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.
Shy
Sonata Arctica Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Sonata Arctica's song 'Shy' express a feeling of infatuation and longing from the perspective of an extremely shy person. The singer is admiring the beauty of a person, whose reflection he sees in the Citylite diner. The singer is too shy to talk to the person, and so he just observes from a distance, hoping to catch the other person's attention. He wonders why the other person sometimes blinks an eye in his direction, and if it could mean something more. The singer is just hoping that the other person would notice him.
As the song progresses, the singer's obsession with the other person grows stronger, and he thinks about how he would do anything for them. He often writes his feelings on paper, but then erases them, unable to express himself fully. The singer tries to distance himself from the other person, but he finds himself returning to the Citylite diner to see them. He feels trapped by his feelings and powerless to escape them, but desperately wants to be noticed and understood.
The overall tone of the song is one of unrequited love and longing, conveyed through the singer's vulnerability and shyness. The song effectively conveys the feeling of being trapped by one's own insecurities and the fear of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see how you are beautiful, can you feel my eyes on you,
I am mesmerized by your beauty and wonder if you feel my gaze upon you
I'm shy and turn my head away
Despite my strong attraction to you, I am too timid to approach you
Working late in diner Citylite, I see that you get home alright
I work at the Citylite diner and ensure you make it home safely
Make sure that you can't see me, hoping you will see me
I secretly watch over you, hoping you'll eventually notice and acknowledge me
Sometimes I'm Wondering why you look me and you blink your eye
At times, I wonder why you make eye contact with me and blink as if to send a message
You can't be acting like my Dana (can you?)
I question whether your actions towards me resemble those of a love interest
I see you in Citylite diner serving all those meals and then
I often see you working at the Citylite diner, serving meals to customers
I see reflection of me in your eye, oh please
I catch a glimpse of myself in your eyes and hope this means you see me the way I see you
Talk to me, show some pity
I long for you to speak to me and show me any attention, no matter how small
You touch me in many, many ways
Your presence alone affects me deeply and in multiple ways
But I'm shy can't you see
Despite my desire for your affection, my shyness prevents me from making a move
Obsessed by you, your looks, well, anyway "I would any day die for you",
I am completely consumed by my feelings for you, to the point where I'd sacrifice myself for you
I write on paper & erased away
I express my feelings for you in writing, but always end up erasing it and keeping it to myself
Still I sit in diner Citylite, drinking coffee or reading lies
I spend a lot of time at the Citylite diner, either drinking coffee or reading just to be close to you
Turn my head and I can see you, could that really be you
I often turn my head and catch a glimpse of you, amazed that you are really there
I see, can't have you, can't leave you there 'cause I must sometimes see you
Although I know I can't have you and I feel trapped by my feelings, I cannot resist seeing you whenever I can
And I don't understand how you can keep me in chains
I am baffled by how my feelings for you control and restrict me, even though you aren't aware of them
And every waken hour, I feel you taking power from me and I can't leave
Every moment I am awake, I feel your hold over me growing stronger and I can't break free from my infatuation with you
Repeating the scenery over again
I find myself in the same situation and cycle of thoughts and emotions, replaying the same scenes over and over
Oh baby talk to me, show some pity
I plead for your attention and any small kindness you can spare
You touch me in many, many ways
Your actions and mere existence affect me deeply and in a variety of ways
But I'm shy can't you
Despite my intense emotions for you, my shyness and fear prevent me from acting on them
I'm shy can't you
My shyness is a fundamental aspect of me and unchangeable, even if it means I can't pursue you
I'm shy can't you see
I hope you can sense and understand my shyness towards you, rather than take it as a lack of interest
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANI ALLAN LIIMATAINEN, TONI KRISTIAN KAKKO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KarstenJohansson
He mentions following this woman home to make sure she's safe, even though she doesn't know he does it. He's shy and turns his head away to make sure she doesn't notice him watching her at work. Even so, he kinda hopes she does catch him. He's so obsessed. Every time he looks at her, he sees his own reflection, and is confused by her not showing any interest in return (show some pity!). He points out that she acts like Dana, a character from other songs that really bring the whole story together.
"I used to hope you'd come back, but not anymore Dana." Letter to Dana is him repeatedly writing to Dana about everything that happens in her life, even though she clearly doesn't want to hear from him and never responds. She eventually dies, and he calls it a good day and writes about it in his diary instead. That suggests he never sent any of the other letters about her father or mother dying, etc. He obviously knew a lot about the events in her life, even though he wasn't part of it. Maybe he was stalking her too, and after her death, turned his attention onto this waitress instead?
Tallulah lost patience with him, and dated the drummer from his band. It's also an obsessive song.
People are saying this song is about "unrequited love" but he is simply an obsessive creep stalking a waitress who doesn't know or care who he is. Kinda like "Every Breath You Take" from Sting. And judging by one line in Tallulah, there is a risk he might even hurt her:
I lost my patience once, so do you punish me now?
I'll always love you, no matter what you do.
@thearcanist2137
'Make sure that you can't see me, hoping you will see me'
This verse just hits different.
@trempton4106
So much truth in one sentence.
@digitalweb4819
Can you explain me, what it mean? please
@zsuzsannamezey8361
@@digitalweb4819 to me as an introvert this means that I try really hard to be unnoticable by other people while also hoping really hard for some interaction with them. I'm not good at icebraking and don't know if my presence is wanted so I wait for others to start interacting with me. Hope this helps. ^^'
@ozanmrcan
@@zsuzsannamezey8361 not "by other people", just by her
@zsuzsannamezey8361
@@ozanmrcan I know in the song's context it means her, i just wrote what this specific quote means to me. ^^'
@natsuzu83
FriendZone level : Sotana Arctica
@donloder1
everyone talk about how this is some creepy dude stalking but in fact it's pretty much how shy and anxious people are with their crush.
@keefygee55
Haunting ballad for unrequited love. I wonder how many times this song has been played in the hearts and minds of those that are too shy. Have faith and be brave.
@kiorbssubs9619
+keefy :(