Ghost Love Score
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Oceans away from the wakeful day
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I'll bleed forever
Scent of the sea before the waking of the world
Brings me to thee
Into the blue memory
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I will bleed forever
Into the blue memory
A siren from the deep came to me
Sang my name my longing
Still I write my songs about that dream of mine
Worth everything I may ever be
The Child will be born again
That siren carried him to me
First of them true loves
Singing on the shoulders of an angel
Without care for love n' loss
Bring me home or leave me be
My love in the dark heart of the night
I have lost the path before me
The one behind will lead me
Take me
Cure me
Kill me
Bring me home
Every way
Every day
Just another loop in the hangman's noose
Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home
Every way, every day
I keep on watching us sleep
Relive the old sin of Adam and Eve
Of you and me
Forgive the adoring beast
Redeem me into childhood
Show me myself without the shell
Like the advent of May
I'll be there when you say
Time to never hold our love
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
You were the one to cut me
So I'll bleed forever
"Ghost Love Score" by Nightwish evokes a mélange of deep emotional currents and vivid imagery, exploring themes of love, loss, yearning, and the tumultuous connection between two souls. The opening lines establish a nostalgic sense of intimacy. “We used to swim the same moonlight waters / Oceans away from the wakeful day” suggests a shared past, an ethereal bond that transcends the physical realm and denotes a time and space where innocence and connection thrive, far from the harshness of reality. This dreamlike quality sets the stage for the profound revelations that follow, encapsulating an experience that feels both painfully distant and deeply cherished.
As the singer expresses, “My fall will be for you / My love will be in you,” there’s a stark declaration of devotion intertwined with impending sacrifice. This part of the lyric conveys the notion that true love often involves vulnerability and the risk of emotional wounds. The line “If you be the one to cut me / I'll bleed forever” signifies an acceptance of pain for the sake of love. It implies that enduring pain, whether through loss or heartbreak, is an inherent part of loving someone deeply. The singer is willing to embrace the possibility of suffering because it stems from a genuine connection to another person. This choice mirrors the duality of love—its capacity to uplift and to wound simultaneously.
As the song progresses, the imagery of the sea and the idea of memory entwine. The line “Scent of the sea before the waking of the world / Brings me to thee” evokes the idea of nostalgia as a powerful force, one that can transport the mind back to moments shared in love. The sea serves as a metaphor for the subconscious, holding memories just beneath the surface, waiting to be recognized. The recurring motif of “blue memory” suggests that these recollections are both tranquil and perhaps melancholic, reflecting the fondness of past moments. Here, the siren symbolizes longing and the allure of the ungraspable, navigating the complex emotions the singer experiences, moving seamlessly between regret and yearning.
The latter half of the song deals with themes of rebirth and existential reflection. The phrase “The Child will be born again” may symbolize a new beginning or revival of love once lost, reinforcing the cyclical nature of life and relationships. There’s a quest for redemption, as expressed in lines like “Redeem me into childhood / Show me myself without the shell.” Here, the singer wishes to return to innocence, to shed the burdens that adulthood and experience have imposed. This quest is complemented by the haunting refrain of “Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home,” which serves as a plea for resolution amidst turmoil. The desire to escape pain and find solace is entwined with the acknowledgment of love’s complexity. Ultimately, “Ghost Love Score” captures the essence of love as a beautiful, anguishing, alternate reality which might simultaneously bring joy and sorrow but is always worth the experience and remembrance.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to swim the same moonlight waters
Once, we shared moments of serenity and intimacy under the same silvery glow of the moonlit sea.
Oceans away from the wakeful day
These memories are now distant, far removed from the harshness and realities of daylight.
My fall will be for you
My descent into despair or vulnerability is entirely for your sake, driven by my devotion.
My love will be in you
The essence of my love resides within you, interwoven with your being.
If you be the one to cut me
If you were to cause me pain or heartbreak, resulting in emotional wounds.
I'll bleed forever
The pain you inflict would leave an enduring scar of sorrow or longing within me.
Scent of the sea before the waking of the world
The aroma of the ocean lingers in the tranquil moments before dawn, representing a time of introspection.
Brings me to thee
This scent guides my thoughts and emotions back to you, a powerful draw towards our shared past.
Into the blue memory
Into the depths of cherished reminiscences colored by our connection.
A siren from the deep came to me
An enchanting figure, akin to a mythological siren, appears to me as a symbol of desire and temptation.
Sang my name my longing
This siren's song resonates with my inner desires, calling out my identity and yearnings.
Still I write my songs about that dream of mine
I continue to express my feelings and aspirations through music, reflecting my innermost visions.
Worth everything I may ever be
These dreams hold immense value, surpassing any material or superficial aspect of my existence.
The Child will be born again
A new beginning or rebirth is on the horizon, symbolized by the innocent essence of a child.
That siren carried him to me
This enchanting figure has brought forth something precious, perhaps a new love or experience.
First of them true loves
This marks the emergence of genuine love, untainted and heartfelt.
Singing on the shoulders of an angel
This love is uplifted and protected, perhaps supported by divine forces.
Without care for love n' loss
This experience exists in a state of innocence, unencumbered by the fears of heartbreak or grief.
Bring me home or leave me be
Either guide me back to comfort and belonging or withdraw your presence completely.
My love in the dark heart of the night
My affection dwells within the depths of darkness, representing hidden feelings and secrets.
I have lost the path before me
I feel directionless and uncertain about my future, unsure of the steps to take next.
The one behind will lead me
The experiences and lessons from my past will ultimately guide me forward.
