer he was overcome with fear
He searched in vain for his treasure lost and too soon the night would fall
Only his own echo would wail back at his call
And when he swore to bring back his love by stories he'd create
Nightmares shifted in their sleep in the darkness of the lake

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witch's cabin key
Find the lady of the light, still raving in the night
That's how you reshape destiny

In the dead of night she came to him with darkness in her eyes
Wearing a mourning gown, sweet words as her disguise
He took her in without a word for he saw his grave mistake
And vowed them both to silence deep beneath the lake
Now, if it's real or just a dream one mystery remains
For it is said, on moonless nights they may still haunt this place

[GoldenGyroBalls]

"This story is a monster."

He's finally back, boys and gals.

[kizunadragon]

This moment is when Alan Wake went from a good game to a great game. The scene that features this song is just simply amazing.

[ftrwrwbg]

I still think this is one of the coolest story telling methods I've ever seen in a game. A fictional band, played by a real one, writes a damn good song that contains a key clue for the lead, but also provides the backstory of some other major characters when you stop and listen.

[the_pumpking_]

"It's not a lake... *it's an ocean."*

I can't wait for the sequel 😭

[Calinks]

It was a pretty surreal moment when you heard this song and lyrics were straight up telling you exactly want to do. Few games can pull that kind of feeling off. Was great.

[Dreadfultime]

the fact that they actually write a GOOD song for supporting the story of the game really tells you how good alan wake is as a whole

[Sammy]

I love how this song explains the plot

[samix]

*_"Only his own echo would wail back at his call"_*
I'm in love.

This is not a song.
This is a fuckin' masterpiece.

[dragtoncreations]

Playing Alan wake 2 after 13 years of waiting, this music will be always special 😢

[JIeryxa]

Alan Wake returned in Steam. Playing in 2018. Can't believe it's a game from 2010. Story, graphics, direction are outstanding. Masterpiece of all times

[rafaelsantos]

When Remedy makes a game with the name of the main character you know shit is real

[alldayexperience]

got the chills when this played on the jukebox at the nursing home in alan wake 2. brought back memories of playing the original game 13 years ago when i was only 11 years old.

[partenersintime]

Just played this game for the first time. When I hit the end of Chapter 4 and heard this song for the first time, I INSTANTLY added it to my spotify playlist. What an ABSOLUTE BANGER song for a great game.

[iron]

Finished it yesterday, for the first time. Glad to be part of the Alan Wake family now! Amazing song. Heartbreaking song for a heartbreaking ending.

[Gigizhvania]

god this song gave me one of the most memorable goosebumps in 2010, and it still does.

[DontWatchMePlay]

Absolute Masterpiece is all I can say about this game. It was such a pleasure playing this game.
My hope is to still be alive if they ever make Alan Wake 2 and play the shit out of it.

[OneFromEasternFinland]

Thank you, Remedy - not just for Max Payne and Alan Wake, but also for making Finnish export rock famous around the world!

[The_Once_and_Future_Logasm]

There's an old tale wrought with mystery of Tom the poet and his muse
And the magic lake which gave a life to the words the poet used
Now the muse she was his happiness and he rhymed about her grace
And told her stories of treasures deep beneath the blackened waves
Till in the stillness of one dawn still in its mystic crown
The muse she went down to the lake and in the waves she drowned

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witches cabin key
Find the lady of the light gone mad with the night
That's how you reshape destiny

The Poet came down to the lake to call out to his dear
When there was no answer he was overcome with fear
He searched in vain for his treasure lost and too soon the night would fall
And only his own echo would wail back at his call
And when he swore to bring back his love by stories he'd create
Nightmares shifted in their sleep in the darkness of the lake

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witches cabin key
Find the lady of the light still ravin' in the night
That's how you reshape destiny

In the dead of night she came to him with darkness in her eyes
Wearing a mourning gown sweet words as her disguise
He took her in without a word for he saw his grave mistake
And vowed them both to silence deep beneath the lake

Now if its real or just a dream one mystery remains
For it is said on moonless nights
They may still haunt this place

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witches cabin key
Find the lady of the light gone mad with the night
That's how you reshape destiny



And now to see your love set free
You will need the witches cabin key
Find the lady of the light still ravin' in the night

That's how you reshape destiny

[suineg]

Remedy + Poets of the Fall = best stories ever! <3

[abysswalker]

"In the dead of night she came to him with darkness in her eyes...wearing a mourning gown sweet words as her disguise. He took her in without a word for he saw his grave mistake...and vowed them both to silence..deep beneath the lake. Now if it's real or just a dream, one mystery remains...for it is said on moonless nights...they may still haunt this place..." Chills. Every. Damn. Time. Beautiful song.