They started in 1993 by playing covers of Metallica, but once the concept became popular they wrote their own original works, maintaining the thrash metal influences on their albums Inquisition Symphony (mainly covers as well) and Cult. Since Reflections they have added drums to their recordings and live performances.
Members:
Eicca Toppinen - Cello
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello
Paavo Lötjönen - Cello
Mikko Sirén - Drums
Former members:
Sami Kuoppamäki - Session Drums
Perttu Kivilaakso - Cello (1995)
Antero Manninen – Cello (1996–1999, usually plays live)
Max Lilja – Cello (1996–2002, when he joined Hevein)
Dave Lombardo - Drums [session member] (2003-2004, from the band Slayer. Also contributed drums on the songs Betrayal/Forgiveness, Last Hope and 2010 from 7th Symphony)
Sea Song
Apocalyptica Lyrics
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Where you place your blame it don't matter to me
Oh where could you be walking to it don't matter to me
Where do you go to?
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
The sea calls back to you
Take my wicked heart it don't matter to me
Turn my twisted words it don't matter to me
Oh what are you here waiting for it don't matter to me
Where do you go to you don't matter to me
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
To you
To you
(Oh oh oh)
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, oh yes you waded out
The restless sea calls back to you
Oh yes you waded out, oh yes you waded out
The sea calls back to you
The lyrics of Apocalyptica's song Sea Song are cryptic but thought-provoking. The song begins by stating that when the persona's name is uttered or blamed, it doesn't matter. The location of the person's wanderings, including where they are going or walking to, also hold no importance. This suggests that the persona has accepted their fate or feels detached from their environment.
The second verse captures the same sentiment, but the persona now adds that they do not care if their "wicked heart" is taken or their words twisted. The persona seems to have lost their purpose and direction in life, as they do not concern themselves with where they are going, what they say or what others say to them. The chorus is a straightforward and recurring invitation to the persona to return to the sea, which calls out to them, whether the persona is willing or not. The restless sea offers a possible comfort to the persona, as they seem to have hit a dead end in their quest.
Overall, Sea Song conveys a sense of identity crisis and lost purpose. The persona has detached themselves from the world around them and dwells in a state of indifference. The sea is their only call for direction, and it is unclear if the persona will heed the call or choose to remain adrift.
Line by Line Meaning
When you speak my name it don't matter to me
It doesn't affect me when you mention my name
Where you place your blame it don't matter to me
I don't care where you put the blame
Oh where could you be walking to it don't matter to me
I'm not curious where you're headed
Where do you go to?
I don't care where you're going
You waded out, you waded out
You went into the water
The sea calls back to you
The sea is calling you
Take my wicked heart it don't matter to me
You can have my bad heart, it's irrelevant to me
Turn my twisted words it don't matter to me
I don't care if you twist my words
Oh what are you here waiting for it don't matter to me
I'm not interested in what you're waiting for
Where do you go to you don't matter to me
I'm indifferent to where you go
To you
Everything is about you
You waded out, oh yes you waded out
You went into the water, indeed
The restless sea calls back to you
You're being called back by the moving sea
Oh yes you waded out, oh yes you waded out
You really went into the water
The sea calls back to you
The sea is still calling you back
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EICCA TOPPINEN, GUY SIGSWORTH, RICHARD WATERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Doriana
When you speak my name it don’t matter to me
Where you place your blame it don’t matter to me
Oh where could you be walking to it don’t matter to me
Where do you go to?
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
Take my wicked heart it don’t matter to me
Turn my twisted words it don’t matter to me
Oh what are you here waiting for it don’t matter to me
Where do you go to you don’t matter to me
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
To you
To you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, oh yes you waded out
The restless sea calls back to you
Oh yes you waded out, oh yes you waded out
The sea calls back to you
Doriana
When you speak my name it don’t matter to me
Where you place your blame it don’t matter to me
Oh where could you be walking to it don’t matter to me
Where do you go to?
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
Take my wicked heart it don’t matter to me
Turn my twisted words it don’t matter to me
Oh what are you here waiting for it don’t matter to me
Where do you go to you don’t matter to me
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
To you
To you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, you waded out
The sea calls back to you
You waded out, oh yes you waded out
The restless sea calls back to you
Oh yes you waded out, oh yes you waded out
The sea calls back to you
Raul B. Barrera
Queen: Har merci
Alicia Corredor
Queen: Har Thank you very much.
ALLROUNDROCK
One of my all time favorites nothing else like it! Go apocalyptica!
streak9381
OH. MY. GOD!!! I hope they end up making him a permanent member... I could listen to this forever & not get tired.
Anna ???
They haven't made a crappy song yet , I've been listening to this group since I was 12 and I still enjoy listening to them . 💕
mirityuy
me too!!!
Jack B
Same here ❤️
Holly Sharrow
♡♡♡
Zheco Nol
Possibly favorite song on the album