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

Skogens Lengsel
Midnattsol Lyrics

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Langt der inne
Under skogens slør
Venter jeg i min seng

Hemmelige ord
Flyter avsted
På leting etter deg
Lengter etter deg

Kjenner den glødende pusten din
Så langt vekk
Men samtidig så nær
I dugget på vinduet
Skimter det et ansikt
Så kjært

Hvert sekund
Hver time
Hver måned
Hvert år
Har jeg ventet på det
som jeg aldri får

Kom til meg
for jeg trenger deg

Overall Meaning

The Norwegian lyrics of Midnattsol's "Skogens Lengsel" speak about a sense of longing and anticipation for the presence of someone special under the veil of the forest. The singer of the song is waiting for that person in their bed, as secret words float out and search for them. There is a burning desire for this person, felt even from a distance, as their warm breath can still be sensed. The singer notices a face in the mist on the window, and it is a deeply cherished one. The chorus of the song is a plea for this person to come, for their presence is needed.

The lyrics evoke a powerful sense of yearning from the singer, who is waiting for that special someone they long for. The forest is used as a metaphor for searching for that person, under the "slør," which means veil in Norwegian. It is a deeply personal song that speaks to the intensity of the human connection, and the power that an emotional bond can hold over a person. The chorus is a call for that person to be present, showing the importance they have in the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Langt der inne
Far inside, in a distant place

Under skogens slør
Beneath the veil of the forest

Venter jeg i min seng
I wait in my bed

Hemmelige ord
Secret words

Flyter avsted
Drifting away

På leting etter deg
Searching for you

Lengter etter deg
Longing for you

Kjenner den glødende pusten din
I feel your warm breath

Så langt vekk
So far away

Men samtidig så nær
Yet so near

I dugget på vinduet
In the mist on the window