I don't care at all to make comparisons with old Stratovarius, I'm here just to state that: 1) this is one of the best songs I've ever listened to (and man I've listened to a whole lotta songs!); 2) it moves me to tears in the end; 3) lyrics are just of the finest poetry. Thanks to Stratovarius for this one!
OK, here is a fresh idea: this is a good song from the new and different Stratovarius. I am a die-hard fan of the old Strato. And this is good. Some changes are envitable. I still wish the old one would exist. Yet, I am not mad about this song. Just enjoy.
IF THE STORY IS OVER LYRICS Once upon a time I was the scribe of all my dreams I ve seen the years turn into dust, now feel the rust in me I ve walked the shores of Avalon, I ve seen the seasons change I ve laughed and cried, I ve lived and died, but only on the page Now all I have, all I am All I ever was is here, on the page It s all the same, it never mattered anyway It s all a lie so let it burn All empty words and all rhymes will fade As the light of last candle flickers away If the story is over, this chapter my last Let it be my best one, let it be my own I hope it s not too late to learn to live and learn to love I yearn to fight, to turn the tide before the tender dark For I never drew the sword from stone, there s no Helen in my Troy I stand alone, I stand forgotten, just gazing into the void Come night, test my will, test my soul Test my faith and test my heart, torn apart Make me strong, make me whole again and Guide through the dark til the morning comes All empty words and all rhymes will fade As the light of last candle flickers away If the story is over, this chapter my last Let it be my best one, let it be my own All empty words and all rhymes will fade As the light of last candle flickers away If the story is over, this chapter my last Let it be my best one, let it be my own All empty words and all rhymes will fade As the light of last candle flickers away If the story is over, this chapter my last Let it be my best one, let it be my own
Sometimes we all live a lie for so many years but we must all try to have the courage to live it even if it might be the last time. Imagine if this song played in Multiverse of Madness. Maybe Wanda might have had an even better life even if her imprisonment or execution was unavoidable. But is she is still alive this song has to play on the potential Scarlet Witch film at least on one trailer
1:12 - I stand alone in the darkness the winter of my life came so fast memories go back to childhood... great memories from 'Forever' for this song, really amazing :)
Stratovarius, I know that I am not the only person who wants to thank you for the music that you have given us throughout this time. All your songs make me fell many emotions and most of the time your songs have an advice for me in each situation. The music, the lyrics, the voice, for me all is great! I remenbrer very well the time when you played this song in Mexico... I do not have words to descibe what I felt at that moment. You are great! Thank you vary much to you and "Just Carry On!"
This song is magical in so many ways It makes me remember songs like Before the Winter, Coming Home, Mother Gaia from their previous works This one is a ballad, But Jani Liimaitanen really was a excellent addition to this song
Simplemnte maravilloso,una banda unica que siempre supo brindar mensajes altamente positivos, emociona escucharlos sueño algun dia con poder verlos si es con Tolkki mejor,sin desmerecer a los actuales miembros que son fantasticos tambien!!!maravilloso video y maravillosa letra!Mil gracias Stratovarius!!!
Come night, make me strong... What a beautiful way to say you will face introspection head on... Because if the story is over, let it be my best one, let it be my own
The song is haunting and melancholic, it's another fantastic milestone in the history of tale-telling in the music form. I just can't get enough of metal albums consisting of songs that have real stories or thoughts in them - the special language of music and its lyrics is perfectly preserved in pieces like this one.
I met Stratovarius like a year ago, and since then I fall in love with his music, it's just so awesome, the sound is different from other power metal bands that I have heard and the lyrics are very inspiring. I hope they continue to create more valuable songs like this one.
¡Qué canción! Carajo, es impresionante la manera tan metafórica de hacer la canción, se puede interpretar de muchas formas, la música de acuerdo con el contexto de letra, impresionante, dentro del Top 10 de las mejores canciones de Stratovarius, sin duda.
