Artist #1: Nighti… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with the name Nightingale.
Artist #1: Nightingale began in 1995 as a solo goth rock project of Dan Swanö, designed to explore his brief fascination with the genre, also evident on Edge of Sanity tracks such as "Sacrificed". The first album The Breathing Shadow was recorded and mastered by Swanö alone in the space of a week at his home Unisound studio.
The second album The Closing Chronicles was recorded in April 1996 with his brother Tom Nouga (real name Dag Swanö) acting as producer and contributing some guitar parts. It continues the conceptual storyline that began in The Breathing Shadow to the logical conclusion of the central characters death, as it was intended to be the last Nightingale album.
After this the band went on semi-hiatus, playing a couple of live concerts in small venues around Orebro with future permanent band member Erik Oskarsson on bass and Ari Halinoja playing the drums. The second concert, in October 1998 is remarkable because it marks one of the few times Edge of Sanity songs were performed live by Swanö, the band adding two lighter tracks to bulk out their set (Swanö scarcely performed live with Edge of Sanity, citing his inability to sustain death metal vocals for long enough).
The band returned to Unisound in April 1999 to expand upon a lost demo of the track 'I Return' recorded by Swanö and Nouga in September 1998. 2000's I is a prequel to the first two albums, half composed by Dan Swano and half by Tom Nouga, several of the tracks, such as Alonely and Dead or Alive being recycled by Nouga from previously abandoned projects and given new lyrics (the originals being both written in Swedish and outside the conceptual storyline).
For the recording of Alive Again in may 2002 (a sequel to the original "Breathing Shadow Trilogy" of I, The Breathing Shadow and The Closing Chronicles) the band was filled out with Tom Björn on drums and Erik Oskarsson returning as a permanent member. This record received the most critical acclaim yet upon its release in February 2003, partly owing to the increased exposure caused by their signing of a distribution deal with American label The End Records, and saw them play a string of live shows before travelling to Västerås in June 2004 to record Invisible, which is the band's first departure from their conceptual storyline approach, dealing with a wide array of topics from love to history. The band are currently preparing for their first major tour, after re-recording a set of tracks for a best-of album, Nightfall Overture, containing songs from their first four conceptual albums as well as an Edge of Sanity track and one new Nightingale song.
In 2006 the band had the honour to conclude the second and last day of the international progressive rock festival, InProg 2006. Later that year Dag stated on his website that he will no longer be using his alias Tom Nouga;
"In Sep-06 I decided to stop using the name Tom Nouga and play under my real name"
The band's latest album is White Darkness and it was released 4th of June, 2007.
Source: Wikipedia
Artist #2:Nightingale was formed in 1993 by Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), Keith Murphy (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion), and Becky Tracy (fiddle). The nightingale bird is a poetic figure that appears in traditional songs from many places including parts of Northern Europe, Canada and the United States. So the nightingale was an appropriate emblem for a band commited to drawing inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec.
The band's first recording, The Coming Dawn was made in 1994, barely a year after the band's formation. It was produced by Pete Sutherland and it captured the fresh, raw energy of the band as well as establishing Nightingale's sophistication as players and arrangers of an eclectic mix of traditional music.
Less than two years later, the band took on a more ambitious recording project - Sometimes When the Moon is High, produced by Grey Larsen. The album was recorded in Joliette Quebec at the (just newly finished) studio of La Bottine Souriante pianist, Denis Frechette. More musically complex and more tightly arranged, this album won the band attention and praise from a wider audience.
Throughout this period, Nightingale travelled extensively playing concerts and dance events around the U.S. and also in Canada, the U.K., France and Denmark.
Nightingale's most recent recording - Three , released in June 2004. The CD was produced by Denis Frechette and recorded in Brattleboro, VT. It reflects Nightingale's past while also breaking new ground.
Source: http://www.nightingalevt.org
Artist #3: Nightingale, formed in 2003, is a project of Gaspard de la Nuit (Caspar Wijnberg, who stands for the 'night' in the band), singer Abigael Klumperbeek (that would be the "gale") and Eelco van Zanten. Their debutalbum "For A Change" is recorded in Wijnberg and Bas Bron (Bastian) their studio in Amsterdam. The music consists of melodic funkpop, comparable to Bastian.
