Finnish folk music is typically influenced by Karelian traditional tunes and lyrics of the Kalevala metre. Karelian heritage has traditionally been perceived as the purest expression of Finnic myths and beliefs, thought to be spared from Germanic and Slavic influences. In the west of the country, more mainstream Nordic folk music traditions prevail. The Sami people of northern Finland have their own musical traditions, collectively Sami music. Finnish folk music has undergone a roots revival in the recent decades, and has also become a part of popular music.
Contemporary Finnish music includes a renowned Heavy metal music scene, in common with the other Nordic countries, as well as a number of prominent rock and pop bands, jazz musicians, hip hop performers and makers of dance music.
Like much of Scandinavia, Finland's main contribution to modern popular music may be rock music and particluarly heavy metal music, goth music and related fields. Heavy metal scene includes bands like Nightwish, Stratovarius, Sentenced, Sonata Arctica, Children of Bodom, Amorphis and Finntroll. Other Finnish rock bands include Apocalyptica, The 69 Eyes, HIM, among others
Nemo
Nightwish Lyrics
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One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass
This is me, for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
My flower, withered between
The pages two and three
The once and forever bloom gone with my sins
Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forevermore
Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo, my name forevermore
Name for evermore
The song "Nemo" by Nightwish explores the theme of identity and the search for one's true self. The lyrics depict a protagonist who feels lost and nameless, without an honest heart as a compass. The first verse emphasizes this feeling of lostness as the singer is described as one of the lost ones, with no name to call their own. The second verse suggests that the singer is searching for a missing lifeline, tying into the idea of finding one's true identity as a way of feeling complete.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire for soothing rain and to be able to dream again. The metaphor of rain is often used in literature as a symbol of renewal and cleansing, implying that the singer feels weighed down by the struggles of life and is seeking a form of release. The bridge of the song shifts the focus to a withered flower, which could symbolize the loss of innocence or the passage of time. The singer then calls upon angels and the past for help, before receiving the touch of love that finally reveals their true name to them.
The final chorus of the song repeats the desire for soothing rain and the ability to dream again. The song ends with the repetition of the singer's newly revealed name, "Nemo," which is Latin for "nobody." This suggests that the singer has finally found their true identity but realizes that their search for meaning is ongoing.
Line by Line Meaning
This is me, for forever
This is who I am, this is my identity, this is how I'll always be
One of the lost ones
I am one among many who feel lost in life, with no clear purpose or direction
The one without a name
I feel anonymous and insignificant, as though I am not seen or heard by others
Without an honest heart as compass
I am unsure of my emotions and motivations, and I lack a true sense of morality
These lines the last endeavor
These are my final attempts to express myself, to find meaning and purpose
To find the missing lifeline
To discover what has been missing in my life that would give me a sense of stability and direction
My flower, withered between the pages two and three
My hopes and dreams were once alive, but have been forgotten or abandoned, lost between the pages of time
Walk the dark path
I must navigate through challenging and uncertain times, and I cannot see the way clearly
Sleep with angels
I seek comfort and security from spiritual protection and guidance
Call the past for help
I look to my history and experiences to guide me through my present struggles
Touch me with your love
I need to feel loved and supported by those around me, to give me hope and strength
And reveal to me my true name
Help me discover who I truly am, my purpose and identity
Once and for all, and all for once
This is my final plea, my last effort to find meaning and direction in my life
Nemo my name forevermore
Nemo is the name that represents who I truly am, and who I will always be
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@guirickstudio
lyrics
This is me for forever
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass
This is me for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline
Oh, how I wish for soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart lost in the dark
For hope, I'd give my everything
My flower, withered between
The pages two and three
The once and forever bloom
Gone with my sins
Walk the dark path, sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name
Oh, how I wish for soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart lost in the dark
For hope, I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish for soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all and all for once
Nemo, my name forever more
Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go
Oh, how I wish for soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart lost in the dark
For hope, I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish for soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all and all for once
Nemo, my name forever more
My name forever more
@Loser4
Sleeping Sun: "I wish for this night-time to last for a lifetime."
Nemo: "Oh how I wish for soothing rain.
All I wish is to dream again."
Wish I Had an Angel: "I wish I had an angel for one moment of love. I wish I had your angel tonight."
No wonder this band has wish in its name.
@GemPotagueule
Lyrics for the sing along crew♡
This is me, for forever
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass
This is me, for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
My flower, withered between
The pages two and three
The once and forever bloom gone with my sins
Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forevermore
Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything
Oh, how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh, how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo, my name forevermore
Name for evermore
@francinetschernakow1489
My dad really loved Nightwish, especially this song. So we played it at his funeral at maximum volume last year. Hope he still rocks in heaven when I‘m listening to this masterpiece!
@jonatasviana3948
🖤
@duduauu
🤘😔
@alexisault4444
I'm sorry to hear that about your Dad. I recently lost my mother who was my best friend. This song hits on a powerful note.
@Fenrir3000
My deepest regrets. Your father must have been a man of high standarts. Hopefully you are well awake. I lost my grandmother recently and she loved that song too. She was my guide and thought me the beauty of nature and everyone within. Hopefully our ancestors rock together now
@brennonhemsworth6315
Best song ever brother
@Mr_Sak_
It's 2024 and this is still one of the most iconic Nightwish songs!
@lizanderson9
20 years old this year, and still kicks a$$!!
@labernich
Tarja for ever.....
@fenteflushkinfentefhluhovi7178
I would call this composition:"save the glaciers of Greenland!" And the clip matches