When I Dream Anew

Dive into the world of Faerûn with "When I Dream Anew," my original tribute song inspired by the melancholic ballad "Tavern Sword Coast Vocal" (also known as "Then My Mourning Heart Can Sleep") from Neverwinter Nights 2 Storm of Zehir expansion. This reimagined track honors the timeless RPG classic and celebrates the recent release of Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition by Aspyr Media.

Featuring new lyrics and a rearranged & expanded structure, the song shifts the original's gentle folk harmony into a more ethereal, haunting soundscape. It is meant to be written from the perspective of a female player character protagonist, capturing the grief of losing Casavir, the noble Paladin from the Official Campaign, while embracing newfound hope and love with Gannayev-of-Dreams, the enigmatic Spirit Shaman from the Mask of the Betrayer.

The video weaves together evocative footage from the game's opening cinematic trailer, serene in-game exploration scenes, and battle gameplay to bring this emotional journey to life. Perfect for fans of Neverwinter Nights, Dungeons & Dragons, Forgotten Realms lore, and immersive RPG storytelling.

🎶Lyrics🎶

(Intro)
Oh, my love, the sun is fading
Night grows cold, long shadows creep
As I dream and walk in darkness
Recallin’ arms that held me deep

(Chorus A)
When I wake anew
Then my dream of you
It fades because
You’re not here (Here…)

(Verse 1)
The years pass slowly since the day
Ill tidings came long placid gleam
A broken blade, a sign to me
That you were now lost to the dream

(Chorus A)
When I wake anew
Then my dream of you
It fades because
You’re not here (Here…)

(Interlude)
Oh, my love, my heart is breaking
Longing for the reaver's sweep
Yet I strive against this starkness
In our mem’ry, I shall not weep

(Verse 2)
Father grant the strength that I pray
Will see me through my end of days
Love’s ideal shan't die with me
Even now beset with malaise

(Chorus B)
When I dream anew
Then my heart for you
It fills because
You are here (Heals…)

(Bridge)
There’s much to do
‘Til I dream with you
By light of moon
I’ll not swoon
My vow kept before my peace

(Verse 3)
Oh, my love, the moon is rising
The night flees before her mystique
Our shared dream pierces this darkness
In mem’ry I shall not be meek

(Chorus B)
When I dream anew
Then my heart for you
It fills because
You are here (Heals…)

(Outro)
I’ll waste no time (I’ll waste no time…)
‘Til you are mine (‘Til you’re mine…)
‘Til you’re mine
Then my longing heart will cease
Longing heart will cease…
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Credit: This song is a tribute inspired by the original melody of "Tavern Sword Coast Vocal" from Neverwinter Nights 2 Storm of Zehir OST. Original music composed by Andrew Barnabas and Paul Arnold (of Bob & Barn). All rights to the original game, music, and footage belong to Aspyr Media, Wizards of the Coast, Obsidian Entertainment, and Atari. This is a non-commercial homage created with love for the game.

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