Timo Kotipelto (born March 15, 1969) is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. He studied vocals at the pop/jazz conservatory in Helsinki, briefly singing for an amateur cover band named Filthy Asses. In summer of 1994, he applied to Stratovarius. In late 2003, Kotipelto split from Stratovarius after intra-band disagreements, notably with guitarist Timo Tolkki. After much turmoil throughout 2004, he rejoined the band in January 2005.
So far he has released three albums: "Waiting For The Dawn" , "Coldness" and the latest one, released 20th April 2007, "Serenity".
After The Rain
Kotipelto Lyrics
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And all is gray
So the leaves fall down
And soon decay
When there is pain there will be light
And soon the sun will shine
It will brighten up the night
(Chorus)
If the rain would wash away
All the tears form your eyes
Could you find your way back in the darkest night
Would you still cry?
There is sorrow in your eyes
But still you're strong
I will hold you in my arms
Caress you with my song
(Chorus)
If the rain would wash away
All the tears form your eyes
Could you find your way back in the darkest night
Would you still cry?
The lyrics of Kotipelto's song "After The Rain" are a portrayal of hope and resilience. The first stanza describes a bleak and dreary scene where "all is gray" and "leaves fall down and soon decay" as the rain pours on. However, the following stanza brings a ray of hope, telling the listener that "when there is pain, there will be light" and that "soon the sun will shine." The lyrics suggest that even in the darkest and most difficult moments, there is hope for better times ahead. The chorus of the song poses a poignant question, asking if the tears that have been washed away by the rain could help the listener find their way back in the darkest night.
The third stanza is a display of empathy, acknowledging the sorrow and pain of the listener while also acknowledging their strength. The singer promises to hold the listener in their arms and caress them with their song. The chorus is then repeated, with its message of hope and resilience ringing true.
Overall, the lyrics of "After The Rain" are a reminder that even during the gloomiest of moments, hope still exists. The rain may wash away tears, but it also brings the promise of brighter times.
Line by Line Meaning
As the rain pours on
As you face difficulties and troubles,
And all is gray
And everything seems dull and hopeless.
So the leaves fall down
Therefore, things may fall apart,
And soon decay
And eventually, they will perish.
When there is pain there will be light
However, it's important to understand that with every painful experience comes a valuable lesson.
And soon the sun will shine
And before you know it, things will get better,
It will brighten up the night
And you will be given a new perspective,
And everything is fine
And you'll realize that everything is going to be okay.
(Chorus)
The chorus tackles the question of whether one can recover from pain and move on.
If the rain would wash away
If the sorrow and pain were to disappear,
All the tears form your eyes
And all the tears were wiped away,
Could you find your way back in the darkest night
Would you be able to navigate through your struggles and difficulties,
Would you still cry?
Or would you find hope and healing instead?
There is sorrow in your eyes
Despite the pain and difficulties you face,
But still you're strong
You show strength and resilience,
I will hold you in my arms
And someone is there to offer support and comfort,
Caress you with my song
And help you find solace and peace.
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CavemanJesus4Life
Love teh way he keeps stratos stuff with Strat and makes different kinds of rock by himself
@julienlemen6916
he his one of best singer of heavy metal in my heart...
@lucianooliveiradasilva3732
Me, too!I m the only
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.ha!há!há!...
@Elisangela9258
Muito bom. Adorei o trabalho solo dele.
@banshemmarbaniang3361
nice song
@runbogle
omg his voice!
@RevStein
Please! " all the TEARS from your eyes"
@ArianeMarcela1974
Megazordsuperhiperplusdemaismega FOFO!!!
@rageone3192
@00000047899 En el power metal las baladas son aceptadas :D porque se puede mostrar el nivel con una cancion calmada sin necesidad de traicionar el genero.
@ezequielfarina3584
que tolky diga lo que quiera...es un musico genial...pero timo es una leyenda.....