Simply beautiful, I could listen to their music forever. I love Stratovarius so much, and think that they deserve way more media attention than what they actually have... They have the best and most supporting fans I've seen. PLEASE make more albums for us in the future!! :D
This song... everytime i hear it, it gets through my bones and my soul. It makes my heart cry, its wonderful. Excuse me, i have to go and hit something to feel manly again ;__;
Pra mim a melhor faixa do Stratovarius pós saída do Tolkki! Essa música é feita para aqueles que nasceram com alma de escritor; não faz sentido viver se não for para pôr no papel aquilo que está em sua mente. O personagem da história se dedicou à escrita desde garoto e levou consigo essa paixão até seu último dia de vida. Ele tentou se apaixonar, no entanto a moça vendo que não teria tanto espaço assim na vida dele quanto o seu caderno e não podia ter o seu amor real sem ser através das páginas, o deixou. Ele se frustra. Na raiva despedaça tudo aquilo que ele já tinha trabalhado no papel e fica abatido, mas ao ver seu caderno de infância com rabiscos infantis caiu em si que ele não nascera para viver uma paixão normal como qualquer outra pessoa, pois o combustível que o movia e significava tudo para si era ter um lápis em sua mão e um papel ao alcance. Que música maravilhosa! É de se emocionar assistindo a vida do personagem se passando, ele com sua paixão ainda viva a cada dia que se passa, apesar de sentir que algumas coisas lhe são proibidas. No final ele retorna ao seu estado inicial e puro da infância. Ao colocar sua mão direita entre seus olhos e o sol, é levado àquela era quando ele era pequeno e passava seus dias com seu caderno embaixo do braço buscando algum lugar tranquilo e inspiração para escrever. "Se a história chegou ao fim, esse meu último capítulo, deixe que seja o meu melhor, o meu próprio" ❤️
I hope it’s not too late to learn to live and learn to love I yearn to fight, to turn the tide before the tender dark For I never drew the sword from stone, there’s no Helen in my Troy I stand alone, I stand forgotten, just gazing into the void Come night, test my will, test my soul Test my faith and test my heart, torn apart Make me strong, make me whole again and Guide through the dark ‘til the morning comes
Tem que ter o dedo do Liimatainen... obrigado Stratovarius por mais essa incrível composição, que letra. Significa muito pra mim hoje, "que seja o meu melhor, que seja o meu próprio." Liimatainen always with great contributions. Thank you Stratovarius for this amazing piece of music. The lyrics means a lot to me, specially today...
La concha... terminé con mi pareja, y mientras embalo mis cosas para irme de casa, pongo este video. Ahora estoy llorando frente al PC. Siendo objetivo, debe ser una de las mejores baladas de toda la historia.
This song is really beautiful. Very beautiful.Kotipelto is a great singer. Only his voice can express this sad but powerful feeling. Despair and hope coexist.
Essa música faz eu me lembrar da minha adolescência. Melhor faixa do álbum na minha opinião. Quando foi lançado, um amigo meu comprou e me emprestou. Eu tinha 16 anos. Bons tempos.
Honestly...Stratovarius have many good ballads (Mother Gaia, Forever, Coming Home, Winter Skies, Move the Mountain,...) but If the Story is Over is the FUCKING best ballad they ever published. Wow. Just...WOW!
Not to underestimate the rest of the songs on this album, it's my favourite of all Stratovarius has ever released, but co-writing between Kotipelto and Liimatainen gives sublime results again and again.. and again. :) I know I'd never get tired of this song!
Absolutely amazing!!! is incredible the band, the song, the video, everything!!! :) we love you guys :) we want you guys to come back to Mexico, we love you guys!!! And keep the good work!! :)
Lo único malo de este vídeo es que no sacan el solo de guitarra que a mi parecer no debían haber suprimido, pero de ahí la canción es fantástica! aguante STRATO!
I don't care at all to make comparisons with old Stratovarius, I'm here just to state that: 1) this is one of the best songs I've ever listened to (and man I've listened to a whole lotta songs!); 2) it moves me to tears in the end; 3) lyrics are just of the finest poetry. Thanks to Stratovarius for this one!
There's new Strat. Enjoy it. The band of my life. 16 albums deep (disputed), these guys rule the farrrrrrk out of it all.
I completely agree with you buddy. All of your words are very true.
OK, here is a fresh idea: this is a good song from the new and different Stratovarius. I am a die-hard fan of the old Strato. And this is good. Some changes are envitable. I still wish the old one would exist. Yet, I am not mad about this song. Just enjoy.
