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

New Horizon
Midnattsol Lyrics

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There was a time
long long ago
where humanity let the seeds grow
and didn't doubt the creatures value

Will we ever understand?
how we destroy
Let the ice inside us melt

and change

Wish to see the trees standing
on the ground
why can't you give them a tender hand

I see their eyes so afraid
Why can't you take their suffering away?
Hear their heartbeats grow
Why can't you let them go?

Is it our will to choose
who should win and lose
and who should live and who's going to die
with no goodbye

Long for a landscape filled

with nature's treasures
Hope for a new horizon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Midnattsol's song New Horizon, is a reflection on humanity's relationship with nature. It speaks to a time long ago when humans respected nature and allowed it to grow. It questions whether we will ever understand the damage we have caused to nature and urges us to change. The lyrics suggest that we need to let go of our destructive behavior and allow the ice within us to melt. It is only through this transformation that we can learn to care for our environment and protect the planet's natural resources.

The song suggests that we need to treat nature with more kindness, compassion and respect. It asks us to extend a 'tender hand' towards the trees, who's eyes are filled with fear. The lyrics urge us to take the suffering of nature away and listen to its heartbeat. It suggests that we must let go of our controlling behavior and allow nature to follow its own course.

In the end, the lyrics suggest that humans need to make a conscious choice to protect nature. It questions the morality of our decisions when we choose who will win or lose and who will live or die. The song encourages us to move towards a landscape filled with nature's treasures and hope for a new horizon.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time
There existed in the past a period

long long ago
A considerable period in the past is being referred to

where humanity let the seeds grow
During that time, humans allowed seed planting without hindrance

and didn't doubt the creatures value
During that period, there was no questioning of the value of living things

Will we ever understand?
Is it possible for us to comprehend?

how we destroy
The way we harm and damage

Let the ice inside us melt
Melt the cold emotion and feelings within us

and change
Adopt a different and positive approach

Wish to see the trees standing
Desire to witness trees remain upright

on the ground
On the surface of the earth

why can't you give them a tender hand
Why can't we offer them kindness and care?