As of 2019, the band has released ten full-length albums (three via Spinefarm Records and seven via Nuclear Blast), their most recent being Talviyö on September 6, 2019.
Mary
Sonata Arctica Lyrics
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In Junior high she said goodbye to her parents and ran away with a boy.
She left her family warm and kind, all of her friends said
"you´re out of your mind".
Life of her own she would find, it´s Monday and she´s gotta grind.
A Job as a waitress she sure was to find, beautiful face, mind of a child.
Boy got her pregnant, Mary-Lou cried,"
Oh why did you lie" You said "it´s okay if we do it today",
I was so scared that you would go away.
"Despite all the papers been signed,
Mama take me back be so kind".
Only a child, reckless and wild, needs to come home again.
He promised the moon but won´t marry you.
Nothing to do, eating for two, he´s goin´ out with someone new.
Sunshine or rain, it´s all the same, life isn´t gray
Oh Mary-Lou.
Mamas do your children still sleep,
In the safe of their cradles so sweet.
Story I told you I have forseen,
Your little angel ain´t always so clean.
Days to come aren´t easy to see,
You can change ´em but it isn´t free.
I see that you don´t believe, ooo-oo, but you will see.
The lyrics of Sonata Arctica's "Mary-Lou" tell the story of a young girl who ran away from her family to be with a boy. She left behind a life that was warm and kind and friends who warned her that she was out of her mind. Mary-Lou hoped to find a life of her own, but reality soon caught up with her. She found a job as a waitress and became pregnant with the boy she ran away with. Despite his promises, he did not marry her and instead went out with someone new, leaving Mary-Lou to eat for two on her own. Through it all, Mary-Lou longs to return home to the kind and safe embrace of her family.
The lyrics of "Mary-Lou" offer a poignant commentary on the difficulties of growing up and the perils of youthful naivete. Mary-Lou's story is all too common, and the lyrics offer a warning to young people who might be tempted to run away from home or make rash decisions without considering the consequences. While Mary-Lou's story is ultimately a tragic one, the song's message is one of hope and redemption - just as Mary-Lou longs to return home, so too can anyone who has made a mistake or taken a wrong turn in life find their way back to the love and support of family.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamas put your babies to sleep, story too cruelsome for them this is.
Mothers, it is best to not let your babies hear this story as it is too harsh for them.
In Junior high she said goodbye to her parents and ran away with a boy.
Mary-Lou left her home and family when she was in her teenage years with her boyfriend.
She left her family warm and kind, all of her friends said 'you´re out of your mind'.
Despite having a caring family and concerned friends, Mary-Lou still decided to leave.
Life of her own she would find, it´s Monday and she´s gotta grind.
Mary-Lou chose to leave home to find her own path and now she needs to work hard for a living.
A Job as a waitress she sure was to find, beautiful face, mind of a child.
Due to her young age, Mary-Lou could only find work as a waitress, despite being pretty.
Boy got her pregnant, Mary-Lou cried,'For this I am too young Oh why did you lie' You said 'it´s okay if we do it today', I was so scared that you would go away.'
Mary-Lou became pregnant by her boyfriend and regretted their actions, feeling too young and scared.
"Despite all the papers been signed, Mama take me back be so kind'.
Even after signing papers and making a life-altering decision, Mary-Lou wants to go back home and wants her mother to forgive her.
Only a child, reckless and wild, needs to come home again.
Mary-Lou is still young and naive and needs the guidance of her family.
He promised the moon but won´t marry you. Nothing to do, eating for two, he´s goin´ out with someone new.
Despite the boy promising Mary-Lou the world, he left her alone while pregnant and is now seeing someone else.
Sunshine or rain, it´s all the same, life isn´t gray Oh Mary-Lou.
No matter what happens in life, good or bad, Mary-Lou should keep going and not give up.
Mamas do your children still sleep, In the safe of their cradles so sweet.
Mothers, cherish the innocence of your children while they still have it.
Story I told you I have forseen, Your little angel ain´t always so clean.
The story of Mary-Lou shows that even those who may seem angelic can make mistakes and have struggles.
Days to come aren´t easy to see, You can change ´em but it isn´t free.
The future can be uncertain and difficult to predict and any change requires a sacrifice.
I see that you don´t believe, ooo-oo, but you will see.
Even if you do not believe it now, one day you will understand the truth.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANI ALLAN LIIMATAINEN, MARKO JUHANI PAASIKOSKI, TOMMI TAPANI PORTIMO, TONI KRISTIAN KAKKO
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Juliana Doñate
I can see how you are beautiful, can you feel my eyes on you,
I'm shy and turn my head away
Working late in diner Citylite, I see that you get home alright
Make sure that you can't see me, hoping you will see me
Sometimes I'm Wondering why you look me and you blink your eye
You can't be acting like my Dana (can you?)
I see you in Citylite diner serving all those meals and then
I see reflection of me in your eye, oh please
Talk to me, show some pity
You touch me in many, many ways
But I'm shy can't you see
Obsessed by you, your looks, well, anyway "I would any day die for you",
I write on paper & erased away
Still I sit in diner Citylite, drinking coffee or reading lies
Turn my head and I can see you, could that really be you
Sometimes I'm wondering why you look me and you blink your eye
You can't be acting like my Dana?