IF THE STORY IS OVER LYRICS
Once upon a time I was the scribe of all my dreams
I ve seen the years turn into dust, now feel the rust in me
I ve walked the shores of Avalon, I ve seen the seasons change
I ve laughed and cried, I ve lived and died, but only on the page
Now all I have, all I am
All I ever was is here, on the page
It s all the same, it never mattered anyway
It s all a lie so let it burn
All empty words and all rhymes will fade
As the light of last candle flickers away
If the story is over, this chapter my last
Let it be my best one, let it be my own
I hope it s not too late to learn to live and learn to love
I yearn to fight, to turn the tide before the tender dark
For I never drew the sword from stone, there s no Helen in my Troy
I stand alone, I stand forgotten, just gazing into the void
Come night, test my will, test my soul
Test my faith and test my heart, torn apart
Make me strong, make me whole again and
Guide through the dark til the morning comes
All empty words and all rhymes will fade
As the light of last candle flickers away
If the story is over, this chapter my last
Let it be my best one, let it be my own
All empty words and all rhymes will fade
As the light of last candle flickers away
If the story is over, this chapter my last
Let it be my best one, let it be my own
All empty words and all rhymes will fade
As the light of last candle flickers away
If the story is over, this chapter my last
Let it be my best one, let it be my own
Sometimes we all live a lie for so many years but we must all try to have the courage to live it even if it might be the last time. Imagine if this song played in Multiverse of Madness. Maybe Wanda might have had an even better life even if her imprisonment or execution was unavoidable. But is she is still alive this song has to play on the potential Scarlet Witch film at least on one trailer
Thanks for pasting lyrics!
❤ Un gran tema
Stratovarius makes most beautiful songs no doubt
After all this time i still can't understand why this song is not one of those that has tens of millions of views...
+nothing, nothing and nothing you´re so right,I heard the song today the first time and it gaves me goosebumps
Stratovarius tends to do that.
Zak K maybe so
Because there is secret power fighting everyone good in this Erth 🅾
Bros Wein Indeed. It is called "necessary evil."
Holy shit...
I mean, this doesn't sound anything like the Stratovarius that I knew from back when, but DAMN. This song makes me tear up.
This isn't the first time they put out a song in this style, there's also Before the winter and Forever.
Ashley Letterman Не ругайся! Отличная песня!
it's written by Jani Limatainen (not a Sratovarius member)
Simply marvelous and absolutely beautiful, I miss the solo though, but great music video
ggonza43, you are our Strato hero :D
YoMartínProductions Exactly! What would we do without all those uploads by him?! :3 Anyways, the song is sooo beautiful! :o
Michael Studený
Though it's a shame that they've cut 1,5 mins from it.
One of the greatest bands of all time
"I hope it’s not too late to learn to live and learn to love"
1:12 - I stand alone in the darkness
the winter of my life came so fast
memories go back to childhood...
great memories from 'Forever' for this song, really amazing :)
WOW! Very good eyes you have!! I never noticed the lyrics for Forever there. ❤️
Stratovarius, I know that I am not the only person who wants to thank you for the music that you have given us throughout this time. All your songs make me fell many emotions and most of the time your songs have an advice for me in each situation. The music, the lyrics, the voice, for me all is great!
I remenbrer very well the time when you played this song in Mexico... I do not have words to descibe what I felt at that moment. You are great! Thank you vary much to you and "Just Carry On!"
Maš to pěkně posklademne
This song is magical in so many ways
It makes me remember songs like Before the Winter, Coming Home, Mother Gaia from their previous works
This one is a ballad, But Jani Liimaitanen really was a excellent addition to this song
Simplemnte maravilloso,una banda unica que siempre supo brindar mensajes altamente positivos, emociona escucharlos sueño algun dia con poder verlos si es con Tolkki mejor,sin desmerecer a los actuales miembros que son fantasticos tambien!!!maravilloso video y maravillosa letra!Mil gracias Stratovarius!!!
un genio el Argentino q hizo el video!
After all the years that i've listened to this band, they continue to amaze me with the wonderful music that they put forth. It's powerful.
Come night, make me strong... What a beautiful way to say you will face introspection head on...
Because if the story is over, let it be my best one, let it be my own
The song is haunting and melancholic, it's another fantastic milestone in the history of tale-telling in the music form. I just can't get enough of metal albums consisting of songs that have real stories or thoughts in them - the special language of music and its lyrics is perfectly preserved in pieces like this one.
This is absolutely one of the most beautiful songs ever . Brought tears to my eyes THANK YOU for this gift
If this song doesn't completely move you then you have no soul.
