Midnattsol is a nordic folk metal band from Norway and Germany. The band w… Read Full Bio ↴Midnattsol is a nordic folk metal band from Norway and Germany. The band was formed in 2002 and currently consists of vocalist Carmen Elise Espenæs (younger sister of Liv Kristine Espenæs of Leaves' Eyes and ex-Theatre of Tragedy), bassist Birgit Öllbrunner, drummer Chris Merzinsky, keyboardist Daniel Fischer, and guitarist Daniel Droste. Guitarist Christian Hector recently announced his departure and the band is currently searching for a new guitarist.

Their sound is essentialy symphonic metal, with some folk influences in the melodies. Their lyrics are largely based on Norwegian folk tales. Their first full-length album, "Where Twilight Dwells", was released in 2005; their second album, "Nordlys", was released on March 28, 2008.

Midnattsol means "midnight sun" in Norwegian. Although their sound can be classified as symphonic metal, the band prefers to call their style "nordic folk metal" because of the folk elements in their music and occasional Norwegian lyrics.

Guitarists Daniel Droste and Christian Hector are also playing in Ahab, a German funeral doom metal band.

Chris Merzinsky and Birgit Öllbrunner are also playing in the band R:I:P.

Official site: www.midnattsol.com

Infinite Fairytale
Midnattsol Lyrics

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My mind cannot speak
My heart cannot open up,
'Cause truth is fading away
Love based on hate
Forever I wait,
'Cause I know where I belong
Is it fair, the sickness I can't bear!

See you fading
The gap between us grows fast
See you fighting
The battle is lost
Farewell

Release my thoughts
Free my soul
Or I'm dying in this hole
The dream is near
I still seek you, dear,
'Cause desire conquers the fear
I see, the place where my heart leads!

See you coming
See you reaching
Wounded tears disappear

I sense you
I feel you
Like a fairytale
These iron chains do break

Like an arrow
So unsure
I throw it all away

I sense you
I feel you

Like a fairytale
These iron chains do break

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Midnattsol's Infinite Fairytale express a sense of longing for a love that has been lost or is unattainable. The singer feels trapped and unable to express their true feelings due to the fading away of truth and the presence of a love based on hate. The gap between the singer and their loved one is growing fast, and despite the battle being lost and the farewell being said, the dream is still near and the singer continues to seek their beloved by throwing away their uncertainties and following their heart.

The imagery used in the lyrics create a sense of nostalgia and fairytale-like romance, but also a feeling of being trapped and weighed down by "iron chains." The singer's desire and perseverance, however, lead them to break free and sense their loved one, who feels like a fairytale that has come to life.

Overall, the lyrics of Infinite Fairytale convey a longing for true love and acceptance, and the struggle to break free from societal and personal constraints in order to attain it.

Line by Line Meaning

My mind cannot speak
I am unable to express my thoughts and feelings.

My heart cannot open up,
I am unable to open up emotionally.

'Cause truth is fading away
The truth is becoming less clear and is fading away.

Love based on hate
The love I have experienced is rooted in hatred and negativity.

Forever I wait,
I am waiting indefinitely.

'Cause I know where I belong
I know where I truly belong.

Is it fair, the sickness I can't bear!
Is it justifiable that I must endure an illness that is unbearable?

See you fading
I see you fading away.

The gap between us grows fast
The distance between us is increasing quickly.

See you fighting
I see you struggling.

The battle is lost
The fight has been lost and there is no hope.