Source: http://www.popinstituut.nl
Better Safe Than Sorry
Nightingale Lyrics
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Communicating through my melodies I knew the world would help me through
Then I grew up to find that all the dreams I had in mind required more then my gift
More of the pain than the pleasure
Better safe than sorry
And here I am losing everything again
I'll never have to worry about the game
I'm not playing at all
Never gamble at all
Many years ago I met the one, and all my dreams of angels faded away
I opened up and even let her in, to kill the enemy within
And even though she tried to keep her love for me alive
Oh it kills me to say, I let it wither away again
Better safe than sorry
And here I am losing everything again
I'll never have to worry about the game
I'll never win I'll never lose
Better safe than sorry
And here I am losing everything again
I'll never have to worry about the game
I'll never win I'll never lose
I'm not playing at all
Oh, that I'm lonely
Without someone by my side
I long for the only person in this world who's a part of me
I'm taking back of all the things I've been going through
You gave me strength to carry on
I'll do the best I can to make you want to be around
I really need you in my life
And maybe I was born to wander through this world alone
I left a good life behind where my heart beating night forever
Better safe than sorry
And here I am losing everything again
I'll never have to worry about the game
I'll never win I'll never lose
Better safe than sorry
And here I am losing everything again
I'll never have to worry about the game
I'll never win I'll never lose
I'm not playing at all
The lyrics of Nightingale's song Better Safe Than Sorry tell a story of a person who had bright dreams of changing the world through their music when they were young. They believed that people would understand their vision and help them achieve it. However, as they grew older, they realized that life was more complicated than they had anticipated. Achieving their dreams required more than just their musical talent. It involved pain and sacrifice, which they were not prepared to give.
The refrain "Better safe than sorry" summarizes the person's approach to life. They would rather not take risks and lose everything they have, even though it means not achieving their dreams. They have lost faith in the possibility of winning the game of life and are not playing at all. The lyrics also touch on a failed relationship that has left the person feeling lonely and longing for companionship. They wish to make amends and have that special someone by their side, but they also understand that some people are destined to wander through life alone.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Better Safe Than Sorry express the frustration and disappointment that can come with pursuing one's dreams. The safer option of not taking risks might seem tempting, but it often leads to regrets in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young I thought the world around could see the vision through my eyes
As a child, I believed that people could understand my thoughts and feelings simply through the music I created.
Communicating through my melodies I knew the world would help me through
I was confident that my music would be able to communicate my emotions to others and that they would be able to empathize with me.
Then I grew up to find that all the dreams I had in mind required more then my gift
As I got older, I realized that achieving my dreams would require more than just being talented at music. There were other factors at play, such as luck and hard work.
More of the pain than the pleasure
I came to understand that pursuing my dreams would be difficult and that there would be more struggles than rewards along the way.
Better safe than sorry
I believe it is better to be cautious and avoid risks than to take chances and possibly suffer negative consequences.
And here I am losing everything again
Despite my cautious approach, I am still experiencing loss and setbacks.
I'll never have to worry about the game
By not taking risks, I don't have to worry about the unpredictable nature of life and the possibility of failure.
I'll never win I'll never lose
By not playing the game, I am neither a winner nor a loser. I am simply stagnant and not making progress.
I'm not playing at all
I am not actively participating in life and not taking any actions towards achieving my goals.
Many years ago I met the one, and all my dreams of angels faded away
I once met someone who I thought would fulfill all my dreams and desires, but this person did not live up to my expectations.
I opened up and even let her in, to kill the enemy within
I allowed myself to become vulnerable and let this person into my life, hoping that they would help me overcome my inner struggles and pain.
And even though she tried to keep her love for me alive
Although this person tried to maintain their feelings for me, our relationship eventually fell apart.
Oh it kills me to say, I let it wither away again
I am disappointed in myself for not being able to maintain a healthy and fulfilling relationship with someone who was important to me.
Oh, that I'm lonely
I am currently experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Without someone by my side
I feel like I need a companion or partner to share my life with in order to feel happy and fulfilled.
I long for the only person in this world who's a part of me
I yearn for someone who I am deeply connected with and who understands me on a fundamental level.
I'm taking back of all the things I've been going through
I am reflecting on the struggles and hardships I have experienced in my life.
You gave me strength to carry on
Someone has helped give me the motivation and perseverance to continue moving forward despite my difficulties.
I'll do the best I can to make you want to be around
I am willing to put forth effort to maintain a positive relationship with the person who has supported me.
I really need you in my life
I feel that this person is important to my happiness and well-being and that I would struggle without them.
And maybe I was born to wander through this world alone
I may never find the kind of companionship or fulfillment I am seeking in life.
I left a good life behind where my heart beating night forever
I regret leaving a previous life or relationship where I felt truly happy and fulfilled, and I fear that I will never experience those feelings again.
Contributed by Katherine S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blake K
when I listen to the song I think about the loss of a loved one/betrayl. the pain of the loss is so strong that it is almost impossible to recuperate, and in this scenario it is 'better to play it safe than sorry' than to risk it all again
PhantomPianist91
Awesome lyrics, I love this album!
sebdoom
Track is killer, chorus is overkill. Absolutely brilliant song and voice. Swanö means God in my language.
Martin Follmann Knudsen
never heard of this band but they are fantastic :D awesome song...
Ancient Ruins Official
Love nightingale!!! AMAZING SONG😀😀😀😀😀😀🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
68 ELENI LIVERAKOU
"Better safe than Sorry"...wise words...!!!!!
Adne Skansen
This song is BEAST!
Jorge Leitner
Amazing!
bomsky
Superb!
dimidementia
The riff at 2.18 is ORGASMIC !!!!