Away
Nightwish (Over The Hills And Far Away) Lyrics


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The days were brighter
Gardens more blooming
The nights had more hope
In their silence The wild was calling
Wishes were whispering
The time was there
But without a meaning
Away, away in time
Every dream´s a journey away
Away to a home away from care
Everywhere´s just a journey away

The days departed
Gardens deserted
This frail world
My only rest ?

The wild calls no more
Wishes so hollow
The Barefoot Boy
Weeping in an empty night

Away, away in time
Every dream´s a journey away
Away to a home away from care
Everywhere´s just a journey away

Cherish the moment
Tower the skies
Don´t let the dreamer
Fade to grey like grass

No falling for life
A gain for every loss
Time gathered me
But kept me flying





"For this gift of dream I must pay the price
With the loss of life´s pleasures"

Overall Meaning

Nightwish's song "Away" is a melancholic and introspective ballad that explores the themes of nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for the beauty and simplicity of the past, as the singer reminisces about a time when the days were brighter, the gardens more blooming, and the nights full of hope. The natural world lures her with its wild calling, and wishes whisper in her ear, but everything feels hollow and meaningless without a purpose or direction. The artist speaks of a journey away from reality, to a home far from care, where one can cherish the moment and tower the skies, but also warns against letting go of one's dreams and passions, or risking to fade into grey like grass.


The song's lyrics resonate with many Nightwish fans, as they reflect the band's signature blend of epic orchestration, powerful vocals, and poetic symbolism. The use of metaphors such as the wild calling and wishes whispering lend a surreal and dreamlike quality to the song, while the repetition of the phrase "away in time" creates a sense of detachment and distance from the present. The Barefoot Boy crying in an empty night represents the loss of innocence and wonder, as life's pleasures come with a price. Time is portrayed as a paradoxical force that both gathers and keeps the artist flying, suggesting a bittersweet acceptance of life's transience and beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

The days were brighter
In the past, things seemed happier and more carefree.


Gardens more blooming
Nature flourished more, with greenery and flowers in full bloom.


The nights had more hope
Even in the darkness, there was an underlying sense of positivity and optimism.


In their silence The wild was calling
When everything was quiet, the untamed parts of nature would make themselves heard and beckon.


Wishes were whispering
Dreams and aspirations were softly spoken, but still within reach.


The time was there But without a meaning
There was enough time, but it felt unfulfilling or devoid of purpose.


Away, away in time
To escape from the present and its issues, one can embark on a journey either physically or mentally.


Every dream´s a journey away
One's aspirations and hopes can be realized by taking steps toward them.


Away to a home away from care
The journey can lead to a place or mindset where worries and problems don't follow.


Everywhere´s just a journey away
No matter where one is, transforming their life is simply a matter of finding the right path and taking it.


The days departed
Time has passed, and things have changed.


Gardens deserted
Nature has withered or receded.


This frail world My only rest ?
The world can be a harsh place, and yet it's the only comfort or reprieve from one's troubles.


The wild calls no more
Nature's voice is faint or non-existent, no longer beckoning as it once did.


Wishes so hollow
Dreams have become unfulfilled or meaningless.


The Barefoot Boy Weeping in an empty night
A person, likely a child or youth, is feeling lost and forlorn in a dark and empty world.


Cherish the moment
Appreciate and savor the present, since life can change suddenly and drastically.


Tower the skies
Aim high and strive for great things, reaching as high as the sky.


Don´t let the dreamer Fade to grey like grass
Don't let one's enthusiasm or optimistic outlook dwindle and grow dull like withered grass.


No falling for life A gain for every loss
Instead of being defeated by hardship, keep pushing forward and looking for positive outcomes.


Time gathered me But kept me flying
As time passed and brought change, the person adapted and found ways to keep progressing and growing.


For this gift of dream I must pay the price With the loss of life´s pleasures
Pursuing one's dreams often involves sacrifice and hard work, such as giving up enjoyable or easy things in life.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLORES MARY O'RIORDAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Klepoth

The days were brighter
Gardens more blooming
The nights had more hope
In their silence The wild was calling
Wishes were whispering
The time was there
But without a meaning

Away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away

The days departed
Gardens deserted
This frail world
My only rest ?

The wild calls no more
Wishes so hollow
The Barefoot Boy
Weeping in an empty night

Away

Cherish the moment
Tower the skies
Don't let the dreamer
Fade to grey like grass

No falling for life
A gain for every loss
Time gathered me
But kept me flying



All comments from YouTube:

Klepoth

The days were brighter
Gardens more blooming
The nights had more hope
In their silence The wild was calling
Wishes were whispering
The time was there
But without a meaning

Away, away in time
Every dream's a journey away
Away to a home away from care
Everywhere's just a journey away

The days departed
Gardens deserted
This frail world
My only rest ?

The wild calls no more
Wishes so hollow
The Barefoot Boy
Weeping in an empty night

Away

Cherish the moment
Tower the skies
Don't let the dreamer
Fade to grey like grass

No falling for life
A gain for every loss
Time gathered me
But kept me flying

Most Reverend Donki

The voice of an angel

Michaël Salis

A powerfull Angel Voice

Rafael Lourenço

OMG, quanta nostalgia me traz esse som! <3 Eternal!

Zack Moonlight

dragon ball af

ComradeLavender

I miss Tarja, but I also miss everything else about this era. Even Century Child and Once weren't quite the same level of quality as their early releases.

Sashka Reshka

The same here

Sean Renzi

Century child was great but once had its moments nemo,creek Mary's blood .and ghost love score were the best songs from that album for me

Marcos andres Talarico

Una obra maestra

bignade00

I love this song so much !!

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