In a business where image often overshadows substance, Amanda Somerville gives the industry CPR with a breath of sincerity through music that is so real, it's goosebump-inducing. The windows to this songwriter's soul are her songs, which are ambient and groovy, yet extremely radio-friendly. Combining heart and soul with hit song-writing, you're bound to be moved.
Since 2000, Amanda has resided and worked mainly in Germany and the Netherlands . In that time, she has independently sold over 7,000 CDs of her solo work and gainned thousands of fans all over the world. She is currently engaged in both studio and live work in Europe and is exploring options for her latest solo album, "Windows."
Discography
Solo:
-In the Beginning there was... (Debut Album, 2000)
-Blue Nothing (EP, 2000)
-Never Alone (EP, 2003) sold approx. 5,000 copies in Germany .
-Aina: Days of Rising Doom (2003) - wrote concept and all lyrics, co-wrote music, worked as vocalist, vocal coach. Sold approx. 40,000 copies and garnered many new fans world-wide. Included several famous guest musicians such as Glenn Hughes, Sass Jordan, T.M. Stevens.
-Windows (release date unspecified) new solo album currently being finished
New project with own symphonic metal band:
Trillium - Alloy (November 2011)
Other bands & projects:
-HDK - System Overload (due in 2008); co-writer, vocalist, co-producer, engineer
-Avantasia - The Scarecrow (due in 2007); vocalist
-Andre Matos - Time To Be Free (due in 2007); worked as vocalist, engineer
-Epica - The Phantom Agony (2003), We Will Take You With Us (2004), Consign To Oblivion (2005), The Road to Paradiso (due in 2007), The Divine Conspiracy (due in 2007); worked as vocal coach, vocalist, co-writer, engineer, producer
-After Forever - Invisible Circles (2004), Remagine (2005); worked as lyric editor, co-writer, vocal coach, vocalist, producer; After Forever (2007); worked as lyric editor and vocalist.
-Asrai - Touch in the Dark (2004): worked as lyrical editor; Pearls In Dirt (due in 2007); worked as songwriter, vocalist
-Ebony Ark - Decoder (2006); worked as vocalist, producer
-Kamelot - The Black Halo (2005), Ghost Opera (2007); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Phaeno Science Center (2005); commissioned to write and perform song about and for the grand opening of science center by Zaha Hadid, Frank Oppenheimer and Joe Ansel
-Boehringer Ingelheim (2005); commissioned to write 2 jingles for new swine vaccine:)
-Edguy - Hellfire Club (2003), Rocket Ride (2005); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Shaman - Ritual (2002), Reason (2005); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Mob Rules - Hallowed Be Thy Name (2002), Ethnolution A.D. (2006); worked as vocalist
-Luca Turilli (Rhapsody) - Prophet of the Last Eclipse (2002); worked as vocalist
-Virgo - Virgo (2001); worked as vocalist, lyrical editor
-Various other bands (Felony, Reverend Right Time and the First Cousins of Funk, Lunatica, Brainstorm, etc.)
Official Website: www.amandasomerville.com
My Space: www.myspace.com/amandasomervillemusic
Walk on Water
Amanda Somerville Lyrics
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I couldn't tame my emotions
I couldn't sleep at night
Caught between hot and cold
I'm here to see alone
And the north wind cried
I know for the first minute I'm caught in the game
My heart was beating like a drum
All was in vain
Over the mountains and the seas
I walk on water
I'm drying all you tears
Over the mountains and the seas
I'm calling out your name
I'm taking all your fears away
My eyes so wide open
As I saw you leaving
And my world was falling apart
You left me bleeding
I'm standing beside you
But I'm not sure what I'm gonna do
When I was trying to forget you
I couldn't go on, but now the tables have turned
I'm ready to break these chains
Don't let it slip away
Over the mountains and the seas
I walk on water
I'm drying all you tears
Over the mountains and the seas
I'm calling out your name
I'm taking all your fears away
Am I dreaming
Can you feel it
Am I the only one
Who sees the signs
Will you believe me
Beg you one last time
I'm gonna save us now
Over the mountains and the seas
I walk on water
I'm drying all you tears
Over the mountains and the seas
I'm calling out your name
I'm taking all your fears away
In "Walk on Water," Amanda Somerville sings about a love that she couldn't resist, despite her efforts to control her emotions. The first time she saw her lover, she couldn't sleep at night and was caught between the hot and cold of her feelings. She tried to control her emotions, but her heart was beating like a drum in the game of love. She reminisces about all the good and bad times she had with her lover, and she's standing beside them, but she's not sure what she's going to do. The song explores the emotions of love, heartbreak, and hope.
