Wishmaster
Nightwish Lyrics
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Apprentice!
Heartborne, 7th Seeker
Warrior!
Disciple!
In me the Wishmaster
Elbereth
Lorien
A dreamy-eyed child staring into night
On a journey to storyteller's mind
Whispers a wish speaks with the stars the words are silent in him
Distant sigh from a lonely heart
"I'll be with you soon, my Shalafi"
Grey Havens my destiny
Master!...
Silvara
Starbreeze
Sla-Mori the one known only by Him
To august realms, the sorcery within
If you hear the call of arcane lore,
Your world shall rest on Earth no more
A maiden elf calling with her cunning song
"Meet me at the Inn of Last Home"
Heartborne will find the way!
Master!...
Wishmaster
Crusade for Your will
A child, dreamfinder
The Apprentice becoming...
Master!...
The song "Wishmaster" by Nightwish is about a person who is awakened by the whispers of the stars and who seeks to fulfill their wish by becoming the Wishmaster. The song begins with various titles the person takes on: Master, Apprentice, Heartborne, 7th Seeker, Warrior, and Disciple. The lyrics convey that the person becomes the Wishmaster and their destiny is to reach the Grey Havens. They seek the help of Elbereth and Lorien to make their wish come true.
The second part of the song introduces Silvara and Starbreeze, characters in the Nightwish universe. The lyrics talk about a being known only as Sla-Mori who possesses great magical abilities. The Wishmaster calls upon those who hear the arcane lore and acknowledges that their world shall never be the same again. A maiden elf sings a cunning song and the Heartborne is able to follow her to the Inn of Last Home.
Overall, "Wishmaster" is a song about a person's journey to become the Wishmaster and fulfill their wish. The lyrics are filled with mystical and magical elements that are characteristic of the Nightwish universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Master!
Addressing a person with mastery and knowledge
Apprentice!
Addressing a person who is under the tutelage and guidance of a master
Heartborne, 7th Seeker
Referring to a person with a heart full of passion and the seventh seeker on a journey of spiritual discovery
Warrior!
Addressing a person who is strong and courageous, ready for a battle
Disciple!
Addressing a person who is willing to learn and follow a particular path or philosophy
In me the Wishmaster
Referring to the singer as the wishmaster, who has the power to grant wishes
Elbereth
Name of a literary character representing a mythical and powerful being
Lorien
Referring to a mythical place of peace and tranquility
A dreamy-eyed child staring into night
Describing a child with a dreamy gaze looking up to the sky
On a journey to storyteller's mind
Referring to a journey of imagination, where the child's mind is crafting stories
Whispers a wish speaks with the stars the words are silent in him
Describing a child whispering a wish to the stars, a desire that is still unspoken
Distant sigh from a lonely heart
Depicting a heartbroken and melancholic soul who sighs longingly
"I'll be with you soon, my Shalafi"
Addressing a person with a term of endearment and promising to be with them soon
Grey Havens my destiny
Referring to a mythical place of eternal rest and peace as one's final destination
Silvara
Name of a literary character representing a mythical and magical being
Starbreeze
Referring to a person or entity associated with the stars and the wind
Sla-Mori the one known only by Him
Referring to a mysterious and powerful entity only known by a divine presence
To august realms, the sorcery within
Referring to the powerful realms and magic within oneself
If you hear the call of arcane lore,
Encouraging the listener to pay attention to the hidden knowledge and secrets
Your world shall rest on Earth no more
Implying that one's perception of the world will change and evolve
A maiden elf calling with her cunning song
Describing a mythical being singing with sly and clever intentions
"Meet me at the Inn of Last Home"
Inviting someone to a mythical, warm, and cozy place associated with rest and peace
Heartborne will find the way!
Implies that one's passion and desires will guide them towards their objective and goals
Wishmaster
Referring to a powerful being with the capacity to grant wishes
Crusade for Your will
Encouraging the listener to fight and pursue their objectives
A child, dreamfinder
Describing a youthful, imaginative person who creates visions and dreams
The Apprentice becoming...
Hinting at someone's development from an apprentice to a master
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNO MATTI JUHANI VUORINEN, JUKKA ANTERO NEVALAINEN, SAMI TUURE PETTERI VAENSKAE, TARJA SOILE SUSANNA TURUNEN, TERO KALLE SAKARI KINNUNEN, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
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