+Olivor Holman I guess I have none then. I found it boring compared to their other ballads.
too true
Listening to it for the 1st time today, what a beautiful poem, beautiful song . 2024 👂🎧
第一次听到这首歌的时候还是2014年，从那时我就感觉到这首歌对于我的不同。对于我的意义，无法言表。这是我的一生之歌！❤️
有品味
Stratovarius best melodic metal ever! Just bought "Under Flaming Winter Skies" they are an amazing live band!I love this song!!!Stratovarius the best!
Nelson Oyarzun yeah they are sonata Arctica is too long live power metal 🤘
Beautiful song
I met Stratovarius like a year ago, and since then I fall in love with his music, it's just so awesome, the sound is different from other power metal bands that I have heard and the lyrics are very inspiring. I hope they continue to create more valuable songs like this one.
One of the few songs that brought me to tears. It's so relatable. Masterfully written.
A wonderful masterpiece.
kotipelto el mejor cantante de metal !!!!!!!! dios de voces
This is a truly masterpiece, a song that touchs our soul
¡Qué canción! Carajo, es impresionante la manera tan metafórica de hacer la canción, se puede interpretar de muchas formas, la música de acuerdo con el contexto de letra, impresionante, dentro del Top 10 de las mejores canciones de Stratovarius, sin duda.
This whole album is so great!
This lyric is very sweet and deepest. I really love it.
Amazing lyrics, as always. Thanks for inspiring me in every way Stratovarius. I love you guys. Long life to you all.
Quality above all the greatest band of all I've listened through the years.
Such a beautiful song. And a perfect music video for it!
Simply beautiful, I could listen to their music forever. I love Stratovarius so much, and think that they deserve way more media attention than what they actually have... They have the best and most supporting fans I've seen. PLEASE make more albums for us in the future!! :D
Link the Hero of Time
Sept 11 Europe
Sept 16 USA
Eternal
A wonderful balad song!
Superbly well interpreted and composed lyrics!
A calm and serene melody!
I love!
This song... everytime i hear it, it gets through my bones and my soul. It makes my heart cry, its wonderful.
Excuse me, i have to go and hit something to feel manly again ;__;
hit someone :p, lol.
P/s: just kidding
Its not over, it's never over, been on the mixes dear, tired tonite
2:58 "PAM, PUMRUMRUMRUM, P A M !"
Love this song
Beautiful. I am closing my eyes in peace..... Beautiful........
The king's of power metal if you have any doubts
Pra mim a melhor faixa do Stratovarius pós saída do Tolkki! Essa música é feita para aqueles que nasceram com alma de escritor; não faz sentido viver se não for para pôr no papel aquilo que está em sua mente. O personagem da história se dedicou à escrita desde garoto e levou consigo essa paixão até seu último dia de vida. Ele tentou se apaixonar, no entanto a moça vendo que não teria tanto espaço assim na vida dele quanto o seu caderno e não podia ter o seu amor real sem ser através das páginas, o deixou. Ele se frustra. Na raiva despedaça tudo aquilo que ele já tinha trabalhado no papel e fica abatido, mas ao ver seu caderno de infância com rabiscos infantis caiu em si que ele não nascera para viver uma paixão normal como qualquer outra pessoa, pois o combustível que o movia e significava tudo para si era ter um lápis em sua mão e um papel ao alcance. Que música maravilhosa! É de se emocionar assistindo a vida do personagem se passando, ele com sua paixão ainda viva a cada dia que se passa, apesar de sentir que algumas coisas lhe são proibidas. No final ele retorna ao seu estado inicial e puro da infância. Ao colocar sua mão direita entre seus olhos e o sol, é levado àquela era quando ele era pequeno e passava seus dias com seu caderno embaixo do braço buscando algum lugar tranquilo e inspiração para escrever. "Se a história chegou ao fim, esse meu último capítulo, deixe que seja o meu melhor, o meu próprio" ❤️
Nemesis one of their three best albums ever. Beautiful song!
2021: still here and still one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard 🖤
Они мне помогали не умереть,стратовариус!❤
Monia vuosia sitten kun live- keikalla kuulin kappaleen, puhkesin kyyneliin, on niin mahtavan tunteikas kappale
I hope it’s not too late to learn to live and learn to love
I yearn to fight, to turn the tide before the tender dark
For I never drew the sword from stone, there’s no Helen in my Troy
I stand alone, I stand forgotten, just gazing into the void
Come night, test my will, test my soul
Test my faith and test my heart, torn apart
Make me strong, make me whole again and
Guide through the dark ‘til the morning comes
always i cry for this song
Tem que ter o dedo do Liimatainen... obrigado Stratovarius por mais essa incrível composição, que letra. Significa muito pra mim hoje, "que seja o meu melhor, que seja o meu próprio." Liimatainen always with great contributions. Thank you Stratovarius for this amazing piece of music. The lyrics means a lot to me, specially today...