The lyrics showcase a woman who is emotionally torn and trying to find a way to deal with her feelings. She describes walking on water, drying all tears, calling out her lover's name and taking away all fears, as if she's this superhuman figure that can solve everything. The song's chorus conveys the message of hope and a willingness to do whatever it takes to save the relationship. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of a happy ending, but the pain of heartbreak still lingers.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time I saw you
From the moment I laid eyes on you
I couldn't tame my emotions
I couldn't control how I felt
I couldn't sleep at night
You kept me up all night
Caught between hot and cold
Confused and uncertain
I'm here to see alone
I'm here by myself
And the north wind cried
The winds of change were blowing
I tried to control my feelings
I attempted to suppress my emotions
I know for the first minute I'm caught in the game
I knew I was in this for the long haul
My heart was beating like a drum
My heart was racing
All was in vain
It was all for nothing
Over the mountains and the seas
Through any obstacle
I walk on water
I can do the impossible
I'm drying all you tears
I'm here to comfort you
I'm calling out your name
I'm reaching out to you
I'm taking all your fears away
I will alleviate your worries
My eyes so wide open
I was fully aware
As I saw you leaving
When you walked away
And my world was falling apart
I felt like everything was crumbling around me
You left me bleeding
You hurt me deeply
I'm standing beside you
I'm still here with you
But I'm not sure what I'm gonna do
I'm unsure of my next move
When I was trying to forget you
When I attempted to move on
I couldn't go on, but now the tables have turned
I couldn't handle it before, but now the situation has changed
I'm ready to break these chains
I'm ready to break free
Don't let it slip away
Don't let this opportunity pass us by
Am I dreaming
Is this too good to be true?
Can you feel it
Can you sense it too?
Am I the only one
Is this just in my head?
Who sees the signs
Who else can see the clues?
Will you believe me
Can you trust me?
Beg you one last time
I'm pleading with you one last time
I'm gonna save us now
I'm going to fix what's broken now
I walk on water
I can do anything
I'm drying all you tears
I'm here to comfort you
I'm calling out your name
I'm reaching out to you
I'm taking all your fears away
I will alleviate your worries
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kitwarjri7086
I remember my late brother who passed away in 2020..He used to love Helloween n Micheal kiske..So evrytime i listen to this ..i remember my late brother..Thank you Micheal n Amanda for such a great song.Watching frm Shillong..India
@steffelaar
No voice in this world equals the angelic touch of heaven of Michael Kiske, his voice never gets old
@_Achilles.
His voice is really unique ❤
@user-dp1bz8gx6d
Да-а-а - просто взрыв мозга. Это нечто ... Я знал об этом дуэте давно - эту композицию услышал сегодня. Слушаю - смотрю уже 20-й раз под ряд. Michael Kiske - молодец - на высоте. Узнал я так-же и басиста - Мэтт Синнер. Изменились конечно.... А девушку в дуэт нашли классную - Аманду Сомервилль - мечта поэта.... (Я в 80-е слушал группы Sinner и Helloween)
@user-dp1bz8gx6d
ps "Ударница" - то-же очень прикольная !
@kiskefan2598
God bless this Voice...God bless Michael Kiske.....thank you for all!!!
@ozzyosborne8854
AMEN AMEN AMEN
@kastryotanepos3580
Amen!
@hihi02378
@@ozzyosborne8854 咁快
@janinkav.9425
Love this song. I cannot absolutely get enough to listen it. Kiske and Sommerville are great singers and all band is wondeful. Veronika is from my country and it´s really big surprise that we have such as good girl drummer. Greetings form Czech republik.