Sonata Arctica
Album • 2022
We have been stuck in here a day, seeking answers for all eternity or something. Hear the meaning, speaking in me. Have faith in me, have faith in me! I cannot say that I am fine, and take all you say at face value. I've talked to you more than I have. Have faith in me, have faith in me. I've talked too much today, you don't trust me. So I keep on talking in every way. Across the sea, I hear you calling me. For the sake of revenge you command me. This ain't over, it's never over, ´till the fat lady sings, you love me. I'm tired, yet I am swimming. You will not let go of me, you are drowning, as you're quietly pulling me under. We will never make it unless you let go. There's no crime, yet I stand accused, and I see the solution naked before me. You reduced me to a weapon, unlike you. Have faith in me, have faith in me. I cannot hear, though I incline my ear. Why do I even try? I've told you all 'bout what I am. Have faith in me, have faith in me. I'm feeling weak today. Please, don't crush me! I keep on walking far away. I keep on crawling, all in vain. I am feeling slow today. So don't rush me! We live this wretched serenade. You keep me playing, anyway. Across the sea, I hear you calling me. For the sake of revenge you command me. This ain't over, it's never over, ´till the fat lady sings, you love me. I'm tired, yet I am swimming. You will not let go of me, you are drowning, now you're quietly pulling me under. Oh, so quietly pulling me under.
Submitted by Immortal — Nov 09, 2025
It’s time to tell white lies Time to feed your confidence In yourself It’s time to make you fly It’s time to hold you down Show the ropes Around your life So you can take control Yes, you will be free, Once you know what’s good for thee But tonight you really need A little less understanding I know how it must feel You’re like a younger version of me I don’t wanna build The enslaving bridge of vanities Amenities To lose you to the game That only values glitter and fame A foundation that is frail Yes, you will be free, Once you know what’s good for thee But tonight you really need A little less understanding I know how it must feel You’re like a younger version of me Yes, you will be free, You will decide what’s good for thee But like we all, you sometimes need A little less understanding I know how you feel You’re like a younger version of me I can feel the wrath of a cryin’ child As you crash the gates of your tiny life, For the very first time in your life You would rather chew off your own tail What you really want isn’t what you need Maybe one is enough, I’ll feed your need I only want the best for you Your prison’s like a mansion with a view Yes, you will be free, Once you know what’s good for thee But tonight you really need A little less understanding I know how you feel You’re like a younger version of me Yes, you will be free, You will decide what’s good for thee But like we all, you sometimes need A little less understanding I know how you feel You’re like a younger version of me Yes, you will be free, To choose the walk of life you believe Gives you everything you need A little more understanding The windowpane of life, You only see the stains in the sunlight
Submitted by Pestilence — Nov 09, 2025
Alone! Welcome to Heaven! Left from the lights, the number seven. You have it all now, now that you've come to see the light. Take it all in, an open mind. Now you wonder: What if your Heaven, was someone else's Hell? Heaven! What the Hell would I do, in that place without you? In Heaven, alone in Heaven, alone in Heaven. Alone in Heaven! Welcome to Heaven! Can you believe the things you see here? Forever winter, summer of love, spring or fall. It doesn't matter anymore! Alone you wonder: Can this be Heaven, if my best friends burn in Hell? Heaven! What the Hell would I do, in that place without you? In Heaven, alone in Heaven, alone in Heaven. Alone in Heaven! I can't see you here. Where have you all gone now? Don't know, but it hurts to be all alone, on the field where the stones grow dead names. I'll never leave you behind, It's one for all and all for life. Still I wonder: Why go to Heaven, when my best friends burn in Hell? Heaven! What the Hell would I do, in that place without you? In Heaven, alone in Heaven, alone in Heaven. Alone in Heaven! Heaven! What the Hell would I do, in that place without you? In Heaven, alone in Heaven, alone in Heaven. Alone in Heaven! I can't see you here. Where have you all gone now? Don't know, but it hurts to be all alone, on the field where the stones grow dead names. What the Hell would I do, in that place without you now? What the Hell would I do, in that place without you now?
