Sonata Arctica
Album • 2022
Black Sheep! We're not Iron Maiden and we're not from England We are Sonata and we come from Finland! In love with the maiden, The flower of winter Lowbrow children, in grove of the inland How many times heart's gone through the grinder wherever you look there's a painful reminder Singing a love song, words of a stranger The howling miller, never to face her Temple of the evil, Temple of the weak no one knows how bad he feels Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key "Live with the Blacksheep, live with me" Insanity, blessing for those born to hate you Burned by the embers of love, it is so cruel Howling the night, for sun of the midnight Serving the people, condemned you in the eternal night of the lost song, words of the stranger The howling miller, never to face her Temple of the evil, temple of the weak No one knows how bad he feels Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key Live with the Black Sheep, live with me! Temple of the evil, temple of the weak No one knows how bad he feels Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key Live with the Black Sheep, live with me! Temple of the evil, temple of the weak No one knows how bad he feels Late-night innuendo, temptation of the key Live with the Black Sheep, live with me!
Submitted by NecroLord — Nov 09, 2025
And 89 year old man learned how to run And as he passed me by, he said "Come on, son !" I really thought my bones weighted a ton As I dragged them up and down the block Now a couple of weeks have passed Gone are the makings of a lazy man When I saw the usher of change Her flaming hair in slow-mo Gliding past my window I had to trace her down "You look like a really nice guy But can you keep up with me ?" Away she ran I'm doing everything I can To be half of a marathon man How many things can life conceal Deep in the mist everything is unreal If you believe in me, I can Become your own half a marathon man I am half of a a marathon man Yea-yeah Good morning, somebody kill me right now I've never felt this kind of a burning cold I read it somewhere, running is like a drug As for the second day, I can say it is not It's bright white burning pain Bring it on, baby ! 10 miles and I fell hellbent I'm gonna make sure this rainbow has an end I seem to have hit an invisible wall Trying to find out if this here endless tunnel is really A cave So here I run between the fields I am half of a marathon man Follow the river down from the hills If I can do it, then anyone can Now her eyes reflect my skies You can hear love in the 21 cries Of half of a marathon man It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful day, It's so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful day, It's so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful day, It's so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful day, It's so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful So here I run between the fields I am half of a marathon man Follow the river down from the hills If I can do it, then anyone can Now her eyes reflect my skies You can hear love in the 21 cries Of half of a marathon man It's a beautiful It's a beautiful It's a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day It's a beautiful It's a beautiful It's a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day It's a beautiful It's a beautiful It's a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful day
Submitted by The Void — Nov 09, 2025
I was raised from a broken seed, I grew up to be an unwanted weed. Ever faster the time exceeds me, little harder again to remember... you. Held a torch for you, when lightning stroke me, once again, hope I died for the last time. Only one I have a thing greater than you, little light on the sky every night. Morning dew on the field, where I met you. I was frozen a year, couldn't get through. Got a sign, not a scar, on my shoulder, I am not quite the man you take me for... Fell in love with the weakness within me. Tried to force me the Ring and own me. Guess you found what you'd think would oblige me, little version of me to consume you... I'd give my everything to you, follow you thru the garden of oblivion. If only I could tell you everything, the little things you'll never dare to ask me... Do you really know me?... I might be a God. Show me that you care and have a cry. How do you see me?... as the one? Can you see my blood when I'm bleeding. How can you love this exile, and how could I desire you. When my pain is my pain and yours is too... On this deadwinter's night. Darkness becomes this child. Bless this night with a tear. For I have none I fear... Seven lifes of a man, passed before me. Seven graves, one for every love I've had. Only once I have broken my so called heart. Only one made me see why they cry. Will I learn how to be one of you someday? Will I still feel the eyes that behold me. Will I hear what you think,when you see me? Will it tear me apart if you feel for me... I'd give my everything to you, follow you thru the garden of oblivion. If only I could tell you everything, the little things you'll never dare to ask me... Do you really know me?... I might be a God. Show me that you care and have a cry. How do you see me?... as the one? Can you see my blood when I'm bleeding. How can you love this exile, and how could I desire you. When my pain is my pain and yours is too... On this deadwinter's night. Darkness becomes this child. Bless this night with a tear. For I have none I fear... Little broken, always been, a part of you belongs to me. You were never mine to love, but this all has made it easy for me... Burning feathers, not an angel, Heaven's closed, Hell's sold out. So I walk on the Earth, behind the curtains, hidden from everyone, until I find a new life to ruin again... On this deadwinter's night. Darkness becomes this child. Bless this night with a tear. For I have none I fear... On this deadwinter's night. Darkness becomes this child. Bless this night with a tear. For I have none I fear...
Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Nov 09, 2025
Dana, my darling, I'm writing to you. Cause your father passed away, it was a beautiful day And I don't want to bother You anymore, I used to hope you'd come back But not anymore Dana. My eyes might have betrayed me, but I have seen Your picture on the cover of a filthy magazine And I think my heart just cannot handle that Dana, my darling, would be so bad. Dana my darling I'm writing to you Cause your mother passed away it was a really rainy day And I didn't mean to bother you anymore Your mother wished: Come visit your father's grave, Dana Your father disowned you because you have sinned But he did forgive you in condition he was in And I hope you won't do those things anymore Dana My darling I'm waiting for Little Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day to travel away, far away No, you can't surprise me anymore I have seen it all before But it seems I cannot let you go Dana, Dana, Dana, Dana And I think that I told you, I'd wait for you forever Now I know someone else is holding you, so, for the first time in my life - I must lie Lie's a sin, mess that I am in, Love is not the thing I feel now I promise you: I won't write again 'till the sun sets behind your grave Dana oh Dana I'm writing to you, I heard you passed away it was a beautiful day I'm old and I feel time will come for me, my diary's pages are full of thee Little Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear, How I wish that my Dana was here Little Dana O'Hara decided one day to travel away, far away
Submitted by Lake of Tears — Nov 09, 2025
Sitting in a corner all alone, staring from the bottom of his soul. Watching the night come in from the window. Window! It'll all collapse tonight, the fullmoon is here again. In sickness and in health, understanding so demanding. It has no name, there's one for every season, makes him insane to know. Running away from it all! "I'll be safe in the cornfields", he thinks. Hunted by his own, again he feels the moon rising on the sky. Find a barn which to sleep in, but can he hide anymore? Someones at the door! Understanding, too demanding. Can this be wrong? It's love that is not ending, makes him insane again. She should not lock the open door! Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore. She sees the change in him but can't, see what became out of her man. Fullmoon! Swimming across the bay! the night is gray, so calm today. She doesn't wanna wait! "We've gotta make the love complete tonight." In the mist of the morning he cannot fight anymore. Hundred moons or more, he's been howling! Knock on the door and scream that is soon ending, mess on the floor again! She should not lock the open door! Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore. She sees the change in him but can't, see what became out of her man. She should not lock the open door! Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore. She sees the change in him but can't, see what became out of her darling man. She should not lock the open door! Fullmoon is on the sky and he's not a man anymore. See what became out of her man!
Submitted by VladTheImpaler666 — Nov 09, 2025
In good old times, remember my friend Moon was so bright and so close to us, sometimes We were still blind and deaf, what a bliss? Painting the world of our own, for our own eyes, now? "Can we ever have what we had then? Friendship unbreakable Love means nothing to me Without blinking an eye I'd fade, if so needed, All those moments with you If I had you beside me" One cloudy day we both lost the game? We drifted so far and away Nothing is quite as cruel as a child Sometimes we break the unbreakable, sometimes? "And we'll never have what we had then Friendship unbroken Love means nothing to me Without blinking an eye I'd fade, if so needed, All those moments with you If I had you beside me now" I was unable to cope with what you said Sometimes we need to be cruel to be kind Child that I was, could not see the reason Feelings I had were but sham and a lie? I have never forgotten your smile Your eyes, oh, Shamandalie Time went by, many memories died I'm writing this down to ease my pain You saw us always clearer than me How we were never meant to be Love denied meant the friendship would die Now I have seen the light These memories make me cry "Can I ever have what I had then? Friendship unbroken Love means nothing to me Without blinking an eye I'd fade, if so needed, All those moments with you And see the world with my wide open eyes Friendship got broken There's no other for me Like the one of my childhood days Can you forgive me? The love got better off me, On that day back in old times"
Submitted by BloodShrine — Nov 09, 2025
