Tuomas has said about this song, that it's about if he were to die tomorrow, what would he want to say to everyone that he loves, and that love him... You will notice that some of the lyrics speak about other songs that Tuomas has written. The small boys spoken voice is representative of Tuomas and his inner feelings. Also you will notice the small boy on the screens which is also Tuomas's soul child. As he reaches out towards the flying Swans he is imploring them to take him with them. The Swan is the guide to the Afterlife in Finnish mythology. A very sad but beautiful and powerful song. Written by Tuomas before he met and married his wife, Johanna. I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you I'm sorry Born from silence, silence full of it A perfect concert, my best friend So much to live for, so much to die for If only my heart had a home Sing what you can't say Forget what you can't play Hasten to drown into beautiful eyes Walk within my poetry, this dying music My love letter to nobody Never sigh for better world It's already composed, played and told Every thought, the music I write Everything, a wish for the night Wrote for the eclipse, wrote for the virgin Died for the beauty, the one in the garden Created a kingdom, reached for the wisdom Failed in becoming a god Never sigh for better world It's already composed, played and told Every thought, the music I write Everything, a wish for the night If you read this line Remember not the hand that wrote it Remember only the verse Songmaker's cry, the one without tears For I've given this its strength And it has become my only strength Comforting home, mother's lap, chance for immortality Where being wanted became a thrill I never knew The sweet piano writing down my life Teach me passion, for I fear it's gone Show me love, hold the lorn So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me I'm sorry Time will tell, this bitter farewell I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you And you I wish I didn't feel for you anymore A lonely soul An ocean soul A lonely soul An ocean soul So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me Time will tell A lonely soul An ocean soul A lonely soul An ocean soul

I always start this song with shivers right of the bat. Such a sweet and sad one.

That is a nice surprise, instant "click" and instant "like". Emotional song.. Thank you for your shout-out :) Noticed you didn't reacted yet to their new released music video, "Noise", first single from the upcoming 2020 album, Human :||: Nature. It's not live, but still.. :)

Floor rules. Ultimate Nordic Viking soprano angel goddess. Queen of all sopranos. Came to earth to show us mortals what heaven sounds like.

This song brought me to tears, made me think it is what Darren would say if he could. "So much more I wanted to give to the ones who love me . I'm sorry. Time will tell, this bitter farewell. I live no more to shame, nor me, nor you." Glad you are feeling somewhat better Shaun, thanks for the reaction.

For Marco playing guitar and singing, check The Islander live at Tampere.

I love this song as it's so emotional, both breaking my heart and making it soar at the same time. There is such loneliness, and a soul without a home except for the music itself. There's no way to change the past as it's already been written. The thing that's left seems to be a desire to one day find again what has been lost. Sort of like Tuomas's character in the "Imaginaerum" movie ("Wake up dead boy!").

Thank you for the kind sentiments and the shout out. I see everyone has given you the back story on the lyrics. It is great to see you. Take care of yourself............. :-)

Thanks, really love this song. Old song from "Tarja era", already liked it then, but now "updated" and really love it in this way performed. It is said that this song is testament of Tuomas. If he happen die suddenly... What people (meaning us...) should remember about him. Not him but his music. ""If you read this line, remember not the hand that wrote it Remember only the verse, songmaker`s cry, the one without tears"

This is a very beautiful but sad song. You get it just about right. Great reaction and greetings from Finland!

Very beautiful song. Take a listen to Tarja singing this song from Pakkahuone concert in Finland, when they were only kids. I am so happy they took this song to the Decade tour with Floor, one of my favorite Nightwish song.

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Glad you are feeling better and right away a killer song ty so much :)

I love hearing Floor sing the older songs just to see how she does them compared to the original singers (both the Tarja songs and the Annette songs). Floor always seems to do the songs justice and changes them slightly to suit her voice, but I sometimes miss the operatic style of Tarja's originals. No biggie though, as I can always go back and listen to those versions if I want. I still love Floors versions, so don't get me wrong...not saying she should try to emulate Tarja at all. Anyways, like Gabriel suggested in the comments, please do the new single "Noise" for your next reaction. It's great! Cheers!

Welcome back 😊😊

Glad you are feeling better 🙂 thank you for taking the time to share your reaction with us... Such a magical song.

This is a song from Tarja's era (first Nightwish lead singer - she recorded 5 studio albums with the band). I strongly recommend a performance recorded on the dvd "From wishes to eternity". Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hM5xgpiSnteao4U.html.

One of the greatest endings to a "rock" song ever!

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Dear Tuomas, this comes across so dark and sad. Makes me worry for him.

It's been a while, but now you're back & feeling better, which is great. Hopefully you can check out the 1st single from their upcoming album (April 10th) "Human. :II: Nature.: NIGHTWISH - Noise (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsmqeragzsi2lWw.html I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who would like to hear your take on it. Just remember, it's meant to be radio friendly & is therefore not a good indicator of what's coming.