Ghost Love Score
☜★Nightwish Lyrics
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Oceans away from the wakeful day
My fall will be for you
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I'll bleed forever
Scent of the sea before waking afterwards
Brings me to thee
Into the blue memory
My fall will be for you
Into the blue memory
A siren from the deep came to me
Sang my name my longing
Still I write my songs about that dream of mine
Worth everything I may ever be
The Child will be born again
That siren carried him to me
First of them true lovers
Singing on the shoulders of an angel
Without care for love n' loss
Bring me home or leave me be
My love in the dark heart of the night
I have lost the path before me
the one behind will lead me
Take meCure me
Kill me
Bring me home
Every way
Every day
Just another loop in the hangman's noose
Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home
Every way, every day
I keep on watching us sleep
Relive the old sin of
Adam and Eve
Of you and me
Forgive the adoring beast
Redeem me into childhood
Show me myself without the shell
Like the advent of May
I'll be there when you say
Time to never hold our love
My fall will be for you
"Ghost Love Score" by Nightwish is a song filled with mysticism and longing. The opening lines, "We used to swim the same moonlight waters, Oceans away from the wakeful day," suggest a deep connection between two individuals, transcending physical boundaries and existing in a dreamlike realm. The singer expresses their devotion, proclaiming that their fall, their surrender, is dedicated to this person. They believe that their love will become a part of the other person, so deeply intertwined that if that person were to hurt them, they would bleed forever.
The lyrics continue to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty, as the scent of the sea in the morning brings the singer closer to their beloved, as if guided by a blue memory. The mention of a siren from the deep adds a mythical element to the song, as it sings the singer's name and longing. Even though this dream seems unattainable, the singer continues to write songs about it, believing it to be worth everything they could ever be.
The song then shifts to a more introspective tone, as the singer talks about a child being born again, brought to them by the siren. This child is seen as the first of true lovers, singing on the shoulders of an angel, unaffected by the pain of love and loss. The singer pleads to be taken home or left alone, expressing their love in the darkness of the night. They feel lost and unsure of the path before them, but believe that the path behind will guide them.
The lyrics take a darker turn as the singer talks about being taken, cured, killed, and brought home. There is a sense of being trapped in a never-ending cycle, represented by the hangman's noose. Even in sleep, the singer continues to watch over their love, keeping a constant vigil.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to swim the same moonlight waters
In the past, we shared intimate moments under the enchanting moonlight
Oceans away from the wakeful day
Away from the distractions of the real world, we found solace in our own realm
My fall will be for you
I will surrender myself completely to you, ready to give my all
My love will be in you
My love will become a part of you, intertwining our souls
If you be the one to cut me
If you are the one who hurts me, causes pain
I'll bleed forever
The wounds you inflict will haunt me eternally
Scent of the sea before waking afterwards
The lingering essence of the ocean brings me back to reality after dreaming
Brings me to thee
It guides me to where you are, connecting us once again
Into the blue memory
Entering the realm of cherished memories that hold our bond
A siren from the deep came to me
A mesmerizing and alluring figure emerged from the depths to capture my attention
Sang my name my longing
Whispered my name and fulfilled my deepest desires
Still I write my songs about that dream of mine
I continue to create and express my art inspired by that profound dream
Worth everything I may ever be
The dream holds immense significance and defines my entire existence
The Child will be born again
A symbol of purity and rebirth, the Child will come into existence once more
That siren carried him to me
The alluring figure brought the Child to me, uniting us
First of them true lovers
Among all the lovers, we are the first and most genuine in our affection
Singing on the shoulders of an angel
Together, we experience bliss and joy, as if carried by divine beings
Without care for love n' loss
Unperturbed by the potential pain and heartbreak, we embrace love fearlessly
Bring me home or leave me be
Either bring me to the place I belong or let me be free and independent
My love in the dark heart of the night
My love resides in the depths of darkness and solitude during the night
I have lost the path before me
I am currently unsure of which direction to take in my life
the one behind will lead me
The past experiences and mistakes will guide me forward
Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home
Emotionally and physically heal me, even if it means going through pain, and ultimately, bring me back to where I belong
Every way, every day
In all aspects and every single day
I keep on watching us sleep
I observe and contemplate our relationship while we peacefully rest
Relive the old sin of Adam and Eve
Recreate the forbidden act of Adam and Eve, symbolic of our primal desires
Of you and me
Performed by both of us, indulging in our intimate connection
Forgive the adoring beast
Pardon the passionate and intense nature within me that craves your affection
Redeem me into childhood
Rescue me and restore my innocence and purity
Show me myself without the shell
Reveal my true self, stripped of all pretenses and defenses
Like the advent of May
Similar to the arrival of spring, a new beginning and awakening
I'll be there when you say
I will always be by your side when you call upon me
Time to never hold our love
There will never come a time when we let go of our love for each other
My fall will be for you
Once again, I commit to falling deeply and irrevocably in love with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FloorJansenOfficial
My favorite song to sing live is Ghost Love Score!
On my first tour with Nightwish I started to sing the ending differently, to add something to it. Then there was a concert DVD [2013’s Showtime, Storytime] showing this, and everyone wanted to keep hearing the new ending. It suddenly became a ‘thing’ – there was expectation, so it became special for me. Thank you everyone! <3
@doorwithoutawall6571
Thank you! for taking an already perfect song and taking it to a new dimension.
-and you do that with most, if not all of your performances.
There are 7+ billion people in the world. Most of us would be happy to be the right piece that completes a puzzle.
It's awe inspiring to see that it's possible to not just be a piece that can finish the puzzle, but you can also add a glossy finish & a sculpted frame to it.
You & Nightwish - Please keep making that beautiful music for the soul
@donaldcampbell9483
One of the best songs ever
@antonbuiter7056
Echt Floor, ik vind dit zo´n uitzonderlijk goede uitvoering. Zelfs na tig keer geluisterd te hebben blijft het kippenvel komen. En zeker het einde,. Magistraal.
@snowberry2116
I listen to this one at least once a week! :)
@KyleS.1987
This performance was my introduction to Nightwish, and every time I revisit it's so energizing and inspiring to hear and see. Thank you for sharing your art with us!
@bobgoranson2206
I just discovered Nightwish. I'm 70+ and never heard your music before. I'm devastated that I missed it all these years. Beautiful.
@phantomechelon3628
Better late than never. ;-)
@dinoXAs2
Its not even late. It never is.
@pastramichilicheesesandwic2803
Opposite, yet similar for me. I was way into them when I was about 12-13 then somehow lost interest. I'm 27 now and just recently rediscovered them and was instantly captivated by their new singer. I'm seriously kicking myself for sleeping on them for over a decade.