I could see my life, short film passing my eyes I tried to look away from her, as always I just tried Sweetness in her eyes, gone thru one million miles How could I turn my back on her, the sweetest thing alive I was eager, day time dreamer, waiting time when I'd come alive Sun of San Sebastian eighteen years young today She's all I ever dreamed, but now my skies are turning gray It was good I got to know her well, because it made me see That the sun of San Sebastian is just too hot for me Look what I have done to my San Sebastian I wasted all my childhood dreams by staring at sun Back in time with a dream of mine I try to find my way back to life Burning fever, night time screamer, waiting time when I'd come alive Sun of San Sebastian oh why I cannot stay She's all I ever dreamed, but now my skies are turning gray It was good I got to know her well, because it made me see That the sun of San Sebastian Is just too hot for me Every single day, for the rest of my way I live without my love, my God, I have to stay in shade When I'm old and gray, I remember that day When she came, that perfect dame and she blew me away I was eager, day time dreamer, waiting time when I'd come alive Oo-oo... Was it good I got to know her well although it made me see That the sun of San Sebastian is way too hot for me? Oo-oo.. Now I live my life in shades and I am married to the moon And the sun of San Sebastian is warming someone new
Submitted by Immortal — Nov 09, 2025
We met that night, when the sea ran high. And I craved for more of that nearlove experience. Those who the music hath then joined together, are now put asunder.... Remember me, when I lit the fire. To keep us warm. On a cold winter morning. Now I pass through the moment. Can I still recognize a beautiful melody... I play a note, but hear no sound. Have I lost my love or the wings I found. When I was young... ...and eager to please anyone who had time... Needed to sing, the very notes I heard. Had to stay in the shadows and seek for the loneliness. Nevertheless, the price was higher than I had realized. I was to live alone, ready to make the sacrifice. Was I in love with you... My old heart, little harder again. Once the light goes out, everything ends. It is time...ready to cause a scene, ready to make the sacrifice. Ready to play the note, ready to end the final show. The only thing I know. The pain is here. To stay I fear. In my eyes. I can change one note and make you cry. In this state of mind. Silence is a crime. How can life be so feigned and cold. I've answered the call of every melody, lovingly. Did I find the answers to all my questions. Or a gravenimage of me... If I found the hidden fountain. Drank the wisdom from it's deep. Would I have the time to save me. Would I have them both to keep.
Submitted by Morgoth — Nov 09, 2025
Leaving my life behind My young love and the unborn Only have a lock of her hair... and burning love inside After forty work-filled days and sleepless nights, the sails are lit by the lights of Boston ...and here we go... Off the ship! Towards the adventure, the one to define our lives. Daily grind and a tiny room. "I got here safe, Love. I have an address, until spring, then I shall race for the land, hope to hear from you soon..." Her letter reads... "Please let me know everything's alright Thinking about you, 'though you're out of sight every night, when I'm turning in, my tears find me. Please hurry, dear, come back and rescue me..." "Now that I have made the dollars we need for the dream. The best horse I've ever seen, a carriage and everything I need... I will make my way to the great unknown Every moment I wish you were here with me now... "Please let me know everything's alright...." "No, I'm not a stranger, among the people in here... Yet I have never felt so alone... At high noon the sound will boom, and I will start racing for the land we can call home." "I stuck my... flag in the ground, screaming 'n shouting, I've never felt so proud, Love! We are free from eternal serfdom! I'm gonna bring you home, my light!" "nine, eight, seven, six, counting the days. SOLO!" "five, four, three, two, together forever! SOLO!" I made my way into the great unknown Land by the river, and a new built home. I am the land and the land is me Freedom is everything and we are free I made my way into the great unknown Land by the river, and a new built home. Every night, when I'm looking at the full moon rising I hold you and know that we are free...
Submitted by Immortal — Nov 09, 2025
My own land has closed its gates on me All alone in world, it's scaring me I am here to prove you wrong I'm accused of something I live for In my dreamland, there's one who understands A friendly soul, trusting life in your hands Yes, I gave it all I can Now it's invaded by a stranger Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you're not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own My old land is but a pile of sand Cold and bare but something still is there I am here to claim my Land You can't keep me away forever Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you're not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own I'm a patriot, you are my land, you have my soul, you have all I had Now I am here, and I want it all back In my dreams, I climb the hills I see and let a gentle breeze lead me to plains I once have seen and Clear blue sky, I swim in lakes I find I build a house right there that you can't take, never take away I am here to claim my land you can't keep me away, forever. Keep in mind what you have heard today You might find that you're not so brave Are you man enough, carrying the load all alone When others have your own
Submitted by Grave666 — Nov 09, 2025
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