I see your beautiful smile and I would like to run away from
Reflections of me in your eyes, oh please
Talk to me, show some pity
You touch me in many, many ways
But I'm shy can't you see
I see, can't have you, can't leave you there 'cause I must sometimes see you
And I don't understand how you can keep me in chains
And every waken hour, I feel you taking power from me and I can't leave
Repeating the scenery over again
Sometimes I'm wondering why you look me and you blink your eye
You can't be acting like my Dana?
I see your pityful smile and I would like to run away from
Reflections of me in your eyes, oh please
Talk to me, show some pity
You touch me in many, many ways
But I'm shy can't you see
Oh baby talk to me, show some pity
You touch me in many, many ways
But I'm shy can't you
I'm shy can't you
I'm shy can't you see
Juliana Doñate
Dana, my darling, I'm writing to you.
Cause your father passed away, it was a beautiful day
And I don't want to bother You anymore,
I used to hope you'd come back
But not anymore Dana.
My eyes might have betrayed me, but I have seen
Your picture on the cover of a filthy magazine
And I think my heart just cannot handle that
Dana, my darling, would be so bad.
Dana my darling I'm writing to you
Your mother passed away it was a really rainy day
And I didn't mean to bother you anymore
Your mother wished: Come visit your fathers grave, Dana
Your father disowned you because you have sinned
But he did forgive you in condition he was in
And I you won't do those things anymore
Dana My darling I'm waiting for
Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear,
How I wish that my Dana was here
Little Dana O'Hara decided one day
To travel away, faraway
No, you can't surprise me anymore
I have seen it all before
But it seems I cannot let you go
Anyhow, Dana, Dana, Dana, Dana
And I think that I told you, I'd wait for you forever
Now I know someone else's holding you,
So, for the first time in my life - I must lie
Lie's a sin, mess that I am in,
Love is not the thing I feel know
I promise you: I won't write again 'til the sun sets
Behind your grave
Dana, oh, Dana I'm writing to you, I heard you passed
Away it was a beautiful day
I'm old and I feel time will come for me, my diary's
Pages are full of thee
Dana O'Hara oh, Dana my dear,
How I wish that my Dana was here
Little Dana O'Hara decided one day
To travel away, far away
Juliana Doñate
LETRAS
Mamas put your babies to sleep, story too cruelsome for them this is.
In Junior high she said goodbye to her parents and ran away with a boy.
She left her family warm and kind, all of her friends said
"you´re out of your mind".
Life of her own she would find, it´s Monday and she´s gotta grind.
A Job as a waitress she sure was to find, beautiful face, mind of a child.
Boy got her pregnant, Mary-Lou cried, "
For this I am too young
Oh why did you lie" You said "it´s okay if we do it today",
I was so scared that you would go away.
"Despite all the papers been signed,
Mama take me back be so kind".
Only a child, reckless and wild, needs to come home again.
He promised the moon but won´t marry you.
Nothing to do, eating for two, he´s goin´ out with someone new.
Sunshine or rain, it´s all the same, life isn´t gray
Oh Mary-Lou.
Mamas do your children still sleep,
In the safe of their cradles so sweet.
Story I told you I have forseen,
Your little angel ain´t always so clean.
Days to come aren´t easy to see,
You can change ´em but it isn´t free.
I see that you don´t believe, ooo-oo, but you will see.
Stradicaster
One of the most beautiful acoustic moments ever in my opinion. The vocals are calming, guitars work in a great synch and the fire makes it seem like it would be a camping trip.
liward7
50 anos irão se passar, eu sempre voltarei aqui para rever esse vídeo.. Nem acredito que já vi eles de pertinho e cantamos juntos Fullmoon ❤
Adrian e a Biologia
Também tive essa oportunidade em Belém. Foi demais !!
Artur
Qualidade musical extrema, da até pena das músicas de hoje em dia.
Coisa linda!
Jose02Leonheart
2022, while in Pandemic, in a 2nd Cold War, Economic World Crisis, difficulties in finding a job due to the actual situation and still, I don't get tired of these 3 wonderful masterpieces "unplugged" which help me connect with better days in the past, so that I can keep smiling to the future. God Bless You All Brothers and Sisters ;)
PS. You got a GREAT taste in music xD
Julia Suloinen
Your comment made me cry, but still thank you for it.
Beverly Marsh
Your comment is so sweet ❤ loved this band for over 20 years. God bless you❤
Jose02Leonheart
I don't know you guys, but please receive from my part a warm hug from the bottom of my heart with all my respect towards You. Don't give up, and remember: "It's ok to fall down, but it is obligatory to get up", becuase life is not about not falling, but about how many times we are able to keep standing up again 🤗🐻🌹 (Bear Hug)
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽❤️
Mayra Figueiredo
Que passe o tempo que for... Sonata Arctica sempre será o meu maior amor. ❤
María Fernanda Solano
La voz de Tony es hermosa!! Amo Sonata!