Submitted by SerpentEve — Nov 09, 2025
Remember when we used to look how sun set far away? And how you said: “this is never over” I believed your every word and I guess you did too But now you’re saying: “hey, let’s think this over” You take my hand and pull me next to you, so close to you I have a feeling you don’t have the words I found one for you, kiss your cheek, say bye and walk away Don’t look back ‘cause I am crying I remember little things, you hardly ever do Tell me why, I don’t know why it’s over I remember shooting stars, the walk we took that night I hope your wish came true, mine betrayed me You let my hand go and you fake a smile for me I have a feeling, you don’t know what to do I look deep in your eyes, hesitate a while Why are you crying? Tallulah! It’s easier to live alone than fear the time it’s over Tallulah! Find the words and talk to me Tallulah, this could be ...heaven... I see you walking hand in hand with long-haired drummer of the band In love with her, or so it seems, he’s dancing with my beauty queen Don’t even dare to say you Hi, still swallowing the goodbye But I know the feelings still alive, still alive I lost my patience once, so do you punish me now I’ll always love you, no matter what you do I’ll win you back for me if you give me a chance But there is one thing you must understand Tallulah! It’s easier to live alone than fear the time it’s over, oh... Tallulah! Find the words and talk to me Tallulah, this could be Tallulah! It’s easier to live alone than fear the time it’s over, oh... Tallulah! Find the words and talk to me, oh Tallulah, this could be
Submitted by Infernal Flame — Nov 09, 2025
I am your poison candygram, the love that's meant to fade away. Vade retro, alter ego, move aside, I'm choking on this life. I think I tolerate your hate, as long as you're afraid. All I wanted was to be with you, and suffer every day. Under the moon I hold a wake for a promise torn. Mortally wounded, feelings sheltered me. Once again my shadow will enter your life. Time to walk with me the last mile. I read a book about a man, a love, a woman, how they died. How I was waved aside, listen how the headless doves cry. I truly see a madman, in the mirror when I'm weak. I spent a year in love, before I realized it's me. Open your blue eyes, tell me that you love me, whore. Make me believe it, I know you're lying. Broke the vow I thought you made. My angel, why? Could I let you wait out the night? Mother always said: "My son, do the noble thing! You have to finish what you started. No matter what, now sit, watch and learn." "It's not how long you live, but what your morals say." Cannot keep your part of the deal. So don't say a word, don't say a word. It won't be long now, love, like mist I slowly fill the room. I place a black candle on your chest, the path of night is manifest. I never wanted us to end up, in this catatonic phase. It wasn't me who ran away, you made me stray. Open your blue eyes, tell me that you love me, whore. Make me believe it, I know you're lying. Broke the vow I thought you made. My angel, why? Settling the score, we pass the twilight. Mother always said: "My son, do the noble thing! You have to finish what you started. No matter what, now sit, watch and learn." "It's not how long you live, but what your morals say." Cannot keep your part of the deal. So don't say a word, don't say a word. Strawberry blonde, your stranglehold, on my heart is bound to end. I suppose, life sometimes, it doesn't go the way it was meant. Though you never were a believer, I assure you: I won't die before you You read the book now, the part "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust". Short is the fight of this little starling. Love sounds familiar, but the emotion escapes me. I will carpe the diem while it's still here, and see how the fear of death becomes her. We had it all so sweet! Made for me and you, indeed. Big secret, small the lie. Don't cry for me, oh argentite No word you say tonight, can make this be alright. I'll help you follow through. Remember this: pacta sunt servanda The wounds are too deep! I need to keep the scars, to prove there was a time, when I loved something more than life. Unlike the last time here, I now have the means and a will sincere. Your knight is nowhere near! Unfortunate for you, this makes me your God. Closing your eyes, don't ever say you love me, whore. You never meant a word, I know you lied. When there is life, there is despair. Indulge me now and stay alive this night! I promise you the end before the first light arrives. Mother always said: "My son, do the noble thing! You have to finish what you started. No matter what, now sit, watch and learn." "It's not how long you live, but what your morals say." Cannot keep your part of the deal. So don't say a word, don't say a word.
Submitted by johnmansley — Nov 09, 2025
Started a dangerous game that's not won, by the person who made the first move. Chose to be targeted by all those eyes. And now, some of you think I'm a fool. I guess I am guilty, I'm only a man. But this world is imperfect too, but that just has to do... I chose not to hear what the smart people said, and instead played my cards like a fool. Every day took a chance to get caught in the fire, these flames do not burn like I do. I wait in line to be hung by the neck, until everyone sees I'm right. I need to have my chains removed, and hide here while the spotlight's seeking me. Forget the world for now, my Love! Live these days with me, as if the world wasn't ending. As if the world wasn't ending. As if the world wasn't ending. Masks removed we hide here, while the spotlight's seeking me. Forget the world for now, my Love. Live these days with me, as if the world wasn't ending. Take me where I cannot hear, the people calling me. Pour Whisky, Brandy, Vodka, Come and live this night with me. As if the world wasn't ending...
Submitted by SerpentEve — Nov 09, 2025
I was nowhere near, ready when all it ended. So I hoped we could find a new day, cannot live without you. You gave me the chance, time and again, in vain. Now my feelings for you, every tear, every smile, paid in full. Break the chain, but no longer can I take the pain. It's hard for me to love myself right now. I've waited, hated, blamed it all on you. Needed to be strong, yet I was always too weak. So I can only blame myself, for this state we are in. I will take what you have for me now, if it's not too late. Did you change? I did too! Love can grow from the last grain. It's hard for me to love myself right now, I've waited, hated, blamed it all on you. I need you less and less, every day feeds this moral decay. Yet I have grown to love you even more. I fall back and I turn another cheek. You mouth the words, you're not ready to speak. You're scared of me now, I never had a clue, that I'd become so much stronger than you. I will take what you have for me now, if it's not too late. If you like, I will leave, I will not miss the last train again. It's hard for me to love myself right now. I've waited, hated, blamed it all on you. It's hard for me to love your face right now. I'm waiting, hating, needing being me. I need you less and less, every day leads us farther away, from that moment. It's hard for me to hate myself right now, finally I understanding me. One day we may have a new me's and you's, but first I need to learn to love me too.