Que linda música!!!
La concha... terminé con mi pareja, y mientras embalo mis cosas para irme de casa, pongo este video. Ahora estoy llorando frente al PC. Siendo objetivo, debe ser una de las mejores baladas de toda la historia.
¿Y que paso? ¿No regresaron?
This song is really beautiful. Very beautiful.Kotipelto is a great singer. Only his voice can express this sad but powerful feeling. Despair and hope coexist.
Essa música faz eu me lembrar da minha adolescência. Melhor faixa do álbum na minha opinião. Quando foi lançado, um amigo meu comprou e me emprestou. Eu tinha 16 anos. Bons tempos.
In the end...look close at his eyes, there in a tear in his eyes. Very powerful and very emotional.
I cried listening to this. It’s so powerful
2019 and still listening to that song
Honestly...Stratovarius have many good ballads (Mother Gaia, Forever, Coming Home, Winter Skies, Move the Mountain,...) but If the Story is Over is the FUCKING best ballad they ever published. Wow. Just...WOW!
I'd never heard about Stratovarius, and I don't know why. They're amazing!
Same
black diamond is far the best song for me :)
Welcome, you will have the best of times.
Not to underestimate the rest of the songs on this album, it's my favourite of all Stratovarius has ever released, but co-writing between Kotipelto and Liimatainen gives sublime results again and again.. and again. :) I know I'd never get tired of this song!
One of the best of all time.
Kotipleto is a genius!!!!!
Beautifull song!!!!
my favorite band 🎶 stratovarious 💕 loving infinity
My favorite Strato ballad with a good video. Now I feel the magic again :)
how can it be sooo beautiful... I have no words....
no me canso de oirla una y otra vez
Wow 3 music video im impressed . Too they never done it when jorg Michael was in the band he is my favourite drummer of all time.
BEST BALLAD IN MUSIC HISTORY
I'm glad that I heard this song
Great composition
Absolutely amazing!!! is incredible the band, the song, the video, everything!!! :) we love you guys :) we want you guys to come back to Mexico, we love you guys!!! And keep the good work!! :)
Epic EMOCYONAL ...1:50 min.the solo guitar to make you cry !!!
Reminds me "Send me a angel' by Scorpions
Great song!
so beautiful...
Support this band
From Indonesian 🇮🇩
Listened 9 times in one minute😂🖤🤘
Magnificent as always!
ps.I will always love you my little Prince. This song will remain a memory
Krásná,užasná pisen,jako všechny od Stratovarius, jen tak dál kluci :)
Legendary beautyful song band !!!
The legend Stratovarius still alive.
Truely an amazingly beautiful song, I would love to see this song in a movie. Missed the solo but still incredible.
Stratovarius known how to make songs that touch the heart of their fans
Not just fans. I hadn't known them before but this song makes me remember the older times and the value of life:) and it's moving
Lo único malo de este vídeo es que no sacan el solo de guitarra que a mi parecer no debían haber suprimido, pero de ahí la canción es fantástica! aguante STRATO!
Beautiful words makes me cryyyyy good song
Uma das melhores do Strato. Que obra-prima, meus amigos! ❤️
4 years and still 600k views? Im confused with most people's taste of music nowadays
a perfect video for a perfect song
Gracias por volver con fuerza y armonía, Muchas gracias,
Stunning song, brings back some memories and makes my eyes wet
Very beautiful and melodious ballad!
If The Story Is Over A Beautiful Great Rock Ballad By Stratovarius.
What a song....
such an amazing song
Simplemente hermoso el video!!! son geniales!!!!!!!
This entire album is fucking awesome.
Beautifully done. Inspirational!
Thank u for this video, this is just beautiful, this is just amazing, this is just perfect, this is just you, STRATOVARIUS!!!
thanx so much for text, Naki. It's a wonderful song!
escucho a kotipelto y soy feliz! gracias kotipelto!
beautiful
Essa música me é profundamente comovente.
Beautiful song, very beautiful video! But why cut the solo wich I believe is the most powerful part of it??!
tremenda banda gran vocalista y exelentes canciones....
absolutely beautiful ....