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
Open Your Eyes
Midnattsol Lyrics
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Open your eyes and see
Open your ears
For the thing you fear
Reality
Your victims so insecure
Their faces so sour
But for all your crimes you will pay
My strength makes you weak
My unconditional love makes you weep
You raped my soul
But I'm unbreakable
All the times I trusted you
All the times I believed
that you would show your inner child
But no!
It's not right!
Acts of hate
kept in the earth like a seed
And until the end
you will carry it with you
The consequence
if you deny to reflect
So open your eyes
and face the thing you fear
Reality
The lyrics to Midnattsol's song "Open Your Eyes" are about facing and accepting reality, particularly in relation to one's actions and their consequences. The song encourages listeners to be aware of their surroundings, to listen to what they fear, and to confront what they have done wrong. In the first verse, the song speaks to those who have wronged others, but have not yet faced the consequences of their actions. The lyrics describe the victims as insecure and sour-faced, and suggest that ultimately, those who have caused harm will "pay forever".
The second verse is addressed to the perpetrator of the harm. The song speaks about the strength and unconditional love of the victim, and how despite the pain they have caused, the victim is "unbreakable". There is also a sense of betrayal in this verse, as the victim had placed trust and hope in the perpetrator, only to be let down. The chorus then follows, reminding the listener of the consequences of hate and denial, and urging them to face reality.
The overall message of the song is powerful and thought-provoking, encouraging individuals to be more aware of their actions and how they affect others. The lyrics are emotional and intense, providing a sense of urgency to those who might need to hear the message. Overall, Midnattsol's "Open Your Eyes" is a testament to the power of facing one's fears and accepting the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Open your eyes
Wake up and see what's really going on in your life
Open your eyes and see
Don't be blinded by your fears, look at things as they really are
Open your ears
Listen to what's going on around you
For the thing you fear
Face and conquer your fears
Reality
The truth about your life and the people around you
Your victims so insecure
The people you hurt are weak because of your actions
Their faces so sour
They are unhappy and bitter because of what you've done
But for all your crimes you will pay
There will be consequences for the harm you've caused
Forever
The impact of your actions will be long-lasting
My strength makes you weak
You are threatened by my power and resilience
My unconditional love makes you weep
You cannot handle my compassion and forgiveness
You raped my soul
You have deeply hurt me spiritually and emotionally
But I'm unbreakable
I will overcome and heal from what you've done to me
All the times I trusted you
I had faith in you and believed you were capable of change
All the times I believed
I wanted to see the good in you, even when it was hard to find
that you would show your inner child
I hoped you would reveal your vulnerable and innocent side
But no!
You did not live up to my expectations
It's not right!
Your behavior is unacceptable and must be addressed
Acts of hate
Your harmful actions towards others
kept in the earth like a seed
Your negative energy and karma will grow and multiply unless you confront and change it
And until the end
This issue will persist until it is resolved
you will carry it with you
The burden of your actions will follow you wherever you go
The consequence
The result of refusing to acknowledge and address your wrongdoing
if you deny to reflect
If you refuse to introspect and take responsibility for your actions
So open your eyes
Take a clear and honest look at your life
and face the thing you fear
Confront and overcome your fears and shortcomings
Reality
The truth about yourself and your impact on others
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.