Submitted by Lake of Tears — Nov 09, 2025
Sometimes we find things we're not looking for, and we lose the sense of reason. Sometimes we lose what we are caring for, and then face the day without them. My life, my home, my you! Sometimes we fail to say how hurt we are, when the word we fear speaks treason. Don't wanna be there when my cupid dies, from a wound by his own arrow. Here's to life, my home, my you! I raise a glass and drown my sorrow, when I'm on my own. I dry my eyes on a shoulder, but it's not my own. I cannot hold you, my tears are made of stone. I feel a tap on my shoulder, but tonight I dance alone.
Submitted by Corpse Defiler — Nov 09, 2025
Weather's getting colder, winter claims the land. It is said the Queen is dressed, in the warmest gown in the whole land. They say it is a wonder, her dress is made of thunder. The wolves, who cannot see it, will one day dethrone the Queen. The citizens all cower! The beauty of the power, makes them see a flower bloom, in the winter wonderland. The walls keep getting closer, breath fear in your cage. For the Queen will hear today, the reason in the rhymes children play: "The Queen is naked and no one sees her amber eyes!" Now the innocent kneel down, and ask forgiveness for their lies. The court, the meek, will obey the tyrant Queen. "Bring us their heads!" This is the day when the wolves die young! They'll never see a new midnight sun. I'm gonna make sure the prophecy is undone! Find out where those children have run. Mutiny is rising, against the wall of fear. mirror, mirror of the fall, sees her final spiraling downfall. "The Queen is naked and no one sees her amber eyes!" Now the innocent kneel down, and ask forgiveness for their lies. The court, the meek, will obey the tyrant Queen. This is the day when the wolves die young! They'll never see a new midnight sun. I'm gonna make sure the prophecy is undone! Find out where those children have run. This is the day when the wolves die young! They’ll never see a new midnight sun I’m gonna make sure the prophecy is undone! Find out where those children have run This is the day when the wolves die young! They’ll never see a new midnight sun I’m gonna make sure the prophecy is undone! Find out where those children have run Find out where those children have run... Find out where those children have run!
Submitted by NecroGod — Nov 09, 2025
Grant me a wish my master, take heed of me! I have been loyal servant, heartfelt and humble! Gave up what belongs to me, gave up my greed My self-examination made me see to be me I am now like Judas, done Ashamed of what I’ve become! Fear for life I wear as a ring To bask in your favor, I will kill the king You say I am invincible, I cannot die I know, but anyway the words they maim me Grant me a wish my master, compassion please I’d like to be a human, maybe one day I am now like Judas, done Ashamed of what I’ve become! Fear for life I wear as a ring To bask in your favor, I will kill the king Entreaty, let me go! Master, I hate you so How can I sleep my nights when my whole being cries? I tried to be like everyone, open my soul But what I had to give, resulted loathing Enchanted by the power, licked by the grace One beautiful black flower, the end of the human race I’ll with pride now face my faith King and queen now lie in state Fear for life I wear as a ring I bask in your favor, I have killed the king Entreaty, let me go! Master, I hate you so How can I sleep my nights when my whole being cries? I had a nightmare – the wolf eating the raven Entrails of life on my plate and I ate ‘em! Interested in what I see? Try that Rorschach test on me Have you seen the beauty of the enticing beast? Entreaty, let me go! Master, I hate you so How can I sleep my nights when my whole being cries? Entreaty, let me go! Master, I hate you so How can I sleep my nights when my whole being cries?
Submitted by Pestilence — Nov 09, 2025
I am a man! You fell down from that apple tree, the other day with me! And now you ask me to apologise, for slowly crawling up from the sea? We never seem to find, the time to sit by the fire. Under the crescent moon, lead a meaningful life. You ever wonder, Love! If you could one day board, a flying contraption and see the world? Without me? Leave me behind, to solve all the puzzles, you have drawn on these walls over time. What if I could somehow, store good memories in clouds? And fly to touch the moon, and your hand at the same time? Here I stand and look at my life. Barren, cold and incomplete. A mirror smiles at me with teary disdain, pointing out the faults in me. Memories of holidays with you, will rain on me from time to time. We have the road within ourselves, to countless paradises. When there is a tunnel, there’s a light. The thought is causing tremors, on the faultline between you and I. The clouds always trail the sun, and floods put out the fires, To flush away the signs, of the loves of our lives. Here I stand and look at my life. Barren, cold and incomplete. A mirror smiles at me with a teary disdain, pointing out all faults in me. Memories of holidays with you, will rain on me from time to time. We are the road, the paradise, the broken wheel of fortune. When there is a tunnel, there’s a light. The thought is causing tremors, on the faultline between you and I. When I’m without you Am I the only human here? Am I the only human here? Am I the only human here? Am I the only human here? Am I the only human here? Am I the only human here, dancing on this faultline?
Submitted by Infernal Flame — Nov 09, 2025
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