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".
Dreams And Reality
Kotipelto Lyrics
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i don't want a whore
I can't get an angel
I'm not sure what I am searching for
My dreams and reality
Are worlds which collide
confusion, illusion, are dancing side by side
Believe in something real
Don't hesitate, don't you push me away
Come the dawn, finally
(Chorus)
I've been alone, but barely holding my own
Here waiting for you to call
Can't you see the wound inside of me
That's bleeding
Time after time
I've been left in my despair
What have I learned
Is it just not to care
Is it too much to ask for
The will to be free
How can I sift through all the lies
The pressure is starting to tear – It's all I can bear
Why don't you take, why don't you make me
Believe in something real
Don't hesitate, don't push me away
Come the dawn, finally
(Chorus)
I've been alone, but barely holding my own
Here waiting for you to call
Can't you see the wound inside of me
That's bleeding
Still I'm here waiting, for a miracle, so damn frustrating,
to believe at all
The lyrics of Kotipelto's song Dreams and Reality express a deep sense of confusion and disillusionment in the search for meaning and fulfillment. The singer is unsure what they are searching for, feeling caught between conflicting desires and expectations. The reference to not needing a virgin or wanting a whore highlights this struggle between pure and impure impulses.
The central theme of the song is the conflict between dreams and reality. The singer feels lost in this tension, as their expectations and what they experience clash with each other. The lyrics suggest that this is causing the singer great pain, with wounds that are both physical and emotional. Despite this, they continue to hold on to hope, waiting for some kind of miracle or resolution that will make everything clear.
Overall, Dreams and Reality is a powerful expression of the human condition, capturing the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can seem confusing and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a virgin
I do not require someone without experience in sexual matters
i don't want a whore
I do not desire a promiscuous woman
I can't get an angel
I am unable to find someone who embodies pure goodness or innocence
I'm not sure what I am searching for
I am uncertain of what qualities or characteristics I am seeking in a partner
My dreams and reality
The idealized version of my future and the current state of my life
Are worlds which collide
The two above mentioned concepts are in conflict
confusion, illusion, are dancing side by side
My mixed emotions as well as unrealistic ideas are present together
Why don't you take, why don't you make me
Why don't you lead me to believe and convince me
Believe in something real
Encouraging me to believe in something genuine or tangible
Don't hesitate, don't you push me away
Don't delay or reject me
Come the dawn, finally
Hopefully when morning comes, there will be some resolution
I've been alone, but barely holding my own
I have been single and struggling to manage everything on my own
Here waiting for you to call
I am waiting for a significant other to reach out to me
Can't you see the wound inside of me
The internal harm I am going through
That's bleeding
That is causing me emotional distress and pain
Time after time
Repeatedly
I've been left in my despair
I have been abandoned and feeling hopeless
What have I learned
What knowledge have I retained
Is it just not to care
Perhaps I have learned to be indifferent
Is it too much to ask for
Is wanting this too difficult
The will to be free
Wanting the desire and ability to be independent
How can I sift through all the lies
How can I differentiate between truth and falsehood
The pressure is starting to tear – It's all I can bear
The stress and strain of all these emotions is almost more than I can handle
Still I'm here waiting, for a miracle, so damn frustrating, to believe at all
Despite all this, I am still waiting for something miraculous and hopeful to happen, but it's frustrating to even have faith in the possibility.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@davidklozz2338
very good, kotipelto is a great vocalist.
@davidklozz2338
is beautifull song, long life, to my hero KOTIPELTO, the amazing
voice of power metal
@natsumaiden343
El Nórdico mas bello de todos! lml ♫♫
@lyricus89
Lmao