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
Wintertime
Midnattsol Lyrics
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My wings broke when you came
Life was turned up-side- down, trying to escape
Yet still the same
Wintertime
Not a single wall could resist your vicious strength
Your breath made ashes of my burning flames
Scent of coldness on the air
Winter's kisses overwhelm me
I'm playing a role in this never-ending story
Words; so faint
Silence; so tense
The valuable secret,
Deep deep within
You think it's invisible
But you aren’t receivable
Lost on a broken path of snow
But you just have to let go
Let go!
How would I ever recognize the light
without dark clouds?
How should I ever praise the warmth
without you winter?
Wintertime
You came with a blanket of cold
So unfold
Treasured trees
Stretch out their frozen hands
for the sunshine
The song Wintertime by Midnattsol conveys the hardships and struggles of life that one goes through in the cold winter season. The singer's wings are broken, indicating a sense of powerlessness and despair, and they are trying to escape from their troubles. However, despite their efforts, they find themselves in the same position. The winter is personified as a vicious force that destroys everything in its path, including the singer's burning flames. Nevertheless, they stand back up and face the challenges that come with the winter.
The second verse provides a stark contrast to the first, with the scent of coldness filling the air and winter's kisses overwhelming the singer. They recognize that they are playing a role in a never-ending story, which indicates that their struggles are not unique or temporary. The valuable secret that the singer holds within them is invisible to others, and they feel lost on a broken path of snow. However, the singer is urged to let go and move forward.
The chorus of the song serves to remind the listener of the beauty and importance of the winter season. Without the dark clouds, one cannot appreciate the light, and without the cold winter, one cannot appreciate the warmth. The song ends on a positive note, with the treasured trees stretching out their frozen hands for the sunshine, symbolizing hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Wintertime
The wintertime season is being addressed.
My wings broke when you came
The arrival of winter replaced the singer's happiness with sadness.
Life was turned up-side-down, trying to escape
The singer's life was drastically changed and they attempted to run away from it.
Yet still the same
Despite running away from the situation, things are still the same.
Not a single wall could resist your vicious strength
Winter's harshness cannot be avoided.
Your breath made ashes of my burning flames
Winter extinguished the singer's passion.
But I arose
The singer managed to get back up and move forward.
Scent of coldness on the air
The artist smells the cold weather approaching.
Winter's kisses overwhelm me
The presence of winter is all-encompassing.
I'm playing a role in this never-ending story
The artist is a participant in the ongoing cycle of seasons.
Words; so faint
The singer's words are insignificant.
Silence; so tense
The silence is heavy and oppressive.
The valuable secret,
The following words contain a significant secret.
Deep deep within
The secret is buried deep inside.
You think it's invisible
The secret appears hidden.
But you aren’t receivable
The intended audience cannot understand or grasp the secret.
Lost on a broken path of snow
The secret is inaccessible, like being lost on a treacherous path of snow.
But you just have to let go
The singer advises the audience to let go of the idea of the hidden secret.
Let go!
Reinforcing the point to let go of the unattainable secrecy.
How would I ever recognize the light
The artist wonders how they would recognize good times without experiencing the bad.
without dark clouds?
Question reinforcing how unpleasant experiences make it possible to appreciate the good.
How should I ever praise the warmth
The artist wonders how they would appreciate good weather without experiencing the cold.
without you winter?
Question reinforcing how unpleasant experiences make it possible to appreciate the good.
You came with a blanket of cold
Winter arrived intensely and all at once.
So unfold
The singer expresses a desire to unfold and experience the wintertime.
Treasured trees
The trees are important and valuable.
Stretch out their frozen hands
The trees appear to be reaching out for warmth.
for the sunshine
The trees look forward to the arrival of warmer weather.
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mag8dalena8
Very nice voice singer
@indytorres4155
this song :')
@Twardziel0
Sommertime .....
@emanuelyagami
some time war