Anette Olzon (married name Anette Blyckert, born on June 21, 1971) is a Swe… Read Full Bio ↴Anette Olzon (married name Anette Blyckert, born on June 21, 1971) is a Swedish musician and former lead singer of Finnish symphonic power metal band Nightwish, 2007 to 2012. She recorded two full-length albums with Nightwish, Dark Passion Play (2007) and Imaginaerum (2011). Olzon was previously the vocalist of the Swedish band Alyson Avenue, and did backing vocals for the Swedish band Cloudscape. She has released demos from a planned solo career, and in October 2012 confirmed that she plans to release a solo album (source).

Anette performed guest vocals for Swallow the Sun's 2012 song Cathedral Walls, on the album Emerald Forest and the Blackbird. After leaving Alyson Avenue, Anette featured in harmonies on their 2011 album Changes. She was also a guest vocalist in the song October and April by The Rasmus. It was released as a single in 2009, promoting their best-of album Best Of The Rasmus 2001-2009.

Anette has her own website, and regularly updated her blog throughout her time with Nightwish.
http://www.anette-olzon.com

Biography

"I was raised in a musical family and I've been singing since childhood. My mom also forced me to play the oboe for 8 years! I toured constantly with my mom and her band in my childhood, sometimes I even sang on stage with them." - Anette, from her website.

After she turned 13, she started competing in several talent shows. She joined her first real band when she was just 17, in which they performed covers. After that band, Anette joined Alyson Avenue, first just as a studio singer, then later as their leading lady. They released two albums together.

At the age of 21, she played the leading role in a rock opera/musical called "Gränsland" in Helsingborg. After that, she got in to the Balettakademien in Gothenburg. She had been in several other bands over the years, sung in choirs, done studio work for various projects and occasionally been a wedding singer.

In her earlier days she took singing lessons at the Copenhagen Music Conservatory in Helsingör, Denmark with a private teacher. She takes lessons from a private teacher at the Malmö Music University and also uses the book and CD from vocal coach Cathrine Sadolin.

Invincible
Anette Olzon Lyrics

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Years, all the years
All the tears
I longed for you

All the prayers
My despair
Couldnt bare
To wait for you

No more

My dear - I'm here
No fear - Invincible
See the stars glow all their gazing lights on you

Feel - can you feel
What I feel
I'm near you
And your hand
Holding mine
Only mine
There´s no one else
Oh you´re

My dear - I'm here
No fear - Invincible
See the stars glow all their gazing lights on you

My dear - I´m here

No fear - Invincible
Hear the thunder sing its roam for you tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anette Olzon's song Invincible speaks of a long-awaited love that has finally been found. The singer has waited for years, shed many tears, and prayed fervently for this love to materialize. The waiting and the despair were too much for her to bear, but now that the love has come, she feels invincible. The stars are shining on her, and she can feel the warmth of his hand holding hers, making her feel like she is the only one that matters. The thunder is singing for him tonight, heralding the arrival of true love after years of longing.

The song speaks of a love so powerful that it makes the singer feel indestructible, and that her love will stand the test of time. The lyrics show the vulnerability of the singer, her loneliness while waiting for love, and her strength now that she has found it. The song also reflects the power of love to transform lives, inspire hope, and make someone feel whole again. Anette Olzon's voice perfectly captures the emotions espoused in the lyrics, evoking a sense of love, peace, and contentment.

Line by Line Meaning

Years, all the years
I have waited for you for a long time, many years.

All the tears
My longing for you has made me cry many tears.

I longed for you
I have always wanted you by my side.

All the prayers
I have prayed and hoped for your presence in my life.

My despair
My deep sadness and hopelessness without you.

Couldnt bare
I couldn't handle the pain of waiting for you any longer.

To wait for you No more
I can no longer wait for your arrival.

My dear - I'm here No fear - Invincible
I am here with you now, and nothing can stop us. I feel strong and unbeatable.

See the stars glow all their gazing lights on you
The stars are shining upon you and highlighting your beauty and importance.

Feel - can you feel What I feel I'm near you
I want you to understand and experience the intense emotions I feel just by being near you.

And your hand Holding mine Only mine There´s no one else Oh you´re
I feel complete and happy with just your hand in mine. I am possessive of you and do not want anyone else to interfere. You are everything to me.

Hear the thunder sing its roam for you tonight
The sound of thunder represents my passion and desire for you. It is a symbol of the intensity of my love.

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