Alpenglow
Nightwish Lyrics


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Once upon a time a song was heard
Giving birth to a child of earth and verse

Together we slay another fright
Every jubjub bird, spooks of the past
Close your eyes and take a peek
The truth is easy to see
We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

Hand in hand, guiding me into light
You, the fairytale guise in blue and white

Together we slay another fright
Every jubjub bird, spooks of the past
Close your eyes and take a peek
The truth is easy to see

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

You are my path, my home, my star
A beautiful tale within the tale
And when the dust needs to move on
I will tuck us in on a bed of snow
Painting white, silencing the valley we built
Together we'll sleep devoured by life

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places




Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nightwish's "Alpenglow" seem to be about the power of music and storytelling to unite people and overcome fears and darkness. The song begins by evoking the idea of a song giving birth to a child of earth and verse, suggesting the creative potential of music to bring new life into the world. The repeated refrain "we were here" emphasizes the idea of leaving a lasting legacy through music and storytelling, and the references to wandering, writing an endless story, building a Walden of our own, and conquering the darkest places all suggest a quest for personal and collective growth and enlightenment.


The song also highlights the importance of companionship and community in this journey, with a fairytale guide in blue and white and hand in hand guiding the singer into the light. The jubjub birds and spooks of the past represent the fears and obstacles that can be overcome through the power of storytelling and music, and the truth is easy to see when one takes a closer look. The final verse shifts to a more personal and intimate tone, with the singer addressing a specific person as "my path, my home, my star" and envisioning a peaceful snow-covered valley where they can sleep together, devoured by life.


Overall, "Alpenglow" seems to be celebrating the power of music and storytelling to bring people together, overcome fears and darkness, and create a lasting legacy of hope and beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time a song was heard
The song of creation that gave birth to life and art


Giving birth to a child of earth and verse
The song created a world of nature and literature


Together we slay another fright
Facing our fears, fighting off anxiety and doubt


Every jubjub bird, spooks of the past
The figments of our imagination that haunt us


Close your eyes and take a peek
Imagining a better world, discovering the truth within


The truth is easy to see
When we stop pretending and accept ourselves


We were here
Our legacy in this world, our presence and impact


Roaming on the endless prairie
Exploring the vastness of life, its beauty and freedom


Writing an endless story
Expressing our emotions, experiences and dreams


Building a Walden of our own
Creating a personal sanctuary, a place of escape and renewal


Grieving the saddened faces
Mourning for the losses and sorrows of life


Conquering the darkest places
Overcoming the challenges and difficulties of life


Time to rest now and to finish the show
The end of our journey, the moment of peace and closure


And become the music, one with alpenglow
Dissolving into the beauty and harmony of nature, the essence of art and life


You, the fairytale guise in blue and white
The enchanting presence that inspires us, the beauty and purity of imagination


You are my path, my home, my star
The guiding light that leads us, the refuge that comforts us, the inspiration that sparks us


A beautiful tale within the tale
The story of our love and friendship, the magic and wonder that we share


And when the dust needs to move on
When the cycle of life comes to an end, when we need to depart


I will tuck us in on a bed of snow
I will embrace you with tenderness and care, I will protect you from the cold and the darkness


Painting white, silencing the valley we built
Creating a serene and pure atmosphere, where our memories and dreams can rest in peace


Together we'll sleep devoured by life
We will surrender to the mystery and wonder of existence, we will merge into the vastness of creation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN

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October Sky

"Alpenglow"

Once upon a time a song was heard
Giving birth to a child of Earth and verse

Together we slay another fright
Every jubjub bird, spooks of the past
Close your eyes and take a peek
The truth is easy to see

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

Hand in hand, guiding me into light
You, the fairytale guise in blue and white

Together we slay another fright
Every jubjub bird, spooks of the past
Close your eyes and take a peek
The truth is easy to see

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

You are my path, my home, my star
A beautiful tale within the tale
And when the dust needs to move on
I will tuck us in on a bed of snow
Painting white, silencing the valley we built
Together we'll sleep
Devoured by life

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow

We were here
Roaming on the endless prairie
Writing an endless story
Building a Walden of our own
We were here
Grieving the saddened faces
Conquering the darkest places
Time to rest now and to finish the show
And become the music, one with alpenglow



All comments from YouTube:

Angela Richardson

One good thing about 2020. I discovered Nightwish and Floor Jansen!

winchester 78

Welcome in the Nightwish family 🤘🤘

PAULA DARK PIÇARRA

Only now, I grew up with NIGHTWISH, ive been hearing them for half my life

Angela Richardson

Paula, I know when I read the bio I wondered how I am just now hearing them. Better late then never.

PAULA DARK PIÇARRA

Yes there are many still stuck to comercial and pop music

Angela Richardson

I grew up with Led Zeppelin, Tool, Metallica, Danzig, and unless it was talked about on MTV, word of mouth from friends or in a magazine you didn't hear about it. I wish youtube had been around when I was younger. Of course then MTV became more about reality shows than music.

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Tom Harding

Floor's little dance during the intro made me smile so much, she's so lovely

Freja

thats what i want to do everytime i hear this!

Agatha Valadão

She's Pisces, like me, I'm so proud! 🌼

Liz Hopkins

she seems so nice i love her

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