Take me
Embrace me completely, body and soul, with all my vulnerabilities.
Cure me
Heal my emotional wounds and restore my spirit.
Kill me
End my suffering, even if it means facing intense emotional pain.
Bring me home
Return me to a place of safety, peace, and belonging.
Every way
Through every possible route and method.
Every day
In the continuity of time, encouraging a daily embrace of our experiences.
Just another loop in the hangman's noose
A repetitive cycle of pain and entrapment that feels inescapable.
I keep on watching us sleep
I observe our moments of peace and quiet, reflecting on our bond.
Relive the old sin of Adam and Eve
Revisit the timeless themes of temptation, desire, and companionship found in humanity's origins.
Of you and me
Specifically reflecting on our relationship within this context.
Forgive the adoring beast
Granting compassion and forgiveness to someone who loves deeply, despite flaws.
Redeem me into childhood
Restore my sense of innocence and wonder, guiding me back to simpler times.
Show me myself without the shell
Help me uncover my true essence, beyond the façades and defenses I've built.
Like the advent of May
Symbolizing renewal and rebirth, akin to the arrival of spring.
I'll be there when you say
I will always be present and available when you call upon me.
Time to never hold our love
A moment when we let go of constraints and embrace love in its fullest form.
My fall will be for you
Again, my vulnerability and struggles are a testament to my love for you.
My love will be in you
The depth of my affection remains intertwined within your being.
You were the one to cut me
You are the source of my heartache, having inflicted emotional pain.
So I'll bleed forever
This wound will leave an everlasting impact on my heart, signifying my ongoing pain.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@schneevongestern9898
This entire Wacken 2013 performance shows Floor in absolute and full vocal glory.
She always was and still is supremely good.
But that night she surpassed herself.
This is, hands down, one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard.
I believe she is in her later vocal prime currently, her absolute peak being roughly 2010-2013, and now still being VERY far away from vocal decline.
Imagine being in your later vocal prime and still being better than 99,9% of singers will ever be on their best day.
Also, her vocal prime is pretty prolonged compared to most other singers.
She is also so consistent in her singing.
When this show took place, she already was a performing singer for over 15 years.
Now this show is almost a decade old. And she still is amazing.
That is very impressive. She kept getting better consistently for a long time,
she prolongs her vocal prime to well over a decade, more like 15 years, and her vocal decline (which will happen. it happens to every single singer eventually. It is natural and inevitable.)
will presumably happen firstly: very late and secondly: very slowly.
I never was so impressed and in awe by any other contemporary singer.
Her range, breath support, breath control, coordination, intonation, projection, versatility, expression, diction, longevity, efficiency, consistency, vocal control, stage presence, charisma, authenticity, crowd interaction, every aspect you could think of, she does it perfectly. Just admirable.
Tuomas as a composer and Floor as a singer are a match made in heaven. Also the fact that Floor gathered skill and experience for 15 years before she joined Nightwish was very important for this combination to become this amazing.
And even though Nightwish with Floor as a singer gave countless brilliant performances and even though this entire Wacken 2013 show was as good as live music can possibly get,
this particular song, Ghost Love Score at Wacken 2013, is probably the most glorious and elevating and overwhelming moment she as a singer and this entire band will ever have given to the world. I will never get tired of listening to this. Never. I vividly remember how I saw this video for the first time. And how overwhelmed and captivated I was.
Forever grateful for being able to listen to such music.
@yareniturunen
We used to swim the same moonlight waters
Oceans away from the wakeful day
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I`ll bleed forever
Scent of the sea before the waking of the world
Brings me to thee
Into the blue memory
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I will bleed forever
Into the blue memory
A siren from the deep came to me
Sang my name my longing
Still I write my songs about that dream of mine
Worth everything I may ever be
The child will be born again
That siren carried him to me
First of them true loves
Sitting on the shoulders of an angel
Without care for love n` loss
Bring me home or leave me be
My love in the dark heart of the night
I have lost the path before me
The one behind will lead me
Take me
Cure me
Kill me
Bring me home
Every way
Every day
Just another loop in the hangman`s noose
Take me, cure me, kill me, bring me home
Every way, every day
I keep on watching us sleep
Relive the old sin of Adam and Eve
Of you and me
Forgive the adoring beast
Redeem me into childhood
Show me myself without the shell
Like the advent of May
I'll be there when you say
Time to never hold our love
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
You were the one to cut me
So I'll bleed forever
@autumnsweatt6539
Anybody else here in 2023 still watching this video? I’ve been listening to this song on Spotify every week and watching this video AT LEAST once a month since it was posted. I am seriously so addicted to not only this song itself, but Floor’s version, specifically this performance. It’s phenomenal the way she captivates an audience of this size live and continues to captivate an audience of hundreds of thousands through a recording! Ugh! I can’t get enough.
@papacharlie2841
Here :)
@WakefieldTolbert
Yep.
@brandonyoung7156
Watching other people (such as NoLifeShaq) react to this video is equally entertaining. 🤘
@jellyfish1333
Yez I just discovered this. Really powerful professional performance!
@jimmiphaze5785
I'm up to a couple hundred times watching this concert I love this concert
@lukeneely6026
My 3 kids all under 10 have now discovered Nightwish. My job as a parent is now complete.🤘
@Sirog77
Hahaha, I am working on it, my son of my 9 years old reconizes it already and says he likes it, he heard it hunderds of times
@andreabraganolo7678
😂😂😂😂👍
@AIDSPISS
But did you make their dinner yet?