Lyrically, this song was written about the Columbine shooting in the US in '99, and the lyrics reference 15 candles which represent the 15 who were killed in that massacre, and is a dialogue between the victims and the killer in the song (the kinslayer) - there is also a dedication to the victims in the sleeve-notes of the Wishmaster album beside the lyrics
This old gold Nightwish lineup is simply unbeatable. So much energy and passion. This song is about Columbine High School massacre. Tuomas was on an exchange in the US, so it affected him.
I really miss Jukka and Marko. I miss Tarja too ❤ but I think we would need two Nightwishes, because Floor is also amazing, and all the fans deserve to have their favorite band members (in my perfect world) ☮
This song has such a deep meaning and dark lyrics. Once again the whole band is spectacular. The end line hits me every time: "How were we suppose to know?" Also I love Emppu's "solo" in the middle and also Tarja's bower walk (as Kara once put it😁) that she does after it. Aaand Tarja's stage performance 👌
This song and lyrics are about Columbine High School massacre. Tuomas has been deeply emotionally affected when that massacre occured in the US and he wrote this song.
The Lyrics For whom the gun tolls For whom the prey weeps Bow before a war Call it religion Some wounds never heal Some tears never will Dry for the unkind Cry for mankind Even the dead cry Their only comfort Kill your friend, I don't care Orchid kids, blinded stare Need to understand No need to forgive No truth no sense left to be followed Facing this unbearable fear Like meeting an old friend (Time to die, poor mates You made me what I am!) In this world of a million religions Everyone prays the same way (Your praying is in vain It'll all be over soon) Father help me Save me a place by your side! (There is no god Our creed is but for ourselves Not a hero unless you die Our species eat the wounded ones) Drunk with the blood of your victims I do feel your pity-wanting pain Lust for fame, a deadly game (Run away with your impeccable kin!) Good wombs hath borne bad sons Cursing, God, why? Falling for every lie Survivors' guilt In us forevermore Fifteen candles Redeemers of this world Dwell in hypocrisy How were we supposed to know?
This song is about the Columbine High School shooting. The spoken parts of Tarja and Ike Vil (from Babylon Whores) denote the supposed dialogue of one of the killers and a victim. Tarja singing from the victims perspective and Ike growls from the killers.
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of NIGHTWISH and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!😀👍👍🤘
Reacts to Joelma when he was a member of the band Calypso live in the Amazônia (Brazil) in 2004. And then he reacts to Joelma in his solo career live in the Amazônia in 2022 (Block 1 and Block 2). She is considered the greatest performer in Brazil, and one of the few who don't use playback, her face is swollen because she contracted Covid 4 times and her blood was clotting, but even so she managed to record this DVD, like almost 50 years. From Rio de Janeiro
One of the most underrated nightwish songs.
Lyrically, this song was written about the Columbine shooting in the US in '99, and the lyrics reference 15 candles which represent the 15 who were killed in that massacre, and is a dialogue between the victims and the killer in the song (the kinslayer) - there is also a dedication to the victims in the sleeve-notes of the Wishmaster album beside the lyrics
Great comment.
This old gold Nightwish lineup is simply unbeatable. So much energy and passion. This song is about Columbine High School massacre. Tuomas was on an exchange in the US, so it affected him.
I didn`t know about Tuomas being in exchange then. Thank you for the info.
The sheer energy in this room. It cracks me through the screen every time
Unique way of singing a powerful and dramatic song with a deep meaning.Tarja❤
I really miss Jukka and Marko. I miss Tarja too ❤ but I think we would need two Nightwishes, because Floor is also amazing, and all the fans deserve to have their favorite band members (in my perfect world) ☮
This song has such a deep meaning and dark lyrics. Once again the whole band is spectacular. The end line hits me every time: "How were we suppose to know?"
Also I love Emppu's "solo" in the middle and also Tarja's bower walk (as Kara once put it😁) that she does after it. Aaand Tarja's stage performance 👌
oh yes her little power walk when she comes up behind.. still gets me ❣🙇🏻♀️🤲🏽 She was having a main character moment there
This song came right after Ever Dream at this concert
The epicness of this song, can't be measure with humans tools. The climb is right here 05:35 simply amazing.
This song and lyrics are about Columbine High School massacre. Tuomas has been deeply emotionally affected when that massacre occured in the US and he wrote this song.
The Lyrics
For whom the gun tolls
For whom the prey weeps
Bow before a war
Call it religion
Some wounds never heal
Some tears never will
Dry for the unkind
Cry for mankind
Even the dead cry
Their only comfort
Kill your friend, I don't care
Orchid kids, blinded stare
Need to understand
No need to forgive
No truth no sense left to be followed
Facing this unbearable fear
Like meeting an old friend
(Time to die, poor mates
You made me what I am!)
In this world of a million religions
Everyone prays the same way
(Your praying is in vain
It'll all be over soon)
Father help me
Save me a place by your side! (There is no god
Our creed is but for ourselves
Not a hero unless you die
Our species eat the wounded ones)
Drunk with the blood of your victims
I do feel your pity-wanting pain
Lust for fame, a deadly game
(Run away with your impeccable kin!)
Good wombs hath borne bad sons
Cursing, God, why?
Falling for every lie
Survivors' guilt
In us forevermore
Fifteen candles
Redeemers of this world
Dwell in hypocrisy
How were we supposed to know?
This song is about the Columbine High School shooting. The spoken parts of Tarja and Ike Vil (from Babylon Whores) denote the supposed dialogue of one of the killers and a victim. Tarja singing from the victims perspective and Ike growls from the killers.
Wow, I always assumed that was Marko's voice in the background!
@@jelenacvetkovic Nope. I have never actually heard Marko growling?
There's also a Shakespeare quote ('Good wombs hath borne bad sons")
Tarja, Jukka & Marco 💞🇫🇮
Tarja turunen é um fenômeno. Sempre Linda.
Miss this phenomenal era with Tarja! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All hale the REAL TRUE QUEEN 👑 of NIGHTWISH and of ALL FEMALE SYMPHONIC METAL SINGERS!!!, the very beautiful looking and very unique voice of the enchanting TARJA!!!!😀👍👍🤘
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Reacts to Joelma when he was a member of the band Calypso live in the Amazônia (Brazil) in 2004. And then he reacts to Joelma in his solo career live in the Amazônia in 2022 (Block 1 and Block 2). She is considered the greatest performer in Brazil, and one of the few who don't use playback, her face is swollen because she contracted Covid 4 times and her blood was clotting, but even so she managed to record this DVD, like almost 50 years.
From Rio de Janeiro
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@@eiluana 🖤🖤🖤🇧🇷
por favorr meu caro..... de tarja a joelma.....putz ... nao nos envergonhe