Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica)
Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot)
J-P Leppäluoto (Charon)
Jarkko Ahola (Teräsbetoni)
Background singing by Aleksi Parviainen (Soulcage)
The group is not an ordinary band, but a league of four vocalists, who are all frontmen of successful heavy metal bands. They wanted to create something special together and came up with an idea of arranging 80's classics to metal versions - sung by all the four together.
The tracks from their current album, "Reborn", include legendary pieces such as "I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight" by Cutting Crew, "Take On Me" by A-ha, "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, "Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi, "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits and "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
Song arrangements by Aleksi Parviainen except "I Just Died In Yours Arms Tonight" and "Don't Bring Me Down" by J.Ahola and "Brothers In Arms" by Mikko P. Mustonen.
Killer
Northern Kings Lyrics
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Live your life, the way you want to be
Will you give, if we cry
Will we live yeah, or will we die, oh
Tainted hearts heal with time
Shoot bad love so we can
Stop the bleeding
Solitary brother (solitary brother)
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister (solitary sister)
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Solitary brother (solitary brother)
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister (solitary sister)
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
If we try, to live your life
The way we want to be
Yeah, yeah
Solitary brother (solitary brother)
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister (solitary sister)
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Solitary brother (solitary brother)
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Solitary sister (solitary sister)
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Racism in future kings can only lead to no good
And besides, all our sons and daughters already know how that feels
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love, love, love, yeah
The lyrics of Northern Kings's song "Killer" speak to the desire for freedom and the struggle to find purpose in a world filled with pain and heartache. The opening lines, "So you want, to be free/Live your life, the way you want to be," set the stage for a discussion of how difficult it can be to achieve this type of freedom. The singer asks whether we will "give" and "live" or "die" as a result of our actions. The idea of sacrificing for a greater good, even in the face of hardship, is a central theme in this song.
The chorus repeats the questions posed to a "solitary brother" and "solitary sister" about whether they still have "a part of you that wants to live" and "a part of you that wants to give." These questions suggest that we all struggle with feelings of isolation and disconnection, and that it is important to find a way to connect with others and make a positive impact on the world. The bridge of the song addresses the idea of racism and how it can only lead to "no good," emphasizing the need for love and acceptance in our society.
Overall, "Killer" is a song about overcoming adversity and finding a sense of purpose and belonging in our lives. It encourages us to think about the ways we can make a positive impact on the world, and to never give up on our desire for freedom and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
So you want, to be free
Do you desire freedom in your life?
Live your life, the way you want to be
Do you long to live life on your own terms?
Will you give, if we cry
Will you show compassion if we shed tears?
Will we live yeah, or will we die, oh
Will we survive or perish?
Tainted hearts heal with time
Damaged hearts can mend with patience
Shoot bad love so we can
End negative emotions to
Stop the bleeding
Prevent further damage
Solitary brother (solitary brother)
Lone brother
Is there still a part of you that wants to live?
Do you still desire to exist?
Solitary sister (solitary sister)
Lone sister
Is there still a part of you that wants to give?
Do you still have the urge to offer?
If we try, to live your life
If we attempt to live like you
The way we want to be
In a manner that suits us
Racism in future kings can only lead to no good
Discrimination in future reigns can only bring harm
And besides, all our sons and daughters already know how that feels
Furthermore, our offspring are already aware of this pain
Love, love, love, yeah
Love above all things
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: HENRY OLUSEGUN ADEOLA SAMUEL, ADAM PAUL TINLEY
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jinj0mafia
dude I fucking agree! They also did good covers of Easy Livin by Uriah Heep and Temple of The King by Dio, I love the Human Bondage album though haha, it is the most dark and intense out of all of their albums!
Ingeborg Kooiman
I think this version equals Seal's, which I also like very much.
Francis Pleau
Wow !!!!!
Ingeborg Kooiman
My pleasure! :-)
Kat Newston
I am faaaaaaaaaaaaaaan