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.
WOLF
Sonata Arctica Lyrics
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Take heed of me
I have been loyal servant
Heartfelt, humble
Gave up what belongs to me
Gave up my greed
My self-examination
I am now like Judas, done
Ashamed of what I've become
Fear for life I wear as a ring
To bask in your favor, I will kill the king
You say I am invincible
I cannot die,
I know, but anyway
The words, they maim me
Grant me a wish, my master
Compassion, please
I'd like be a human
Maybe one day
I am now like Judas, done
Ashamed of what I've become
Fear of life I wear as a ring
To bask in your favor, I will kill the king
Let me go
Master, I hate you so
How can I sleep my nights
When my whole being cries
I tried to be like everyone
Open my soul
But what I had to give
Resulted loathing
Enchanted by the power
Licked by the grace
One beautiful black flower
The end of human race
With pride now face my faith
King and Queen now lie in state
Fear for life I wear as a ring
I bask in your favor, I have killed the king
Let me go
Master, I hate you so
How can I sleep my nights
When my whole being cries
I had a nightmare
The Wolf eating The Raven
Entrails of life on my plate
And I ate 'em.
Interested in what I see
Try that Rorcharch test on me
Have you seen the beauty of the
Enticing beast
Let me go
Master, I hate you so
I cannot sleep my nights
When my whole being cries
Let me go
Master, I hate you so
I cannot sleep my nights
When my whole being cries
The lyrics of Sonata Arctica's song Wolf & Raven are the plea of a servant to his master. Initially, he asks for a wish from his master's grace, as he has been loyal and humble in his service. He has given up his greed and examined himself to be a better person. He is like Judas, ashamed of what he has become and fearful of his life. Even though his master believes that he is invincible, his words have the power to maim him.
The servant, in his desperation, pleads for some compassion from his master. He wishes to become human someday. However, he is forced to do his master's bidding, even if it means killing the king. The servant hates his master and cannot sleep at night as his conscience bothers him. He had a nightmare of a wolf eating a raven, and now he cannot forget it. In the end, the servant becomes the master's pawn, killing the King and Queen and basking in his master's favour.
Wolf & Raven is a melancholic ballad about a servant's internal conflict, representing the eternal struggle between good and evil. The servant is torn between his loyalty and his conscience, ultimately choosing the former. However, his past actions lead to his downfall and remorse. The servitude depicted in the lyrics might be a reference to the corrupt political system, where people are forced to do what they don't want to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Grant me a wish, my master
Asking for a request or a desire from someone with superior power
Take heed of me
Pay attention to me
I have been loyal servant
I have been faithful and obedient to you
Heartfelt, humble
Sincere, modest
Gave up what belongs to me
Sacrificed my possessions, my desires
Gave up my greed
Renounced my desire for wealth, power, or material possessions
My self-examination
Introspection, self-reflection
Made me see, to be me
Helped me understand and accept who I am
I am now like Judas, done
I have betrayed or let down someone, feeling guilty and ashamed
Ashamed of what I've become
Feeling regretful or embarrassed about my current state or actions
Fear for life I wear as a ring
Living in constant anxiety or danger
To bask in your favor, I will kill the king
Willing to commit a crime or sin to please someone in power
You say I am invincible
Believing to be invulnerable or indestructible
I cannot die, I know, but anyway
Aware of being immortal, but still feeling pain or emotional suffering
The words, they maim me
Feeling hurt, wounded or damaged by words or criticism
Compassion, please
Asking for kindness or sympathy
Maybe one day
Expressing hope or possibility for a desired outcome
Master, I hate you so
Hating someone with power or authority over oneself
How can I sleep my nights
Feeling restless or troubled, unable to rest
When my whole being cries
Feeling intense emotional pain or turmoil
I tried to be like everyone
Attempting to conform or fit into society
Open my soul
Revealing one's true self or emotions
Resulted loathing
Became hated or disliked by others
Enchanted by the power
Fascinated or captivated by authority or influence
Licked by the grace
Being granted favor or benevolence
One beautiful black flower
A dangerous or corrupt entity that appears attractive or seductive
The end of human race
The destruction or extinction of humanity
With pride now face my faith
Confronting one's beliefs or actions with confidence or dignity
King and Queen now lie in state
Royalty or leadership is dead or overthrown
I had a nightmare
Experiencing a frightening dream while sleeping
The Wolf eating The Raven
A predator consuming its prey
Entrails of life on my plate
Eating the insides or vital organs of a creature
And I ate 'em.
Feeling guilty or shameful for consuming another living thing
Interested in what I see
Being curious or intrigued by something
Try that Rorcharch test on me
Asking for a psychological evaluation
Have you seen the beauty of the
Appreciating the attractiveness or appeal of something
Enticing beast
Dangerous or seductive animal
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANI ALLAN LIIMATAINEN, MARKO JUHANI PAASIKOSKI, MIKKO SAKARI HAERKIN, MIKKO SAKARI H�RKIN, TOMMI TAPANI PORTIMO, TONI KRISTIAN KAKKO
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PasuPasu
Just discovered this masterpiece and had it on repeat for two days now.
Alejandro Maldonado
Im glad to hear that
Fernando Soto
congratulations! the algorythm works. I heard this song like 15 years ago. You should listen to black dragon of luca turilli !
PasuPasu
@Fernando Soto lol, instant like on that one!! that intro alone is amazing wtffffff
Deathmauler
@PasuPasu You should try "Symphony of War" by Magic Kingdom, or "Holy Light" by Stratovarius if you like neoclassical stuff. Though Sonata and Stratovarius are probably my favorite power bands
PasuPasu
@Deathmauler Absolutely amazing!! Symphony of War kind of reminded me of the sound of Luca Turilli - another great power band I can only recommend :)
Aline Santos
2021 🇧🇷 Isso é uma OBRA PRIMA!!! Inacreditável esse som!! Cada solo arrepia a alma!!! ÚNICOS!!! Pqp!!!! Beira a loucura de tão incrível que essa música é!!!
Hermógenes Rojas
Yes!
Vitor Prado
Essa musica é incrivel
the purple rain
É foda msm