Amaranth
Nightwish Lyrics
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The doubting one by heart
Alone, without himself
War between him and the day
Need someone to blame
In the end, little he can do alone
You believe but what you see
You receive but what you give
Caress the one
The Never-Fading rain
In your heart
To tears of snow-white sorrow
Caress the one
The hiding amaranth
In a land of the daybreak
Apart from the wandering pack
In this brief flight of time
We reach for the ones, whoever dare
You believe but what you see
You receive but what you give
Caress the one
The Never-Fading rain
In your heart
To tears of snow-white sorrow
Caress the one
The hiding amaranth
In a land of the daybreak
Reaching, searching
For something untouched
Hearing voices of the Never-Fading calling
Caress the one
The Never-Fading rain
In your heart
To tears of snow-white sorrow
Caress the one
The hiding amaranth
In a land of the daybreak
The lyrics to Nightwish's Amaranth seem to be about a person who is struggling to find their place in the world. The first stanza describes this person as "Baptized with the perfect name," suggesting that they were given a name that should have set them on a certain path in life, but they are instead "The doubting one by heart." This person is alone, but at war with themselves and the world around them. They need someone to blame for their troubles, but in the end, they can only rely on themselves.
The chorus speaks to the idea of belief and receiving. The singer is urged to "Caress the one / The Never-Fading rain / In your heart / To tears of snow-white sorrow" and "Caress the one / The hiding amaranth / In a land of the daybreak." The Never-Fading rain and hiding amaranth are metaphors for something pure and untouched, something that can be believed in and received. The tears of snow-white sorrow suggest that this belief is a painful one, but it is still important to hold onto.
The final stanza continues this theme of searching for something untouched, and hearing the voices of the Never-Fading calling. Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, and the importance of believing in something, even if it is painful to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Baptized with the perfect name
Starting with a perfect beginning
The doubting one by heart
Feeling doubtful in one's heart despite the perfect start
Alone, without himself
Feeling lost and disconnected from oneself
War between him and the day
Struggling to find one's place and purpose in the world
Need someone to blame
Looking for someone to hold responsible for the struggles and doubts
In the end, little he can do alone
Realizing that one cannot overcome everything on their own
You believe but what you see
Understanding that one's beliefs are based on what they perceive and experience
You receive but what you give
Receiving only what one puts out into the world
Caress the one
Embracing and cherishing
The Never-Fading rain
Eternal love and hope
In your heart
Deeply within oneself
To tears of snow-white sorrow
Expressing deep and pure sadness
The hiding amaranth
The elusive and rare beauty
In a land of the daybreak
In a world full of promise and potential
Apart from the wandering pack
Standing out from the crowd
In this brief flight of time
In the fleeting moments of life
We reach for the ones, whoever dare
Seeking connection with those who dare to believe and dream
Reaching, searching
Continuing the pursuit of love and beauty
For something untouched
For something that has yet to be discovered or experienced
Hearing voices of the Never-Fading calling
Feeling the pull of eternal love and hope
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen
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